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bjcpepper

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    Update

    I received a letter today from the insurance company. Denied. They say the surgeon didn't provide proof of nutritional counseling or behavior modification consults. Which I did both. So they didn't say anything about BMI or comorbidities. Tomorrow I'm stopping by with the letter so they can appeal.

    Don't despair, happened to me too but my doctor did what was called "peer-peer counseling and got it worked out.

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    Having a very hard time. Had surgery on 2/15. Everything went smoothly. On Sunday, 2/21, I received a call from my nephew in WV. He told me my only sibling (older brother) was in ICU and they were calling in the family. We arrived 2/22 at noon. He was in an induced coma. I got Togo back and be with him several times and talked to him. My prayer is that he was able to hear me. I was even able to have a little time alone with him. By that time, his lungs, kidneys, and liver had shut down. Machines were keeping him alive. He had told his wife he never wanted that. At 7:25 PM she told the staff to remove him from the machines. He died within 2 minutes.

    This is killing me. We were close. I could always count on him. As my big brother, he always protected me when I was a kid. I miss him so much. All of this has caused problems with my diet and exercise. I am not getting in enough nutrients. I am not exercising. I am exhausted and very depressed. I know I need to get back on track. But I don't really care. What do I do?

    Honeygirl, death is just an extension of life. Focus on yourself a minute by remembering your times together.

    I Believe he's with the angels and having a great time and besides ,he'd not want you to let his transition cause you to relapse.

    Having a very hard time. Had surgery on 2/15. Everything went smoothly. On Sunday, 2/21, I received a call from my nephew in WV. He told me my only sibling (older brother) was in ICU and they were calling in the family. We arrived 2/22 at noon. He was in an induced coma. I got Togo back and be with him several times and talked to him. My prayer is that he was able to hear me. I was even able to have a little time alone with him. By that time, his lungs, kidneys, and liver had shut down. Machines were keeping him alive. He had told his wife he never wanted that. At 7:25 PM she told the staff to remove him from the machines. He died within 2 minutes.

    This is killing me. We were close. I could always count on him. As my big brother, he always protected me when I was a kid. I miss him so much. All of this has caused problems with my diet and exercise. I am not getting in enough nutrients. I am not exercising. I am exhausted and very depressed. I know I need to get back on track. But I don't really care. What do I do?

    Honeygirl, death is just an extension of life. Focus on yourself a minute by remembering your times together.

    I Believe he's with the angels and having a great time and besides ,he'd not want you to let his transition cause you to relapse.

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    How is everyone doing? I just had my sleeve done this past Friday and honestly I wasn't expecting the recovery to be this difficult! My leak test was great but it hurts when I try to eat or drink liquids. It's like my stomach is having spasms. Is anyone else experiencing this? I'm guessing it's due to swelling of the stomach after surgery? I got so dehydrated yesterday that I couldn't even urinate anymore. Back to the hospital I went for IV fluids , but today I'm back on track with my fluids now. Pedialyte is helping me a lot in the early stages. Taking it one day at a time [emoji17]

    Had mine done this last Thursday and did pretty ok. The biggest prob I had is severe Constipation, after taking Dulcolax I had movement last night. Still can't get a rhythm with liquids, gonna try more Water and Premier Protein.< /p>

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    Just had my surgery on Monday. Live in GA. I have had pain and gas/indigestion since surgery. Doc has me on pain meds and anti nausea med. not able to get much down. Wants me to focus on water/crystal lite and Protein Soup. Sip! Sip! Sip!! Best wishes! What part of GA you from? I live in Gainesville.please keep in touch!

    I live in McDonough. I am having my surgery at Emery John's Creek on Thursday. My Dr. Is Dr. Michael Williams.Hope you get better soon. Will check on you.

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