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My surgeon appointment got moved to this Friday instead of next month. I'm so excited!

My surgeons office forward all my info the insurance company on Friday and I'm so anxious for the reply. I really hope I'm approved..... This waiting is so hard!!!

I decided that since the bypass has been around longer, and many people go from sleeve to bypass that I would go right to it. My insurance is a one time thing, so if I had sleeve, then later wanted to have the bypass it'd be out of my pocket. I decided to just go right to the top step.
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It's so strange to think that when I first posted on this thread, I was just getting started with the process, and now I'm at the end. Surgery is next month!

Obsessively reading WLS forums

Many WLS patients think of their pre-op relationship food as an addiction. Even if it wasn’t an addiction for you, food probably served one or more roles in your life that it doesn’t serve now. It might have been your source of comfort, a way to reduce stress, the focus of birthday and other holiday celebrations, and a dependable source of company.
After surgery, you can’t turn to food in the same way, but those emotional and other needs are still there. So, how have you replaced them if you already had WLS? If you’re pre-op, how are you planning to replace food as an emotional or boredom outlet?
For me, food isn’t the center of everything now. A celebration can involve food, but it can also involve other activities like taking a bike ride with my children. And luckily I’ve been able to stay so busy that boredom eating isn’t much of a problem.
What about you?

Good luck on your upcoming surgery. It is common to have the jitters before the surgery. Many do. In order to get you better prepared for surgery, I recommend 2 things.
1. Walk at least 30 minutes per day for now on. It will help the recovery process go smoothly and remove much of the pain you might experience after surgery, especially the gas pain.
2. If you haven't given up all caffeine and carbonated beverages, do so now. When I went cold turkey on my 6 diet coke a day habit I went through a week of caffeine withdrawal syndrome - severe headaches and body aches. It is better to get that over with now then compound it with the effects of surgery. Otherwise it is like a one two wammy.

Good luck! Will be praying for all.
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Thanks! I was just wanting to get an idea of what the possibilities will be.
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I was able to get a prescription for Vitamins that are mailed each month and a prescription for the scar cream and Protein Shakes that are mailed each month. My Dr. helped me with the vitamins and I applied online for the scar cream and Protein shakes with Insure Nutrition. After I applied, they called to see what I was interested in, they verified what insurance would cover, and faxed the prescription to my Dr.

I'm using the Premier Protein. It's not too bad. I lost an even 6 lbs. That's a plus.
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My doctor told me something completely different. Also I am only 22 years old and I asked about having children later on. He told me that it would be fine, that they would be healthier. Also he had preformed rny on his daughter and she had been already 4 years post op, and she was currently pregnant with her 2nd child. So I don't think your doctor has the right information. Best of luck! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

The only thing my doc said was to wait 2 years after WLS before getting pregnant. I can't remember why though.

I found out that it will be billed to me and then I'll make an arrangement with the hospital. Thank goodness!

It is getting real, y'all. I am so excited! Was the endoscopy the final step for you? If not, what did you do after? Thanks in advance!

Thanks!!! Me too!
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I found out that it will be billed to me and then I'll make an arrangement with the hospital. Thank goodness!

So, today is finally my last doctor visit of my six months of required visits. We thought last month was, but the bariatric center said they don't include my visit with the surgeon. So I called them today to make sure they have everything they need to send to the insurance company. I hope a decision is made quick so I'm not waiting forever! I did also finally decide on the Bypass vs the Sleeve.

Here's a video I made about things to bring! Sending hugs and prayers your way!

I also hate the Protein powder! I like the pre made Premier Protein Shakes.

Good luck!!!! You're going to do great!

@@becomingmandikaye - what you asked has been what has happened at my house. We are eating less potato chips, juice, bread, rice etc (carbs). It has been replaced by more veggies (yum) and Protein filled items.
Hubby likes to eat out a lot and that is now 1 meal that he eats most of and I get an ala carte item to eat or some of his food.
Ex: Longhorn - red rock shrimp and steak. He orders no rice and substitutes broccoli. I get a skewer of shrimp he gets one and we split the broccoli.

Thanks all! I think I was most upset I would be missing my free trip to Orlando but I'd take this life change over the trip