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Wow! That's so exciting!!! Congrats! ????

Wonderful!! Congrats!

Hmmm- I think I will try to vitamin D. Not sure yet if I'm low been been extremely tired and have the same horrible leg stiffness.

Congratulations!!!!

So far smoke free today- don't even want it. Yay!

Day 3 of Chantix and still smoking but cigs def tasting worse and worse. Only 3 cigs today- so still proud of myself. I think I'm gonna get some blow pops or something- cuz I am noticing I want to smoke while on phone or when friends stop by (who smoke).

We all need support- and venting is part of that... I don't blame you at all for being upset. Like you said, it's the fact your request for privacy was not respected. That should always be respected and understood, regardless of reason.

We can do this!!!

I know this has been posted before, but just need to vent/rant. The reactions you get from people close to you are crazy. Some are wildly supportive & other emphatically against it. I guess my disappointment has been in telling my dad and sister. My dad acted like I was insane for considering this, an my sister just got super quiet and changed the subject. I don't care what they think really, I'm going to do what's right for me- but it's more like really??? Where's the support? Then one of my best friends is basically already jealous acting. She won't consider talking about it and just changes the subject or makes snyde comments. Oh well, like I said, this is for me and only me. Just glad there is a app like this for support and venting/ranting. Lol! Thanks for the support!!!

Wonderful news!!! Congratulations!!!

Thank you all for your support. Maybe its psychological but day 2 on Chantix and just tried to smoke- it was not good. Yay!!!

Thanks everyone. Yes, I actually have an ecig- but it hurts my throat :-/ I just want to quit and be done.

Oh goodness- the dr warned me of that too! Hope that doesn't happen, I'll take the sleeplessness-lol

Working on the smoking- gotta quit. Day 1 taking Chantix and I cannot sleep- anyone out there have this issue?

Met with my primary today and got my letter of recommendation! She also gave me an RX for Chantix, as I am trying to quit smoking too. Getting very excited!!!!

Prayers for you- congratulations!

Happy to report I met with my surgeon today for the first time. I am in the Jacksonville, FL area and using Dr. Uchal. Meeting went well- so relieved. Meet with my family doctor tomorrow for the letter required by my insurance. Then lab work on Fri. Finally feel like making progress!

I saw numerous posts about using Weight Watchers history. Cam anyone tell me how do go about getting this documentation? Its been about 2 years, but I was an online member.

Thank you!

Lol!!! It's a PPO plan- I'm not as much worried about ins as I am about my primary trying to tell me his is the wrong decision... Oh well I am sure as a dr she has to cover herself

Good luck!

On another note, yes- like I said I work for an insurance company and I am still nervous to get my hopes up. Def understand where you're coming from on that point.

I work for an insurance company- I would suggest you speak with an HR person. Perhaps they can make contact with the UHC account manager and find out what exactly is missing from thier precert review.

So I am a little freaked out. I am in the beginning stages & actually have first mtg with bari surgeon tomorrow. I guess my bariatric clinic made outreach to my primary for medical records as required for documentation purposes by insurance. Now my primary says I need to make an appt with her to discuss. For some reason I have suspicions she will say I shouldn't do WLS, even though everytime I go to her for anything she remarks on my weight. I have told her my diets attempts, and I pray she documents them. However, just wondering- if she tries to tell me this is not warranted what feedback/thoughts y'all might have. Thanks!