MoMo12onTheGo

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@majorsmama.. Yes, I've lost each month as I was told I had to. It's not just that the story changed, but that it changed then again and then again. I am going to bring this up on Wednesday when I am in there. thanks for the support all who responded.

@@MichiganChic .. after successfully losing my weight once and doing it with lifestyle change and a trainer, I became that statistic of being the 95% of people that cannot maintain the loss long term. So, I am with you and will not allow myself to fail at this. I will do everything I am asked to do by my team and if I start to slide, I will ask for help to get back on track. There is no way I am going through all of this and letting my tummy be cut off and stapled inside me (freaks me out) just to go mess it up. ~~Taking control of my life, for GOOD this time!

@@Lani789 ... "I've heard you are wanting to get healthy and so do I. I have chosen a gastric sleeve bariatric surgery and before you think it's not for you, please hear me out." Obviously, you never want to say anything that makes someone feel attacked or judged and since you are doing it yourself, you are probably the best person to chat with her. Good luck.

@majorsmama... I was told that by front desk.. she said it would give me my best shot at being prepared for an April slot. So, I do the 3 hour prep class Wednesday morning then go over for final with DrChen and that dreaded weigh in. I'm gonna do my best to make weight. I just dont get how insurance saying 3 months and we were to submit last tuesday now turns into 4months and i have more to do? When things change, I lose faith and get uneasy.

@@Okinawa girl .. what is a military diet? @@Elode ... probably a good idea.. I've not been having BM's so I will ask the pharmacist something safe to get that going. Thanks.

My only concern is that there is no long term data on the titanium staples that we will forever carry with us. I fear one day there will be one of those commercials "if you or a loved one had titanium staples....." yeah, that freaks me out lol

My surgeon told me the sweet spot is month 1-6 so to do as much as humanly possible to lose the bulk of the excess weight during that window. He said after that you are just like everyone else working out and changing your lifestyle and losing weight fairly slow & steady.

I wasn't going to tell anyone, but decided to tell my Lash lady. I trust her to stay hush about it. Everyone knows I've been dieting, exercising and changes my lifestyle so I guess it will just appear all my efforts are really paying off

@@VickiCat .. I have spray vitamins for D and B, but crush or open the others and mix it with my morning protein drink. My surgeon suggested it and it works well without feeling like I can taste it.

@@taweedeegirl .. In general, insurance approves at a BMI of 40 or more and also a BMI as low as 35 if you have co-morbidities such as sleep apnea, diabetes, joint disease, etc. Obviously, all insurance is different but these are the general guidelines as my surgeon explained them to me. Hope that helps.

@emma88... Think I should just get the pre-op going? Actually, that's sort of obvious so DUH, I should have thought of it lol... Thank you, Emma.. I have 4 days so if I go full pre-op it's a safe diet and should yield some results.. Thanks

Hi. I was told I only needed 3months for my insurance and just today I called to see what was taking so long since I was told they submitted last week and am now being told I need 4months. SO, I am going in on Wednesday the 1st to count for my 4th month and she wants me to have lost 5 lbs since they saw me on the 17th. Well, I haven't gained, but didn't know I was supposed to be losing either. (Had not yet started pre-op diet) Does anyone know of any quick tips to lose a fast 5 to make weight on Wednesday? (nothing unsafe please) I appreciate any feedback.

@@majorsmama .. I have medicare who used to require 6months. Then last month they said medicare now only requires 3 months so I hustled and got everything done. Now they are saying I am required 4 months? sigh...I am going in April 1st for my 4th month, but you know they didnt think I needed a 4th month or they would have scheduled me an appt when i was there last instead of telling me they were submitting. Not sure what the heck is going on over there, it makes me uneasy about it all. My friend had her sleeve surgery (not at banner) yesterday and is home today with all good things to say. She said the gas pains are the worst of what she is going through and I think you hear that a lot.