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I just have to say after reading and experiencing some of this you really have to go into the WLS process with some sort of sense of humor Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I took off one week and am working from home a week. I feel like I could go back now. The issue will be exhaustion from lack of food. Best advice I saw on here was to go back on a Wednesday so you can start with half a week in case a full week is too much Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Should I be concerned that the sodium from my broth is too much?? I have had 24 oz, 1 premiere Protein shake, and crystal light. I'm already over the daily recommended sodium (per my fitness pal) and it is because of the broth. This next question sounds stupid for me to even ask butttt does drinking extra Water offset the sodium intake?

I'm loving the "real" responses from everyone! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omg lmao I'm dying Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I added you as a friend on here so I could follow your adventure as I go through mine :-) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I see what you did there! Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I never considered insurance covering to correct them. :-) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm a full D as is now. I think I'm most concerned with them not being as.....let's say happy and alive lol I want them happy and bubbly so to speak Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I agree with you @@MrsPrincessPunisher And Victoria Secret does do amazing work @@Vinasu lol I'll keep that in mind. Even though you lost it sounds like you lost to a good size Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

lol I'm not real sure I was?! I'm actually a former anorexic but that was when I was still growing. Since 18, I've been an A and I've been a borderline DD. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok now that the subject may have caught some guy's attention at least lol I'm hoping a few ladies can weigh in......in the weight loss do we lose our boobs? That's all my husband is worried about lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is scheduled! This seems too unreal like something will go wrong. I'm so excited and nervous at the same time. Does anyone know what the pre-testing is for?? I have pre-testing 3 days before Any 12.30.16 sleevers? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good to kno...I really wasn't sure with everyone talking about dissolvable and gummies Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Can they deny me? Apart of my problem is that I YO-YO ....I can gain and drop pretty easy but when I drop I gain double. Not good for the heart. Anywaysssss....will insurance all of a sudden say "no" if it comes back my BMI was too low? And by that point I will have already had the surgery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Bcbs Illinois It took a week. The delays were because of the surgeon office. It was two weeks after insurance approved before surgeons office called me to begin scheduling Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sweeeeeet!!!!! So you could take pills! That is awesome news :-) thank you @@mark74 If anyone wants to share bad experiences I'll be reading those too. Glad you posted this @@Triggybalu Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@mark74 can you take capsules/pills? I thought you had to chew the meds. I'm researching! Surgery is at the end of the month for me and I'm stocking up on my needs for Christmas! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@lexiemustang you mentioned that you were below 35 however your BMI was above it at the time of approval. Has anyone ever heard of insurance denying because you fell slightly below 35 on the day of? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Seevan thank you! I have the diet list for pre op so I plan to buy all of that. Were you off for 4-5 weeks? I was planning on two weeks :-/ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I have been researching Bariatric surgery for MONTHS (September to be exact) and then I decided to attend a seminar. None of this at the recommendation of my PCP. Fun fact about me, I highly research EVERYTHING. I was mainly interested in this as all other measures have failed the past 8 years and I was tired of being tired, lazy, hurting all over, constant headaches and worthless pretty much. It is plain and simple how I felt. After I went to the seminar, I realized I had met all the requirements. I just needed to get it together and get it to the surgeon. I did and then the next few weeks were a blur. Received an email from the nurse yesterday saying we would schedule surgery on Monday (She was out of the office today). Like I said, I research a lot and one of my favorite research tools was this site and all the discussions about actual experiences. Ever since her email I thought I would be relieved and excited but instead I started panicking. A million things going through my mind. What do I need to buy to prep for this? How long will I be down? Do I need to find help at my house? Should I have my husband at the hospital with me? I am buying all kinds of Vitamins, shakes, portion plates, measuring containers, flavorless Protein........support band for stomach for after. Is that even necessary?? OMG!!!!!!!!!!