butterfly2014

Hi Julie! First and foremost Congrats on making this major decision in ur life. You may feel lost at the moment but u will soon find urself as u see the pounds/inches drop. To be the "New Healthy Julie". Always remember why u did this and don't stress over people's reactions or comments, its ur life! I wish u the best on ur new life journey!

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Jackie, when I did my UGI test in the hospital I was there for 5 hrs, I was so frustrated that day. But it all pays off girl! lol hope your finally done w/endoscopy.

I agree do this for you a you be your biggest cheerleader! I am blessed to have a supportive husband and family that are backing me up 100%. Best wishes on your WLS journey!

Hey Jackie...I have UHC Choice Plus plan. WLS is a benefit I have just need to do these 3 mnths nutrition classes and pre-op tests which I'm done with. My last class is April 15.

Oh sorry my name is Jessica, lol I thought I typed it originally. Yea I crunched all my tests in 3 weeks time. The Anticipation is like Omg!!! Cheers to a new chapter girlie!

Hi Jackie! Im in Hollywood, FL...Mine is scheduled for April 30, pending 1 more nutrition class then paperwork will be submitted to insurance on April 16. My emotions are all over the place lol I'm so eager to get this done for a healthy me! I'm not at the nervous stage yet, just excitement and wishing time could fast forward to my surgery day. Best wishes on your WLS surgery!

How long before I can drive? When can I start to workout?

My BMI is 50 and I'm 31 years old. I also want to get healthy to start a family with my hubby. Continue pushing forward...good luck with your consult! Best wishes on your WLS journey

I was also a soda addict. Try drinking as much water as possible. Ask your surgeon if your allowed to drink crystal lite during your pre op diet. I won't be doing pre op diet until next month myself. Wish you the best on your WLS journey!

I am 5'4" and weight 289lbs...would like to know average weight loss after 3 months of surgery, if your start weight was around mine?

Wait...UHC doesnt give the preauth approval to the surgeon? You have to wait to get approval letter in mail?

I have done all my pre-op testing, just need to do my last 2 nutrition classes and get my medical clearance from pcp of which he is aware about surgery but has to give med clearance paperwork within 30 days of surgery date. Wish u the best on ur WLS journey and good luck @ orientation!

Hollywood, Dr Emil Matei, pre-op. How about you?

I live in Broward county.

Thank u for sharing!

I am still in the process but from my understanding they just wanted to know all the different diets I have tried and how much weight I lost/gained on each try.

I would like to know who or what was the longest wait time to get surgery preauth. My surgery coordinator told me on average 2-3 weeks. Please share

StoonGal I commend you for doing the WLS journey! Best wishes!

Congrats!!! Best wishes on your WLS journey!

I know exactly how you feel. Ive been overweight all my life and I was on roll in 2012 I had lost 35lbs on my own and then I had a car accident and ended up with 3 herniated discs and neuropathy on my right leg. I've never had backpain in my life. Needless to say its been a tough road since and after hearing numerous Dr's tell me WLS is the best route for me instead of spine surgery. You are going to do awesome, there is a light @ the end of the tunnel. Best wishes on your WLS journey!!

Try doing an apple day, usually lose 2-3lbs if you do it for one day. Look it up...best of luck on your WLS journey!!

Congrats!!!

The best thing you can do is research both procedures. The sleeve has less risks and your intestines aren't touched, bypass is more extensive. I went in wanting to do the bypass but then the surgeon educated me on both procedures and I decided to go with the sleeve. So my best advice to you is to research online. Best of luck on your WLS journey!

Thank u guys! I have an unofficial date for April 30. My last nutritional class is April 15. So will know for sure by then.