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I honestly don't think pre-diabetic counts. I have BCBS of Illinois, they've done away with any pre-surgical diet requirements but have the same other conditions you describe above. I started with a lower BMI but had just been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol so I qualified. The night before surgery was when I took my last med for the diabetes and cholesterol. I still have slightly high blood pressure but they expect that to go away although it does run in my family. You can always try to qualify, there is a process that can be gone thru if a denial is received, the surgeon can request a peer-to peer conversation with insurance explaining why it would be beneficial to you because of family history. If I were you I'd go to a seminar and schedule a consult. The surgeons office is expert at dealing with insurance, they can tell you what your chances are more then anyone here can. Good luck.

I was sent home with one from the hospital although they have similar versions at Walgreens. It was a compression belt that was about 8 or 10 inches long so it covered my torso. It helped immensely during the first couple of weeks. I highly recommend one.

Pre-make your lunches. Add a hard boiled egg, a couple slices of deli meat and a slice of cheese and a couple of crackers or veggies if you want. Everything but the crackers and veggies has Protein and you can mix it up with ham, turkey, chicken, cheddar, provolone, american, smoked cheddar, the option are unlimited You can make them up ahead of time for the whole week and your good. I try to stay away from any frozen/premade foods like what your talking about. They use so many preservatives and add tons of sodium.

At 8 weeks I was told I could again have coffee. I drink 2 to 3 cups a day and haven't had any problems. I think they try to limit how much you have because it does dehydrate and a lot of people add cream and sugar which can lead to trouble. I add truvia, not problems.

9 months post-op and not a single regret. I knew it wouldn't be pleasant the first couple of weeks, but all-in-all it wasn't horrible and the results are amazing!!!!!!

Other possible signals could be a belch or a hiccup, both things I do. If I even eat one more bite, I'll be miserable. Also, word of advise, try one thing at a time so make sure it works. Kind of like a baby where you only introduce one new food at a time. Things you normally eat may not work. I can eat eggs but put something into them and all bets are off and that's even after 9 months.

Welcome Jennifer and congratulations on taking charge of your life. Coming to the decision to have this surgery isn't an easy one to make and the process isn't any easier. Your confidence and commitment will serve you well, but your attitude is going to get you to the finish line. I'm glad you found this site. The support is great and there's so much information. Best of luck, reach out if you have any questions, I'll do my best to help.

I'm with DJMOHR, you should be trying one item as a time and I'd add that you should only have a couple tablespoons at that. You're pouch needs to figure things out and stuffing too much in isn't going to work. I'm 9 months out and still can't do ground beef or really any kind of beef. I can eat eggs alone, but if I mix anything in with them, all bets are off. It's a learning process, even this far out. You'll get there, just go slowly. Success is going to happen for you.

Just a quick note to all my fellow March surgery buddies. This year has gone by so quickly. It seems like just yesterday we were all consoling each other with first going thru the pre-surgical process, the never ending appointments, the waiting for approval, the pre-surgical liquid diets, protein shakes, pains, post-surgical food issues, ect...... We're mostly 9 months in and I for one have had such a great year. I feel awesome and have had no real complications to complain about. I've come to terms with food and my emotion, they are no longer dependent on each other which is a huge milestone. If I'm sad, happy, nervous or whatever I've learned how to work thru it, not eat thru it. Life is so fun and exciting again, my energy level is off the charts. So to each and every one of you, I hope that you're doing as well as I am. I hope you've learned to deal with your new self and that life is everything it should be for everyone. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL.

Congratulations - Hope all goes well tomorrow and you're up and about soon enough. This is by far the best thing I've ever done for myself. Does it hurt, yet....but it's so worth it. I'm 9 months out and almost at goal.

I got one when I left the hospital but you can get them at a pharmacy.

I found that with the used of a tummy binder that mobility was way easier. It hold everything still when you move, stops the jiggling.

