E_Saenz wrote a blog post 8 years, 8 months ago
surgery is approaching soon - I'm not one of little faith I've struggled to make this happen I can say tha I happy with my decision to have VGS I'm now on my way my new life.  I have only one regret that is tha...

E_Saenz posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

Wow my boyfriend that I've been with for 15 years has suddenly asked me to draw him a picture of what surgery I'm having and then asked me do draw the surgery his daughter had several years ago and has not lost all her weight she had lap band.  I expla


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E_Saenz posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I'm wondering I've heard horror stories with no belly button and flaps I already have a hanging panni and wonder if my ins approved it will I be butchered?  Or will I end up with a good outcome?


E_Saenz posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

Just trying to see if anyone in Grand Rapids is having surgery around or on the same day at Spectrum Blodgett.


E_Saenz added a goal 8 years, 8 months ago
be able to tie my shoes without my tummy getting in the way.

E_Saenz posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I'm a little bit nervous I'm scheduled for my surgery on the 8/12\2015 and I have my pre op appointment coming on the 28th at which time I'm supposed to have $355.00 I've been off work since February because I hurt my knee slipping and falling at consu


E_Saenz posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I'm so happy to report this goal I've been waiting a very long time and i www finally got my surgery date!  Im excited to start my journey!


E_Saenz posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

Super excited 8/12/2015 I will be sleeved!


E_Saenz posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

So excited surgery set for August 12Th 2015!


E_Saenz posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I have a wedding in New Jersey on the 22nd of August if I Schedule the 12th do you think that the  20th is too early to take such a long trip?  Idk how long it takes to not hurt.


E_Saenz posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

 I just spoke with my insurance company they have approved my vgs.  I'm super stoked to begin my journey I know it's not gonna be easy but I'm s


E_Saenz posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

Well just an update my endoscopy is done and I'm happy to say I'm done with all the hoops I had to jump through now Dr Foote's office will submit for authorization for my surgery to Priority Health.   And I have to wait for their response before I get


E_Saenz posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

I'm getting the sleeve instead of rny i met my surgon today Dr Foote was very nice and he helped me to decide.  Endoscopy on Wednesday and then letter to get approval from my ins co.


E_Saenz posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

I can't sleep idk what to expect!  I'm extremely excited and nervous all at the same time.  Has anyone else seen Dr Foote?  What usually happen


E_Saenz wrote a blog post 8 years, 9 months ago
I'm going to meet my surgeon June 29, 2015 and psy - Feel real Good right now I'm going to see Dr Foote on Monday June 29,2015 and the Psyc the same da..  then i have my endoscopy on the 1s1st of July 2015 then i will have completed ...

E_Saenz posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

I have been in a 15 year relationship and worry and wonder if he will not like the weightloss.  Has anyone had after weightloss issues with partners?


E_Saenz posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

I'm not thrilled about the number I'm very short 4'11" and 265.4 I have lost weight but this was my first weigh in.  Next is the  ton of appointments to get approved.  My first visit with the surgeon, Stress test, endoscopy, blood work, psychological e


E_Saenz wrote a blog post 8 years, 9 months ago
I'm finally going to get my surgery - I have a ton of appointments this month to prepare for mu surgery.  I have a stress test next Tuesday the 23 rd of June 2015 the 22nd I'm going for a fasting blood test, then my fi...

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E_Saenz posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

I went Monday June  for my first appointment with the Doctor June 15th 2015.  I am so grateful right now this is really going to finally happen for me.  I am super happy even though I've been struggling with some health issues I'm happy anyway.  It's k


E_Saenz posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I'm geeked I have an appointment for orientation.  May 5th I'm told after my first appointment I could have my surgery within 3months.  Just had to share.


E_Saenz posted a discussion topic 8 years, 12 months ago

After all these years I've finally got it.  I begin next month with a visit to my new doctor and she will do the referral.  I'm super stoked!

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Grand Rapids , MI
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08/12/2015
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May 15, 2008
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