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Nothing like determination..............Keep up the good work

Also see if you can take a tums or chewable Pepto they also soothe the acid but because I have not been sleeved as of yet I do not know what the effects will be so I can tell you what can help but consult your doctor to ensure they can do more good then harm.

Did the doctor prescribe prilosec? I am no doctor but I do suffer from bad acid reflux and zantac works better then prilosec but I would consult the doctor first and see if you are permitted to take an liquid antacid in along with it that should give you a little relief

Nikki82 that is great, thanks for sharing.

United Healthcare the plan that my husbands job offers does not cover any weight loss surgery. So I was really disappointed in that because I know United Healthcare does cover it in other plans.

Ok I did not want to go to Mexico to have my surgery done, but it seems that my insurance does not want to approve it for me in the US. So my new question to you is how many had surgery in Mexico will you share your experience please.

thanks all i am not giving up just been thrown a minor curve I will figure it out thanks for being so helpful and supportive

Hello All, Life is funny, the other day I was very hesitant about having this surgery although I did my research but being on this site and reading about the journeys of others made me really consider doing it. Finally I made up my mind and was starting the process of finding a doctor only to find out today my insurance won't cover the surgery, looks like my dream got cut a little short. Now I have no idea what I am suppose to do.......Help any suggestions?

I am at the start of the process where I have just decided I want the procedure. I am lost on how to go about making it happen

Aww don't be just know after tomorrow starts a brand new life for you. I have not been sleeved but I have had my share of surgeries.

Hello All, I have decided that I want to have the surgery. My issues are I do not know where to begin. I still have a lot of unanswered questions and was hoping this site would help with that. I want to know how does this process start? I am going to my primary doctor next month and wish for her to recommend me getting this surgery with hopes that United Healthcare will cover it. My issue is do I wait or do I contact a surgeon. I think I found a good surgeon but I wonder about how long is the time span between the time you have your first appointment to how soon the surgery takes place after? I guess I am wondering will I be waiting a few days, weeks , months or years help......

thanks Lissa this information has been just what I need.

Hi Everyone, I am considering having the vertical sleeve but am a little hesitant. I have read up a lot on this procedure and knows someone who has had it done but still a little worried about the results. I am turning 40 this year and have only been under 200 pounds for a short period of time in 16 years. I am ready to embrace change and want to be healthy. I am still in the very early stages of this I am waiting to see if my doctor will recommend this surgery for me for other new developing health issues as well as those I am trying to avoid. I need all the words of encouragement and support I can get.