Heatgirl03

I'm in Orlando! I'm having my surgery on January 13th with Dr. Jawad at ORMC downtown Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What's the best Protein powder out there? Something I can mix with broth, pudding, or anything else? I need something that's not going to clump. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have Flexible spending through my employer. The maximum is $2600 for the year and they will deduct that money from my checks every 2 weeks. So I'm taking the $2500 and putting that down for my deductible. I will not have to come out of pocket at once. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank You! I'm definitely getting the Blaze Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is 01/13 and my deductible is $2500 and once I meet the deductible, I do not have to pay to see any Dr for the entire year. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm leaning towards the Fitbit blaze? I think that will be all I need. Thanks everyone Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Garmin or Fitbit? Soooo many decisions! Ugh! Thanks guys! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Happy Holidays to everyone reading this! I received a lot of gift cards and I was wondering the "best" Fitbit out there?? I need something that will track my steps and heart rate. Thanks in advance and I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just sent a request. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is January 13th. Good luck to you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I haven't told my Dad either. I'm super close with him and I know he will worry to death and I feel guilty because I don't want any added stress to him. My Mom passed 4 years ago and she would be the one to talk to him about it. (She would always explain better than I would for some reason) I'm going to tell him when I get my surgery date and after the Holidays. I hope all goes well for you! Good Luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm approved for a January date but I'm waiting on the surgeons office to call me in December for a January date!! The scheduler knows I prefer January 13th as my date! So excited for all of us! Can't wait to see what 2017 brings for all of us.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank You! That helps ALOT and yes I would have to lift him, he's 2 years old. I didn't think about that... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just wanted to know once I have surgery, when is it "safe" to drive? I have to take my nephew to day care every morning. Thanks in advance!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just requested to be in the group! Hopefully my surgery will be November/December!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm also going with Dr Jawad. I haven't had my surgery yet, but I hear he's one of the BEST! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank You! Just getting really worried that I have done all of this for nothing! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I tried and they will not schedule me until I'm approved. I spoke to them today Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh wow! I'm praying because I have to get my surgery by the end of the year. I will cancel the girls trip I have planned. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi All. My last appointment with my dietitian will be November 4th. I hear that November and December are very busy for Insurance companies and may not even be approved for over a month??? I'm hoping to go to Mexico on vacation January 1st with a few friends. I think I'm being optimistic, but if anyone can tell me some good news they have experienced with insurance companies or will I be watching them surf on the beach through social media? I need to have my surgery by the end of year because my insurance may change per HR. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm on Effexor and my PCP has already offered the Chantex before, so I'm assuming it is ok to take both. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What's a "good" vape? I have tried many and they all seem to break after a few months. The last one I bought, literally got so hot that I couldn't even touch it, it would start smoking without me even turning it on!!! I paid $80 for that and I'm just tired of wasting my money at this point. If you could recommend a vape that will not continue giving me issues, I can try! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ha! Can I take both? Lol... I need to really clean and start cleaning out my closet as well!!!! Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck in your journey!!! You will do great!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon did not say how long I have to be nicotine free? I think I need to be negative when I have surgery. I'm hoping that my surgery will be some time in December. I have made an appointment for Monday to see my PCP! Thanks to all for your recommendations! I'm going to speak to my Dr to see what the best option is! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App