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A girl at my job was approved with Federal BCBS with a BMI under 40 with NO comorbidities. She thought for sure she was going to get denied. Keep the hope!

Go with FEP BCBS Basic. It seems like the standard option is "better" because its more expensive, but you will pay a lot of out pocket. The only thing I have been responsible for is my co-pays $35, and the surgeons fee for my surgery $150.

Hi guys. So I'm getting sleeved on Monday, 11/30. What are some things you guys stocked up on for the weeks right after surgery? I have protein shakes, and water. What other liquids/food should I have on hand for the first 2 weeks or so? Thanks!

@@bpmom24 that's how I feel! The permanence is like uhhh, but I've read, and seen so many success stories. We can do this. It's a lifestyle change for the better.

Hey Anna, I'm 27 and having my surgery on 11/30 too! I've got a mix of emotions going on. I'm excited, and nervous, but most of all I'm ready

I'm 11/30 too! Good luck, we're going to do great

ME! I get my sleeve on the 30th as well. I have a rather modified diet. Protein shakes for breakfast, and lunch with a light dinner, no carbs. I'm going through carb withdrawal with headaches, but i've already lost 4 pounds on this diet. I'm super excited, and nervous!

I emailed my surgeons office just to check. I would hope that they wouldn't cancel a surgery over your period! Maybe if I stay anxious about it, it won't come, lol.

Thanks ladies! I'll probably bring my own pads then! Those thick hospital ones suck!

Did anyone else have their period on the day of surgery? I'm usually right on schedule, and should have it the day of surgery. Were you able to wear a tampon?

My surgery is the 30th too! I'm on a semi-restricted diet for 7 days. Protein shake for breakfast, and lunch, and a light dinner consisting of a protein, and veggie. Absolutely no carbs. I noticed today that while I am not necessarily hungry (stomach not growling,) I am beginning to get a headache, which is apparently from carb withdrawal. Hang in there! We got this.

My pre-op diet is for 7 days. Breakfast, and Lunch is a protein shake, and a light dinner. My pre-op diet falls in the week of Thanksgiving, and I'm going to eat a portioned plate on that day. It's probably not "light" exactly, but I figure ill go with the turkey, and sweet potatoes.

Dawn- We have the same date! I am so excited, and nervous. My pre-op diet starts on the 23rd

Federal BCBS

Just got my surgery date today! November 30th! I'm having the sleeve done at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY by Dr. Cooper. It's a BCBS Center of Excellence. I was so worried I wouldn't get approved, but I got the approval today, and the coordinator called me this afternoon to schedule