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just wanted to let you all know of my experience. my BMI is between 35 and 40, and my program was concerned that I may not be approved by Blue Cross Blue Shield with just hypertension. Therefore part of my program included being evaluated for other conditions. It turned out that I have both fatty liver and severe sleep apnea. while I am not thrilled to know that my obesity has led to all of these conditions, it does help my cause for getting surgery approved. I completed my program last week and my packet was submitted to Blue Cross Blue Shield late last week. I called customer service at Blue Cross Blue Shield a couple of times just to check and I found out early this week that they had approved my surgery within three hours of submission of my packet! I found out before the bariatric surgery office could let me know. good luck to you all.

It's a great question, and I'm wondering the same thing, especially about the pace of loss. My surgery was about 4.5 months ago and I've lost 61-62 pounds (from bmi of 38 to 28). I feel great and feel good about my weight loss, but it does feel like the pace of weight loss is slowing down. Obviously the weight loss was most dramatic in the early weeks when my caloric intake was super low. I am exercising and doing weight training/strengthening per my surgeon's recommendations. I believe my caloric intake is approx. 900-1000 cal per day.

For those of you out 6 months to one year, what was your general pattern of weight loss? Was there a point at which you stopped losing and began maintenance?

It's a great question, and I'm wondering the same thing, especially about the pace of loss. My surgery was about 4.5 months ago and I've lost 61-62 pounds (from bmi of 38 to 28). I feel great and feel good about my weight loss, but it does feel like the pace of weight loss is slowing down. Obviously the weight loss was most dramatic in the early weeks when my caloric intake was super low. I am exercising and doing weight training/strengthening per my surgeon's recommendations. I believe my caloric intake is approx. 900-1000 cal per day.

For those of you out 6 months to one year, what was your general pattern of weight loss? Was there a point at which you stopped losing and began maintenance?

actually my mouth has been so dry with the cpap post-op that I can't use my machine anymore. now that I've lost 50 + pounds, I don't feel like I need it.

I usually ask for a to-go box as soon as my entree arrives and then put half of it (at least) in the box as soon as it arrives at the table. That becomes lunch or dinner over the next few days. Or if I don't want to be carrying around a to-go box, I order an appetizer as my "entree". Usually, they are sized just right.

I didn't get the required Protein or calories for a several months due to severe nausea- never lost any hair. I just think it's genetics .

I'm no expert, at just about 9 weeks out, but I find my food scale and measuring cups very important. I've also adjusted to the rules about separating drinking from eating, and while it's taken awhile to get used to it, I plan to continue that long term. For now, I still write down my eating and drinking to stay on top of my goals.

I'm no expert, at just about 9 weeks out, but I find my food scale and measuring cups very important. I've also adjusted to the rules about separating drinking from eating, and while it's taken awhile to get used to it, I plan to continue that long term. For now, I still write down my eating and drinking to stay on top of my goals.

she wasn't encouraging anyone to do anything. she was sharing her experience which is what this forum is supposed to encourage.

sugar free popsicles and ice cold Water were easiest for me to tolerate early. i use Syntrax Nectar for my Protein Powder because i like water based juice type drinks.< br>

that looks good. good luck. i was just in one night so didnt need anything other than clothes and flip flops, usual toiletries. the ride home made me super nauseated (threw up when i got home, guessing still from anesthesia) so it was super helpful to have my family go fill the prescriptions--the anti-nausea med especially--really fast as soon as i got home. only needed that the first two days though.

she wasn't encouraging anyone to do anything. she was sharing her experience which is what this forum is supposed to encourage.

I love Bariatric Advantage chewables. They are very similar to Starbursts!

I have found some family members supportive, some negative, especially ones who may be jealous of the changes you're making because they don't feel capable of making changes to their own lives. You just need to find others who are supportive. You will over time I bet.

yes, had surg june 9th, was advanced to soft at post op on the 21st. won't have Soup for awhile. tolerating food well but just tiny amounts. chicken, hummus, chili, steak, cheese, all fine. also protein/parm crisps good too. because i can just eat tiny amounts, i do have to have Protein Drink to help meet Protein goals. biggest challenge for me: not drinking for 30 min prior and 30-60 min post eating.