There really is no such thing as unflavored Protein. It has a distinct taste to it, unflavored means it isn't vanilla, chocolate, etc. I found that if I used the "unflavored" and added stronger tasting items to it that worked. Try adding Peanut Butter or bananas, they help to cover up the taste of the Protein Powder. Fortunately this stage doesn't last too long.

Vinnie - You really need to move, that's the best solution. I had a lot of pain in my upper back and shoulders that was helped by a heating pad. Hang in there, it get better.

Your first point means that you have evidence that you've tried to loose weight on your own within the last year. Have you gone to weight watchers, tried prescription meds thru your general practitioner and the like. The second point means that you will need to participate in a monitored program (most likely thru your surgeons office) for a 3 month period. This is typically done to show that your are fully committed and can stay focused on doing the right thing for yourself. It also helps you loose prior to surgery which makes recovery and the actual surgery easier. They are typical requirements for the majority of insurance companies. Your surgeons office will be very familiar with the requirements.

I'm just over 6 months out, down from 217 to 142, that's a total of 75 lbs. I started out great, then also slowed down until I learned that my body needed nutrition. I was so afraid to eat anything, I was literally eating nothing and my body was none to pleased about it. Once I figured out how to eat a balanced meal that was focused on Protein I did much better. Not getting your protein is going to force your body into a "starvation" type of state. You need to figure out how to get it in, it's takes time and a lot of work, but the result will be two fold. You'll start dropping the weight at a good rate and your body will reward you by feeling so much better once it gets what it needs to function correctly. You need to make nice with food, don't be afraid of it - respect it. For the record, I try to get in around 1000 to 1200 calories a day, that's my "magic" number to keep by body happy and functioning smoothly. Good luck

That's a hard question to answer. I guess I'd ask myself if I've lost before, was I able to keep it off? What are you doing differently now that's making the weight loss work? Is it something you can sustain? Are you co-morbids getting better? I also had High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. The night before surgery I took my last cholesterol pill along with my last dose of diabetes meds. At 5 months I took my last HBP pill. I'd do it all over again, regardless of age.

I also have a thyroid nodule. I've had it for 3 years now, they did a biopsy in the beginning which showed it wasn't malignant. Now I go yearly to have comparison scans done. Nothing has changed at all, it was never a problem when considering surgery. Don't stress about it. Even if it were malignant, thyroid cancer is extremely treatable.

Your Fluid intake is probably only 1/2 what it should be. You should be getting at least 64 ounces, more like 80+. Are you using a tracking program that lets you know how much your burning compared to your calorie intake. If you use fitnesspal.com it can help you to see what works for you and what doesn't. I found that I do better with a more rounded diet leaning heavily on Proteins. When I reintroduced veggies (salads), I noticed that my stalls broke. You need to always be totally honest with yourself, without that your "tool" won't work.

Gas-x will only help minimally. The gas pressure your feeling in inside of your body, not fully contained in your digestive tract where the gas-x will do anything. When they fill you with air, it's in your body, not your intestines or stomach so the best thing you can do for yourself is walk as much as possible, try to stay upright as much as possible and if you get pain in your shoulders from the gas rising, use heating pads to help with that. Keep hydrated as best you can. Sip, walk, rest - repeat.

I agree with auntjanny, Cobra may cost you a bit, but when you find another position you may not have the option again to even have the procedure. Don't give up yet, find a way.

The more honest you are with yourself, the better your success will be. You're starting out in the right direction by researching and asking questions BEFORE you make a final decision although I've heard of people changing their minds a mere week or two prior to surgery.

No offense at all. Some people think that WLS is a choice (elective like a face lift) when in fact it's a life decision as in "if I want to live, I better do this". Best wishes for a successful surgery. I wouldn't change anything I did, so offending me about any of this is impossible.

If your tummy didn't mind them, it's not a bad thing but................5 seems like a lot at 2 1/2 weeks. I couldn't eat more then 1/2 cup of anything at that stage. Also, a little further out your going to want to watch your calorie intake and both Peanut Butter and crackers are heavy in calorie count. Peanut butter is a great Protein, crackers are loaded with carbs and that's something I try to stay away from. Just my opinion............... Good luck