kisersassy

The tests I have already completed. 1. Tons of blood work (guess there will be more a week or so before surgery 2. EKG 3. Endoscopy 4. Pulmonary Function Test I have already met with nutritionist 2 times and exercise person

Awesome!!

I have wanted WLS for years now but could never afford it. I have been at same weight 285 for over 10 years now. I was told my whole childhood how fat I was. When I was senior in high school I weighed 173 and then got pregnant and 3 kids later boom!!! Well finally in March I had started a new job and one of my Co workers was in the process of her 6 month process and I was talking to her at lunch and found out her husband works for same company my husband does and that our insurance covers the surgery. I was so happy and excited I started crying because of wanting this for years now. I immediately clocked out and went home and called the weight loss center and was at the seminar the next morning

If I have to do a lot I sure hope it can be done same day. I live an hour from surgeon and hospital with round trip tolls 8 bucks!!

Thanks all. I found the website for the hospital and read what I need. The blood work and maybe a chest xray. 7-14 days prior to surgery date along with a educational session with the nurse

Millsy I am same way. I am hungry all the time it seems. But I have to say today seems a little better. 2 days ago I download myfitnesspal and it is helping a lot. I am seeing what I am consuming daily and know most of the hunger is head hunger and eating because I am bored

I haven't had surgery yet ...I wear 22-24

Ok what crud?? What causes it??

Thanks my3. I already did a ekg. So probably just more blood work and a chest xray

I have seen posts about tests prior to surgery. What tests are they? I have already done all tests besides psych evaluation. Are there other tests like a week or two after you get a surgery date?

I am hoping mine will be in November too

We do have a YMCA. AMC my son has Xbox kinect. I love doing the bowling on there. Haven't played honestly since last Christmas.

What insurance do you have? I have BCBS Highmark from husband's work are Alpha Natural Resources

I have my psych evaluation on October 3rd and Dr Shin did say they will hurry things up after that

So they more or less scheduled your pre op day after he got approval. See I am just curious how long I will have to wait after seeing him on the 23rd of October

I love swimming Cheryl unfortunately I am having to take the pool down this weekend for the winter

Its the same kisersassy. I feel like I am on my own. But really if I think about it I am. My husband is ok with me having surgery but he refuses to change any eating habits not even changing coffee. He will not walk with me or anything.

Amc me too!!! Let's try this together!!! I am also on a 1500 Cal diet. I downloaded MyFitnessPal yesterday to my phone and boy it adds up more then I thought

We can do it. It's just the hardest thing I have done. Quitting smoking after 26 years wasn't this hard LOL

The waiting is terrible!!!! I have an appointment on the 24th with Vanessa and then last appointment with Dr shin on the 23rd of October. How long did you have to wait for a surgery date after your last appointment weigh in.?

Most definitely we can

I haven't had my surgery yet but Dr Shin in Charleston will be doing it

Milan I'm in beckley yayyyy finally another west Virginian

OMG Jenn!!!! I never thought of that. I have 5 or more pounds to lose before next visit and never even thought about asking for help like that...thank you thank you

Most times it is a requirement that insurance companies have. And what I have read surgeons like to see you are commited to the changes that have to be made after surgery. I have read in research if the doc tells you to lose you have to lose no way around it