Michelle1977

Can I get an invite to the social group also?

My initial weigh in with my Doc was on dec 7th and I weighed 252. When I weighed in on 1/31 I weighed 262. So I gained 10 lbs in that almost 2 months. The 262 is what my doc is going to use for future comparison. She didn't seem to have an issue with me gaining. I am scheduled to be sleeved on 2/12. I started my pre-op diet yesterday (a day early). I won't lie and say this weekend was not a good eating weekend. Kind of had a little bit of things I want either going to have again or wouldn't have for a long time. That whole "Last supper" thing totally happened.

My surgeon has a different opinion on this. She is fine with diet sodas after 6 to 8 weeks. They do recommend letting it sit over ice a little bit. But they say that it won't stretch out the stomach. The carbonation will try to leave ( if there is too much) the easy way. Stretching of the stomach is not the easiest way. It will come back up either thru burps or spitting up. They do recommend giving it up because the artificial sweetener in it can cause sugar cravings.

I am in Plano. I am being sleeved on Feb 12th by Dr Hodges (she works with Dr Barker). My surgery will be at Doctors hospital in Dallas because that is the only place. My insurance will cover.

I am so excited. Scheduled my surgery for Feb 12th! I am actually surprised that it is only in 2 weeks! I have a lot to do before then. But I am excited! My birthday is on Feb 11th so this is like a birthday present for me!

I am excited to say that I am going to be a February Sleever! Feb 12th to be exact. I will have a 1 week pre op liquid diet.

From my limited experiences (I'm still pre-op), the only time I've seen it be denied is if one of the following happened: 1) Insurance doesn't cover this type of insurance, 2) BMI < 40 with no comorbities, 3) required diet (if one is required) hasn't been done (some plans require 6 months of a supervised diet), 4) some plans require so many years of being obese, 5) psych eval failed (this is purely up to the person doing the psych eval....though from what I've seen those who failed had to attend to a certain number of therapy sessions before the therapist said they would pass the psych eval). I'm sure there are others that I'm missing. BUT if you have done all of those you will probably get approved by insurance.

I've used both the Wii games and the Kinect games. They are tough! Love them though!

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I know what you are going thru. I got all of that with my mother as well and I'm having the surgery here in the states (i'm scheduling the actual surgery date at my appointment this thursday). Sorry she isn't supportive. I'm lucky that my husband fully supports my decision and that is all that matters.

A couple of week's ago I did my sleep study. Turns out that I have mild sleep apnea. I went back last Monday (the 14th) for the 2nd sleep test with the CPAP machine. I lasted the minimum 6 hours that I had to be there. I basically came close to having a panic attack. At first it was fine with the mask. The pressure wasn't much and I was able to breath. As I slept the lady kept increasing the air pressure (she told me she'd be doing this). I felt like I was sufficating. Every time she's increase the pressure I'd get that feeling and I would take the mask off. It was like I couldn't breath with the mask on (she only let me try the over the nose mask and the full face mask). I HATED that confining feeling and sufficiating feeling. On the questionaire that I had to fill out before I left it had the question "If you used a CPAP during tonight's study, would you use one at home if told to?" I put NO in capital letters. Well, I was on vacation this week and when I got home I checked my answering machine. Turns out that the doctor does want me to get a CPAP machine. Uh no. I don't really even want to go thru the motions. If I go get that machine I am NOT going to use it. I had the worst night's sleep EVER that night. I about had a panic attack that night and I don't want to have to go thru that every night. I'd never get any sleep. So should I just go thru the motions, get the box, and not use it? Or not waste my time? Do you think it'll be a show stopper with the doctor? Any advice would be appreciated.

I received a call from my Dr's office this morning saying that they finally got my approval! I scheduled my 2nd consulation for next Thursday. After that appointment I have to attend an information meeting that is required. While at my appointment I will schedule my surgery date! Woohoo! Btw, I'm totally getting nervous now.

The EGD isn't a big deal really. I had mine done on the 16th. I have had it done before (a couple of years ago I had some stomach issues). You go in, they put the IV in, they take you back, give you the meds, and you are out. Next thing you know you're waking up in recovery. I think mine took 15 or 20 minutes tops (actual procedure time). I was at the hospital about 2 1/2 hours because of the paperwork, prep time and recovery time. The worst part of the whole thing is that the nurse missed the veins in both my hand and arm on my right arm. So I have midsize bruises (not small but not huge). She had someone else try my left arm (and they got it the first try). I was kind of groggy for a few hours but was able to work from home just fine.

I have no idea about the surgery date. They told me beforehand that they wouldn't schedule the surgery date until the approval was received. I also knew that I'd be scheduling the surgery date when I had my 2nd consult. I am also wondering (like you) how long I'll have to wait before the actual day of surgery.

I have BCBS of Tx. It took a couple of weeks for my Dr office to even submit for approval (they send them in bundles of 15 to 20 requests). It took 2 weeks for the insurance to get it and send back the approval to my Dr. I got the call this morning that they finally have the approval. I called in the Ins Comp last week and they told me about the approval. I met all the requirements though.

I know exactly how you are feeling! I just found out this morning that I was finally approved (well, the insurance company finally told the Dr office I was approved). Super nervous now!!!! We are all here for you if you need us!

I have had all the tests! Had the psych eval and nutrition eval. Did the stress test, endoscopy, and 2 sleep studies (diagnosed w/ mild sleep apnea). Called insurance last week and they said my request was approved since I meet the requirements. But the insurance company still haven't told the doctor I was approved! The doctor won't schedule the surgery without the approval. Trying to be patient but it is sure hard!

@Mini Me - I mix the protein shake with water then I add in 1 TB PB2 w/ chocolate. There are 2 kinds of PB2. Regular PB2 and PB2 w/ chocolate. The chocolate in the 2nd PB just takes a little of the bitterness away (it is not like nutella or anything like that).

Adding PB2 to chocolate protein shakes are also super tasty! I LOVE PB2!

I'm going to have to think about the same thing (seeing that I am also on Synthroid). If you come up with a plan I'd love to hear it!