De-jo

I do. However, I work for a hospital so we have out own brand of Humana insurance( huge hospital actually we own 8 total). I had to have my surgery done through the hospital I work for in order to have it done. They were pretty easy to work with, I didn't have a waiting period etc...it was just having a specific BMI and having comorbidities. The testing was at my surgeon's request.They actually have a bariatrics program through Humana. I contacted them and they sent me info.

I agree.... at christmas a family member said "hey there slim" ...and next to that is the question that boils my blood...."how much have you lost?" I'm only 3 1/2 weeks out people!!!!

I'm 3 1/2 weeks out and about day 4 or 5 it was like a light switch went off!!! i was hungry all the time. My dr prescribed a PPI (antacid like nexium) but my ins wouldn't pay b/c it was a solutab. So I went a good week or two with out the PPI. I called and told my dr the pharmacy never filled my rx so they called in normal doses. I just have to open the capsel and sprinkle it on sf pudding or yogurt. It has helped a lot. I took a few days for me to notice anything but i see a big difference in my hunger levels. Now I get hungry only around meal times. Also too, I read on here that it may take a few months for the hormone that creates hunger to diminish in your system. Don't worry, it should pass once you take nexium or something like it. the first week is the hardest. hang in there, it gets better i promise. I agree on the juice too...watch out for sugars.

I'm scheduled for Monday the 9th and I have had a rollercoaster of emotions with more downs then ups. I feel you on this one. I have just chalked it up to my 2 week pre-op diet which is not fun in itself and the whole idea of change. Lets face it I'm horrible at change, hence one factor to my weight problem. But I just keep saying to myself that a few months ago I wanted this so badly. It was not something i jumped into, I've been on this journey since June. I've done my research and this is the right thing for me. I think that now I'm faced with this life change I'm allowing doubt to creep in. It's spilling into other areas of my life, the doubt is. I have to just remind myself, almost hourly as it draws closer, this is the right thing and I can do this. I refuse to backout and let myself down.

I started my 2 week liquid pre-op on Monday the 25th... so I sat out on the porch while everyone ate...needless to say I felt very depressed. Yes i had the option to be a no show. However, I thought to myself I need to confront these real world situations now. So, I understand the feeling like an outsider. My husband did the right thing and told me that everything was not that great and too greasy and I would have hated it anyway lol. My family felt guilty but I had to reassure them all that they shouldn't apologize for my decision to make this life change. I assured them that doing this and sacraficing a gut busting meal meant that I'd have that many more holidays with them as a happier healthier me. I think since I am the only one in my family who is overweight it's very hard for them to understand but none the less they all support me. Also, it was just nice to be with my whole family under one roof and have the day off of work lol.

Day one of my two week Pre-Op Liquid diet and I'm not doing so well. I feel depressed and weepy. I know it'll pass. I think I'm having emotional fall out knowing my life is going to change. I tried to explain to my hubby, who isn't overweight, that food is my friend, my commfort, my drug. It's hard to say goodbye to the me that i've been for 30 plus years and to the one thing that made everything better. I was prepared for the hungriness but not the emotions,

Hi, I'm Dec 9th as well but don't start Preop diet till the 25th

Not all insurances are like that. I have Humana and I just had to have a specific BMI. I had some testing but it was things my dr ordered not required by my ins.

I work for a hospital so it was mandatory. I already had mine last month. It wouldn't hurt to have one but I would ask your doc first just to make sure.

I started doing a protein shake here and there as breakfast or lunch just to try different brands. I wnated to find out what i liked and didn't before I start. So far not too bad. I've tried a few pre-made ones and bought a jug of powder mix I like. I just didn't want to start it without knowing what i could stomach and couldn't.

I work at the hospital I am having my surgery at. Since one of my coworkers work in the wls dept she knew. Although due to HIPPA she couldn't say anything to others, I figured everyone would figure it out, so I told most of my coworkers. They have been super supportive. In fact I told my coworkers before I told most of my friends. I waited till the surgery was scheduled to tell everyone. I've heard some people say they were out for gallbladder surgery. It's a fib but it prevents from you having to tell your business if you're not wanting to.

YAY!!! I was starting to think I was the only Dec. 9th sleever!!!

I have PCOS as well. The very first question I asked was will I be able to get pregnant. My dr said indeed I would, that the majority of his female pcos pts concieve very quickly and he suggested a contriceptive untill hubby and i are ready (we have a 2yr plan). My surg is Dec.9th and I'm going next week to obgyn to get on the pill and dicuss my fertility post op. I would make an appt with your ob/gyn

Good Luck Nona337

I'm so going to pintrest and starting my own

Nope not at all weird

JerseyGirl68 way to go!!!!

Is yoga pants! I mean yes technically I can wear them and I actually do but not in public!!! But to wear them with out feeling like a spandex/cotton blend sack of jelly is what I want!!! What about you.....what do you want to wear once you've hit goal???

So nice to read everyone's posts and cannot wait to see everyone's progress. YAY!!! for us starting the new year off with a new chapter in life!

Yes, I am required to be on a liquid 2 weeks before,mine starts on Nov 25th. Luckily I wasn't asked to lose weight prior to surgery. Although I think it's because I had lost a few lbs between my consult and my NUT visit.

WAY to go AngiD

Welcome L-in-NJ...looks like we are both passing up the bird this year!!!

December 9th!!!! I had the option to go in October but life and schedule didn't allow. But I'm just glad to have it scheduled and start the new year with a new me!!!! I'm 38 5'5 and currently 270. I start my two week liquid on Nov 25th, so no turkey and yams for this chick! I'm ok with it though...I decided to host an early Thanksgiving and have already told my family I will be a no show on turkey day. I comb through this web site every day and can't believe I'm finally starting this journey. I have always had weight issues and have wanted wls forever but never had insurance that would cover it. Now I work for a local hospital and it's covered and I had a relatively painless process into all this. I got luck and was able to use most of my pre-testing from a recent gallbladder removal to satisfy my surgeon and ins. All I have left is the the labs the day before Thanksgiving and then the big day on Monday Dec 9th....oh yeah and I'm getting married October 26th!!!! New Year, new partner and new life! WATCH OUT 2014!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You got this.....just add walking and change a few things now that you're going have to change anyway after surgery like cutting soda, carbs and sugars back if not out totally. Start preparing now with your lifestyle changes so you are ready post op and the lbs should come off. Are you on or will you be on a preop diet? That should take care of at least 10lbs.