LeanMeanFightinMachine

Approved for the Sleeve! BUT... I had to have another prior authorization submitted with the RNY procedure because of Barrett's diagnosis. Ugh! I'm scheduled tentatively for the 30th. I'd hope that an approval for sleeve would translate to an approval for the bypass.

I agree, as far as chastising people for language, let's focus on the issue people are presenting for support not the way they are expressing their pain. But I believe the f-bomb was edited out not the word pissed. I think when some individuals are scared or worried they react in anger and frustration. The husband can't help the situation it is out of his control and he may feel powerless. Then saying it was her doing or that it could have been avoided in his mind just statements and in fact very Poor choices of words perhaps?

Yes, I feel your frustration! I also have a BMI of 40, arthritis, patella femoral something or other ( bad knees) and recently been diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus. The last dx caused a stir because I have to switch from Sleeve to Bypass due to the acid. Still waiting on insurance and need to have this done in December for financial and employment ease. I'm anxiety racked... Haven't 100% researched the bypass and I had my mind set on the sleeve.. ;(

Panic attack slowly subsiding. I had an endoscopy last week in which biopsies were done and I found out I have Barrett's esophagus. Now the sleeve is not the best option for me. I had researched this procedure for a year. I have a tentative surgery date of the 30th. It's disappointing and scary to be told the Bypass is the better choice. Need some words buddies...;(

Everything completed and submitted to BCBS! I'm anxious for the preauth results and getting more and more nervous about the surgery on 30th.( if approved) starting to get cold feet, looking at all the side effects etc... Ugh!

I'm still waiting on approval after my Dec 4th NUT appointment. I'm hoping that approval is quick!

I would like to request a nice fresh thread to read during my surgery recovery that's plum full-a Big Ol' Country and Pokey Chic type drama... I do believe that'd get me to right ya'all. ha! Well, it was pretty damn entertaining you have to admit.

I would like to request a nice fresh thread to read during my surgery recovery that's plum full-a Big Ol' Country and Pokey Chic type drama... I do believe that'd get me to right ya'all. ha! Well, it was pretty damn entertaining you have to admit.

As anyone had trouble with the sublingual b12? It is making my tongue white and seems to interfere with swallowing a bit? I'm stopping it until my next appointment. Also Calcium chewable are huge! I have been doing good getting water in at 64+ oz a day, vitamins, and protein. Three more NUT appointments left.

I can think of a few things.. -Trying on clothing before purchasing it - Enjoying swimming-wearing a swimsuit - Comfortably eating at social events particularly small dining events - Not hearing chairs creaking their displeasure when you sit on them

Hold off one more day Myers!!! My birthday is April 27th! what a wonderful child you will have born on that day. The joy you must feel.:-)

My orthopedic doc said he would write a recommendation for surgery due to patella femoral something or other, arthritis, and high risk for bilateral knee replacement. You'd think that would be enough but I'm still skeptical about insurance approval... Feeling anxious.

Don't even get me started on how the evil sales giants manipulate the vulnerabilities of the masses for the almighty dollar. Makes me sick. * poses hands up in front of face* Picture this, its late night television watching after a particularly difficult day of self loathing and there it appears... In all of its super-sheened, high definition glory, dripping with the cure- the fleeting satisfaction for what ails you... It's soooooooo beautiful.......

Diagnosed with PCOS two years ago, symptoms so bad hysterectomy was done shortly after. I feel much better now, but have gained a lot of weight since causing aggravation to other conditions. Hoping the sleeve will help. I wish insurance understood that PCOS and hysterectomy don't make weight loss any easier as we age. Not that it was easy beforehand. :-)

Poop Perfume! How convenient... :-)

Poop Perfume!! How convenient. . Duplicate! Darn! How do I delete it? Swiping doesn't work :-(

I love that this went to a donut discussion... Hilarious! Oh wait... Just to keep to topic, a polka DOT sprinkled one.

I have considered telling people something other than the truth, really contemplated all the various embarrassing scenarios within my circle of family friends and coworkers and after all that worrying what I have decided is why not say what I've chosen? I am proud to be making a healthy preventative choice for my future. Those people who talk trash, bring people down, haters, and non supportive types will always be there doing what they do because they're miserable. I am not interested in what they think. We need to surround ourselves with healthy individuals and stop giving power to the sick ones. I am practicing my mantra.... I did make this choice for myself, and I feel fantastic. Thank you for noticing! What do you think?