kschultz007

I have bcbs of Texas as well. I'm waiting too!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Who is your dr. I'm from Al also. But thankfully my insurance is bcbs of Texas Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm going the 15th for my eval ! They told me it would last 3 hours !!! 3 hours with a psych office. I'll need help when I leave there . I'm nervous as well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just depends on your plan. Not state Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Great job ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I live in Alabama but have bcbs of Tx. With my particular plan i don't have a 6 month waiting period. As long as I meet bmi and all pre apts I'm good Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How are you doing ? I'm over in Walker county How was the holidays for you ? My email is kschultz007@bellsouth.net We should start a group email. And be support buddies ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Here is my email : kschultz007@bellsouth.net So exciting. I would love to hear from you before and after. Congrats again ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just had ankle surgery on the 16th ,gah !!! It was unexpected but it is what it is ! So my psych eval. Is on the 15th and then my nutrition class. I'm trying to get all this taken care of since I'm already off in FMLA. Look forward to emailing you ! I so need a buddy to commiserate with Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This would never happen in the hospital I work for. 1) if we can't fix it we find someone who can ! 2) as a patient you have rights! Request a transfer to another hospital. They can't refuse ! ( if the hospital is full you may have to wait ) 3) that is not a nurses job. Who cares if you piss off the surgeon , he's not helping you ! 4) ask to speak with The House supervisor( they can help you ) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Great ! I'm using dr Matthews at Princeton Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Maybe we can exchange email. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey y'all ! I'm in the pre op phases. I'm looking for a surgery buddy close by. I live about an hot north-west of Birmingham. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I love almond butter. If you take plain oats(not quick) mix with some almond milk a teaspoon of almond butter and a few pieces of fruit , mix and leave in fridge overnight. Eat the next am. Excellent meal !!!! You can even make 3 days at a time. I only use about 1/4cup or less of oats. They swell to a good size. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have a question. I'm 216 and have my psych eval on 12/15. I'm only 5' flat. How tall are y'all ? I'm thinking even a small amount of weight will look more on my small body Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Also, try a different reflux med ! Like protonix, nexium or Prilosec. A lot of people can't take Prevacid with out having surgery on top ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So hi guys ! I'm going for my initial consult tomorrow. But I found out yesterday I've gotta have ankle surgery in 2 weeks. I'm afraid the dr will want to postpone any pre -sleeve appts until foot is healed. That's like 3 months. Any thoughts ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I work in a hospital. Each hospital has a set amount they charge insurance. But insurance has a set amount they will pay period. Thank goodness when I have my surgery the hospital part is free. Just a benefit of working there. I've gained valuable info from this app ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I do think lotions with extra vit e can help ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes , I'm curious to know. I worry about hair loss when I have the surgery. I've already started Biotin 5000mcg twice daily Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok guys, (Said with a big sigh ) I'm 37 , 5ft flat and 215. I was never really a big girl until I hit 25 :/. I tried WW, Atkins and counting calories. I joined a gym , but it's sooo intimidating. So I'm headed for my surgery consult next Wednesday. I've been researching and reading this sight for tons of insight. My biggest concern now is getting my fluids in and hair loss. I've started Biotin twice daily, trying to offset some hair loss. Anybody from the south knows that food is always gonna be an obstacle. We love our food. Any tips would be great. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Also , being put to sleep will cause changes in your hair ! Something about the drugs they use. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App