snapdragon05

Yes I did for an evaluation.

Nervous, excited etc.... 3 more weigh ins and a cardiology clear.

Yes I just got it!!!

I keep working on myself to change habits. I recently changed meds and now I'm hungry all the time. Still Logging food even if it's not the right food. and using my jawbone for steps and sleep.

I wish you the best! I am having it done in the same time frame as well ☺️

Congrats n good luck on your journey I'm in Michigan but maybe we can motivate each other... do u have ig fb

I wish you the best! I am having it done in the same time frame as well ☺️

My first appointment is 11 days away. They checked my insurance and said my insurance requires 6 nutritional consultation appointments and I can't do more than one per month so 6 months is probably pretty standard. I also have to complete a psyche evaluation form (already done) and have a call with the psychologist, and lastly, I need to do an endoscopy which I'm told is not very pleasant.

I'm hoping they can get the surgery done before the end of the year, because my insurance will be changing before that time.

I did endo today. It wasn't bad at all. My heartburn is high. I had to wait a while for my surgeon to be ready so I was getting anxious but all in all it went well. I rested as soon as I got home today. I am just about done with requirements. I think the 6 mos is good. You get to prepare yourself, slowly. I got a jawbone yesterday and it's tracking everything. I'm so excited about a new life.

My insurance is 6 months. I have learned to embrace it. I have 3 more weigh ins and then surgery. I will get my date next week. Bariatric Pal is wonderful place to be. So much support and love. Keep writing and reading. I wish you well on your first visit!!! Xoxoxo

I don't believe it's an insurance requirement it's just the doctor. But I will for sure find out next Monday! Thank you for your positivity! I was nervous to reach out to people. I hope your next few weigh-ins go wonderfully!

My insurance is 6 months. I have learned to embrace it. I have 3 more weigh ins and then surgery. I will get my date next week. Bariatric Pal is wonderful place to be. So much support and love. Keep writing and reading. I wish you well on your first visit!!! Xoxoxo

This is the one I ordered. See how this goes and maybe upgrade to Fitbit.

Super excited and it was refurbished (all I can afford lol) from groupon. Does anyone else use them? I am thinking it will help on this journey before and after surgery.

My husband is not supportive either. He says he doesn't like the idea of me going under the knife... Yet when we went to a concert the other day I was looking at shirts and asked to see to see a woman's xl. He looks at it with me and says that isn't going to fit you, get a mans size. I said no and we walked away. I wanted to say something but I was tired. This morning we get on the topic again and I said maybe it would have been nice to say, buy the shirt so that after your surgery you can wear it. I called him a jerk and unsupportive. He agreed he shouldn't have said that. I have already told him I don't want him around for appointments etc because I know how he feels.

I had an appt for weigh in with Dr. She said the dr would like me to lose 7 lbs. I had already lost 4. She said if you lose 30 lbs you may not qualify anymore. So I stopped dieting. Now I feel like garbage. Next test is endoscopy on July 30 and then another dr weigh in again in August. I will get surgery date then. Looks like it may be November. Sorry bcbs I'm not giving up! I have a 46 BMI with comorbidies. I can't wait to do this and get my life back.

I'm not sleeved yet but maybe check your measurements of you haven't already. That may make you feel better. Just my 2 cents ????

About a week after I was sleeved, I found myself on Pinterest salivating over "food porn." I must've looked at 50 different kinds of donuts DAILY. I told my dr & nut and they said I was experiencing the withdrawal from those carbs I used to chow down on prior to this experience.

I liken looking at food porn to being in mourning because for as long as I can remember that kind of food has been a big part of my identity; one day I was able to eat it and the next day I was not and I had to come to grips with the fact that I had to change my mindset and attitude. That's a hard thing to do sometimes.

Don't feel sad. Feel good that soon you'll have such masterful control over what goes in your mouth, you'll feel empowered. Just wait until you really see results! It gets even better.

I still venture into cupcake territory on Pinterest but it's not nearly as bad as it was. I also love to bake so I'm always looking for ideas but the fact that I have the upper hand on what goes into my body.....I never thought I'd be stronger than those sugary, carb-laden treats but I am. And you will be too..you'll find yourself impervious to your former triggers.

Best of luck and good health to you!

I am in preop phase and I worry about these things. I am glad you can testify your success. Thank you

Just not in that order. I will definitely start it.

Thank you! That is what my NUT said as well.

I had started to track on my fitness pal, was eating 1200 cal a day. I did this for one week and I lost 4.5 lbs. Then I went back to old eating habits again. I was doing the diet so that when I have surgery I will have modified it already. I also wanted to change my behaviors. But I am afraid I won't be able to and the sleeve won't work for me long term. The dr office said if I lose 30 lbs I may not qualify... So I guess that was my green light to continue on with my bad behaviors. My worry is I will get the surgery and then gain all the weight back... So why bother? Just a thought for today. Or I could turn this into an opportunity and it could be great. ❤️

Oh I am sorry hunny! My daughter once told me if I was going to eat something I would "blow up" so I know the feeling. You are in the right place and you are going to take care of yourself!

I'm not telling my boss crap. He is a real "motor mouth!" I don't even know how he was ever promoted to supervise anyone. If he knows, the world will know. I'll just have my FLMA papers and short term disability papers in order. All he will know is that I'm out and now I'm back. Period.

Ha! Good for you. You have to use your better judgment.

I told my manager she was so supportive. It was great! I told quite a few people. I am not ashamed! Everyone was very supportive and said what a good decision to take care of myself. I felt it was easier to say it than not. Just my experience.

Having gone through an extended approval process myself (took a year),and now just weeks away from surgery, my biggest hope is that someday there will be a standardization of the hoops wls candidates have to undergo.

They are so vastly different and confusing now, with no two alike, that I'm sure there are some people who just end up giving up. And that is so sad.

There has only been one other person I've read about having a one year "hoop" on this board! I think there should be one set standard!!!! A year is a long time---if it is medically necessary, provide the required info and keep going! I asked my "coach" provided/required by my insurance, "how many people have life changing weight loss after having 20-30 minute phone conferences once a month for 12 months AND no longer need the surgery?" She referred me to BCBS. ????

Why would she refer you to bcbs? I'm sorry I'm a little dense right now from a hard day at work and trying to get used to my new eating plan.

Mine was supposed to only be 3 months but due to certain doctors not taking my insurance and being overloaded on appointments, mine has taken about 5 months. But I'm down 45 lbs total, instead of the 25 they originally asked for lol

Take one step at a time. It gets easier to make each healthy choice, so just pace yourself. Good luck!

Thanks so much! Yes I am trying to do the best I can

I have empire blue cross blue shield (NY) and I was told the 6 month wait was new starting January 2015. There wasn't a wait previously. I suppose they are different but I will give s call and find out. Thanks for the info and I wish you well!

I find it so interesting how everyone's experience is so different. I am wondering if it is the insurance company or the surgeons practice. Someone had mentioned that making you wait and document your weight for 6 months may make some give up and then ins doesn't have to pay for surgery... It wouldn't surprise me seeing a table of fat cats sitting around making decisions on how to save money. :/