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I paid my Dr his portion week before surgery and the hospital gave me total day before and they took credit card or check upon registration at hospital. The amount wasn't exact but close. After claim was paid they billed me the balance which was approximately $100. Sent from my H1611 using Tapatalk

Some employers will exclude if they have the option but it is my understanding so states don't allow for the exclusion. Sent from my Z958 using Tapatalk

Truly Amazing, great job!!!! Sent from my Z958 using Tapatalk

Yes, unfortunately your out of luck. My employer policy has exclusion for wls and plastic surgery no matter the reason. Your only option is cash pay in the states or Mexico or some surgeon's will do it at a reduced rate if you have a Hernia that is covered by insurance. Sent from my Z958 using Tapatalk

My weight loss is as follows, no pre-op diet was require by my surgeon,. SW 361 Month1 -34 Month 2 -20 Month 3 - 20 Month 4 - 11 Month 5 - 17 Total after 9 1/2 Months - 150lbs I don't get much exercise in except for some walking and occasional trip to the gym but my job keeps me going on my feet and active 10-12 hours a day so a little saving grace for me. My spouse and daughter do there own thing for meals and I usually just prepare my own meals to make sure I stay on track. I think it will be a lot easy if your spouse does this with you since you will both have the same goal and understand the do's and don't of the program. Some spouses while they try to be supportive just don't understand the program completely and innocently do harm with temptations such as "you can have small piece of this or that, it's chicken" but in reality it is a piece of fried chicken cutlet for example. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Word of caution try not go by total carbs not net carbs, research online shows net carbs is based on formula from food companies. Much debate about subject on line. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Yes, I was really surprised to see they don't cover speech therapy for kids. My husband started with the company back in July. He's the #2 guy there, right behind the COO, and believe me, I will be all over this once he is further settled in...companies can choose what they want covered, or, in this case, not. I'm not happy with this... Yes, companies have the choice on what exclusions to be added to the policy, unfortunately with the skyrocketing policy costs (especially with the implementation of ObamaCare) they have been forced to add more exclusions, higher co-pays and deductible just to offer reasonable cost coverage that won't affect their bottom line. With that said some companies will offer a different tier coverage for upper management. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

I was similar where I got tied of the Protein shakes right around 3 months. I use the pure protein 1.76 oz bars as a meal usually Breakfast. I buy the 18-count variety pack at Sam's club but you also find them @ Walmart. Never had a problem with them, just took small bites and chewed well. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Try using a app to track your meals, it will help keep track of your calories, Protein and Water. It should definitely help you get back on track. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Good luck on your journey, the 10 day pre-op diet will be the hardest part and perhaps a few days of discomfort proceeding surgery after that it should be up hill from there. I'm ' 9 months and haven't looked back. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

I was trying to explain since you asked "why wouldn't I???" I gave the info because this is why I wouldn't. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

High Carbs(30g) and sugar(19g) and only about 1g of Protein. As much as I like them they wouldn't be my first choice. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

I think you should do what your surgeon says. DS requirements are different than RNY and VSG. For one thing, you malabsorb fat so you need more calories than we do. Doing exactly what my surgeon says except for the few times I slacked off, btw I had vsg. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

27lbs in 6 wwwks isn't terrible but could probably be improved upon. Try to limit calories to 800-900,, IMO I would limits one Protein shake or bar to breakfast and 4-5 oz(perhaps a little less since your only 6 weeks out) of protein for lunch and dinner. Can't go wrong with chicken or fish, some beef here and there will do also. Try this for a week and see how you make out. I have been doing this for 9 months and I'm down 145 lbs. My loss has been pretty consistent except some weeks I slacked off and consumed too many carbs from processed pre packaged food . Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Best of luck, you'll do great!!! Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App