New York Beauty

I'm in the same boat with you. Muscle Milk is lactose free and I can tolerate it so far. I think I am going to try soy milk no more 1%milk for me... Good look Honey!

Also God bless with your journey.

Hey New York girls. I'm from Long Island NY. Good to see people close to me new_york_beauty on instragram

I brought my scarf was to weak to put it on so my short blonde bob was curling up and the nurses would brush my hair when I was vomiting. They were so sweet!

Ok good maybe they are like little cramps, trying walking it out. But if don't feel better go the hospital and let them do a sonogram. Feel Better Christina760...

Call the doctor asap! Keep us update on what your doctor says...

I followed this link and packed my bag to the top, to bad I did not use any of the stuff. My bag stayed in the car until it was time to go home. The clothes you wear to the hospital is fine to wear home. The hospital will provide you with wash clothes, towels, toothbrush and paste. You will be washed up daily and change your gown. The nurse will prescribe you medications for gas and you will sleep and focus on taking in fluids through out your stay. Bring your cell and charger, thats how I kept track of time and texted whenever I was not drowsy. Good Luck and welcome to the sleeve world!

i hope all goes well, you are in my prayers

I get that same feeling I get up and start walking and I end up burping. I noticed if I drink something and lay down or sit I get that feeling so after I drink fluids I get and walk so the gas can come out.

Don't worry about them girl. Keep up the good work and congrats on making your goal!

I wanna be 145-150lbs and wear a medium top and 9-10 in pants. I wanna rock my high heels without my knees and ankles hurts. And I wanna do a 5k walk...2013 will be my year for all that!

November 6-Rock the Vote before getting sleeved

Start a diet to lower your bp and cholestrol and then when you appeal they will see you made progress on your own and lost some weight and lowered your bp and cholestrol. It wont be easy but fight for what you want honey. Good luck

You look nice! Keep it up girl....

I have BCBS NY and they were excellent. They asked me if I need a nurse to come to my home for the first week I told them no thank you I arranged for family to come and stay with me. But Good luck with your journey ladies...

@Keda Congrats and good luck.

I like that Rock the Vote before being Sleeved Yes I was shocked on how quick they processed everything.

I think the approval depends on your insurance company. My paperwork was submitted on Monday and I received a call Monday night. But I did not check my messages til tuesday morning. I will be sleeved on November 6. I'm going to vote then head to the hospital. LOL Good luck and God bless you through your journey!

Call your insurance and ask them to mail you a guideline for weight lost surgery. Also ask them for surgeons in your area that perform weight lost surgery. VSG is a new surgery in the USA and most doctors don't want to perform this surgery because there is no long term data on it. I have BCBS and they sent me a email, but I have BCBS PPO and I performed most of my pre testing through my husband's job-due to a no copayment and I will be admitted to that hospital for my surgery. I work at a doctor's office and deal with referrals and specialty request all day. 1. Call BCBS for weight lost surgeons and surgery guidelines 2. Call the surgeon ask if they perform VSG and accept your surgery 3. Call your PCP (primary care physician) and tell them you need a referral for the surgeon you chose. If you have any further questions feel free to message me. It will all go smooth just demand what you want and do your research so they can't steer you in the wrong direction. Good Luck Honey!

Lol love this thread it's ver interesting and entertaining.

Thank you sweety93.

I HAD THE SAME QUESTION. Black women are built and framed different than other women. And I don't want to lose my assets through out this weight lost journey. On you tube and basic websites there are not alot of pixs to see.