EnlightenedKristal

I initially was using the chew-able vitamins from my doctors office. However, I had to take nausea medicine every time I took them because they made me sick. I got to the point I just quit taking them which I know is not a good idea. I decided to try the patches just this week; even though my nutritionist doesn't recommend them when I asked her pre-op. She said they are new and studies haven't been done to show the absorption and long term effects. I am trying out the multivitamin plus, B12/ Energy, and D3/ Calcium patch this month. I am going to see how I feel on the patches. I also have been struggling with vitamin D and b12 deficiency for well over a year prior to surgery so. I may supplement those with sublingual drops as I take more than the normal dosage, advised by my physician.I will update after a month as to how its going.

I took of six weeks, but I could have went back after two weeks. I have desk job for the most part. I was told not to lift anything over 15 lbs for the first six weeks.

July 31 Sleeve Date here as well. PreOp diet starts July 17 th, but I have already started having a protein shake for breakfast this week and will increase to adjust to my full liquid preop diet. My Surgeon preop visit is July 27 and then I have a educational class to take on July 26?

I have BCBS Alabama and mine was 6 consecutive months with my PCP. I went in every month and saw the nurse to get weighed and discuss my diet and exercise plan they made notes on a form they have which was in turn reviewed, signed by PCP, and submitted to the insurance company. I also had to include an office note for the previous 3 years documenting my weight. Hope that helps.

I did not need an endoscopy. My insurance nor surgeon required it. CXR and EKG is all I needed.

Im new here ??I just got my surgery date this week! July 31, 2017? Excited and anxious all at the same time. I am requesting 6 weeks off of work, will see if I get that approved surgeon says 2-6 weeks. I am hoping to take as much time as I can as my job restrictions will make it difficult to eat/drink as needed.

Just got my surgery date July 31 with Dr. Marema in St. Augustine, FL. Very excited and nervous at the same time. My preop diet starts July 17th officially but I have started already to transition myself to full liquids. My surgeon and nutritionist have strict requirements pre &post op.

Looking to see if anyone here used US Bariatrics Dr. Marema they have office in St.Augustine and Orlando, FL. He seems great and has done thousands of bariatric procedures. The staff has been very knowledgeable and helpful thus far. Dr. Marema himself has had bariatric surgery. Just looking for others experiences that used him

Anyone have Low Vit D and/ or B12 prior to surgery? Did this affect insurance approval? I have been taking Prescription D for a year and numbers came up but not enough to clear the deficiency and recent blood-work added B12 deficiency. My current PCP is suggesting to just take otc supplements (which I have been doing) previous PCP gave RX Vitamin. Just wondering mainly if it will affect approval process. Also any supplement recommendations would be great. Thanks in Advance

Anyone have Low Vit D and/ or B12 prior to surgery? Did this affect insurance approval? I have been taking Prescription D for a year and numbers came up but not enough to clear the deficiency and recent blood-work added B12 deficiency. My current PCP is suggesting to just take otc supplements (which I have been doing) previous PCP gave RX Vitamin. Just wondering mainly if it will affect approval process. Also any supplement recommendations would be great. Thanks in Advance

Anyone have Low Vit D and/ or B12 prior to surgery? Did this affect insurance approval? I have been taking Prescription D for a year and numbers came up but not enough to clear the deficiency and recent blood-work added B12 deficiency. My current PCP is suggesting to just take otc supplements (which I have been doing) previous PCP gave RX Vitamin. Just wondering mainly if it will affect approval process. Also any supplement recommendations would be great. Thanks in Advance

Anyone have Low Vit D and/ or B12 prior to surgery? Did this affect insurance approval? I have been taking Prescription D for a year and numbers came up but not enough to clear the deficiency and recent blood-work added B12 deficiency. My current PCP is suggesting to just take otc supplements (which I have been doing) previous PCP gave RX Vitamin. Just wondering mainly if it will affect approval process. Also any supplement recommendations would be great. Thanks in Advance

Hey, I am in NFL St.Augustine and using Dr. Marema at US Bariatric who also has an office in Orlando, FL.