Mike4132

LoL yup.. I can't stop researching and reading.. its Crazy

Hi. Just got the news with a December surgery date. Finally decided and will have surgery on my birthday. What a gift to myself so glad and nervous all at the same time. Wish me luck....

My family is tripping out on me because I'm going to do this. My sister is sending me the horror links to read I just want to be excited and not pooping my pants with fear lol

It is frustrating Mike. I agree if you have the best surgeon just stick it out and wait for the call Bro. I say just think of Nov 5 as your date to keep your sanity! It sucks cause you want a firm date, but like I said before, the date you have is likely in the ballpark. Work on getting your pre-liquid diet supplies together. Find your Protein Shake, multi Vitamin, favorite Jello, etc. They'll firm up your date soon!

Bring no bad for you food into your home! Fortunately the hunger should be easily satisfied. Make sure the "hunger" is not actually thirst...drink plenty of Water. Im working out so much now that I can tell my body want more calories. I just know as long as I can tell that then my body is burning fat. I'm losing a pound a day and I'm just over 3 months out and over 100 lbs lighter!

Hi Laura, for myself, pre surgery I drank Atkins advantage pre-made shakes. After surgery I couldn't stomach them at all, now I use syntax nectar and love it. My favorite flavors are grape and lemonade. It's great Protein, not thick at all, and I drink it with Water. My doctor didn't want a specific brand, just nothing with a lot if sugar like slim fast.

Try to let it go and visualize the new you that will be here before you know it! Soon you will never have to suffer that indignity again. Hang in there!

1.) Water parks
2.) scuba diving
3.) running
3.) summer outside
4.) bending over to pick something up without "strategically planning" how I'm going to get back up
5. Breathing when I tie my shoe
6.) throwing away my slip on sandals
7.) wiping my ass without going through contortions ( TMI?).

I can't wait to:
Chase my kids without needing a break
Get chased by my husband
Run
Bike
Climb
Not be ashamed of how I have to wiggle in and out of places.
Amusement park rides
Disney world
Shopping on the clearance rack
Shopping at normal stores
Not having my grocery cart evaluated by the cashier
sleeping through the night
No more achey hips
Phew! I bet I could come up with a few more!!

Try to let it go and visualize the new you that will be here before you know it! Soon you will never have to suffer that indignity again. Hang in there!

1.) Water parks
2.) scuba diving
3.) running
3.) summer outside
4.) bending over to pick something up without "strategically planning" how I'm going to get back up
5. Breathing when I tie my shoe
6.) throwing away my slip on sandals
7.) wiping my ass without going through contortions ( TMI?).

1.) Water parks
2.) scuba diving
3.) running
3.) summer outside
4.) bending over to pick something up without "strategically planning" how I'm going to get back up
5. Breathing when I tie my shoe
6.) throwing away my slip on sandals
7.) wiping my ass without going through contortions ( TMI?).

1.) Water parks
2.) scuba diving
3.) running
3.) summer outside
4.) bending over to pick something up without "strategically planning" how I'm going to get back up
5. Breathing when I tie my shoe
6.) throwing away my slip on sandals
7.) wiping my ass without going through contortions ( TMI?).

1.) Water parks
2.) scuba diving
3.) running
3.) summer outside
4.) bending over to pick something up without "strategically planning" how I'm going to get back up
5. Breathing when I tie my shoe
6.) throwing away my slip on sandals
7.) wiping my ass without going through contortions ( TMI?).

Idahospud. That is a great goal. And it is so fool when you can do it the 1st time I was able to. It was like wow. This is awesome. I can't wait for Feb 7th 2015. That is the day I will be marrying my wonderful fiancee. A little about us. She had her sleeve July 30th 2013. She has lost about 145 lbs. I had my surgery DEC 26th 2013. We met on this web site early Jan 2014. After meeting in person we started dating. I proposed to her Saturday sept 21st. I had my 9 month post op check up Friday sept26th. Both prrop and post op. I have lost a total of 245 lbs. 180 of it coming post op. I can't wait for tomorrow and everyday after. What an amazing new life we are embarking on!! Woop woop!! Everyone keep the faith. The days of doom and gloom are gone. Stay positive and you will achieve what ever you want!! Life is a journey not a destination. And like the late Jim Valvano said. Don't give up. Don't ever give up!!

Sorry. We will have to agree to disagree. I'm not really into this trend of calling bad behavior "bullying", "fat shaming", etc. I do think there are obvious examples of it, but sometimes people are just ignorant asshats, no label needed.

Try to let it go and visualize the new you that will be here before you know it! Soon you will never have to suffer that indignity again. Hang in there!

Yes, the dates on my approval letters corresponded to the actual surgery dates.

Go to bed bath and beyond the have cups made by tervis it keeps drinks cold or warm all night lifetime warranty on them I have four of them works great

I can't believe it happened so fast. Paperwork was submitted on Monday (9/21) and Aetna called my doctor to tell them I was approved first thing this morning. I was told it would take 2-6 weeks for approval.
I've got a EGD scheduled for Oct. 7th and my surgery is bright and early on Oct. 20th. Just about 3 weeks away. WOW!
And as an extra bonus, I've already spent my deductible so everything else is free to me (as long as everyone is in network).
This whole experience has been unexpected. I was laid off on April 15th. (I know - perfect day for that!) and then got a job a week later. I knew the benefits were way better than I've had before but I didn't expect WLS to be approved. This company is very pro-employee wellness. The job is 1/10th the stress I had before. I never thought that being laid off would be a good thing, but for once it was.

Sometimes it can be caused by pinched nerves I know one reason is diabetics for me also pinched a nerve between my rips and hip. If I lost weight it can help lessen. Just by dieting ATM my feet have been feeling so much better besides at night time ????
I'll also suggest have you ever tried laser acupuncture I did for a few weeks first time I had no numbness or pain for weeks.

Well, my name is Vickie and I had the Bariatric Sleeve on 9/8/14. Everything went well and 17 days later, I feel like a new person. The small meals are unbelievable, but everything is tasty. It's like I never tasted food before. I have lost 22 lbs. Or more. I love my doctor and her staff. I don't know what to expect, but I'm looking forward to my new goal weight of 170 lbs. if not more. <3.

If your nerve pain is connected to diabetes, based on what I was told during seminar you have a good shot at eliminating it. Wifey is getting sleeved October 28 & her last blood work showed A1C was an 8..which makes her now diabetic. We are looking for the weight loss to lower her levels and surgeon seems pretty confident this will happen. Never a guarantee of course, but lots of history of diabetes disappearing after weight loss. Hoping the best for you too Mike.

I would start to sweat and my nose would start to run when my sleeve said that I was full. Sometimes you also have to watch what liquids you have as well.
I was about a month out and I decided that I would try a couple of sips from a milkshake, bad idea.
I discovered that I was lactose intolerant to full fat milk and creams.
This seemed to be temporary, but wow did it hit me fast and furious.

I would call your case manager or your regular contact at the bariatric center. Wifey called BCBS ( we were actually getting impatient about not having a surgery date) and they gave her a date of October 29. A few days later the Bariatric Center contacted us and confirmed an Oct 28 surgery date. So I think insurance May ballpark the date, but final dare has to be confirmed by your Bariatric Center.