tstarkey704

@@Dub - wow that is rough! With insurance?! Do you not have max out of pocket cap on your insurance? Thankfully mine had a max out of pocket of $3750 so once I hit that it has all been paid 100%.

@@net0girl the test is normally done by drawing blood and it is very accurate.

159 cw hw 299 5'8

Here are my before and current pictures. I won't say after picture because I'm not done yet. I hadn't put these pics together before, so I was surprised by the difference.
 

I laughed until I cried ????????when I saw you talk about FUPA!!
That dang Draya rubs off on everyone ????????

PREOP FRIEND HERE: @shuttergirl829
I just received the approval for my at home sleep study. I have my endoscopy on 8/21 and my final required weigh in on 8/27.

I use Prime a few times per week and have totally gotten spoiled by them! We're planning to offer similar prices and services. We'll most likely offer free 2-3 day shipping.

We will have every Quest flavor plus the three new flavors they're working on releasing. We're also going to have a selection of our own (100+ ) items BariatriPal Protein bars and foods.
We're going to offer Atkins Protein Bars and some other popular brands a month or two after launch.

Go on Pinterest and look up 'bariatric recipes' or 'high Protein dinners'. There are tons of easy things out there!

@@purplegirl20073
peak a boo
I see you
welcome to sleeveland
I've been waiting for you
hope all went well
good nap during WLS
not too much pain??
ask for meds if you need them (now and home)
walk the halls as soon as you can
if you have gas - walking will help
walking is good in general
trouble drinking?
smalllll sips
try and relax/rest at home
you just had major surgery
hopefully you have some help available
hubby, SO, friend, family etc
I'll come over too and help
as long as you........
have a double chocolate Quest bar and Protein shake waiting for me
saving seat on loosers bench
next to me of course
take care
good luck
speedy recovery
kathy

My Dr also suggests up to 6weeks. But I would think it depends on the job you have and how well you are recovering. I personally will take the full 6 weeks using my STD. (Short term disability)

It's really hard. I have made it 30 days I had to quit or the surgery is off. My surgeon tests you the morning of surgery and will NOT operate if you have smoked. I quit before my paperwork was submitted to insurance telling myself I wanted the surgery more than I wanted the cigarettes. The first 5 days were awful. I have gotten to the point that the smell of them makes me nauseous. However, I have gained 10-15 lbs since I quit. My surgery are is July 20. Worth everyday I have been smoke free.

Just finished listening to it on Audible last night and found it to be very informative and so helpful in making a decision to move forward with the referral, which was done this week. I would recommend it for anyone even remotely interested in weight loss surgery. Even if the outcome for you is not surgery, there is still so much to learn that can be applied to anyone trying to improve their health status surrounding obesity.

Thanks @@MaryPh and @@Inner Surfer Girl I will look into it

@@MaryPh where do you find the SF Carnation Breakfast? ?

This may sound weird, but... try gently "tapping" on them instead of scratching. It's a trick people use with new tattoos that are healing. Helps relieve some of the itch without doing damage.

Finally after thinking I'm starving to death for the last 3 weeks I went to the doctors today everything was great incisions are great blood pressure's down no more acid reflux. I've been approved to start exercising and I get to eat mush I have never been so excited to eat much. So I did have mush for lunch and it was absolutely delicious grilled chicken with butternut squash in the blender with chicken broth. I finally believe after all these years, that I found something that will work for me. I am beyond excited and happy I've lost 50 pounds since February my first weigh in with the nutritionist, so the doctor says I'm on a good road and he's very happy with my progress. That is all just wanted to share my exciting stay story.

Clayton nc
Had sleeve done on 7/23. Returned home today. So far- so good.

Just orderd the book cant wait to read all the good advise in it..

Alex,These are available on Amazon for about $12

My surgeon advised no smoking or vaping of any kind for 3 mos prior to surgery. My PCP prescribed me Chantix to help me quit and I am happy to say I am 30 days smoke FREE!!
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My surgeon advised no smoking or vaping of any kind for 3 mos prior to surgery. My PCP prescribed me Chantix to help me quit and I am happy to say I am 30 days smoke FREE!!
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congrats tstarkey704!!!!!!!!!!! I am on chantix and I am 11 days smoke free! so far i've had no negative side effects from stopping smoking. YAY!

My surgeon advised no smoking or vaping of any kind for 3 mos prior to surgery. My PCP prescribed me Chantix to help me quit and I am happy to say I am 30 days smoke FREE!!
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