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I just turned 25 and I'm having surgery next month.

BMI is 38, I have my surgery on June 12, paying out of pocket... insurance denied.

Got my date today! June 12th!

BMI is 38, I have my surgery on June 12, paying out of pocket... insurance denied.

Is this book available publicly? Seems really helpful.

Is this book available publicly? Seems really helpful.

You won't need much. The things I needed most were extra pillows for the bed and a selection of anti-constipation meds. Milk of magnesia, fleet enemas, Smooth Move tea, etc.
Get a small selection of calorie free beverages and Water add ins. Don't stock up on any one thing because you don't know what you'll like postop.
Practice making home made broth.

I tried them (also bought from GNC). They are tolerable to drink, but not my favorite. Of the flavors I tried I liked grape the best.

Still waiting for Aetna's decision. I called yesterday and it is still pending. They said it could take 15 business days, it's been 6. Hopefully soon!

I just submitted to Aetna today!! Hopefully we both hear soon. Look forward to seeing what others say...

My BMI is 38. Just submitted to insurance today! Good luck all!

Finally submitted to insurance today!!! Crossing my fingers for approval.

Finally submitted to insurance today!!! Crossing my fingers for approval.

I never received any official word. At the end of my appointment she said I was good for surgery, and she probably provided something to my surgeon (the psychologist and nutritionist I saw work out of my surgeon's office, so my bariatric coordinator stays in close contact with them both). Wouldn't hurt to call though.

I have a desk job, so I'm hoping for 1 week. I have plenty of time to take off, just don't want to miss too much!

I guess they will get letter written right the next time I'm still praying everything will get done soon so you can get approve very soon keep me update what happen

What did say going on now because this been awhile I hope they get everything together soon

Hi all, thanks for the feedback. My employer does know I've been missing work for medical appointments, and I'm not just skipping out, I let them know and use my accrued sick time or work early or later (I have like 6 weeks saved up).
Also to take time off for surgery I would have to submit medical leave paperwork to HR, so HR would know I'm having weight loss surgery, just not my direct supervisor or coworkers.
I guess the main issue right now is the project deadline at work. I'll have to see how insurance approval goes and decide if I should wait for summer or have surgery ASAP.

I can only tell you that my minimum for Protein is 60g and I keep carbs under 50g. I don't much track the fat intake or sodium, just try not to use an excess of either one

I've told some of my family (mom, dad, brother, cousin), but don't plan on telling anyone else. At work I'll just say I'm having a laparoscopic procedure and that I can't eat certain things afterwards. If people ask about the weight loss I'll just say it's from the surgery food restrictions.

I'm telling people I'm having surgery that will help with certain health conditions and that a side effect is weight loss. No one has really asked me what type of procedure.

Just finished up with my psych evaluation. Not too bad. Just typical questions, health history, family history, job, school, etc. Then I took three tests - 1 for depression (none!), 1 about eating habits (emphasis on mindfulness), and one just kind of general medical/opinions/beliefs questions (like 50 questions).
I see my primary care NP on Monday for my second dieting appt.

I had my nutritionist consult today. It went really well, she was really nice. Mainly discussed my current eating/health situation and then discussed what I would be eating once surgery is complete and my stomach is healed. The appointment was about 25 minutes. Unfortunately she was not covered by insurance, so I paid $150 out of pocket.
Tomorrow morning I have my psych evaluation. My bariatric coordinator said it would be about an hour and a half. I'll update this post after my appt tomorrow!
Once I finish these two appts I need to get an EGD. Then decide if I want to pay out of pocket and have surgery soon, or wait and likely get denied by insurance (BMI is under 40 and no real qualifying co-morbidities).

Just heard back from my bariatric coordinator. If I go with their nutritionist and psychologist (paying out of pocket) the nutrition appt is 30 minutes and the psych is 1 hour. I think I'd rather do that since they will be sure to get the info needed for the surgeon and insurance. Weird how the appointment durations vary so greatly!

That makes more sense to me - doing the 6 months of required dieting with a dietician... I don't know if it's insurance or the surgeon's office, but they told me to see my primary care for it