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Harboro, Pa here Katie 33 Abington Hospital Where is everyone having or did have their surgery at? I was denied by Aetna, waiting to get my denial letter in the mail so I can appeal their decision. How's everyone else making out?!?

Well I had a lot going on the time of my gains and losses. My husband (37) had a heart attack and triple bypass. We were in Doylestown hospital for a while. The back and forth killed me I also started an antidepressant celexa after his heart attack ( I have the inlaws from HELL) and it was by far the hardest thing I've ever done is watch him go through what he did. Open heart surgery is no joke. I lost 8 my last weigh in. They denied me anyway. I'm having mine at Abington hospital with dr Bonnani. If I'm ever approved for it! Ugh! Are u having it at suburban mercy? I guess u don't have a date yet either?

Hey! I'm right outside philly, I am pre op gastric sleeve. Unfortunately I was denied yesterday by Aetna for a gain through the pre op months. I'm going to appeal as soon as I get my letter. Where did yous have ur surgery done? Katie

Hey I saw u post on my thread yesterday. I am so hoping and praying for an easy approval for you. I am going to appeal my denial. Maybe ur office is more on the ball than mine. Stay positive. I wish u the best, keep me posted if u get approved!! GOOD LUCK!

Thank you for all this info, I was recently put on celexa because I have the inlaws from hell and trying to take care of my husband and still focus on myself was very very hard. For him to realize this all really happened and to change his life, has been extremely hard. He is bipolar, diabetic. So adjusting his meds as he was recovering took a toll on me, as well as him. But I pushed through. He is extremely supportive of me, so I'm just waiting for my denial letter in the mail to see what I need to do. I made an appt with my family doctor for Monday morning to see what she can do for me to help with the appeal process. And I made an appt for the NUT next Friday just incase I need 3 more months of visits so I don't fall behind. Your prayers and thoughts are so appreciated. I have a very strong support system with my family. And with all of ur comments above really lifted me up. THANK YOU!!

Hello all, I just woke up from a longgg nap. I think I was completely emotionally drained. I thought the phone call was to schedule and to find out it was denied. At that moment was just too hard to handle.I'm still heartbroken. I thank you all for your kind words of encouragement. I needed it. I will keep fighting, I will not give up. I didn't receive my letter yet in the mail. Once I get that, I can start the Appeal process I guess. Keep u posted. And thanks again.

Hey!! You look great for 9 weeks out!! Your numbers are incredible! Keep up the great work!! Seriously! Wow! I'm still waiting to be approved...I hate waitinggggg!!!

I also had some set backs, I went to my first seminar In January. I was so excited. Feb 4th I had my EKG, ultrasound, and chest xray. Feb 6th my husband had a heart attack. He had an emergency cardiac cath done same day. Then the worst news...he had to have a triple bypass Feb 14th. He is 37. As my heart shattered for him, it was also shattering for myself. I knew I had to take my FMLA at work to take care of him. I still attended my meeting but struggled with if I would have enough time to take for myself. I worried that I would hVe to wait a whole nother YEAR to do this. I swore 2014 was MY year. To focus on myself. And that came to an almost deadly halt. It was the hardest thing I've been through to date. I feel god only gives us what we can handle....but it was hard. Long story short- I kept going with everything and my paper work was submitted to insurance last Friday. Aetna requires 3 months of nut visits. I saved half of my FMLA for myself, and my husband is on his road to recovery with a new outlook on life and I'm right behind him with my surgery hopefully falling this August. It's a long process, BUT IT WILL BE WORTH IT!! I'm 33. I have struggled my whole life with weight. Never in my life would I have thought is be where I'm at right now. But just keep ON KEEPING ON!!! You will be there before u know it. Use this time to get ur head together, write in a journal. That's what I've been doing. That way this time next year u will look back and think... WOW! Look how far I've come!! Take care and good luck!! I know u will do great!!!

I literally loled!!!! You are too funny!! Keep me posted on any updates with ur surgery! Love to have a buddy on here!

I'm so happy to hear it was all negative! Did they put u on anything for the inflammation?! Pelicanlady! So happy to hear about ur July 8th date!! Good luck on ur pre op tests. I am now going thru the insurance approval and then get my date. Hoping for August!!!

ever hear anything from your biopsy yet??? just checkin in on ya!

I stalked the men's thread a few times, u should def look over that way there were lots of comments on how they seemed much much 'bigger' haha Yeah fat just disappears somehow! Ur body uses it as fuel, burns it to keep u going!! Can't answer ur 'man' questions 100% but check In the forums, they are def over there!!! Good luck!!

