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I've had terrible dumping syndrome ever since my gall bladder removal in 08. I've wondered these same things. I don't care what I eat, I get the cramps and diarrhea. Sometimes before I'm even finished eating. I've wondered the same thing. How will I survive...

You look gorgeous!!!!

I tried to edit out the screenshot of your statement that I posted but it won't remove the pic. It'll only let me edit the wording. Otherwise I'd do it myself

I believe you and accept your apology. I've emailed Alex to remove the mean comments from both of us permanently. I do not know how else to have them removed.

Thank you. It's just been a crazy day and a shock to see that.

Thanks Lindsay. After reading that my entire morning was in tears.

I've asked for the mean remarks to be deleted.

Ok well I'll see how to get the derogatory posts removed

Thank you, the ignorance of some people is astounding. I truly hope that poster is never in any type of accident that puts him or her in a wheel chair, using a walker or in need of disability the they actually EARNED BY WORKING AND PAYING THEIR TAXES like happened to me. It actually hurts to be judged when nobody knows your story. Merry Christmas to you as well. April

Maybe you should think before you make a smart ass remark like that. These types of surgeries aren't for vanity reasons. They are medically necessary. I was in an accident on ice and subsequently acquired severe spinal stenosis when my hip was injured. Couldn't walk for over a year unassisted. At that time I wasn't overweight and was very physically active. Having to be sedentary caused me to gain over 140 pounds. In 2 years. Then I developed HBP and severe sleep apnea Bc of that weight gain. This surgery could actually help me to lose enough weight that it may take the pressure off my spine and allow me the opportunity to get off disability. You can kiss my fat ass

That was an asshole thing to say

Spanking? Who said spanking?!? Yum

I've had c-sections, gallbladder out and tubes tied. Absolutely no issues with those. I'm hoping this isn't any worse. I know many people have this surgery as an out-patient procedure and many are hospitalized for several days. My dr is usually a one-night stay barring any complications. I already know that I get very nauseated due to anesthesia and I'm allergic to the adhesives on steri-strips and most bandages/tapes. I'm just hoping like heck this goes as smoothly as my sister's did. It was easy as pie.

Lol. It's killing me!!!! I'm on pins and needles now. It'll be a waiting game. Me waiting for that call telling me everything is good to go and then I'll finally be able to relax.

Keep the journal coming, I definitely enjoy a peek into your journey.

Yes, Medicaid picks up the costs Medicare doesn't cover and also pays your monthly price for Medicare. So I don't have that coming out of my disability check Bc Medicaid pays for it. I'll help in any way I can. You can pm me if u need, April

Thank you!! I'm sorta at that "am I making the right decision" phase that so many people go through... But I know I am. I'm ready to feel better physically and hope this weightloss will ease my back pain.

I was asked that as well. My surgery center spaces out nut appointments for every 30 days, but that was the center. Not Medicare.

Also I have a 45 BMI, HBP, severe spinal stenosis and just got a CPAP yesterday. Apparently I have severe sleep apnea. On their scale a 15 is mild apnea, a 30 is moderate apnea and anything over a 35 is considered severe. I was 85!!! So I definitely have comorbidities.

No, I just had to attend a seminar, see a physical therapist once, a psych once, go to a support group meeting and have 3 nut appointments. I also had a sleep study and stress test done. Those were per my regular physician, but my surgeon asked for a copy of the results. Medicare has a $1184 deductible. But I also have Medicaid, which I was told would cover that as a secondary insurance. With Medicare it's not a 6 month wait.

Well, I've jumped through every hoop and here I am, waiting on that final approval. Once it is approved I have my appointment to see my surgeon again and pick my date. Kinda freaked out, but super excited.

My surgery center spaced the nutrition appts 30 days apart. They set everything up for me as far as any needed appointments. I'm also Oklahoma.

Exactly the same, but I also have Medicaid, which I was told would cover the $1184. My wait was not a 6 month wait. Just as long as I met the requirements, which included 3 nutrition appointments that were 30 days apart.

I laughed at that!!! It took me a minute to realize it was a typo as well.

I guess I wasn't approved Bc I never received anything.