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After waiting 7 weeks to meet my surgeon I have a date! January 22, 2013! I'm so excited. I have tons of appointments before then to prepare but I don't care!

I made the decision to have WLS about a month ago. I was eager to get the process started. I immediatley met with my PCP and got a referral. I then attended the mandatory orientation at the hospital. After I was contacted to schedule my new patient evaluation, so I already met with my...

I was told it will likely be the last week in december to first week in january. Having a time frame makes me feel better but im so inpatient. Part of me is glad to get the holidays out of the way, the other part of me would opt for surgery thanksgiving day just to have it done!

Thanks everyone! I do not need any other testing prior to surgery! I have no issues related to my weight and im 28 years old. They called me the "perfect candidate" fir WLS! Yay!

Yesterday i went for my first evaluation. I had to fast all day all for them to suck 10 vials of blood from me! I then met with my psychologist, she was super nice and made me feel very comfortable. After the hour of questions she cleared me and then i met with my dietician. She also was...

I know we are all different as far as how long it takes to get a surgery date, however id like an idea so i dont dissapoint myself lol. I already attended mandatory orientation, and i have my new patient evaluation on thursday (dietician, psychologist, and doc). I dont forsee any hurdles for...

That's very frustrating!!! I'm with Pat though...in the medical field I know how insurance comapnies work and they do quote people a "window" rather than a specified time. Try to think of it this way, you are SOOO close, you've come SOO far, and your almost there!! I would give a pinky finger...

Hi Lindsay! Im Lindsay! Welcome to the board. I love your blog! Great idea.....good luck on the upcoming surgery, i cant wait for just a date!

My friend and I are both going through tgis process together, we kind of created a list of "things we cant wait to do after surgery" lol here goes mine..... -shop at victorias secret -wear uggs (my calfs squeeze in) -thighs not touch when walking! -wear skinny jeans - buy a...

Thisis a good question. As a nurse i was fixated on the physiological differences of the two. A really good tool to use is the power point i was presented with. Go to weightcenter.org and click on new patient orientation. This is from Massachusetts General Hospital, they have a phenominal...

Welcome! Im also just starting this journey and very excited about it! You made past surgery which to me is the scariest part lol

Thanks everyone! Im definetly having the RNY, i originally wanted the sleeve but after my orientation at the hospital i changed my mind, because of many reasons. I do not have a date yet, im meeting with the dietician and psychologist next week! I cant wait!

Hello everyone! My name is Lindsay and im 28 years old. I have a 3 year old daughter and an 8 month old son. I work as a nurse (RN), and as a veterinary technologist. After many years of schooling and building my family its time to focus on myself and get rid of my obese status! Im excited...