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@@cinand38 Thank you for your insight about Primomo. You have been through a lot. Congratulations on successful surgery. How long ago was your surgery with him? Dr. Primomo is so kind and easy to talk to. It has been a blessing working with him so far and look forward to sharing equally positive surgery stories after. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@bostonbritt congratulations!!! It is such great news to hear progress in the same office! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Lol then there's mine... I went through reassessment on Thursday last week and Wednesday this week the surgeon's office still has not submitted to the insurance company. They said I should know something within the next 2.5 weeks.... So based on what I've seen here and what they told me... Anywhere from 1 day to 2.5 weeks from submission to the insurance company. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Kyn13 So sorry to hear about the speed bump in your path to healthier living. Remember, the speed bump is there to get insurance approval so you do not have to pay the $40k+ it will take to have the surgery. (BTW - remind me of this if my surgery approval does not come through!!!)

My infant daughter used to get rashes in her little folds on her thighs and the doctor prescribed and OTC medication called Lotrimin (athlete's foot medication). It worked wonders and was gentle enough for a baby/toddler. My husband uses it for jock-itch/thunder-thighs as well with immediate results.

@ Your speed bump is frustrating. Hopefully, the peer-to-peer review will be fruitful.

@@Elvenprincess This is what my surgeon's office will have me on as well. They also suggested the premixed protein drinks on this website as a once a day alternative besides broth. They said the water/calorie-free minimum was 64 oz and to aim closer to 120 oz. This is quite a detox and a headache makes sense!

I too am in the wait for approval mode. The office manager in my doctor's office said that fast notice of approval is unusual and that a quick notification is generally a denial. I've decided to root for a longer wait so I can get an approval! No guarantees from the office manager but a new way to look at the process.

@@cajackson congratulations!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow I would not be allowed to have surgery without dietitian support according to the insurance company's policy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Cindy Currie Anderson Thank you for the positive feedback about Primomo - he is scheduled to be my surgeon as well when insurance allows the surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Katy too and commuting to West Memorial. Waiting on insurance for final approval. Not on preop yet. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I hope to start soon and am actually seeing Dr. Primomo in Dr. Davis' office. Just waiting on AETNA so I can schedule the surgery date!

Congratulations and well wishes for a speedy recovery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@mersedes620 How did your procedure go? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Pink Ninja So jealous of your date confirmation. Congratulations!!!!! Still waiting and hopeful for insurance approval in time to have surgery in July or early August. I will join the celebration fervently when I know more. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Cervidae I am going to have RNY in the next month or so and would LOVE to have a successful woman like you as a mentor! Just waiting on insurance approval to set the date and ready to start the next phase of this journey. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The second picture looks as if it is the daughter of the first pictures. Your hard work has paid off! Congratulations!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Dashofpixiedust8 So sorry to hear of your complication. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

CPAP!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Ignatius my CPAP machine has a function that starts the flow slow at first and then slowly increases the pressure over 15 minutes. Check to see if you have this option. I too have the full mask and prefer it. I think it helps me keep my mouth shut (my husband would laugh out loud). Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon strongly suggests peppermint as well. It is safe to put peppermint oil on skin as well. It may be a good idea to apply to skin as prevention in the beginning of recovery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I will call as soon as I can to speed things along. Hopefully they can lock me in as well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hope you are recovering and resting well after a successful surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@BrookeM07 we are in the same exact place. Good luck!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App