scarlep

I finished my 6 months req visits now I'm waiting to go sign the papers for my surgery and to get a date, and obviously to get approve from the insurance! But what happens if you gain weight between waiting and seeing the surgeon to get a date? Do they weight you when you go to the pre opt class?

I lost a 6 pounds in a week eating less and drinking 8 bottles of Water

Is there another one you can see?

Im going to ask my Nut because i feel like he just wants me to go to get more more money

@@scarlep have you asked him why he won't clear you?

Yes he just tells me come next time smh

I feel like this process has been so long I'm mad because I've seen the psychologist twice already and I feel like he just wants me to keep going back and don't clear me.. No he doesn't see me depressed because i tell him I'm doing better he's delaying my surgery ughh Tuesday its my last weight in hopefully but i honestly feel like giving up

Omg I think I gained some Im not sure but my weight goes up and down and it scares me I see my surgeon soon so Im scared he might reschedule my date!!!...

mine went up too hopefully they'll realize we having this surgery because we can't lose weight on our own

Did you gained weight during your 6 months visit? If so did you still get approve ? I have amerigroup they don't require me to lose but I'm afraid I gained last months I was on my period, and I gained this month :/ and on my period too

I have residual back problems due to a car accident in 2000, but slipped over winter and created new issues. What I noticed is that the weight I dropped in the weeks leading up to my pre-op diet, and during the Pre-op diet have helped the recent pain to diminish significantly. Hoping that some of the older pain will dissipate overtime as well due to the weight loss.

omg I'm glad you're okay aside from the back pain!! & I used to think it was the epidural that messed up my back but I'm starting to believe it's all this extra weight I have

Hopefully mine it's in sept as well

That's ridiculous!!! Fight it!!!

Why you was denied?

So I'm finishing my 6months visit next week and with all my appointments August 3rd, I wanted to know if any of you are finishing this month and if so do you have a surgery date or when do you think you'll be having surgery? August or sept

I had surgery to remove part of my L5/S1 in December of 2013, had problems with sitting and standing for long periods before surgery. I have lost a total of 41 lbs and have no problems with my back at all. It is a lot easier to move and get around with the extra weight putting strain on my back:) good luck to both of you as you start your journey!!!

wow that's amazing I'm hoping to have surgery in August or sept and for this back pain to go away

I have bulging disk between L5-S1 I am hoping to get approved for surgery October or November 2015. I have 100 pounds to loose and am hoping I'll have no back pain when I get to goal.

I have 140 pounds to lose hope we can lose this weight soon!

Did you guys suffer from extreme back pain before surgery to the point where you can't be standing for more than 20 mins ? If so did it go away after surgery?

I bought one today at a vape store it's a beginner one with the 0 nicotine drops I love it

You mind me asking which vape you have ?

@@scarlep vaping is not smoking and as long as it's zero nicotine juice it won't effect surgery at all.

thanks so much I was doing hookahhh and I love my hookahh I was thinking of buying a vape I can't wait till i buy it!!! And I will def use your code thanks

You vape even before surgery? I thought we was suppose to stop smoking two months before I know it was zero nicotine but I thought we couldn't even smoke that

It's a all a process of what's to come... It will work itself out... Believe me

When did you start?? When do you think you will get surgery done??

well it's because I was looking forward having surgery in August but I realize I'll prob have surgery in sept I'll be done with my 6months weight management July 24 and I already did all the labs all I'm missing it's the psychologist to clear me

It's a process I'm telling you... Lol... Cause i was supposed to get sleeved in the beginning of july and i just got my date today for August 31

wow at least you have a date already thats a plus

I think everyone is nervous about seeing a psychologist. I know I was! But it's for our mental stability. This surgery is a very emotional process. Don't stress over it. You will be ok. Like I told my psychologist "Are any of us really normal?!"

hahahaha did you really say that I bet he/she was laughing maybe I'm just desperate because this process has been too long and I'm tired of being fat

yes I did say that! And believe me I know how you feel. I have been overweight for like 25 years. And I am only 46! Over half my life! But look at it this way, we're finally doing something about it! At least we are moving in the right direction!

that's right!! Im 26 and I've been curvy my whole life after I got pregnant I gained 100 pounds :/ but like you said we are doing something for our health and soon our life will change for good

I think everyone is nervous about seeing a psychologist. I know I was! But it's for our mental stability. This surgery is a very emotional process. Don't stress over it. You will be ok. Like I told my psychologist "Are any of us really normal?!"

hahahaha did you really say that I bet he/she was laughing maybe I'm just desperate because this process has been too long and I'm tired of being fat

@@scarlep - Oh it was definitely weird the first time and I can't tell you how many times I have wanted to cancel - and I actually like my therapist! It is an uncomfortable situation to talk but it will help. If nothing else just to learn their tips and tricks for dealing with post-op emotions and helping you identify your triggers for wanting to eat.

yea I guess most people tell me that in order to be successful after surgery I need to be mentally prepared

My therapist has been a WAY bigger help to me than even my NUT. I didn't realize how desperately I needed to talk to a therapist and thought I would just go once. You do need to have a decent relationship with them, so if you don't like him, perhaps try another one, but don't give up on seeing them. It makes a big difference - even if you don't want to see that right now (I know I didn't). Remember they see a LOT of us patients and know what the struggles are and can help with those before and after they get here. I would encourage you to give it a chance.

Yea that's true it wasn't bad talking to him but it was weird hahah, well I'm going to give it a try and see what he says if he doesn't clear me on the next visit im going to ask for another psychologist

It's a all a process of what's to come... It will work itself out... Believe me

When did you start?? When do you think you will get surgery done??

well it's because I was looking forward having surgery in August but I realize I'll prob have surgery in sept I'll be done with my 6months weight management July 24 and I already did all the labs all I'm missing it's the psychologist to clear me

Hey scarlep... The first time i went to the psychologist (April 23) I got denied as well due to being depressed. He told me he couldn't clear me just yet. He recommended i see another therapist in the same practice. I saw that therapist for one session (May 15) ... I saw the first psychologist again today and got cleared. But I'm also in a different state of mind then I was back in April... You have to think positive... All the negative energy you are surrounded by TRY YOUR BEST TO GET RID OF!!!! Only you can make the changes necessary in your life!!!

I wanted to go to another gynecologist but he didn't have an appointment till mid August that's why I went to him but I will call my NUT tomorrow and speak to her to see what she tells me , idk why hes making it so hard the only thing getting me depressed it's being obese and not healthy