jenniferx25

I just want to thank you all for taking the time and replying back to me I do have my last appointment on July 25th , I'm going to still go and let them know what's going on. Hopefully they tell me I can do it after the baby is born

Hello all, I am new to this app, I am 3 months into my 3 months nutritional visits before getting my surgery and I just found out I am 4 1/2 months pregnant, my period was very irregular I didn't have it since November of 2013 so that's why I didn't think I'll be pregnant. Now I have to put my surgery on hold. I'm just curious, will I have to start over again? I'm from New York City and I was going to do my surgery in montefiore hospital in the bronx. I am kind of happy I'm pregnant and the surgery will always be there for me to do but I really wanted this and get healthy. Thanks for everyone's support

Hello, I say go for it, this will help you become healthy and live a long life. It's is a blessing that you got a surgery date. Many people don't get that chance. You have to be committed and I believe that once you get this procedure done you will be committed and become healthy. Being healthy is better than being unhealthy. I was scared to but I'm going for it. I have to do a 3 to 6 month nutritionist visit and then I'll have my surgery. I am very scared but at the end I will become healthy, be there for my daughter and live a longer life. If you have questions you should ask your surgeon. If you make your decision please update us and let us know. God bless

And also, this is why I won't tell anyone about my surgery because I know I will get negativity and people hating. The only person I told was my husband and he doesn't even want me to do it. I've been trying to talk to about it and he doesn't wanna hear it, I'm doing this to be healthy and I also have a daughter that I wanna be there for when she's older. Thanks

If she was a true friend she would support you no matter what. And if she's overweight she could even go through this journey with you. She is not your friend. And you need to stay away and do what you think is best for you. If you want to get healthy go for it!

It's funny cuz we all were in the beginning stage! And I very upset because I went to see my surgeon and the nurse that weighting me had the nerve to say, "I don't know why people are doing this surgery, they need to run around in the park and stop depending on a surgery" omg! I got so upset and I told her some people need it for medical reasons, and it's really messed up, I told my doctor I don't want her to help me at all! And he assigned a nice older nurse that understood why we are doing this,

Hello all, I have my appointment with my surgeon today. I hope all goes we'll ???? I'm from the bronx. My pcp gave me a referral and hopefully all goes we'll and I can get my surgery done. Thanks

I asked a lot of questions about the surgery and hospitalization and aftercare, just so I would know what to expect. Not because I would choose a surgeon based on the answers -- I was pretty settled on my choice of surgeon before I met him! I just wanted a lot of information beforehand so I could prepare and be mentally ready for everything coming my way. Some questions I asked: --do you use a drain and/or catheter? --how do you test for leaks? --how long will I be in the hospital? What would cause you to keep me longer than that? Is there anything you need to see from me (i.e., drinking a certain amount) before you release me from the hospital? --what measures do you take to prevent blood clots? --lifting restrictions post-surgery? --exercise restrictions post surgery? --how often and when will I meet with you/your team after surgery? --how strict is your post-operative eating progression? (btw: I was looking for something very strict, not "eat whatever you want in moderation" which absolutely is proven not to work for me!) --what medications (otc and prescription) do I need to stop prior to surgery? How will I take meds after surgery and who is responsible for making sure I have detailed instructions about that? --what tests do you (not the insurance company) require before surgery and what are some possible results that would cause you to delay surgery or not do it at all? --how often will I see you in the hospital after my surgery? What will you be checking me for? --what do you think are the biggest factors leading to either successful weight loss and maintenance of weight loss, or lack of success in losing weight/maintaining weight loss?

I'm meeting my surgeon tommorrow! I'm excited and your questions are pretty important and will be asking some of them thanks

Well get it. We just have to think positive oh that's close by the dmv right ?

Yes the DMV is like 4 blocks away lol

OMG that hospital is amazing!! I would've gin there, but I was born in St Lukes so I just go there. Hopefully mine will be done for the end of June or July.. ( fingers crossed ) I'm at the Bronx as well.. By Castle Hill. I'm super nervous dde29dde29

Haha, yes I love that hospital, the doctors and nurses are very sweet, I'm by little itay in the bronx, and I pray we can get this surgery and be healthy

I feel you'll be fine hun. When did you start this journey? I have HelthFirst NY .. I'm also hoping to be approved.. SUUUPERRR nervous.. What have you gotten done so far

Yes I just started this journey, I went to the seminar and I have my 1st appt with my surgeon next week, hopefully it all goes good, I'm in the bronx by the way, my surgery will be done in montefiore Hospital, they are known for performing many weight lost surgeries,

I am also from NYC by the way,

Hey everyone, I have emblem health, does anyone know if I'll be approved? I'm 25 years old, 270lbs 5'4, I've been over weight my whole life, did diets, went to the gym and nothing ever worked for me , I'm just praying that I can get this surgery and be healthy for my daughter, I want to live a long life and I really need this, I have an appt with my surgeon next week on the 29th, I'm nervous !!

Hi....does anyone have Emblem health? Any insight to their process and approval rate would be great!

Hey I wanted to know did u ever do the surgery? Did emblem health approve you? I'm also have emblem health and just wanted to know, thanks

Yay congrats, I'm new to this as we'll, I have an appointment to meet with the surgeon on May 29, 2014. I'm very excited and I hope everything goes we'll, I'm 25 years old and it's time to get healthy!

Hello everyone, I have my appointment to meet with my surgeon. I just wanted to know what will happen, what did you guys go through I this appointment. And what happens after this appointment. Also what are some good questions to ask the surgeon. I'm 25 years old and I want to do the sleeve. ???? thank you.