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Hey guys, I was sleeved on 5/16, and I lost 10 lbs in the first 10 days, and since I started purees I have stopped losing weight and actually have gained 3 lbs. I know they say you can stall at week 2 or 3, but this is so beyond frustrating. How in the world have I GAINED weight? I haven't eaten more than 800 calories in a day. I know I just need to keep at it, it is just so upsetting that I went through all of this and I'm not getting any results. (Not losing inches either, I checked). Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

More excited than nervous, but the nerves are definitely there. Im betting the closer I get, the more nervous ill be

I am May 16th! So excited!

After 3 weeks, I finally called my insurance company and I found out I was APPROVED! I am so excited, I have been psyching myself out for all of this time. Next step is scheduling. I have to do a Upper GI, blood work, and. NUT class before surgery. I am so excited! Its finally real!

Congrats! That is so exciting, you are going to do great! Just remember you have a whole community behind you, cheering you on!

Aetna. The insurance coordinator said average is 2 weeks. Im hoping in on the low end of that average [emoji16]

I finished my supervised diet and paperwork was submitted on 3/6. They told me it would be 2-15 business days, which seems like forever! Hopefully I will get an answer soon .

That makes sense, thanks! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I have recently seen people who have medical ID bracelets after WLS. Most common I have seen are "No Blind Intubation", and "No sugars or NSAIDS". Are these common? My doctor hasnt said anything about it. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Hi! I had my first appointment on 11/28 and the best advice i can give you is write all your questions down. Because once you get in there and they start talking technic all that stuff flies out of your head. Bring a supportive person, my mother came with me and remembered a lot of stuff i forgot to ask. And font worry if you forget a few questions, you can always call your office or ask at the next appointment. Good luck!! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

That is so exciting! I hope all goes well for your last push through! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I officially have my consultation/first appointment with my surgeon. Nov. 30th. So that means my 6 month pre-op will be over in April. And hopefully if all goes according to plan i could have my surgery by the end of may or June. So excited and nervous, but I am so ready! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Just found out that my insurance won't cover any type of bariatric surgery, and it would take me years to save up enough for self-pay. Im just stuck now and feeling pretty sad about it. I really thought this was going to be my turning point. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Hello! I am new to this site. I just started researching options for WLS a few days ago, and I have a few general questions I feel like I should get answered before I get my hopes up for anything. (I understand that this is just a forum, and people are giving me opinions based on their experiences.) I am 23 years old, and 250 lbs. My BMI is 41. I have been obese since I turned 16 and started working at a fast food restaurant. I have been trying to lose weight since then. My pattern tends to be that I do really well for a few weeks and then I fall off the wagon once that initial motivation is gone and gain back even more weight. My questions are as follows: 1) I have never done a medically supervised weight loss program. ( I have done Weight Watchers and similar programs). Will they want me to try a medically supervised program before considering me? 2) I have no co-morbidities, but diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension runs very strongly in my family. Could that be a reason to deny me? Thank you for any responses you can give me, I appreciate any and all opinions and experiences. If these questions are more suited for a surgeon please let me know. Thanks!