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I started July 2015 and had my surgery 3/29. My insurance required monthly appointments with my regular doctor that spanned at least 180 days. I also had to see a psychologist and nutritionist. After I was approved, I had to go to a nutrition class, nursing class, and a support group meeting. After my 6-7 months of appointments, my insurance approval took less than a week. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have never found decent clothes at Target bigger than a L. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No idea. You should quit as soon as possible. They won't do it if they detect it at all. I know it sounds easier than it is, but I've been there and having a reason to quit helps. You can do it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Me? I was a smoker but quit 11 years ago. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What will that do? I eat one each evening. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi there, I feel like I'm unattached and not in tune with my stomach. I don't know what hungry feels like and I don't know what comfortable or full feel like. What do they feel like for you? I am on full liquids until Monday. I get all of my Protein in, but probably not enough Clear Liquids. Sometimes I drink my shakes over an almost 2-hr period of time. Sometimes I feel a twisting feeling in my stomach, but it is not usually when I am drinking. I get the hiccups, but not always when drinking. I even wake up with them, so I can't take that as a "stop eating" sign. If I only ate until comfortable, I probably wouldn't eat much. I am very compliant and am doing what I think I'm supposed to be doing, but I am confused. My stomach feels like it's going to growl sometimes, but it turns into nothing..or maybe a burp. My chest hurts when I lie down still. I take levsin but am not sure if it is helping. Oh, and randomly, a Vitamin won't go all the way down. I have to cough it up and try again. These aren't even the big Calcium caplets, but the small Bs. That's all I can think of. Looking for how things feel for you. Would love to get to know some of you. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi. I am in Richmond (Henrico). I was just sleeved 3/29/16. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am fine with the calcium pills; they are just huge and scary. It's the smaller, grittier pills that I have a problem with. I did cut the calcium pills in half my first couple of days home, and they were very sharp and could probably have done some damage. For my Multivitamin, I take Flintstones. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! I did call about the chest pain. They said it was all normal. My pills are sometimes getting stuck in my throat. That's why I can cough them up. I would love to find a Calcium chewable that does not contain the sugar alcohols. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App