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I'm Hoping to have surgery this November, but I'm just commenting to say that time will fly! I had 6 months and now I've got one more diet visit, and a class and surgery shortly after. Lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Not all insurance deny surgery due to weight gain. That's one thing I've learned during researching. UHC doesn't deny if you have weight gain. Luckily! But I don't drink soda. Haven't in over a year. So I'm pretty excited. My issue is my thyroid. But that's okay. This is going to happen regardless. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Last diet visit: September 3rd. Class: October 5th. And then everything is being submitted. I have united healthcare, and have heard the process moves quickly. But knowing me I will be calling... A LOT! I also know that there's not a weight requirement (restriction?) so I should be okay with that. I started thinking about WLS a little over a year ago, but never followed through because my insurance didn't cover it. But to be at this point seems so surreal... I'm 22 years old and weigh 400 pounds. I've never said that to anybody but close family before. I am a single mommy to 2 year old twin girls, who are absolutely positively my "Why". I've always and I mean ALWAYS been the "bigger girl" and would honestly attach myself to anybody who actually showed interest in me. When I was younger being bigger phased me, but eventually I got used to it, and continued to gain confidence in myself. Regardless of my weight, I was/am a good person. But I'm finally going to gain control of my own life. I'm so so so excited. Bring on October, bring on this 3 week liquid diet! Bring it on. Because nothing... And I mean NOTHING will hold me back from my future any longer! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

From what I've read, a co-morbidity is a co-morbidities no matter how you put it. I'd look up insurance requirements and whatnot before gaining/faking 20 pounds. Some Won't allow any weight gain. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I too am a mother! I have two more months left before surgery will be scheduled. The way I see it, My life will be so much better after this surgery! I'll actually have my life back! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't know for sure, but maybe Google? Or talk to your consultant again! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have Medicaid myself and I'm hoping the same goes for me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's what I'm going through! I only have 1 more diet visit and a class left. I was just curious. Did you lose weight during your 6 month? Gain? Maintain? If so how much? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I haven't had my surgery yet, but they basically pump gas into you're body. Your burping to release some of that gas still! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just had the same meeting on the 3rd! Was told that he'd be submitting it that day! How much longer do you have? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi! I was wondering what those of you who have UHC went through in preparation to your surgery? I have one more diet visit, and a class, on October 5th, And then they'll be submitting my paper work! How long did it take you to her approved? Has anybody been denied? If so, why? Congrats on everyone's success! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes! I'm going through KC Bariatric. Dr. hoehn! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Same here! Lots of luck and well wishes for you!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I won't be having a "last meal" as far as I'm concerned the surgery is too help me live and not continue to live to eat. Good luck on your surgery! But remember you're human, eating something every now and then is okay. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in school, and will be having my surgery in November. I just made sure that I have already emailed my professors. I've also made sure I took classes that are/will be slightly flexible for that reason. You may get lucky and have surgery during a break. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

First off... You look amazing!! I'm right outside of KC as well and will be having my surgery in November (fingers crossed) I cannot wait!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Those are really good. Be careful with the sweetener they use though. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No I haven't. Won't be until October or November Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Look at it this way, at least you don't have to do 3 weeks of a liquid diet. Clear, sugar free, and broths only. That's literally NOTHING! I'm just praying to God that thanksgiving is smooth sailing lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Awww yay!! And you'll get there!! I can agree with all except a couple of them! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When it starts to set in that you only have 1 more diet visit, and a class left... Can you say nervous?! I'll be a whole new person this time next year!!! And cue the tears in 3... 2... 1... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi! I'm having my surgery hopefully in November as well! Good luck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I literally go in, get weighed, she asks if I have any questions, and then allows me to leave Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App That's what I'm thinking they'll do at mine because my caseworker said it's pointless to do the 6 months especially if they don't require me to lose any weight but that is what my insurance company is requesting I do. But I do have some questions when I first start. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App I made the best out of them. Get questions answered, help with any eating issues or cravings, learn how to eat post-op. I did the same. But most the time, she would just tell me okay start Vitamins now. Your recovery will look like this. Etc. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Your love for food will not be over. The way I see it, you'll get a new found love for it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I literally go in, get weighed, she asks if I have any questions, and then allows me to leave Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App