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It depends on the insurance you have. If your surgeon's office had a list and followed it I do not see why they would not approve you. I will say that having a date prior to authorization just seems a bit risky.

I've found blender bottles at HEB (not sure where you live) and Walmart. They tend to be in the area where protein powders are. You can find powders almost anywhere, the issue is finding one that you enjoy drinking.

If you can get your doctor (even a pcp) to write a note stating it's medically necessary it couldn't hurt.

My close friends and family members were very supportive when I told them of my plans, too supportive and it was actually a little off putting. Now that I am post op, I sort of wish someone would have told me what your friend said. Look at it this way, at least she cares enough to try and help instead of just jumping on the bandwagon for a serious life altering surgery. Give her a little slack, if she has never been seriously overweight then she has no idea what you are going through. Maybe when all is said and done, she will jump on board with the support that you want from her.

Food struggle is real for a lot of us after being sleeved. You are doing well, I'm four weeks and am not where near that amount. I struggle with one or two bites per meal. So keep doing what you are and I am sure you'll reach that goal soon.

Congrats! Any positive food achievements are worth celebrating.

When were you sleeved, maybe that would make a difference. Honestly, I would be terrified to eat something like this but that is just me.

Wonderful topic, I head back on Wednesday and have already started driving myself crazy on this subject.

Just relax, it was a mistake per the surgeon's office and is being corrected. Sounds like you are getting worked over nothing. (I know the only covering two hospital in Houston is incorrect b/c a friend is in with Cigna and in her six month pre-op program with a different hospital).

Be honest, it does no one any favors not to be. I had a two week pre-op liquid diet and ate chicken almost every night for dinner except the last night. I was honest with my surgeon and it posed no problems. At the hospital they were most concerned that I was compliant with no food after midnight, which I was. It was explained to me that the main reason for the lenghty diet is to give the system a rest and also try and reduce fatty liver (if you have that, i did).

Great site, thanks for sharing it!

I have come to realize that my doctor's staff is one of those where pre-op they are all involved, no question to small and every email answered quickly but post-op....it's has been a whole different story. Guess I should not be surprised.

You must concentrate on liquids right now so you do not end up dehydrated. Most everyone has been in your shoes so do not feel alone!

Also do not forget the colace pills. They work but it will take several doses/days.

Yes, I used one after about ten days post surgery with no movement. I did not use Fleet, instead I found a more natural one at the pharmacy. Same result but without the meds involved. I say grab one and put it to good use!

I do not really think PCOS can or will go away after surgery. What probably happens is a change in the symptoms. I'd suggest discussing this with your ob/gyn or pcp for a more indepth answer.

I've been thinking of trying some watermelon just to have something new to eat, thanks for the info!

Very interesting, thanks for the info. I will email my doctor's RN now just to inquire about the issues I am having. She hasn't realy been helpful so far (brushing everything off as normal with advice to take more pain meds) but we'll see.

Three weeks out and always thirsty. There is nothing you can do but live through it. Sometimes I am so thirsty that it makes me angry.

I am 3 weeks out and have almost given up on feeling normal again or at least for the next few months. I do have the burning feeling at times and personally made the decision to up my PPI to twice a day (in the morning and before bed), it's working so far and is the only way I can survive right now. I will continue doing this until my next doctor's visit (8/29) and for me to stop he is going to have to seriously give me a valid reason.

Won ton soup broth will probably be the most incredible thing you've ever eaten at this point, I know it was/is for me!

I knew about this from pre op consults and was prepared for it, even had some pain from that largest incision but it all pretty much stopped. My concern is after being pretty much pain free to have it all start again, that has been somewhat terrifying.

Mine is pretty constant with big movements, walking and such, it also gets worse after being still for long periods of time. If I am sitting or laying down then the pain is very minimal until it's time to get up. Will your doctor not call in more pain meds? Mine offered but I've barely touched the ones given to me after surgery so I said no. I really hope it eases up over the next week and a half because when I return to work it will take my all to concentrate on the job and trying to get in what little liquids and food that I can handle. I'll cross fingers that we're both better soon!

If your insurance covers revisions then there should not be a problem. Good luck!

No one is required to accept/honor those cards, they are just something that doctor's offices/bariatric programs create. Honestly I am not even sure why they do it. If I should find a restaurant that does honor it, they'd probably have a patron for life.