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I stayed two nights - went in on a Tuesday morning and went home around lunchtime on that Thursday. My surgeon requires all VSG patients to stay two nights to monitor nausea issues. I fortunately did not have any except for one time when they gave me some pain medicine in the middle of the night, but I still had to stay both nights. I was thankful for that.

I was 32.

I was sleeved 9/16, and I also feel like I am losing slowly...but like you guys said, slow and steady is better Starting weight: 264 Surgery weight: 253 Current weight: 232 I know I shouldn't pay attention much to the scale, and I wish I would have taken my measurements so I could also track inches lost. I've already had one stall on the scale, but my clothes are definitely looser. I'm putting off buying new clothes as long as I can though... don't want to spend a whole lot of money on clothes that I won't be wearing very long. You guys are doing great!

I am almost 6 weeks post-op, and I feel hungry if I don't eat every 2-3 hours. However, it doesn't take much at all to make me feel full...just a few bites of something, and I'm good to go. I try to eat 5-6 small meals/snacks a day. If I stick to that, I don't feel hungry. It's just when I get busy with work or something else and get off schedule that I feel hungry.

Hi, everyone!! I am 4 days post-op...had my sleeve done on Sept. 16. I am feeling great about my decision, and my only complaint is these stupid gas pains. Omg, sometimes they take my breath away! I have been walking and sipping all day. I don't feel hungry, but I am looking forward to the next phase of foods - pureed. I have to be on liquids for 2 weeks before I move on. Right now, I'm okay with that! I hope everyone who got sleeved this past week is doing well!

It all depends on your particular policy. I have CIGNA, and I had to undergo 89+ days (3 months) of being under a doctor-supervised weight loss regimen. I think most CIGNA policies are 3 months, but some do vary. If you are getting two different answers, I would call again and make sure. I would also have your clinic call and verify, which they should do anyway. Once I met all their requirements (doctor visits, nutritionist visits, psychiatrist, exercise evaluation, etc.), my paperwork was submitted, and I was approved within three business days. However, I have heard of some policies taking up to a month to make a decision. Good luck to you!!

That is SO exciting! Congratulations!!!

You don't sound stupid...I didn't know how until last week Go to the top of your screen, and when you hover over your name, it should give you a "More Options" button. If you click on it, you can select "Tickers" and create your ticker and have it added to your signature. Hope that helps!

I had gained a little during my 89+ days. My weight on my very first visit was 259, and it fluctuated up and down, getting as high as 268 (that was a different office and a different scale though). At my last visit before pre-cert papers were sent off, my weight was 262. CIGNA approved me within 3 business days I was SO worried that I would be denied because of the weight fluctuations, but I was approved. Good luck to you!!

Thanks, guys! I am still a little in shock! lol

I have CIGNA, and those were exactly my requirements. I had my paperwork submitted at the end of last week, and I got the call today that CIGNA approved me to have the sleeve. You just need to call and make sure your particular plan does include bariatric surgery.

woo woo gave you a great breakdown. That's exactly what mine was like. I had a hard time sleeping though because I couldn't lay on my side like I usually do. However, it really wasn't that bad. Good luck if you have it done!!

UPDATE: I got the call today - APPROVED!! I was so excited I couldn't concentrate on my work today lol. I couldn't believe the quick turnaround time, considering yesterday was a holiday. But it still felt like I was waiting for an eternity!!! OMG, I still can't believe it! Sept. 16th is my date!!

OMG - I got the call today! My insurance approved me!!!!! So Sept. 16th here I come!

Hi, everyone! I am scheduled as of now for Sept. 16, but I am still waiting on my pre-cert to be approved. It was submitted at the end of last week. I REALLY hope my insurance approves me - I will be devastated if they do not. I've already started my pre-op diet, and I am just SO excited to have this done! The waiting is killing me LOL