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Pbucks, I know what you mean .....I definitely put on some weight as well by saying goodbye to foods. Its hard but when one is determined they can do anything. Dont feel too bad....I am sure your will be successful with this lifestyle change.

Hi All. I was sleeved on 4/3 so i am 5 days post op and already down 15 pounds. Insane! I know if wont keep going this fast and furious, but its a nice way to start out. I have to tell you - they used some kind of numbing agent on my during the operation and i have not had to take a single pain pill. Yes, the incisions are tender (expecially if I cough), but not so much that i have needed to take anything. I am amazed by that. I am now just struggling with wanting to eat something. My MD said its best to do 2 weeks of Protein shakes post op. I have to admit that today i licked a few spoons of greek yogurt and I also tried hummus. Both went down easy and stayed down but i am going very slowly.... very slowly... sticking mostly to the Protein shakes. I am excited to embark on this journey! and I am excited for all the other April sleevers.

I just received my surgery date! The big day is 4/30!

So I'm lying in the hospital bed waiting for the surgery room to be prepped...
I'm nervous as hell!

I just love you all so much. This is the one place I know I can not only find people who understand, but people who encourage me. I'll be fine! Sometimes I just get a little frustrated and want to chew. Mind Over Matter!

I go on Monday morning too!!!! Aaaahhh!!!

Good luck...you will probably experience a myriad of emotions...for me, I was SO ready, I couldn't sleep for the excitement of doing this for ME...
let us know how it goes... congrats!

I feel obsessed with this site Im on it reading everything I can. I have stocked up on so much supply's it know that Walmart and Jello stock has gone up this month ,lol I'm scared but ready to leave the plus size world ????????????????????

Well, my big day is almost her wed april 9th it came so fast. I love this site and I was feeling so positive about my wls until I read the post about leaks and complication .. I didn't know it was so bad I wasn't nervous about this at first...but I have faith that I was be alright.. so sorry to hear about the thing that some of you guys have been through...But on a positive note I am ok..... I would love to have an april 8,9,10 buddie to talk to after surgery. started clear liquid today sooo hungry but it almost over one more day.. surgery is at 10am ..please pray for me as I will be praying for all of you.
thanks so much guys......I cant tell my family how I feel cause they well wont me to back out.. and I don't wanna do that I wanna see were this ride take me....weeee.........my time 45

Here! ???? My date is 4/24
It's so weird seeing a lot of people having 2 week liquid diets and mine is only 5 days?

My surgery is April 10. Excited and nervous at the same time.

hi guys! my surgery is april 21st! looking for some buddies to help me through and id love to help you gu ys through!! congrats!!

Mine is scheduled March 13....I am excited for all the March sleevers.. We don't have long to go

Mine is scheduled March 13....I am excited for all the March sleevers.. We don't have long to go

Is that 2890.00 for the dr or hospital or both?
Here's what you need to ask the financial counselor. Ask for the total amount that is covered by your insurance company. Once they give you that amount you'll be able to figure out what 20% is. If 20% is less than the 2890.00 I'd call your insurance and let them know they're billing you for more than the contract amount. If the 20% is greater than 2890.00 that's why they're charging you the max before surgery and they're entitled to collect up front.

Congrats on the approval....I feel nervous but more excited as well... You will do fine.... Just have faith and know you are doing something to improve your life..... my sleeve is scheduled for March 13th.... couldn't come at better time... my birthday is March 20th.... kinda like an early birthday gift to myself

Mine is scheduled March 13....I am excited for all the March sleevers.. We don't have long to go

Good luck! Mines is tomorrow!

Well said LMD, well said. Whether you know it or not you are a mentor to many of us. Just saying

I am being banded March 13....I am feeling nervous as well. I want so much to be successful. I think if anyone put their mind to something they can do it..

Congrats!

I agree. It's a matter of listening to your band and following the rules. Congrats on your date!!

It really depends on your state. You need to check your state health insurance marketplace to see if there are plans that cover weight loss surgery. Certain states offer them and certain states offer them at a premium.

Twenty-two states chose benchmark plans that cover bariatric surgery:
Arizona, California, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming Five states chose benchmark plans that cover weight loss programs:
California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Mexico Twenty-eight states chose benchmark plans that cover neither bariatric surgery nor weight loss programs:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin One state covers weight loss programs but not bariatric surgery:
District of Columbia