mhenne97

For all who have or are going through a stall - THANK YOU for sharing your stories. I am so frustrated. I was sleeved on 8/25 and have lost a total of 21 lbs since AND I have been stalled going on 3 weeks now. I keep thinking maybe my doc did not cut enough or maybe my stomach has stretched back out or maybe I'm doing something wrong. I guess I thought my weight loss should be greater by now but since reading everyone else who was sleeved around the same time, I guess I'm on track. I'm still frustrated and can't wait for this stall to be over...

Hi, my surgery was also 8/25. I feel exactly as you do. I did get a binder and it helps me a great deal. I can't wait to be over this pain period. I feel so helpless in this process right now...

Hi, my surgery was also 8/25. I feel exactly as you do. I did get a binder and it helps me a great deal. I can't wait to be over this pain period. I feel so helpless in this process right now...

My surgery is 8/25 as well. I am in the same boat as you. So much to do!

So excited! My PAT is scheduled for 8/19. It's going to be an all day event. My mom is going with me. She is not all for me going through with this but understands. I'm glad she is going. I think if she gets to talk with the surgeon and dietician herself, she will have a change of heart. No turning back now!!!

August 25th at 11am for me! Excited and nervous at the same time. First time in my life I have no control over what is happening. LOL! Anyone else feel that way? I can not wait to start feeling "normal". I've adapted to this body for so many years and am looking forward to the changes to come. You mean to tell me not everyone gets winded going up steps? People are not constantly tired and people actually enjoy exercise? Shut yo' mouth! Can't wait!

FINALLY got my date!!! 8/25 @11am!!!! So excited!

I would definitely get one. Just try it. I have a boomerang pillow and I plan to use mine. It's like a constant hug throughout the night. LOL!

Go to your nearest urgent care. They can take care of you. That's what I did. Worked for me!

Yep, I did. Same thing with the 4 visits so it would be 89+ days. Is this your last step before going to insurance? Make sure you get a letter of recommendation from your PCP. I didn't have that and that slowed me up a few days.

Yes, I am. I almost didn't know what to say when they finally said APPROVED!

My approval from Cigna was really quick. It was my doctor's office that gave the challenge. It took them submitting paperwork to Cigna 3x to get my approval.... their fax machine apparently was not submitting all of the needed pages. Two denial and ONE approval letter later, here I stand awaiting my date from the doctor's office. Hopefully I will have something tomorrow.

I absolutely get it. My work is going to be there whether I take 1 week or 6 weeks off. I will only get one shot at this so I am going to take my full allotted time and use it to learn the new me!

I expected 6 weeks from the beginning. I had a friend who returned after 4 weeks who had her surgery at Mt. Carmel. She said she was exhausted and wish she would have done her full six. I think it varies by person.

I sure hope. I am ready to get this show on the road. My insurance took forever to provide approval due to not receiving all of their needed paperwork. Not too happy about that. Needless to say it all finally worked out. Galad you got your date. Wouldn't that be something if we were scheduled around tje same time. I would live it. I will keep you updated - praying I hear something tomorrow.