Jadane_dm

I'm 5 weeks out and eat popcorn. It's one of the things that actually sits very well Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm also concerned about this. I also said jokingly to my sister that I wish they could show me my footage, just so I can see that my surgery was done. I know it was done of course. It's just that being a week out I feel like I'm not getting that sensation that I should with drinking and eating. In the first few days I didn't feel like I had an appetite and did feel like I had to stop drinking because my ouch couldn't handle anymore but now a full week out I feel like I have a tolerance for food and it's scary. For example yesterday I made healthy turkey chili and puréed it so I'd be able to eat it. I kept tasting it in small teaspoons, and probably had about 7 of those and a few hours later I ate 1/4 cup of it. I had that stuffed feeling but I was concerned that I never threw up or stopped eating. I know the goal isn't to throw up Everytime I eat but idk. I also was able to eat a small thing of applesauce after. I'm fearful that I stretched my pouch because of that and I'm going to fail. Everything up until that point went great. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Gas pain has definitely subsided, the incisions are hurting so much. I can't get comfortable. I don't really have an appetite either Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sept 6th also Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

September 6th !!!! I finally have something real in my life that I can look forward to. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I remember seeing a previous post about this topic but could find it. So I'm asking the question again. My job requires us to apply for short term disability for being out of work due to medical reasons for more than 10 days. I originally put in a request for 15 days. That includes the day of my surger 9/06 through 9/20. After speaking to liberty mutual who handles the Leave of Absence and disability request they made me realize I may need more time. I was thinking about taking off until October 1st. My job requires standing for 8 hours and walking around, interacting with customers, and sometimes bending down. Sometimes I get so busy that I'm unable to sit or take a break. However I feel like 25 days out may be pushing it, but since I will receive pay during my time out I'm thinking about taking the time to make sure I've fully recuperated. I am worried about coming back to work after a month and having my co workers notice the difference in my weight and I'm not sure how to handle it. I've only confided in a few people about my surgery and I didn't want a lot of people knowing. So my questions are.... How long did you stay out of work? and How did you handle the reactions from your coworkers when you came back? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I called my Financial Coordinator this morning and she said because I don't have any outstanding bills with the hospital and because I'd be paying the majority of the CoPay before surgery that id be able to be on a payment plan for the rest. I'm so happy I don't have to have this stress on me anymore. Thanks everyone for your help and advice Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone ever ordered through Nutrition Direct, the site being advertised for Bariatric Vitamins through this forum. Since vitamins will be a permanent thing in my life after surgery I'm interested in a monthly subscription to get vitamins delivered to my home. Does anyone have any good recommendation of services like these. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm September 6th! I was hoping for a date in August but my hospital was super booked. I'll settle for September 6th though. It's the greatest feeling ever. It just hasn't hit me yet. My bariatric class, pre op testing, and last appointment with my surgeon is August 18th. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

A check dated for that day or post dated is still a check that has to be deposited. So the risk to me are the same. It could bounce either way. Not saying that mines will but just stating a fact. I should be able to get the money before but I'll just ask about the payment options Monday. Thanks everyone Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know all hospitals are different, but I was wondering if anybody was able to write a post dated check for their Co Pay. I have a $2000 co pay and my surgery is on the 6th of September. I have a lot of bills and expenses so saving the money wasn't easy and a couple unseen expenses had me dipping into my surgery savings. I'll have $1600 of it on surgery day when it's due, but I get paid on the 9th so that's when I'll have the remaining $400. Was anyone else in a situation where they're hospital took a post dated check. I know I'm ultimately gonna have to call my hospitals billing department but they're closed on the weekend so I was just looking for some hindsight. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My insurance company received my paperwork for pre authorization on Wednesday 7/27 at 3:30pm and I received my approval today Friday 7/29 at about 4:00pm so about 48 hours. My last weigh in was Thursday 7/21 and my insurance coordinator faxed my paperwork over on 6 days later on 7/27. It actually took longer for my insurance coordinator to send my paperwork then get the approval. I was super nervous and stressed especially since I was 7 lbs short of the weight my surgeon wanted me to lose, but by the grace of god I was approved. Good luck to you. It will all work out! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yayyyyy I just got the news of my approval today too!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah I seriously can't take it. I call the insurance company like 2-3 times a day. I really wish I could hear something back from them today and then from my insurance coordinator with a date. I'm still in the process of gathering my money for my $2000 deductible so I'd like to know when my date is so I can eliminate the stress of having the money in time. It's tortureee!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I wouldn't worry too much about it. You would probably benefit from talking to your insurance coordinator or who ever is in charge of your paperwork and ask them how far out are they scheduling surgeries. It being tentative means it's an unsure date the system could have just automatically set that date for you. I started my 6 months at the end of January and my last weigh in was July 21st and I'm looking at a date of about mid August. So about 3 months out is a little far out there typically people get scheduled within one month atleast that's the trend of the people on here. Your insurance company requires 6 months either way but if your hospital confirms that date of March you may want to look into other hospitals within your network that could get you a sooner surgery date. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App