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Congrats and the best of luck to you!! Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I tried but not seeing it in my email Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Mine was 414 and almost 9 months later I am 284. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I have experienced hair loss and it's pretty frightening so the sooner you begin those Vitamins the better off you will be. I purchased that brand but my doctor doesn't allow swallowing capsules so I now take Biotin vitamins and i also use biotin shampoo and conditioner and my hair is coming in nicely and no more hair found on my brush.. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Yes please explain Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

U will definitely know when you are full and if u ignore it and keep eating that will turn into chest pain and u will feel very very miserable and won't want to do that again. ...after about 4 or 5 bites I'm full and I'm 8 months post-op Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Normally u can have Protein drinks when u get home Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Congrats this will change your life. I'm 8 months post op and I've lost 123 lbs. Best decision I ever made. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

My dr said absolutely NO carbonated drinks so I haven't even tried them.. and let me say I was highly addicted to soda but I went cold turkey and now I don't even touch them.. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I'm 8 months out and yes I did get it but not anywhere close to how I used to feel besides 4 bites into anything I'm full regardless of how hungry I am but yes I do get hungry but I also dont eat unhealthy so no cravings for unhealthy food. Hope this helps. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

You sould be good to go since its already in liquid form since they normally won't allow you to swallow pills for the first 2 weeks....you will need to report to your surgeon what meds u r on but I think u will be okay. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

U will be required to stop all pills for first 2 weeks but after that u should be able to go back on your regime...talk to your surgeon and your pain doctor..they should be communicating anyway..I've taken morphine for many yrs for my constant back pain and I continue with them now but my dr required pain patch in place of pill form for the 1st 2 weeks post op Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Bariatric cookbooks are a great tool.....there are great recipes and u will love the new tastes..u will even find that foods u used to eat cannot be tolerated anymore..just remember you had surgery as a weight loss tool not surgery to handle all issues related to wt loss..don't be afraid to ask for professional help if needed.. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

You can call bcbs and ask for the status Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I hated Water b4 my surgery and now all I drink is water but it's flavored Vitamin water..you just have to find what works for you..coffee is very bad and very dehydrating Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I would not pay our if pocket...that is what the inurance is hoping u will do is give up so they don't have to pay for it....the laundry list they require makes only the serious candidates follow thru that's why they do it....but like I said get their requirements and then appeal... Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

You have the right to APPEAL their denial. I do medical billing and each insurance has strict guidelines and you must follow them exactly..what I would do first is call them and ask them to send you or you should be able to go online (more importantly your Dr's office should know what your specific insurance requires) ask for copy of weight loss surgery guidelines then make sure the insurance has ALL of those records....Sometimes it's a matter of your insurance nor receiving everything. But once you know exactly what they require then Appeal the denial but make sure you have everything exactly or they will deny it again. In the end if it's denied again after everything has been followed then you can seek legal assistance but normally appeal works..... Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

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When mine was so bad all I could tolerate was Popsicles which as you know has no nutrition whatsoever but that's all I could eat for about 8 to 10 weeks.....I'm good now 7 months post-op..stay strong you can do it and this will pass... Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I had that problem to the point where I couldn't even tolerate any of my vitamins....I had all the tests and just inflammation was found and it did eventually pass. I had to go down to eating 1/4 cup of food in small doses until it finally passed...hope that helps Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I started drinking pretty good at about 3 months and I've always exceeded my Water intake and no sipping Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Yes I went thru that and couldn't even take my Vitamins for about 3 months but it will pass Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I didn't need anything for pain Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I personally could not have moved off clear liquids any sooner because I had severe nausea so for me it was perfect but yes it was super long but as I look back now it worked for me. Once you find a reputable doctor he/she will let you know what's best for you. They are all different so following your doctor is best but I recommend you find that doctor asap.. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Also like Zalina said I had no pain either and was back at work after 3 weeks and that was due to the nausea I suffered with but all of that is gone....this was the best decision I could have made. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App