charley27

It does??? How?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I did. Some BCBSIL plans need it and some don't Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just use my Fitbit for the steps and calories, I use myfitnesspal for the rest. I haven't figured out my Fitbit quite yet. Add me! Jenniferford151@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Where do you guys go is you eat out? I'm thinking that I will end up being expensive (being an adult) and not eat much. My husband and I and our families love going out. I want to make sure that I'm still eating, but I want to be able to have just a couple bites and not have to take it all home. It's not a REAL HUGE concern, but just something I thought about! My surgeon said that a lot of times spouses lose weight too, but in my case, I think my husband will end up gaining bc he will be finishing my plate! ... "Are ya gonna finish that?" Haha Where do you go/what do you eat? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

" data-cite="Jane" data-ipsquote-timestamp="1464422585"> @@charley27 of course you don't have to, however it's better to stick with a blue distinction facility because it will cost you less in copay and coinsurance. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Not for me. There's no difference Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It better not be!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thanks everyone! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have my psych evaluation on Tuesday May 31 and he said it'll be about an hour and we will go over 175 questions and a standard interview. What kind of questions can I expect? I have a degree in psychology so I understand what they are looking for, but 175 questions!? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Awesome, thanks! I've been trying to take him for walks everyday and he sometimes just isn't happening. Yesterday he just sat on the driveway. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

One of my concerns for post op is having my puppy jumping on my. He sleeps with us (hold the comments) and sometimes will get up in the morning really excited and jump. I was thinking of taking him to grandmas (she watched him if we go out of town and be loved it there) but I really don't want her knowing about the surgery. If I tell her it's just abdominal surgery, she'll get all into it and want to know details. Advice? Here's a visual Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Does it not hurt to wear a bra with that upper incision scar/bruise?? Looks super painful! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

family would ALWAYS tell me that if I lost weight if find a man! How rude! Well I found a man at my Second to Heaviest weight and got married last month. SO HA TO THEM. Don't let those things get to you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Nope neither Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just got back from my consultation with my surgeon. He approved me for surgery and gave me a name of a psychologist for my evaluation. He submitted my info to insurance so as soon as the psychologist approves me, i will get my date set! I called my insurance and they are taking about 4 days now for approvals. (I've never had BCBS take more than a day or two for an approval). My psych eval is Tuesday May 31, so HOPEFULLY it will get scheduled ASAP! He estimated the first week of July! CRAZY! Also, he said he does not use drains - AWESOME news. He also will keep me in the hospital for 3 days, which is also awesome!

I JUST got a Fitbit, add me? I'm not sure what to do with it besides wear it and exercise haha My email address is: Jenniferford151@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When I called BCBSIL they said I didn't have to go to a blue distinction hospital. I'm going to good Shepard Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How was it?!?! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Did they tell you why you didn't pas last time? Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm at about 300. I don't really have a goal yet. I am going to the surgeon Thursday so I will see what he thinks. Honestly, anything in the 100s would be fantastic. I'd love to see that 1. I have 160 in my head, but if my surgeon tho is it's unrealistic, then I'll do what he says. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Your call to schedule? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

" data-cite="Jane" data-ipsquote-timestamp="1463870619"> @@charley27 I see we both seem to be at the same stage good luck to you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yes, looks like it! Good luck to you too! Keep my updated on how everything goes?! Through message is you want Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yep I've gotten many blood tests and EKGs in my doctors offices. If the surgeon nurses won't do it my pcp in the same building will like they have many many tomes Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Barrington,IL Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh yeah blood work and ekg I'm sure. That's all stuff he will do in his office that I won't have to wait for. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks!! I have the myfitnesspal app! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! I don't have much testing I have to do, just the psych evaluation Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Are there any items (not necessarily food) that have been very helpful? For example, calorie tracker, step counter, big enough Water bottle, containers to help with portion control, something to help with Protein, anything else? THANKS!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App