Sleeved 5/24. I'm just sticking to the plan they gave me sugar free Jello, chicken broth mixed with 98% fat free cream of chicken Soup, sugar free Popsicles,liquid Protein isolate. I haven't felt hungry or full yet. On wed I move on to the next phase.

I had my sleeve on 4/17 i have lost 28 lbs and really feeling good.. however this week I'm 4 weeks and no weight loss, no gain either so that's good.. I guess this is my stall

I finally weaned myself off of the caffeine (let me tell you that was not an easy task). Next I'm going to try and get in the habit of not drinking fluids with my meals. Any other tips for me to prepare?

just wanted to let you all know of my experience. my BMI is between 35 and 40, and my program was concerned that I may not be approved by Blue Cross Blue Shield with just hypertension. Therefore part of my program included being evaluated for other conditions. It turned out that I have both fatty liver and severe sleep apnea. while I am not thrilled to know that my obesity has led to all of these conditions, it does help my cause for getting surgery approved. I completed my program last week and my packet was submitted to Blue Cross Blue Shield late last week. I called customer service at Blue Cross Blue Shield a couple of times just to check and I found out early this week that they had approved my surgery within three hours of submission of my packet! I found out before the bariatric surgery office could let me know. good luck to you all.

coming off caffeine, starting to take Vitamins to get in the habit, being more mindful of chewing more before i swallow, found Protein Drink i like.

just wanted to let you all know of my experience. my BMI is between 35 and 40, and my program was concerned that I may not be approved by Blue Cross Blue Shield with just hypertension. Therefore part of my program included being evaluated for other conditions. It turned out that I have both fatty liver and severe sleep apnea. while I am not thrilled to know that my obesity has led to all of these conditions, it does help my cause for getting surgery approved. I completed my program last week and my packet was submitted to Blue Cross Blue Shield late last week. I called customer service at Blue Cross Blue Shield a couple of times just to check and I found out early this week that they had approved my surgery within three hours of submission of my packet! I found out before the bariatric surgery office could let me know. good luck to you all.

just wanted to let you all know of my experience. my BMI is between 35 and 40, and my program was concerned that I may not be approved by Blue Cross Blue Shield with just hypertension. Therefore part of my program included being evaluated for other conditions. It turned out that I have both fatty liver and severe sleep apnea. while I am not thrilled to know that my obesity has led to all of these conditions, it does help my cause for getting surgery approved. I completed my program last week and my packet was submitted to Blue Cross Blue Shield late last week. I called customer service at Blue Cross Blue Shield a couple of times just to check and I found out early this week that they had approved my surgery within three hours of submission of my packet! I found out before the bariatric surgery office could let me know. good luck to you all.

just wanted to let you all know of my experience. my BMI is between 35 and 40, and my program was concerned that I may not be approved by Blue Cross Blue Shield with just hypertension. Therefore part of my program included being evaluated for other conditions. It turned out that I have both fatty liver and severe sleep apnea. while I am not thrilled to know that my obesity has led to all of these conditions, it does help my cause for getting surgery approved. I completed my program last week and my packet was submitted to Blue Cross Blue Shield late last week. I called customer service at Blue Cross Blue Shield a couple of times just to check and I found out early this week that they had approved my surgery within three hours of submission of my packet! I found out before the bariatric surgery office could let me know. good luck to you all.

just wanted to let you all know of my experience. my BMI is between 35 and 40, and my program was concerned that I may not be approved by Blue Cross Blue Shield with just hypertension. Therefore part of my program included being evaluated for other conditions. It turned out that I have both fatty liver and severe sleep apnea. while I am not thrilled to know that my obesity has led to all of these conditions, it does help my cause for getting surgery approved. I completed my program last week and my packet was submitted to Blue Cross Blue Shield late last week. I called customer service at Blue Cross Blue Shield a couple of times just to check and I found out early this week that they had approved my surgery within three hours of submission of my packet! I found out before the bariatric surgery office could let me know. good luck to you all.

hi,
i am new to this forum. i completed all of my surgeon's requirements today, and the office will submit my packet soon. I'm wondering how long it generally takes BCBS federal to make their decision whether to approve the surgery or not. (my bmi is between 35 and 40 and i have several co-morbidities). thanks!