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My initial consult was 1/29 and surgery is 5/6. I had an EGD, respiratory clearance, cardiac stress test, and two nutritional classes. This was all followed by a preop appointment at the hospital for lab work and chest X-ray. I also had a preop exam at the surgeon's office. I am now enjoying a 3 week liquid preop diet. Everything except the cardiac stress test and protein shakes was included in the cost. The stress test was ordered due to family history. I had a mini stress test at the surgeons office but my surgeon wanted me to have clearance by a cardiologist. And, this was called "fast-track." Good luck!
44 y/o f 5'5" HW:330 consult:322 SW:285 CW:248 goal:14O
I went to Mexico for my surgery, and could have had it in a couple of weeks if I chose to. I waited 3 months so I could save some money up for it.
Jane
Starting weight: 320 Goal weight: 145 Surgery Weight: 298 Current weight: 215 Check out my blog at www.thebariatricvegan.com
Weight loss month 1-22 2-13 3-12 4-16 5-4 6-0 7-7 8-6
I remember it being about two months from information session to surgery. I had to get a clearance from my GP, an EKG, a chest x-ray, and a psych eval. I also had to attend an educational class. My VSG was around $18K in 2009 and I financed about half of that with Care Credit. Paid it off after three years. Best money I've ever spent.
I started at 324lbs and a size 26. After losing 100 lbs, I became pregnant with my first daughter, who was born in March 2011. My second daughter was born in September 2013. I have maintained a healthy lifestyle and now hover around 160lbs. I would like to get back to the 140lbs before I became pregnant with my second daughter. The sleeve literally gave me LIFE - two beautiful, healthy little girls. My husband had his VSG with Dr. Marema on 10/1/2012 and is on his weight loss journey, currently down 90lbs.
I think it depends on what your surgeon requires, but generally it is far faster than us insured folks given you likely will not be required to complete a 6 month supervised diet.
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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I contacted the Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman 2/23/14. I was so impressed with them...even spoke to the doctor on the phone that morning to ask questions....that I went ahead and scheduled my surgery for 5/1/14. They could have done it sooner...I needed that much time. I live 7 hours away so I had my nutrition/psych/and review with the nurse by phone over several appointments. Then I did 2 weeks on Optifast to shrink the liver right before the surgery. Finally, I had the pre-op tests whi*****luded labs, EKG, and Upper GI the morning before the surgery. I am 5 days post op now and doing fantastic! I am happy to answer any other questions you may have.
Hi, I am a self pay patient and your group is at the top of my short list. I would love to talk to your privately especially because you like I had to travel...I'm probably 11 hours away. Really would love to talk...I have no idea how to private message you...if you reply here and are willing I'll post my email...Thanks, Elizabeth
