*Samantha*

I went on the Bariatric Advantage website and requested free samples thru the contact us form and this came today! Just wanted to share so others can check it out It contains chewable Iron supplements in asst flavors (strawberry, lemon-lime), a chewable Multivitamin, 4 different flavor (raspberry, lemon, chocolate and caramel) Calcium chews and 2 flavored (cinnamon and mint) lozenges. It's a good sample pack!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Your welcome! Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

I'm just finishing my 6 months with my appointment in 2 weeks and I will tell you that it goes by so fast! The small changes that you can make now during the six-month time will help you with your success moving forward I had a very hard time giving up soda and my ice coffee but now that it's gone I don't even miss it Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

I have my final NUT appt next week to finish my insurance required 6 months and hopefully an August date too! Congrats everyone!! Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

No prob!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Nope use the link I posted ask for a sample and put in your mailing address. They sent mine in about a week Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

https://www1.bariatricadvantage.com/contact Try this!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am on a 6 Month supervised diet to qualify for my surgery. Already have done a few support groups and 2 dietician visits. One more dietician visit then 2 with my primary provider, plus my psych eval and finally can meet with a surgeon! I have United for insurance and when they first told me six months, I was discouraged but it's passing very quickly! I'm on target to meet with my surgeon in August. I have to drop 8 pounds to qualify to move forward as a requirement as well. HW 297 CW 280 Anyone else looking at a similar timeline or better yet, in Maine? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So nervous or excited for surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App So nervous or excited for surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was required to attended a weight loss info session, support group, a group dietician appt then 2 individual by my program the additional pcp visits are required by my insurance, not the program. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm glad I'm not the only one! Glad to have support on this site too. It's really nice to get responses and read so much info! All of my visits have been covered by my insurance so far, which is great. I started the process last year and switched jobs and they have more strict requirements with this provider so I had to start all over again. Can't wait to finally get this done and get healthy!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Did you have a required weight loss too? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Maine!!

Newbie here too! So excited to read everyone's posts!

So here is my story. I have started the process to get the sleeve twice now. Both attempts left me scared and backing off, feeling like I would be resorting to fail by having surgery. My last effort left me in March of 15. My psych, pt visit, support group and first dietician appts already done. I started a new job, which is fantastic but I lost my previous insurance. My new plan did not start until this year so I am back at it. I will not be failing. I will be taking charge of a tool that is being offered to help me with my goals. Yes, I'm terrified but I'm also excited. I struggle with exercise from my weight from major phlebitis in one leg from a pregnancy induced dvt years ago. The heavier I get, the worse it feels. I try to walk long distances and it physically hurts now. I want to be active again. I want to run with my father. I want to be healthy. I want to go the amusement park with my kids and not be afraid to not fit in the seats. I want to go play outside with them and stop missing so many opportunities to enjoy the beautiful scenery outside. I'm tired of being the big girl and ready to be the healthy girl. My insurance, United Healthcare, has me started with their program again. Monday I get my first call to walk me thru what I do next and it's on! I am currently at 297, my highest weight. Hello everyone!!!

I sure hope so!! Thank you!

Thank you!!

Im in St Albans, Maine going thru pre-op at EMMC in Bangor. I cant wait to get this done and to get healthy!