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I have bcbs of new jersey (corp office) but live in el paso tx, I went thru the 3 month program (sept-dec) and my drs office told me this year bcbs isn't requiring the program, they sent my prior auth tues after mlk day and it was approved that Friday...good luck

Ur weight gain at surgery is from the air pumped in ur stomach...it will go away over time--walking helps..I was like 10-15 lbs higher day I came home and it takes a week or two for the all the air to leave ur body..I still feel some air come up when I drink and I'm 6 wks post op tomorrow

Hi ladies!! Congrats on the life change!! I'm 6 wks out tomorrow. So here's my answers to ur ?s based on my experience...Pooping--alot less, at first when ur on liquids..let's say what goes in comes out, based on my experience, now I'm on soft foods and I go about every other day. I have issues with constipation but I think because it's hard for me to stay hydrated. As for nausea, I was nauseous the first week or so but I couldn't do the broth (I think I was traumatized from the no sodium broth at the hospital) and the protein I was trying was too sweet for me...now since I'm re-introducing foods I only he nauseous when something doesn't sit right or I take too many bites...it's a learning experience...Good luck on ur journey and know that the pain will pass and the results u see will help u through ur journey!!

It's very hard but u have strength to get thru..the Saturday after my surgery my family ate fried chicken n sides plus they ordered take out pizza, it was a hard day for me so I excused myself to my room while they ate and did get a Lil emotional but i made it thru and it has made me stronger, I have gone out to eat several times and have my husband order wisely and take a few bites of his food...we still need te socialization or family time. Good luck on this journey and u will find that soon enough u can maybe eat some (whole wheat Mac n cheese)...Best of luck!!!

U look great!! Congrats!!!!

Thank u for the info--I hope to b posting NSV's soon!!! I'm down 73 total (40 before) 33 after but still haven't gone down a size--I thought I would have-plus I don't want to buy any new clothes till I'm sure I'm down a size...so I won't b discouraged if the smaller size don't fit. Thanks again for the info

Good Luck Mama!!! You will do great!!!! I'm a newbie also and this site is soooo informative....I've been addicted for the past 24 hours!!!! LOL

I just registered on here yesterday and I'm sooo addicted to reading everyone's stories, struggles and tips....Thank you all so much and Congrats to all of you....but I have a couple of questions-----What does NSV mean?? Also how do you guys have those cute lil trackers and the info at the bottom of ur post???

I used pain meds for almost a week, I had liquid Lortab...it helped me when I went walking and at bedtime.

It's very scary....I'm 6 weeks out (tomorrow). I was like what did I do to myself, but it does get easier. I didn't walk a mile but i would take 10-15 minute walks in my neighborhood. As for drinking.......it's still hard for me....i started gettting dehydrated and actually used the timer on my phone....every 5 minutes I would take a sip, it would hurt sometimes because you can feel the liquid go down and the gas come up. Just take it slow. As for protein, I like the Nectar brand...I'm still having a hard time getting all my protein in.....try not to be discouraged, remember what you have already gone through....and the good things to come....GOOD LUCK!!!! You can do it!!!!