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I am planning on not telling people that I work with that I am having surgery. There are just too many people in my office who are judgemental and likes to give their opinions whether you want them or not. Plus, i don't think i wamt to start out with all eyes on me. The only ones who know is my boss's and supervisor. I was wondering if anyone else had the same or similar situation and how you explained your absence and everything to those who asked? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

My stomach is still sore a little bit. I'm trying to get my fluids down. Everyday is a little bit better. I had my gall bladder out in 2006, so this is familiar with my stomach. That took me about 7 days to feel normal again. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

I was sleeved on the 12th. First night was a little rough. I kept thinking I was going to throw up but it was all burps. Let me just say that it hurt! Right now I am working on a sugar free popsicle, I got it off the stick so it's in chunks. I excited for this journey. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Good luck! I feel like I should be nervous but I'm not yet. I'm excited! Leaving my house soon to head to the hospital. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgeon has said no vacuuming for 3 weeks. It was specific. Something about the movement. He recommends only light housework and no lifting of anything over 10 lbs. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgery is also in the 12th. It will be here before you know it! The first few days of the pre-op diet I like to refer to as my "detox". It was bad with headaches which caused me to vomit and so hungry . But after a few days I felt human again and it has gotten easier. Good luck everybody! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

That's a good one. Where was your "cyst" located? I'm going to be out for surgery and I work in a small office in a southern town where everybody needs to know everybody's business. I have a three people who know and support me. But everyone is going to be asking why I was off for a week. You gotta love small southern towns! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Sorry that was supposed to be a cesarean section. Got to love talk to text. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

I have had AC section and my gallbladder removed with laparoscopic surgery. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

I thought about that but one of my co-workers has that. I'm afraid she might as questions I can't answer. Lol Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Apparently I was denied because there is no proof in my medical records that o haven't smoked in at least 8 weeks. Well, maybe that's because I haven't smoked in 9 years. I hate having to wait until tomorrow to get to the bottom of this one.

No, BCBS said that my doctors office could just write a letter stating that I haven't smoked in the last 8 weeks. Nothing in my records stated I was a smoker, which I'm not, but nothing stated I wasn't. The nurse who handles all the paperwork has been out for the last 2 weeks, she will be back on Mondaubto resubmit my paperwork.

That's awesome. I saw my PCP and once he realized I have done my research and have tried to lose weight in the past be wrote me a letter. He walked out of the room and I just started crying. So much weight was lifted in that moment.

My surgeons office nurse is recommending a letter from my physician to submit to my insurance company since I haven't been on my blood pressure medicine long enough. I have to think my physician will do this because what doctor would prevent you from being a healthier you. But my fear is he will want me to try their weight loss program in their office. I did look into it last year but I knew right off it wouldn't work for me because it requires weekly visits and their office is in another town so distance and time was an issue. I don't see him until the 20th so in the meantime my mind is going in all sorts of directions. Patience has never been my strong suit when I know there is something I want. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

I get so mad when I think that here I am 40 years old and I have ever to get permission from someone who doesn't know me and my struggles to do something to my own body. Flashback to my teen years! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

So, I have my 1stappointment with the surgeon today. I went to his seminar on Tuesday, the nurse called me yesterday to schedule my office visit. She informed me regarding my insurance that because I have not been on my blood pressure medicine but a year she would recommend getting a letter from my physician but I've only been with a pcp for the last year. That was a no go so far. But she also said to provide pictures of myself from 2014 and 2015 that are dated. Check. And I also went to my obgyn and got a copy of my medical records for those two years which shows my weight and BMI. I hope this is enough. Guess we will soon find out. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App

I am new on here and I have recently decided to have sleeve surgery. I am covered through Local Government BCBS in AL. When I called they said I didn't have to be pre-approved but it had to be deemed a medical necessity. There would not be a wait time on their end. Has anyone been told this before? My next step is to go to the seminar (2/07) before I make an appointment with my surgeon. I figured I won't know for sure about the insurance until I see the surgeon. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App

Let me say also that my BMI is 38, I know that can be a huge factor regarding insurance. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App