Nikke25

I am ex Army and I am almost sure the answer is you can not join. Entering into the Army, they want to know about all past surgeries. They do not want to pay you disability for any issues you might have from a pre-existing procedure. Now hey are downsizing they are being even more strict with joining.

My doctor told me to take a washcloth and rub over it and the glue would come off. For the most part most of them have come off and the redness and itching has calmed down in those areas but for the other areas I was too scared to take off, I will probably try nail polish remover.

I love the confidence in your pose. You look great!!!

I had 3 months with PCP, psych exam, meeting with nutrition, group meeting, blood work from PCP and that was all. I think this is all based on your health and current conditions, I didn't have any problems so doctor said I didn't need any extra tests.

Your not alone, mine will not schedule till you get insurance approval. I wish they could have because now I have to wait till January 13th although I met my deductible and it would have been cheaper for me to have it this year.

I do my pre-op on the 7th but only required to be on liquids the day before surgery. I think I will do liquids as close to a week as possible though. It will be right after the holidays and if I can lose even a pound then the liquids will be worth it.

Getting sleeved January 13.

I am having my surgery same day January 13. When do you start your pre op diet?

I'm 1 day post op. Surgery took place last night. My surgery was easy and straight forward, sleeve took 30 mins from rolling back to OR to when doc came and told my friend I was heading to recovery.

I woke up from anethesia very very sick. I vomited a few times. And was shocked by the pain.

Just a couple hours later I had figured out the morphene drip and was up and moving. I had many nurses who were really shocked by my willpower. One even said I looked like a visitor, not someone who just had surgery. I was released this morning at 10am, just 16 hours from when I had my surgery. I feel great. Went and got my meds filled and picked up some yogurt and Soup. I am glad I had such a great recovery... That's one thing I was worried about.

I'm glad you feel great and I am going to pray I am as blessed as you and have the same experience.

Getting sleeved January 13.

I'm having my surgery the day after your.

Finally found someone who is having surgery on the same day I am.

Good luck. Just found out mine will not be till January 13. Earliest date my doctor has

You go girl!!!!!! That's an awesome lost

Wishing your BF lots of good luck on his surgery. Hope all goes well

@deatiny_77, I am in the same boat as you as far as gaining. They told me not to lose any either but now the problem is I gained far more than I should have. Actually, they told me because of my bmi initially that it wouldn't hurt if I gained a few pounds but then I couldn't stop. i was told not to worry that I just need to now follow the eating plan giving in vandy's book.

Hopefully, they put you on the call back list in case they have a cancellation! Congrats on approval!!

I didn't even know they do that. Since I have bothered them enough might as well bother them just a little more and ask. Either way, I am happy, ready to start the new year on the losing waggon. Lucky for you that they got you in right before the new year.

APPROVED!!!!!! for surgery. After calling the insurance company every day they called me today to tell me I was approved. Too bad I the doctor has no more dates available this month because they told me I have met my deductible if I have it done this month I would have minimal out of pocket expense. Hopefully I can get a date for the begining of the year.

@@Nikke25, I didn't get that date from Vandy, that's the date ins. provided. I'm not sure how they come to that date but I did call and ask "what if" I couldn't take off work during that time or the surgeon/ hospital can't accommodate those dates and she said they would have to do another review. So now just crossing my fingers that everything comes together!! Please keep me updated on yours!

Oh wow.... another review just for a date change? Hopefully, they can fit you in for December. They told me Dr. Spann has a few more dates open for December

That's great. I hope I will have my approval next week. I didn't know they give you a date at that time. I was told my Cynthia (in insurance) that once they get an approval they will call to schedule a day.

@@meganmom, I have but was told it will not be an issue with my insurance but with some insurances it can be.

That's great. I hope to have a good amount of weight loss but more importantly I want to maintain it for life.

Yes. Thanks for checking. My hospital called me Monday saying they needed additional bloodwork. Just faced them the results today that were all normal. Hospital insurance said that was all they needed so hopefully they can send it to insurance.

Thanks ladies. Will keep you guys updated. @@knoxvegas, you get to start the new year on the losing end. What a great way to start 2016

I hope to have surgery in December so I can start the year on the losing end.

As of today everything is done and I hope it will be sent up to insurance early next week. Going to try and wait not too impatiently. Good thing my insurance company had a reputation of replying within a few days

My surgery was 9/28/15 with dr Spann.

How long did it take you after you were approved with insurance to get a date for surgery with him?