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I just got approved for nj familycare I chose the horizon hmo program.. Just wondering if anybody knows if they cover the gastric sleeve. Pretty sure it falls under Medicaid. I am too confused with this!

I don’t know. I have a hard time now though, main reason I’m terrified of getting this done. I don’t need anymore headaches down there lol.

Hello Everyone, My surgery date is Nov 13, I worked so hard to obtain this date. I am afraid I may back out of surgery. We are going to get real personal here lol. I suffer from hemorrhoids and an occasional anal fissure that tears about once a month. So basically I have a hard time passing regular stools. I keep seeing people talk about constipation after surgery. I can’t handle that, not at all. I take stool softeners daily in a pill. Most days it hurts passing soft stools. My doctor told me I can start my liquid diet early to help lose some extra weight. I did. I also got extremely constipated. Literally had to go to the ER for help. If this is how it’s gonna be after surgery I don’t know if I can do it. Let’s say One day after surgery could I actually crush my stool softeners to help me? I just want to break down and cry. Sorry for whining here but man my life depends on this surgery and I can’t handle knowing that I might have to go through what I just went through.. Thank you for taking your time to read this. Casey.

Haven’t been able to talk to my surgeon... he’s been busy..... Just wondering if it was possible that I could be able to take Senokot S day after surgery?

How hard was it for you to get in your liquids the day after surgery?

Did you try miralax at all?

Thank you all for replying! Where can I find this smooth move tea? Sounds better than constantly taking stool softeners. You can take magnesium gel tabs after having the surgery?

Thank you both for commenting. I am gonna talk to my surgeon asap. I was just stressed out and worried. You both helped me calm down a little with telling me that I can take a softener right after surgery! Thanks again!!

I have my surgery date, it’s Nov 13. I hope I have the same results as you!

Russ Sir, outstanding! Way to go man!

Oh man, I just got the call that my insurance has approved my surgery!!! Woot woot. I haven’t been nervous at all until now.

Oh boy sounds like fun [emoji52]

Forgot to ask my question, how was your pain level after surgery?

Is it really hard to just keep sipping lol my NUT told me that I have to sip water and protein shakes all day. I work in refineries there is no way I can sip all day like that. I mean 75% time I'm welding and they require a half face respirator to be worn if you're welding or working near someone welding. So basically I'm always wearing one.

I just had my last nutrition consult today. So this is it, just gotta send info for the approval! I'm getting super nervous lol. Any advice that you might want to share about your experiences?

Hey peeps, Well I'm officially down 100 pounds before surgery. I just had my last info class for my insurance. So my surgery date is getting closer! I was just wondering how much weight I'm looking to lose with someone at my weight which is 479 now. Anyone on her still around that started there sleeve journey around my weight?

Thank you!!! [emoji41][emoji106]

Amazing Job!! Congrats on all you have accomplished!! That is so awesome! Any tips so that I may have great success like you?!

I was wondering what surgeon in Nj did you choose and how your procedure went?

Ehh don't worry about your insecurities, go out have fun that's what dating is all about. If they don't like you for who you are or what you have been through then don't worry about them its their loss.

Hello, what vitamins did your NUT suggest to you?!

i'm goiing to see him in his Bridgeton office.

Hello everyone, well I have to lose 130 pounds to get the sleeve because my surgeon thinks it's unsafe to do this at my current weight. I started out at 579. I'm down to 537. It's only been three months. I lost 18 pounds the first month, 15 the second and today I was weighed in and only lost 9.... 9 flipping pounds lol. I don't know what happened. I have been following the diet religiously... She asked about my Water intake it has went down quite a bit. So I guess I'm not drinking enough water.. my daily calorie intake is between 1,000 and 1,500.. I'm not sure how someone with my weight and only consuming those calories can only lose 9 pounds... it really makes you lose motivation.. Ughhhhh 9 pounds :-/ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all for the support I need it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

There is a YMCA about 90 minutes away. I will be sure to drink plenty of water from here on out. I did some research about water intake and how it helps with your metabolism. Also by reading your post that reminded me that my Nut gave me a exercise physiologist number to call! Hopefully that will help too! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App