missteeblue

Hi Everybody! I had my surgery on 3/26. 7 days post-op and I'm feeling good. I haven't taken the pain medication since day 4. I try to have at least 2 protein shakes per day. I'm really trying to get all my fluids in but its hard. I'm on a 2 week liquid diet until next Wednesday. Like everybody else I'm having major head hunger issues.

Congrats and good luck with everything

My surgeon’s office requires all clearances be complete before they submit to insurance. -Attend support group -Clearance from my primary care doc -Upper GI -Psych clearance -Cardiology clearance -Pulmonary Clearance -Labs I have been busy over these past few months but it will be worth it.

I have FEP Blue Basic and they required: 2 years weight history 3 month medically supervised diet Psych clearance Evidence of weight loss in the 1 year period Member has not smoked in the 6 months prior to surgery Member has not been treated for substance abuse for 1 year prior to surgery I got this information off of their website. I just Googled FEP Blue WLS requirements.

Thanks for all the well wishes. I live in the Philadelphia area. I will be having my surgery at Penn Hospital.

My surgery is scheduled for March 26. I started my preop diet today. 1000 calories 75 grams of Protein and 64oz of Water. So far so good. I'm super excited and nervous. I am ready to get this journey started. I haven’t told many people about the surgery. Just a few family members and my supervisors. They all have been very supportive throughout this process. I have FEP BCBS and they approved me in 48 hours.

Congratulations!

I don't have a date yet but my coordinator said around the middle of March. My last nutrition visit is February 17th.