I am pre op, I love this site Not everything pertains to me... But if I can offer a 'good luck!' 'Keep ur head up!' I know at some point I will need that support. I found people to be so sincere on here. I have my last NUT tomorrow morning and it get submitted to insurance. Reading what others have gone thru doesn't mean that I am going to go thru it, but just incase i do....I'm Prepared for it! I love the support here. But I wish that person the best of luck, and hope they find the support they are looking for!!

I don't recall having any gas pains but from reading all the post surgery stuff I am getting nervous about the pain from gas and the surgery itself. I have my last nut appt on Friday. Then they can submit to insurance. Then whenever my surgeon is available date wise...I'm hoping July. My boss just told me today that I can't do it sept or later. Which makes me want it yesterday. Ugh. Oh well! Hang in there!!

Aww ok, well hang in there, prayers that everything will be just fine. Keep me posted on what the results come out to be. Other than that piece of cake right? Do u take a lot of NSAIDS? Advil etc?

I'm still pre-op, I had my endoscopy last month, it was fast quick and I was as absolutely fine that same day. I was diagnosed with duodenitis, inflammation of the beginning of my small intestines. They put me on prescription Prilosec now for at least 3 months after surgery- no alcohol, no tabacco, no NSAIDS, no caffeine. My biggest prob is no coffee and no Advil. I've had a hard month since. U ladies will do great!! Stay positive!!

That is a HUGE accomplishment. I'm very proud that u had the guts to trash it!! Next time make them leave with whatever they brought with them!

Hey Shelly, I'm pretty new at this too, I haven't had the surgery yet but I am on my way, hopefully within the next month. unjury.com makes a Protein chicken broth that I think is really good and a change from the sweet shakes...it can't be hotter than 140 degrees so it's warm not hot. Reason being it gets 'clumpy' when it's too hot. They also sell a unflavored Protein powder that u add to whatever, I haven't gotten that far yet!! Unjury.com sells the sample pack, so u can try a bunch of different stuff. Check it out! Hope this helps and good luck! That's all I know so more comments hopefully will be coming

A lot if sites offer sample packs so u don't have to buy the whole container. Unjury has a sample pack for 21, 28 total with tax and shipping! U get 2 packets of each kind, a little shaker bottle and a thermometer, I thought it was pretty reasonable. So go for places that have samples!!

Congrats on your date!! Very exciting. And yes my weight is def hurting my joints. To the extent of me being very depressed at times. After I wake up in the morning it takes me almost ten min just to get to the stairs. And I need to hold on to anything as I walk. I hate those days when they are that bad. I'm trying to walk and get my 30 min a day now, but with no NSAIDs and how much pain my ankle is in...ugh. Feels like an endless cycle. And sometimes I don't walk, and even throw myself a pity party cause of it. I have to stop that too. Just push through it. Ugh. Venting morning for me sorry!

I was hoping it was only pre op. BUT, like u said listing some weight off these poor bones should help. I was diagnosed with duodenitis after my endo too. That's how much I lived on them. Time to change EVERYTHING THO! So I can DO THIS!! Right tt?!?!

Oh my, I have been heartbroken over not taking my Advil. I stop one month ago. It has not been fun, I bought the pain patch wraps from my ankle that has severe osteo arthritis from and accident 10 yrs ago. I also ice it and putting off the inevitable of seeing ortho doc and getting a cortisone shot for the pain. I can barely walk without my advil I thought at some point u can take Advil (any NSAIDs) after ur healed and u can tolerate it. I thought someone said only Bypass pts can't take Advil after but we can...anyone know for sure??

Hi Marie! I'm new too, I had to complete 3 nutrionalist appts for 3 months. My last one is next Friday!! Hang in there it will be here before you know it!!!

Right up the coast! Awesome. I feel this May be my new Facebook. Haha it's more interesting than it nowadays! I am getting pretty depressed waiting for my date. This site seems to help me. Maybe just keep my hopes up that I will have ahold of myself and my life for the first time ever. I'm nervous excited and scared! And I'm confusing the u know what out of my husband. I'm crazy up and down emotionally. And I haven't even had it yet!! I just need hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel. And here helps. So thank you to all that share.

Aww gr8, I haven't even had surgery yet and was thinking if anyone has done that. you CAN DO THIS! This is for you. It's only food. U can overcome food. Food is fuel. Food is fuel. I sometimes need to pep talk myself out of that. I hope it kinda helps. U are stronger than food. I try to repeat that as I am pre surgery dieting. And I'm starving. Crazy I literally had just thought about that the other night. You are strong! You are beautiful! YOU CAN DO THIS!! Katie