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@@jackiemc1987 - you need to re- focus and get back on track. you know what you are doing wrong. Protein will keep you fuller longer and get rid of the "junk" or at least make it harder to get to.... like @@Miss Mac I have to do that with salty carbs.....

Twinmomma422 - pillow, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant and maybe chapstick. I wore my own panties and they provided everything else. I was only there one night and was told to wear comfy clothes in that I could wear home. hydrate as late as possible!

@@dede0314 - way to go! great inspiration for the folks who are struggling to get approved.

@@glitterpockets - what the he!!? so sorry you are running into these issues....that sucks }:/

I agree and I love my sleeve. I feel somewhat "normal" now.

that is a major NSV! congrats

@@Titaniumsleeved2014 - second opinion? I would do it in a heartbeat! I truly have no regrets except that I wished I hadn't backed out in December of 2014.

@ - that's what hubby and I do! He has lost weight sharing

@@dragonfly78 I should have clarified myself: Elevate the head of the bed a couple of inches, in general your body will be slightly inclined.

@@UalreadyKnow - I asked him about my weight loss and he admitted he was "pushing" me to lose as much as possible. I am going to change my stats and stuff after talking to him. it was a good visit. thanks for wishing me well:)

Surgery complications? ditto - I had none.

Although he never set a particular "goal" for me I felt like my first f/u visit on June 2nd that he was disappointed in my weight loss. I was hoping to be in ONEderland today but that didn't happen I am dreading the scale today - I use to step backwards up onto them before WLS! I am confident enough to step up facing forward, just like I did in June, but I sure hope I don't feel like I didn't lose enough :/ Its bad enough to have personal drama outside the WLS world and to also be worrying about a darn number on a scale! OK - I have said my piece. Wish me luck!

@@glitterpockets - EGD and Psych BOTH re-scheduled???? What the heck???? I just replied to your post about the Psych eval -

@@Nomorethickchick I totally agree with @@bbsbk221 - take lots of pictures and try on clothes as the weight drops. That is the best self motivating thing for me. The scale is wicked. lets us know what you decide...

@@VanessaVSGforme - are you up and moving around? IMHO - The more mobile you are, the better the digestion seems to be, especially early on. Sounds like you are sleeping a lot and maybe you need to be moving around more. I quit the pain meds, except for at night, after about two days. they made me way to sleepy and I knew that the more I moved the better. You may have gas still in your stomach and that may explain the tightness. You can always call your doctors office and ask as well. Good Luck and welcome to the losers bench!!!

@@lizag234 - I doubt if your surgery is disapproved if you will get your money back. Doesn't work that way~

@@Nomorethickchick - I hit 282 earlier this year AFTER backing out late last year. That was IT for me. I have NO regrets. I am 52 menopausal as well. I know GERD is a possibility and so is a revision, but I was looking at diabetes. I have 9 grandbabies and one on the way ~ I have BIG plans. Your fears are pretty common. You have to be sure of this surgery, if you aren't then cancel. Its only a tool, not a magic wand. I had buyers remorse for about a day on the 2nd day post-op. I panicked thinking what the heck have I done with 80% of my stomach? I cant get it back, its in the biohazard can now... Then I remembered why I did the surgery - I needed this tool because I couldn't lose weight on my own. I feel great. I am 4 months post and only wish I hadn't backed out last December, I would probably be at my realistic goal (165-170) now.

@@barber44 - start the caffeine free part gradually if you can now....

@ - you are not alone feeling like that pre-op. Write down all of your questions and get those answers before the 14th!

@@glitterpockets - have you contacted your insurance company or doctor to see who else is qualified? That would be my first thought. You might could call Psych doctor office and see if they can get you in or refer you to an associate of his/hers that can "fit the bill". that's frustrating -

@@MrsKitz - I am sitting on the losers bench waiting for you to take your seat!!!! COME ON!!!! keep us posted post-op!

@@EnglishDan - great job!

@@sleevedtbd - do you have regular yearly gynecologists appts? They should have documented your weight. If you are on BC it use to be brought up (weight) years ago when I was going. At the time I was not overweight but my GF was and she was seeing the same doctor. You didn't show your height but if your BMI is under 40 you may want to also see if you may have comorbidities like if your BP was a little higher...are you pre-diabetic...do you have sleep apnea? That was a concern for me as my BMI was just over the minimum. I am a lot older but they also said my HBP and pre-diabetic state would override the BMI. I also thought I was 5'8" and some change...turns out I am now just UNDER 5'8" so if they listed me as 5'7" my BMI was actually higher...

@@losinglily - you will probably have to meet some requirements. I have BCBS Fed employee and 3 required classes, meeting with NUT and head doctor. It was after all of that was completed before the paperwork was submitted for approval to BCBS. That took about 10 days for the results to be back to me.

@@WonderWoman321 - you may want to add this under the forum for hospitals and surgeons. I had my surgery at St. Vincents Southside. Good Luck Neighbor!