Geminidrive

Call your insurance company or check your insurance company site online to verify that you are approved.

http://www.cigna.com/assets/docs/health-care-professionals/coverage_positions/mm_0051_coveragepositioncriteria_bariatric_surgery.pdf You can also call them and ask them to send you the guidelines.

Yes, mine went up also. The last bloodwork it registered 207. I had to modify my diet and have added more fish.

I only entertained the sleeve and Band, when I initially decided on surgery I thought I would do the band, but after my due diligence, the sleeve was the best choice. Thus far, no pain, no nausea, and no regrets.

What did your surgeon and Nutritionist advise?

Do you have neighbors or co-workers that can check on you? I live alone, but my brothers live about 1 hour away. My ex-boyfriend checked on me along with my neighbors. I was fine, no pain, no nausea. Just make sure someone checks on you.

I love my treadmill (Proform Power 995 Treadmill) I wanted a good one and also wanted to make sure I could fold it up. It was expensive, but I was able to pay a portion of it using gift cards.

Of course attitude is the most important factor, along with focus and the fact that i was ready. Thanks!

Since my surgery 10/8 I'm starting to feel like I'm an anomaly. Post surgery I haven't had any pain, I haven't had any emotional breakdowns and haven't had any difficulty with my adjusted diet. (I know 3 months is early, so I can't say what the future holds......hopefully my life redesign will continue along the same path.). I think for me the fact that I didn't have any distractions (financial/personal/family/work issues) has helped tremendously. So with that said, I was wondering if any others have had similar experiences thus far, and if so what do you credit with your success so far? I would love to hear from others, please share your experience.

One night in the hospital and went back to work 3 weeks later. The only restrictions were not to lift anything over ten pounds, so because I have large dog I couldn't walk him. The three weeks was perfect because I was able to get into my new eating routine without being distracted at work.

Actually surgeons and doctors can refuse to accept patients, they do it every day. A hospital on the other hand, it is a life threating emergency can not refuse treatment. They must stabalize you then they could transfer you to another hospital.

I found after about 2 weeks I couldn't take the chewable vitamins, they made me nauseous. I had to change the vitamins. I also found out that I can't drink anything cold in the morning, I have to warm up my stomach with tea or room temperature drink.

I don't think so. I had my surgery 10/8 and have lost 64 lbs, I don't think that is slow.

Congrats! You look Fabulous!

The only way you will know is if you ask her. It seems to me every time someone doesn't acknowledge something we are doing there is an automatic assumption that jealousy is the motive, perhaps it's just indifference. When we put too much stock in what others think of our journey we give them too much power. Ask her or this will continue to annoy you. Good luck!

. I did not, I don't know why but I haven't struggled much with this surgery at all, I just remembered the instructions given before the surgery to Sip, sip, sip, sip, having to wait was a tad bit annoying, but I found if I find something to do, set my timer and when it rings I can drink.

Write down your Surgeons name and number so they can contact him/her if needed.

Nope, chugging is now in your past and sipping is the present and the future.

Good for you......sometimes you will be surprised.

That would have been my opportunity to educate this person, tell them that haven't experienced it and they most likely will never understand unless they go through it. Take them to a seminar and let them see what we go through. I don't tolerate negativity and thankfully I haven't experienced it, I have had nothing but support. Sometimes we have to gather up that courage defend our decisions and stand proud for making those decisions. If anyone were to try to dissuade prior to the surgery I would tell them have you seen what obesity does to people.......it kills you. Obese people have an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Educate them!

Step outside the box and start loving yourself, this is first and foremost! I have never been insecure and have always been comfortable in my skin no matter what size. I have in the past mentored young adults and this is a book that I suggested they read. If you are interested, here it is: http://www.amazon.com/Self-Compassion-Beating-Yourself-Insecurity-Behind/dp/0061733512/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1359124002&sr=1-2&keywords=insecurities You will do well at the wedding, have fun!

I drink water 30 minutes before I eat and 30 minutes after I eat.

Absolutely, I go out to eat, it just requires more preparation. *Drink Water on the way to the restaurant to make sure I get in my water before the meal * Check out the menu before I visit the restaurant to make a healthy choice *Less is more, less food to eat more time to engage with friends/family *Food is still good, just less and healthier choices

I was not required to do a pre-op diet. FYI, I had no pain, no gas, no complications post surgery.

Have you considered consulting with another surgeon?