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I am into my 6 months requirement stage but I am saying I will potentially have to have hiatal hernia surgery in early December which is not a lie. She is also correcting that at the same time. This is nothing for outside influences to condemn in my opinion! YOU GO @Lemm61. I have a feeling we are same age. Born 1961? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I am hoping for December surgery and my love of water is going to be tough for me too! Sent from my SM-T567V using the BariatricPal App

I'd like to know more abt advocare Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App I was looking for something easily transported as we have a cruise 4 weeks potentially after my sleeve and the Protein in these was perfect. So, I signed up to be a distributor and will just pay distributor prices and user it for myself. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I am through month 1 of my insurance requirements and I, too, am starting to try to put some things into practice. I crave Water so stopping drinking 30 mins before eating has proven to be tough. Still a work in progress there. I have given up sugar and carbonated drinks and have been off of those for 4+ weeks. Since I am such a water craver, I am trying to sip more frequently rather than guzzling and not using a straw as much as possible. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Just looked at the bang for my buck with Advocare and the meal replacement shakes are 22-24 gms of Protein each depending upon the flavor. Gonna try that and see how that satisfies me. I know now it will be a booger but gotta try to start ramping down on calories. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Okay just checked calendar and last nutrition appt is potentially 11/25. In talking to my UMR Account manager, current pkg reviews are taking 2-3 days. Dr's office said they are scheduling for end of October currently which I know I would not qualify for. I am asking them to either make a plan for first or 2nd week of December or tell me they can't and I can plan my PTO as opposed to losing it. I am not used to talking to someone other than my doctor and I am being told I need to work through my case manager. I feel disengaged from the process and, at times, her emails seem a little "put out" with my questions. But this is totally foreign territory for me. Just feel very frustrated as my timing is so tight. I guess I want her to reassure me they will do all they can to make it happen. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Are you pre or post surgery? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I keep seeing people that have had the sleeve are staying overnight at the hospital. I got the impression this was day surgery. Did I miss something? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Did you get released? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Trickling stream, waterfall, dripping faucet! Lol Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

My doctor said liquid for 2 weeks allows more healing time preventing leaks which equals better results. What's 2 weeks in the grand scheme of things? Sent from my SM-T567V using the BariatricPal App

I would question the fat free. We have to have healthy fats. Sent from my SM-T567V using the BariatricPal App

Woohoo! Go gettum! Sent from my SM-T567V using the BariatricPal App

Okay just checked calendar and last nutrition appt is potentially 11/25. Can insurance get approved in time for a surgery within 2-3 weeks? Ideally my drop dead date for surgery would be the 20th which is oddly enough my bday! Lol. But would prefer the previous week. Is that doable? Sent from my SM-T567V using the BariatricPal App

I am 54 years young and have fought weight all my life. I am in the 6 month period for qualification for my insurance to cover my surgery. I am working hard at starting to develop the habits post surgery now. What if u end up doing just enough that my bmi drops just below qualifying for surgery? Does that happen or do they use your starting bmi as the marker? I am 100 lbs overweight anyway. Thoughts? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Doctor is good for your continued use? When is surgery? Shooting for a December date for mine. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Yep! My date is July 20th! Working beyond grief for a better life! Best of luck to you beyondgrief! ???????? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Doctor is good for your continued use? When is surgery? Shooting for a December date for mine. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Are you post or presurgery? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

What about Advocare meal replacement? Looks very Protein and nutrient healthy. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

You are one of the lucky ones to have had a great doctor who was on your side:) Some programs are so strict about the at least 40 bmi if no comorbidities. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App I do think my doctor is great. I cried in his office the first consult because talking about my weight is really hard for me and he comforted me and reassured me I'd be healthy again. Also, I do have PCOS, 4 herniated discs, and I was pre- diabetic at the time of my blood work. I think by the time I got around to dealing with my weigh and getting sleeved, my insurance was like "yeah sure, if it'll stop her from going to all these other doctors all the time." Hahaha but I did get a little lucky! I was extremely nervous of getting denied. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App So how far out are you and what is a critical word of advice you could give? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I have a letter from my PCP of 20+ years supporting my having the weight loss surgery so hoping that works in my favor too. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Cool! So the preop weight loss prep just shows we can work the requirements for the surgeon but the insurance still holds for starting weight? COOL! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I am just getting on this forum as I am starting the 6 month process. I am hoping I cash get things submitted late November and beg them to fast track my file for surgery at the latest the week of December 13th. PRAYING! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I am a newbie too and about 5+months out for surgery. All good things to read. I have started eating like they are telling usa we will need to eat post surgery so that it is habit when I do have the surgery. Want it to be seamless! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

What is the protein grams in pure protein? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App