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My surgeon feels rny gets better results with people who have been over weight most of their lives due to the malabsorption and the way it works...she is not against the sleeve but we decided I would better benefit from rny. So those are some things to talk with your surgeon about.

Hey everyone....I am still pre op and doing obsessive research about health eating and all that jazz. One thought kinda goes unanswered. I've been overweight my entire life so I don't know what a thin me looks like or feels like. For others who had never been thin before surgery is it a big adjustment looking at the new body that starts to appear and do you still physically feel big or do you just all of a sudden feel different. I don't know if this question makes sense...but I'm trying to imagine being thin and with no previous experience I don't know...

Thanks for any answers if you understand what I'm asking!

I had a little bit of a rough time getting my mom on board onnnly because she is a nurse and she freaks out about surgeries and medical procedures knowing what could go wrong.....but after she calmed down from her OCD nurse attack she was supportive. I only opened up to coworkers when I asked my boss how our fmla works and she asked do u mind if I akso what you are having done and I just blurted out weight loss surgery and was surprised I had no snese of embarrassment or regret for telling her i then told a few other coworkers that I talk with regularly. I am not having an issue telling people I think because I'm so excited to start my life that I should have had all along that I want to tell people!

I didn't have health insurance until this year actually so I feel your pain. Like the other person said just check any history of doctors visits even like an immediate care walk in clinic 9xs out 10 they take ur weight at those and my nurse advocate suggested I just scrounge up any and all visits I had in the last five years to make up for never having a primary physician. For the physician followed diet the program you get involved with May have a bariatrician to help with that the center I am using has an in house bariatric physician that does group monthly weigh ins and discussions to get us our 6 month supervised "diet" as long as the only thing talked about during the visit is weightloss ur fine 6 visits then u can submit to insurance! It is going by faster than I thought so don't fret lol! U don't want to lie though and get denied and risk not being able to do this at all!

From what I've read there really isn't any way around the six month diet if ur insurance requires it unfortunately but.....that will be the time that u can use to educate yourself for after surgery start excercising so u can recover easier and get all of the other hoops and things that u will have to do to grat approved ...so look at it positive! I've recently started my journey as well so I'm in the same boat I've had one diet appointment and I actually end up having to do 8 vs 6 so I've had the same thought as you...I'm just thinkin I've been overweight basically my whole life 8 more months is nothin lol

@@docbree great! Thanks for updating! I'm glad to hear everything went well you put me at ease about mine to since you have some mental health element as do I. I was concerned that that could hinder me but I'm glad to see it didn't seem to hinder you! Congrats! One step closer!

@@Ladiec2 I think it's just human nature to be obsessive about this kind of stuff but I think it puts a whole new element when you take people who have dealt with something like weight for so long and imagining a whole new life! Its crazy!

@@amiclvrt welcome and congratulations on your decision for wls! I am in the beginning phases as well...and waiting is the hardest lol. I think I super obsessed about 2 wks before my seminar and died down a tad about 2 wks after....I had my seminar the 1st of October and had my first supervised diet appt yesterday I have six months of that and an additional 2 months for some specific stuff until I can submit to insurance so congrats on maybe January or February surgery lol!! If you need a journey buddy I'm in the beginning stages with ya so feel free to holler at me! I am scooping up all newbies like me for support haha

Thank you everyone for all your responses!! Very helpful!!

So I am still pre op but my doctor wants me to start a Vitamin regimen during my supervised diet to get used to them. My question for everyone is where are some cheaper places to get Vitamins vs. GNC or vitamin stores and still seem to do the job?

@@docbree I have my eval next Wednesday and I'm worried like you are....let me know how urs goes tomorrow!

] @@docbree I saw my bariatrician today and we discussed my depression and anxiety being an issue ...she said the psychologist may require you to do some additional support groups or manage any unmanaged symptoms but as long as you complete what is asked that they should work towards clearing you.

You look awesome! Congrats!!

