mollydeez

I'm 23 years old. My social life is nothing but going out to drink and going out to eat. I start my pre op diet tomorrow. I'm freaking out a little but after reading all this, I feel better. It's definitely a life style adjustment Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Okay so I got my date yesterday and it's for way sooner than I anticipated. October 17th!!! Holy freaking soon...now I'm bugging out because reality is setting in. What I'm most worried about is the pre-op diet. Anyway you guys can send me your grocery lists, must haves, tips, ANYTHING that can possibly help me....thank you so much!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I set off on this journey on June 20th. That's when I got all instructions of labs I needed to get, specialists I needed to see, doctors I needed approval from, tests I had to get etc. I had everything completed by August 22nd. I had that date in my head as the date I would have my surgery scheduled. August 22nd I met with my final dietician. She's in the same office as the surgeon. When I went to schedule my surgery, they had me pump the brakes. Turns out my health insurance (Amerihealth) needs 2 records from doctors I've seen in 2014 and 2015 showing I had gone to them and discussed weight and exercise. Why hadn't they told me this in the first place?? I was furious. I worked so hard to get everything done in a timely manner and they pulled this shit on me. I had a mini panic attack until my mom reassured me that we had this. It was a tiny road block that we had to go over. Don't worry molly. My 2015 records were obtained within a week. Easy. Brought them over to the doctor and they were approved. 2014 I was kind of struggling. I retrieved records from my old endocrinologist. The records were basically irrelevant. All the times we discussed weight and eating right and me trying victoria were nowhere to be found. The 2014 records did nothing for me. I scheduled an appointment with her to see if she would sign some papers and post date them to make it seem like they were from 2014. She said she would do that and more. Also write a letter stating how long she had seen me for and how often weight was discussed. This appointment was on September 6th. I was beginning to regain hope. Today is the 19th. My doctor has not faxed over anything to my surgeons office. She has not returned any of my phone calls. Or my mothers. Her receptionist is sick of hearing my sob story and is being a total bitch. She lied to me. I knew she didn't want me to get the surgery. She tried to talk me out of it. But she agreed to write me the letter and do me the favor anyway because she knew how important it was to me. This was the final piece of the puzzle. She holds the power. And she completely disappointed me. It's been almost 2 weeks and she has not done a god damn thing. I'm heartbroken. I feel like there's no hope. I've wanted this surgery since 2008. I've been big my entire life. I have been working towards a promotion at work and feel like I don't have the confidence to fulfill the position (car sales). I feel like this surgery is holding me back. I don't know what to even do at this point. Just wondering if anyone experienced anything like this. If anyone has tips or encouragement. I'm so drained idk what to do. I've paid so many co pays. Done everything I was told to and I'm still nowhere near setting a date. I'm at a loss and could use some help. Thank you to anyone who read this. I know it was long. I'll take any help I can get Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

HI ! So earlier in the week I posted saying how discouraged I was because i couldn't find 2014 doctor records to send to my insurance. Someone (drawing a blank on the username) told me to brainstorm hard, and I did, and I found 2014 records and got approved!! Yay!! Monday they are calling me for a surgery date!! I'm so thrilled! But I do have some questions if anyone is willing to help me 1. I was told not to gain weight before surgery because it can postpone the date. I weighed 250 in June when I began this journey and currently weigh 254. I know when I do the pre op diet I will lose the 4 pounds. But do you guys think I should try to lose the 4 before I meet with my surgeon for the pre op appointment? Does it even matter? It's 4 effing pounds !! 2. I am on 4 different medications I take daily. Is swallowing pills an issue with anyone post-op? Any suggestions or tips that could help me? Should I take them 1 at a time? A lot of Water? Anything at all! Thank you guys!!! You're all so helpful whenever I post. I really appreciate everything. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow thank you all so much for the insight and input. I actually felt better today and took "MemphisWLS" advice of brainstorming harder and thinking of doctors I might've seen in 2014. Made some calls and kept on with my day. I sometimes get caught up in the fact that nothing is overnight. Things take time and I might have to do extra work than I intended to get what I want. Thank you all so much for replying. I feel guilty for complaining after seeing what others have gone through. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Girl I've been doing the same thing. I literally eat like I never will again. I know it's a bad mindsets because I will be able to eat these things again, just much smaller portions. But no I'm literally doing the same thing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I haven't scheduled my surgery yet (they won't let me until I get proof from 2 doctors that I've been obese the past 2 years ) but my mom said she met a lady this morning that got the sleeve and regretted it. The lady said that if you go in with bad eating habits, nothing will change. This freaked me out because well obviously I have bad eating habits. That's why I'm doing this lol...any tips or suggestions on major steps to take pre-op to prepare myself for what's to come? Really the last thing I want to do is regret this and I don't think I will, but it's discouraging to learn that someone wasn't happy afterward. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've only gained 4 so far but I'm doing the same thing. I feel like I'll never get the chance to eat again so I have to take advantage of my stomach while I still have it. Almost like I'm on death row and it's my last meals (I'm dramatic) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App