Beth's WLS Journey

My surgeon cleared me for sex at 4 weeks post-op.
My husband is also losing weight along with me although he's doing it by not eating certain foods (no wheat, dairy, sugar or soy).
We've been married over 10 years and together over 13 and our sex life is better than ever. He has much more of a drive than I do and sometimes I'm just too tired but once we get going, I'm all into it!
Losing weight has allowed both of us to be more "flexible" as we explore different positions.
No complaints here

My surgeon cleared me for sex at 4 weeks post-op.
My husband is also losing weight along with me although he's doing it by not eating certain foods (no wheat, dairy, sugar or soy).
We've been married over 10 years and together over 13 and our sex life is better than ever. He has much more of a drive than I do and sometimes I'm just too tired but once we get going, I'm all into it!
Losing weight has allowed both of us to be more "flexible" as we explore different positions.
No complaints here

Feels so great not going through this alone!!!! YAY for Feb. 20th!! I start the liver shrinking diet on Monday. What about you two ladies?
im part of the 20th triplets!!!! To a new us ladies!!!


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Feels so great not going through this alone!!!! YAY for Feb. 20th!! I start the liver shrinking diet on Monday. What about you two ladies?
im part of the 20th triplets!!!! To a new us ladies!!!


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Feels so great not going through this alone!!!! YAY for Feb. 20th!! I start the liver shrinking diet on Monday. What about you two ladies?
im part of the 20th triplets!!!! To a new us ladies!!!


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Feb 20 is my date!!
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Finally got approved by the insurance company. My date is Feb 20!!!!!
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Feb 20 is my date!!
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Finally got approved by the insurance company. My date is Feb 20!!!!!
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Just got back from a beautiful family vacation in Maui. We've been there a few times but on this trip, it was quite noticeable how much my weight was a factor in what should have been a perfect trip.
I couldn't snorkel as long or as far as the rest of my family. I was tired every day and took naps while the rest of the family was at the pool. I hated the way I looked in my bathing suit and all the pictures.
All of this has just added to how much I need this surgery, now more than ever. I don't want to take another family vacation where I can't keep up!!
Plus I would like to walk down the airplane aisle walking frontwards and not sideways!! And the seat extender--ughhh!!
I've been going through all the pre-op work ups and now just waiting for insurance approvals.
Please oh please...lets get this done sooner than later!!
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I went to the bariatric doctor in May to get everything started on my WLS.
At that time, the office called my insurance company (BC/BS) and was told everything that we required. Asked specifically about a 6 month regimented diet and was told that it wasn't necessary. Because my BMI is 50, I should qualify for WLS.
Over the last 2 months, I've gotten all my pre-op work done and the doctor submitted all the paperwork for pre-authorization. They were then told that I am being denied as there is no documented proof of a 6 consecutive month exercise/diet regiment with a nutritionist. Of course, my doctor's office got involved and negotiated twice on my behalf with the case nurse but she said that is their criteria.
And I have been officially denied until they see that I have followed a 6 month program. If they read my diet history that I sent them they will see that I have been on diets my entire life - you name it, I've done. Sure the weight comes off, but then comes back on plus more. I even went to a nutritionist for a year but that was several years ago, and they only want to see the past two years. Can you feel my frustration?
I met with a nutritionist today and are starting to play this game. Since I met with one in June for the pre-op, I just barely got by in July so at least I have 2 under my belt.
I just know that come end of November, the insurance company will try to find something else to deny me. Say I didn't lose enough (even though they are not saying what that "enough" is). I want to get this done this year as I've already hit my deductible. I'm sure that case managers are supposed to do whatever they can to deny a procedure because of the cost involved. Do that not see that there is more health costs involved with morbid obesity?
I am so angry; I can scream!!!!

I totally understand your frustration. I had to wait an entire year meeting my insurance's criteria. It was so hard and there were many times I was positive that time was going backwards. But eventually my day finally came and now I'm a year out and at goal.
It's worth everything they put you through and I promise you once you're a post op this time will seem like nothing!
Best of luck!