@@cindyt I am in the same position as you although I already did my seminar and met with my surgeon I am in the waiting phase because I have a 6 month diet as well. I started the process about 2 minths ago and can't believe 2 months is over already...the more you obsess the harder the wait will be...like other people suggest take the time to learn about the diet and how life will be after just educate yourself....I also have to get a 5 year medical record....I didn't always have health insurance so my paperwork is all over so that will take some time finding all of that. Just keep busy....but I'm here as a journey buddy if you want! Congrats on your decision!

Everyone looks so great. I can't wait to post in one of these!

I'm not self pay but from indiana...I am going through dr. Cacucci at st. Vincent carmel ....good luck with everything including the financial aspect!

Congratulations on your decision! I know what you mean about someone knowing someone who knew someone's cousin that died from the surgery lol....I ignore those people...unfortunately other people don't understand the world we live in and what it's like not to be able to just eat better and excercise if we could do that why would we go to these extreme measures?! You have a great support around you here on this site! Good luck! I've recently started as well and like you I'm excited to meet the new me at the end!!

I have my psych eval the least Wednesday of this month thank you for asking this question I am concerned too...for those of you who have taken it....I am someone who has depression and anxiety and unfortunately one suicide attempt...I am managing all of these issues through medication and counseling will these things hinder my ability to pass the eval? From anyone's experience? I feel like one catalyst. ( not all but one) to my mental health issues is my weight and would hate to fail based on these things when I'm working towards one other way to alleviate them by loosing weight. Thanks for any input!

These are my fur babies...bear ( the pup) and Frankie ( the big lab...who likes my shower) loves of my life.,

@@Qtpie28 welcome Kayla! My name is Ericka! I'm 25 5'5" and weigh 311. I also have uhc and have started my journey recently. I am beginning my 6 month diet this month first nut appt on the 22nd....I will not be looking at surgery until next year either due to uhc requirements! I was originally wanting to get vsg but after talking with my surgeon I decided on gastric bypass. I felt like we were kindred spirits when I read ur post and wanted to reach out lol. If you want a journey buddy I am here since we are in a similar place! Good lick and congratulations on your decision to live a healthier life!

Congrats bein half way done. I have my first weigh in next week and my psych eval at the end of this month ....I scheduled my weigh in a week ago which feels like an eternity I've been waiting lol...but I can imagine once I get half way I will feel a bit nervous and anxious as well! Keep us posted on your journey!

For sure!

I meant "stage not states" lol @@Algae

@@Algae I feel the same way...I know what a great tool this can be and that it works if you use it right I just want to take this six months to get to a point where I trust myself to use it right. Failure is a big fear, but I feel the resources at st. Vincent in the program I'm in are going to help me not fail! It's nice to here from someone who is in the same states I am...I wish you luck and congratulations in your decision and I'm sure you'll see my "stalker" posts all over here in the months to come! Haha

What finally made me decide was when I went with my family to a fireworks show this Fourth of July on the ohio river...when walking back to your car it is all uphill. By the time we got 1/3 of the way back I was dripping sweat and my lower back was killing me. I am 25 years old and felt 80. My family with me were mostly over 40 and I felt like compared to me they were practically running up the hill. I was almost in tears by the time we got back to the car because I was in so much pain and out of breath. The whole ride back with my family all I could think was this 300+ pounds is going to kill me it stops now. From that point I began researching what help was covered under my insurance whether surgical or non surgical and stumbled upon the hidden section of bariatric resources.....made my decision last month and am starting my journey to save my life.

What finally made me decide was when I went with my family to a fireworks show this Fourth of July on the ohio river...when walking back to your car it is all uphill. By the time we got 1/3 of the way back I was dripping sweat and my lower back was killing me. I am 25 years old and felt 80. My family with me were mostly over 40 and I felt like compared to me they were practically running up the hill. I was almost in tears by the time we got back to the car because I was in so much pain and out of breath. The whole ride back with my family all I could think was this 300+ pounds is going to kill me it stops now. From that point I began researching what help was covered under my insurance whether surgical or non surgical and stumbled upon the hidden section of bariatric resources.....made my decision last month and am starting my journey to save my life.