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I just had mine today it was easy breezy they give you good stuff lol...however my throat felt raw for a few hours afterwards. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

I love all those ideas I'll have to keep those in my mental roledex and lords will use them come my turn!! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

I'm surprise not many responses... !! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Yes I'm close to my bypass and I'm not wanting no more surgery after that so I need some inside tips lol!! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Anyone successful with minimal sagging skin without having to resort to cosmetics surgery??? I would love to know how you did it!!! When I'm at my goal weight I would love to minimize the sagging as much as possible with out cosmetics . Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

I'm hearing so far that uhc is one of the easier ones as long as your ducks are in a row!! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

I have United Health Care through Medicaid. I was denied today. Sent from my Y538 using the BariatricPal App Sorry to hear that @jazzzjay why the denial?? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Wow I'm 3 nut visit away from submitting I hope it goes that way for me!! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Anyone have issues with getting approved with this insurance?? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Looking for those who went thru the chrias bariatric program or going through it! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Thanks guys I will be loading up???? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

My nut suggested I start taking Vitamins now... Anyone know of the best chewable and gummie vitamens out? And where I can purchase? Please and thanks Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Anyone ever have their stuff admitted before 6 months of nutrition classes?? Or is there a way around having to do the 6 nut visits?? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Thank guys for sharing you all personal experiencences good and bad.. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

@ Lisamergs thanks for your response... So do you think its the surgery itself that leaves you with the desire not to eat or its more so a mental change for you? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App Well...I'm not sure lol. Likely a combination of both. Definitely do NOT feel hunger on any regular basis. Early on, if I was "late" for a meal, and got too far out, and then went to eat, I'd be in pain. Odd thing isn't it? And again, I do not think that was a normal reaction. I learned that if I found myself in a situation where I was going to miss a meal, and knew I'd end up in pain then as soon as I COULD eat, having a Protein shake was a better choice than, say, meat and veggies. I also found that if I was experiencing actual PAIN from not having eaten, a simple forbidden pretzel or cracker chewed well was able to quell it. Those were the few only times I ate carbs... And I'm not prone to being a binge-eater, so I could literally eat just the one or two. As soon as my pouch settled down, I'd have my yogurt or cottage cheese. Most meats, on most days, still do not set right with me. I'm more likely to have a triple zero Oikos (15g protein) with a scoop of protein powder added to it (20g protein) for most meals... Boring, but I hit my protein goals, and today I hit my goal weight. 132 lbs lost since my surgery date. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Wow that's awesome I can only hope to have a similar experience and congrats on your goal???????????? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

@ Lisamergs thanks for your response... So do you think its the surgery itself that leaves you with the desire not to eat or its more so a mental change for you? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

So I'm having surgery in less then 4 months and I'm soaking up all the info I can...but I also know some things I won't know until I actually experience . so my question what's something good or bad you wish you knew that you didn't prior to surgery?? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Anywhere from 3-6 months is the average depending on insurance. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

I never in a million years thought I had sleep apnea!! I mean I snored a little and never quite get more the 4-6 hours of sleep I thought it was normal...it was not until I started the journey for surgery and per my insurance requirements got a sleep study and found out yes I do have sleep apnea!!! Now waiting on my cpap machine.... My bmi alone qualified me but now adding that to my list I'm pretty much guaranteed approval... The only time being fat worked in my favor lol. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Thank you at @@mountainman2292 for your response I'll be getting my cpap machine, is it hard to adjust sleeping with a cpap? Now I'm anxious about that . Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

So I just got my sleep results in and its confirmed that I do have sleep apnea...and I have a little under 4 months before surgery so just wondering finding out I have sleep apnea will slow down the process or affect me getting insurance approval.?? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Wow I hope this will be true for me as well after my bypass!! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App Yep. Learn what works for you, tell them, and stick to your guns. I always tell them to use an infant butterfly needle and take the blood outvof my hand. For IVs, avoid the elbow and go for the forearm or upper arm. They blew two veins in the ER visit (about 12 weeks ago) and a decent sized bruise for the IV for my VSG (6 weeks ago). I still have faint discoloration. HW 385 SW 359 CW 335 (50lbs down!) Sleeved 10/5/16 Your absolutely right next time I will be more adamant about the process!! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

@@Kdjae314 80 times???!!!! Omg wow now I feel silly for complaing but thank you for the tips im noting them lol..and yrd praying the next attempt will be easy breezy☺???? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Yes @queenOfTheamazons its not fun at all smh lol... Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for your kind words @@JHDR I'm trying to remain optimistic for the next try because I know I have to have it done.. But geesh I'm not looking forward to it Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App