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Good to know. I'm pretty sure I could NOT stomach pureed meat, especially since I barely eat meat as it is. Thanks for this tip!

It could be you're dehydrated? Are you getting enough fluids?

Anyone know if straight medicaid in NY approves VSG??!

I suggest food pantrys, soup kitchens and applying for SNAP (supplemental nutrition assistance program). I also suggest TANF, which is temporary assistance for needy families. Hang in there! *hugs*

Welcome. Why 9 months??

I wouldn't worry about it! My sister gained weight throughout the entire 6 months and was approved lol. Good luck!

I'm from NY and They don't cover it here at all I would check with medicare/medicaid through your state first though and see what's up. Good luck

Some states cover it, some don't. Which state are you from?

Beautiful!!!!!

Hi guys. Does anyone have united healthcare community plan? Every time I call them up and ask about requirements, there's never a clear answer! Any help would be much appreciated =)

My aunt lost 100 in a year, and she's dropping clothes sizes like crazy!! She's doing so great! My uncle on the other hand with his gastric bypass is alright. He lost more than 100 in a year, is no longer diabetic, works out 5 days a week, but suffers a lot due to the poor absorption of vitamins/minerals. So far, my aunt has had no complications with the sleeve, but my uncle has been in the hospital numerous times since his gastric bypass surgery. Good luck!!!

As of May 15, 2012, CIGNA now requires a 3 month supervised diet instead of 6. That will speed it up! Ahh, I wish I had CIGNA!!

I have not had the surgery yet, but my uncle had gastric bypass a year ago, and it looks like he aged a good 10 years. I think it's because usually our faces and neck are so plump and chubby and kind if "inflated," that after surgery everything tends to sag, droop, or wrinkle. My aunt, on the other hand, is in her early 40's and had the sleeve a year ago and she looks like her 21 year old daughter and her friends! I guess it depends, really.

Same here! 6 months is a longg time! Ughhhh

Wow!!! This is amazing! You Are beautiful <3

Prior medical history in terms of what? (if you don't mind me asking).

Hi!

Good luck to my little sister on her journey...and inspiring me to finally start mine as well We'll be two hot (thin) mamas!

Oh wow, Mery Hospital...I just graduated from Molloy College in RVC which is by a Mercy Hospital I should be having mine at Winthrop Hospital in Mineola but not for another 6 months. I'm looking forward to it and hope it goes fast!

Hi guys, I'm new, so if this seems like a silly question, I apologize! I am in the beginning stages of getting the VSG surgery. Just had my informational seminar and have my first consult with the surgeon July 10. My BMI is currently a 44. I need to do the 6 month weigh ins/diet. 6 months is a long time and I can't afford to gain anymore because of my leg/joint pain. My question is...what if my BMI drops to a 40 during the 6 month period? I know I need a 40 to qualify, but would that ant of weight loss disqualify me? I don't know if I can lose weight, but I really can't keep gaining for health reasons. Anyone know?? Thanks so much

Great! Thank you. When will I find out if my surgery will be approved by the insurance company? When I have my very first meeting with my surgeon? Congrats on the 50lb weight loss! :)

Thanks so much guys. I'll ask my surgeon. Some people say insurance goes by your BMI at the first weigh in even if it drops in the months thereafter...I hope that's true! Good luck to you both.

Just starting out too! Unfortenately I have to do the 6 month weigh ins. That seems a bit discouraging and just so far away. For those who have done this already, does the time go by fairly quickly? I'm so scared of gaining weight during the time between now and the surgery...yet I'm scared to lose because of my BMI going down. Ahh! I too am OBSESSED with this forum and the surgery! So happy I found this place