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I was told I couldn't swallow pills or eat gummies for the first 6 months. My surgery is on Wednesday, Sept 16, 2015. I take Vitamins that my Doctor recommended. Not sure of the brand, but it goes through my insurance. I pay $10.00 a month & get a multivitamin, Biotin, B12 nosespray, & calcium.

My Doctor recommended them so I would imagine they are okay. But I was told not to rely on them daily. Maybe twice a week, but nothing more than that.

Where are you in North Carolina? I work at UNC Hospitals & my doctor is Dr. Meredith Duke. She is great, but also the fellows.. Dr. Timothy Farrell & Dr. David Overby are awesome.

You shouldn't have any problem if your BMI is over 37.

You're a grown woman so do what is right for you. You have make decisions on what you want, not what your family wants or thinks. But when people are not supportive, it can make you doubt yourself. So, if I were you, tell them so you can see what side of the road they are on. If they don't support you, then make it known that you won't be coming around b/c you can't have negativity in your life.

Dying & failure. But I know God has me in His hand. I trust Him.

Every single person I have spoke to has not regretted it. I think if they are being negative, then you should ignore them. You don't need negative people in your life. Make this decision based on what YOU want, not what others want. But it takes a lot of dedication, promise, & discipline. You have to want it & want to follow the rules. The minute I made the decision to have the surgery, I started changing my habits. My surgery is on Sept 16 & it cannot get here fast enough.

Drink a lot of Water. Skip carbs. Skip snacking. Skip sugar (as much as you can). I lost a lot of weight once I quit carbonation beverages.

Why would you be denied? If you are having surgery soon, then they should have already sent that to your insurance company for approval. Once you are approved, the insurance company cannot deny you.. Unless you mean your Doctor? I don't get why 4 pounds would make a difference. What are they saying?

I am taking a week. I have a desk job so my Doctor said I should have no issue going back. My surgery is on the 16th, but I will return on the 23rd, but I will be working from home on the 23, 24, 25. My first time back in the office will be the 28th. I was told as long as I got up every 30 minutes to move around I will be fine. Everyone talks about how tired they are, but my Doctor is putting me on a B12 nosespray so I will have a extra 'push' of energy. A lady I work with took a month off, but she said she did that to be safe. Everyone is different.

I was told not to drink my carbs so stay away from any coke/pepsi products & I have. Since then, I lost 10lbs. I drink Water & flavored water with no sugar. Sorry, but I would stay away from there, but up to you.. GOOD LUCK!

I think it depends on your height, weight, body mass, & etc. Due to my height & weight, I should actually have the gastric bypass because I will lose more weight, but I want he sleeve b/c I don't want anything re-routed. I liked that they typed of my reason for why, I signed it, & they put it in my chart b/c they said if I ever regret my decision, they can pull that & show me. Tell your Doctor how you feel. If she is as awesome as you said, then she will hear your thoughts & explain why she might be leaning towards one than the other. But at the end of the day, unless health reasons are a concern, you should pick what surgery you want.

I am Sept 16th!

Having a fever & an infection while under the knife could lead to death.. Be thankful instead of angry. You will get a new day. Just be positive.. Thinking positive makes you positive. Hang in there! You got this!

I am a Patient Financial Services Representative. That title has nothing to do with what I actually do. I obtain benefits, pre-authorizations, & pre-determinations for same day, next day, & future procedures done at our hospital. I am actually on the inpatient team & my sub-group is Plastics/Bariatric. I love my job. I work at one of the top 50 hospitals in the USA.

I would go see a different doctor. Sorry, but nope.

I been wanting this for years, but at my old job, the insurance we had didn't cover it. Now at my new job, they do cover it. I wanted this last year, but just didn't put much thought into it. After I stood in my cousins wedding in June 2015 & see how HUGE I actually was in the pictures, I said no more.. I am having surgery in September. I finally just told myself now or never.. Plus, I am turning 30 in 27 days. I want kids & I can't get pregnant until I lose all this weight. Plus, I want to watch my nieces/nephews grow up & I want to play with them. Make the decision that feels right for YOU.

Do you use pinterest? I found so many recipes on there! I just type in bariatric recipes & everything you could imagine pops up. Also, http://bariatricfoodie.blogspot.com/, is a good website. She gives you recipes for all types of foods.

Question - is it safe to take a stool softener daily? I don't go often & I know the Nurse told me I need to take something, but wasn't sure if something daily was okay?

What are you mixing your powder with? How much are you drinking?

Happy Birthday. And more power to you. They wanted me around my birthday, but I said nope! I want to enjoy my birthday before I get sliced so now my surgery is in September.

Your first 3 post-op appointments should be included with the surgery. It is called bundling & they should do that. But call other offices in your area. I am sure there is more than 1 that will see a cash patient, even maybe work out a payment plan. Also, google companies that might give you a grant or a loan to cover it. Sorry this is happening to you. Wish the very best to you.

I never heard of that. The best best is to call your insurance company. I am in NC & we see patients with all types of BCBS & from all other states.. Interesting though. Thanks for sharing!

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Is he truly supporting you though? Making sure eat right, helping you if you struggle, giving advice, a shoulder to cry on? It's one thing to say that you'll be supportive, but it's another to show it.. I don't think your weight is the ONLY thing he likes about you. Take one day at a time & see what happens. I am kinda in the same boat as you. My bf likes me how I am, but says he is supportive. I have yet to see his support.. Maybe he will show it more once I have the surgery, but then again.. He isn't educated in what I am doing so maybe he isn't sure how to show it. I wish you the best. Here if you need a ear.