I went to the bariatric doctor in May to get everything started on my WLS.
At that time, the office called my insurance company (BC/BS) and was told everything that we required. Asked specifically about a 6 month regimented diet and was told that it wasn't necessary. Because my BMI is 50, I should qualify for WLS.
Over the last 2 months, I've gotten all my pre-op work done and the doctor submitted all the paperwork for pre-authorization. They were then told that I am being denied as there is no documented proof of a 6 consecutive month exercise/diet regiment with a nutritionist. Of course, my doctor's office got involved and negotiated twice on my behalf with the case nurse but she said that is their criteria.
And I have been officially denied until they see that I have followed a 6 month program. If they read my diet history that I sent them they will see that I have been on diets my entire life - you name it, I've done. Sure the weight comes off, but then comes back on plus more. I even went to a nutritionist for a year but that was several years ago, and they only want to see the past two years. Can you feel my frustration?
I met with a nutritionist today and are starting to play this game. Since I met with one in June for the pre-op, I just barely got by in July so at least I have 2 under my belt.
I just know that come end of November, the insurance company will try to find something else to deny me. Say I didn't lose enough (even though they are not saying what that "enough" is). I want to get this done this year as I've already hit my deductible. I'm sure that case managers are supposed to do whatever they can to deny a procedure because of the cost involved. Do that not see that there is more health costs involved with morbid obesity?
I am so angry; I can scream!!!!

You all are so inspiring to me. Just today someone asked me to post a picture of myself on Facebook where I think I look beautiful and I honestly can't find any. I hate the way I look in pictures so don't take many. Can't wait for my WLS so that will change. I will post before and after at that time...
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Just got back from a beautiful family vacation in Maui. We've been there a few times but on this trip, it was quite noticeable how much my weight was a factor in what should have been a perfect trip.
I couldn't snorkel as long or as far as the rest of my family. I was tired every day and took naps while the rest of the family was at the pool. I hated the way I looked in my bathing suit and all the pictures.
All of this has just added to how much I need this surgery, now more than ever. I don't want to take another family vacation where I can't keep up!!
Plus I would like to walk down the airplane aisle walking frontwards and not sideways!! And the seat extender--ughhh!!
I've been going through all the pre-op work ups and now just waiting for insurance approvals.
Please oh please...lets get this done sooner than later!!
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Just got back from a beautiful family vacation in Maui. We've been there a few times but on this trip, it was quite noticeable how much my weight was a factor in what should have been a perfect trip.
I couldn't snorkel as long or as far as the rest of my family. I was tired every day and took naps while the rest of the family was at the pool. I hated the way I looked in my bathing suit and all the pictures.
All of this has just added to how much I need this surgery, now more than ever. I don't want to take another family vacation where I can't keep up!!
Plus I would like to walk down the airplane aisle walking frontwards and not sideways!! And the seat extender--ughhh!!
I've been going through all the pre-op work ups and now just waiting for insurance approvals.
Please oh please...lets get this done sooner than later!!
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Gorgeous!! I am so envious of all you beautiful people. I hate the way I look in pictures and want to take selfies and be happy with the picture. Soon....
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You will get there Beth! I was the exact same way. Now I wish I would've taken a lot more pics to show my before. I used to hide from the camera and now I love it.

Gorgeous!! I am so envious of all you beautiful people. I hate the way I look in pictures and want to take selfies and be happy with the picture. Soon....
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You all are so inspiring to me. Just today someone asked me to post a picture of myself on Facebook where I think I look beautiful and I honestly can't find any. I hate the way I look in pictures so don't take many. Can't wait for my WLS so that will change. I will post before and after at that time...
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Gorgeous!! I am so envious of all you beautiful people. I hate the way I look in pictures and want to take selfies and be happy with the picture. Soon....
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Gorgeous!! I am so envious of all you beautiful people. I hate the way I look in pictures and want to take selfies and be happy with the picture. Soon....
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YES!! Cant' tell you how many times I've sat in those and got 'stuck' or so afraid it would break from my weight....

you look great. Congratulations!!!

I went to the mall yesterday with my son and thought about what it would be like to walk into any store and buy clothes. I was window shopping for the future....