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25 Yrs Old in the Process of Getting Gastric Sleeve. Margate, FL

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As of right now I've done my nutrition visit and...

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INeedANewM3
As of right now I've done my nutrition visit and my Physc visit just waiting to see my surgeon and submit my documents to my insurance! I;m so anxious and i can't wait but i guess i should be patient. Ive been doing so much research for this procedure to make sure I've picked the right one my BMI is 56 i believe and its time that i change my life especially for my daughter she needs her mommy to be around i'm a single mom and i only have the support of my siblings so I'm really blessed and happy to have them.

INeedANewM3's provider

Paul B. Wizman, MD

Paul B. Wizman, MD

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

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June 4, 2015
Your doing the right thing good luck
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June 6, 2015
Yes I know I'm so freaking excited
June 5, 2015
Well done you - this will be a life altering decision for you and your daughter
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June 6, 2015
Yes I can't wait I'm ready to change my life turn a new leaf you know
June 5, 2015
I just went to a seminar with dr wizman, I thought he was great. But I'm still debating between him and dr Sosa.... Good luck to you s)
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June 6, 2015
Awww thank you so much I felt like it was a blessing finding him bc I have Medicaid and it's been hard finding doctors who accepted it in NJ when I lived there a couple of months but it seems to be easier in FL. What do you think?
June 6, 2015
Wow I always thought it was easier up north to get these kinds of surgeries approved with Medicaid. I too have Medicaid but having a hard time getting my Pcp to write me a letter of medical necessity, although I've been a patient for years and have tried many diets..... Idk we'll see I guess
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June 7, 2015
Wow i heard there are some PCP's who don't agree with the procedure for their patients but its not their decision its yours my PCP and i were having a long convo about it but he wrote the letter for me so i think you should switch PCP i know lots of people who did that and got their letter right away
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August 29, 2015
Thank you so much good luck to you too
September 9, 2015
Hi. How was you choice and why?
Thank you I'm with the dr Wizman.
June 7, 2015
I wish you the best of luck and much good health and happiness!
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August 29, 2015
Thank you!
June 15, 2015
Tomorrow will be one week since I had my sleeve. I'm down 12lbs already. Itll be so worth it. Good luck to you!!
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August 29, 2015
Wow 12lbs congrats can't wait to start
UPDATED FROM INeedANewM3

Next Step talking to Surgeon

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INeedANewM3
On June 30 th I'm going to finally have a one on one with my surgeon Dr. Wizman I can't wait it's going to be so real knowing that the next step after that in insurance approval wow things are finally happening p.

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July 6, 2015
I'm in the process of doing the sleeve to a like nervous but looking forward did my phsy visit July I will meet my surgeon I can't but again a like nervous single mother of 3 just gotta do this 4 them
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July 7, 2015
Congrats ...:) ..I'm a mother of 2 soon to be 25 this month ...check out my story ....it's the best decision I made ..now i can enjoy life more and do things with our girls that I couldn't because of my weight I'll be 7 weeks post op this week
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July 8, 2015
U look amazing I can't 2 post pics but iI'm wait til after m ugh surgery & take 1 every month until I get 2 my target weight ur story is helping me alot Thank u so much.
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I'm Approved I got my surgery Date

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INeedANewM3
So its official my surgery has been scheduled on 8/27/15 Thank GOD!

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July 24, 2015
good luck !
July 24, 2015
I just had the full gastric bypass
July 25, 2015
Congratulations! It will be the best thing you can ever do for yourself. I just did it last year in my mid fifties. Wish I had done it sooner. Don't be afraid to have it done, my back and foot surgeries were much much worse. Just do what the doctors tell you and you will be fine. I don't even know you but I am excited for you! You are entering a new world!
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August 29, 2015
Omg thanks for all the support
July 26, 2015
Hey I'm in the process of setting up my appointment. At the bigginng stage. And I just wanted to ask how do you know you choose the right one. I'm stuck between the two. The sleeve and gastric bypass
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August 29, 2015
To be quite honest I just picked the first person I called Dr. Whitman except Medicaid and is processing to little bit more smooth than others versions that I interviewed in New Jersey and in Orlando so once I got back to Fort Lauderdale where I was planning on moving up time doctor with me with the first want to call then I just went with him because I know I wanted to get it done and later on After chosing him I found out he was one of the best
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July 29, 2015
My surgery with Dr Wizman is 8/26!!
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August 29, 2015
Oh my gosh congratulations you surgery is the day before mines hope all is well
September 9, 2015
My surgery is 10-7-15 whit the dr Wizman and I so nervous how you feel ?
August 18, 2015
Congrats! I'm in the process of getting my documents submitted and then I get my one on one. Who did you schedule your nutrition appointment and psych with? Also which Medicaid plan do you have?