sukiej

I am 5 months post VSG and 60 lbs down. I have about 20 left to lose. I work out 6 days a week 2 or 3 times a day but 20-30 min each: running/walking/weights. I keep stalling and wonder if I'm only taking in 900-1000 calories and very low carbs if it's not enough and I should increase. Anyone have experience with this?

The last few times I've eaten almost immediately feel like I ate glass. I also have had a strange pain that comes and goes all day under my right shoulder blade/upper back. Not sure if they are related. The stomach pain is not severe, I'm not crying yet but don't really want to breathe. Any ideas?

So I met my deductible and my max out of pocket for the year but I just got a bill for over $700 for my blood work. Anyone else run into this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone! I had my preop and pre admit on Wednesday. Started liver shrinking diet yesterday but I'm allowed 2 salads a day also. That's a plus. My surgery is Wichita Falls on Tuesday 7 am. I am starting to freak out but I'm excited for this new journey. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I already met my deductible so I paid the 1300 for my max out of pocket. I will owe nothing else Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Holy crap! They called and surgery is 11/15 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just called insurance and I am approved. Now to wait for a date lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Apparently they are running behind. I called yesterday and the rep said most are being approved on the 14th or 15th business day. They have til Friday for me. This is so stressful and time is going so slow lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Did you get approved? I'm still pending :/ Still waiting. Mine was submitted on 10/14 they said they have 15 business days and they have til 11/4. He said the nurse would call me but I still call every other day. Lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

5'4"/215ish Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm the same only 5'2 though Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I talked to my nurse one time when I started. She never called me again. I left 2 messages too. Lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If you enrolled anyway then everything should be fine right? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good to know! I am still waiting. I called yesterday again and was told it's still pending but the 15 days is almost up so to call back mid week. I am on pins and needles!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

There are so many different numbers to call for optum does any one have the number handy? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've left messages for my Optum nurse and she hasn't called me back. That was 2 weeks ago Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow! What a long wait. Have u called to check and make sure they received your paperwork? Mine was submitted yesterday morning. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Any word yet on approval? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have UHC. Enrolled in the Bariatric resource program. I too have to travel out of state. My surgeon is in Texas and I live in Oklahoma. My employer only requires 3 months of NUT visits. My last appt is 10/07. I'm getting so anxious. I just want a surgery date already so I can quit stressing. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm still preop but my mfp name is newsukiej Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm in okc. I'm a newbie. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Some people get the hiccups from pain medicine. "Other medications that can cause hiccups include levodopa, methyldopa (Aldomet), nicotine, ondansetron (Zofran), barbiturates, opioid pain relievers, corticosteroids, anesthesia, or chemotherapy medications." Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi! I am also new to this journey. My consult was July 28 and my insurance is UHC and requires 3 month wait as well. My surgery will be end of October or November too Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look amazing! Well done. I am just starting the process and I am an ex marathoner. Had to quit because of my knees. Do u have trouble fueling for long runs? What do u do? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi! Okc here! I have my consult tomorrow but have to go to Texas because UHC insurance requires a center of excellence. I didn't see a forum for Oklahoma Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App