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Hey there, my name is Jenny and I've recently joined this site to get some insight and support while going through this journey (that has just started btw) I'm pre-weight loss surgery, don't even have it scheduled yet BUT am in the prior authorization phase of things and starting my 6 month documented diet for insurance purposes. I'm finding that I'm having a difficult time even getting started on the diet because of the holidays. It's almost like a crutch, ok, well I'll wait until after the holidays (we've all done it I'm sure)
So a little background on me. I'm 32 and have battled with weight my entire life. I was in weigh****chers at 7 years old, got sent to fat camp in cali when I was 11, tried every diet known to man, so I have finally decided that this surgery thing may be the way to go.
Currently I'm 4'11 at 240 pounds with bmi of 48.5! woowee! Anyone else here pre-op? Any recommendations are welcomed. I look forward to meeting you guys. Thx for reading my novel lol
Dr. Monash did my surgery on April 29th and so far I've lost 80 lbs. Staff is amazing and the support structure is great.
Good morning, I was wondering what's the best weight loss center in Az?
I have being going to WLIAZ now for 6 months. what a great office staff. they are always kind helpful with all my questions I never leave with any bad feelings about anything. They are very supportive and very very kind. They make every trip there a pleasure.
I have just got my surgery date with Dr. De Barros. What a great doc. has answered all my questions also helped me every step of the way to become a lighter, healthier & happier person. I would tell anyone he is the one to go to. He talks to ME not at me.
I have been a patient of Dr DeBarros for 9 months now. Friendly, flexible, informative , caring and professional staff .Highly recommend WLIAZ ... Great Team
Hi Kristie!
I just found this post. I hope you have found a doctor already, but this is my suggestion. I live in Sun City. I see Dr. Parul Agarwal at the Banner facility on Plaza Del Rio in Peoria. It's close to Grand, just off Thunderbird. She has been through the surgery with me and is very supportive. If not her, there are other doctors there so they should know about your conditions. There are also specialists. The phone number for Dr. Agarwal and the other Internal Medicine doctors is 623-876-3710.
on 8/25/15 9:10 pm
hello. i am cris im 18 years old. ive been going with my doctor for about 10 months already and he doesnt want to help me get my gastric sleeve. every time i go he gives me all kinds of different pills just so i can lose weight. he doesn't really care about me. last time he gave me really strong pills i lasted 2 weeks throwing up because they were strong. i really need help trying to seek a way to find another helpful doctor. my insurance mercy care (medicaid). im 320 lbs and i am 5'8. in this 10 months ive been with him he told me to write everything i ate for 6 months, when i finished the 6 months of writing every i ate he didnt really bother, ive mentioned him about my eating log and he told that i have to do another one but supervised. he is stressing me out. he just wants me to take pills, does anybody know where i can go or get help?
Hello,
My name is Lisa and I turned 33 this past July 7th. I have my first consultation next Wednesday. I'm nervous about so many changes all at once. Getting out of a long term relationship for good. Trying to cope with that loss, then knowing I have to do something about my health and I have tried everything this past decade.
It's a hard transition right now! I hope to make some friends along the way!
Lisa