AsianBeauty

Hey everyone, I had my sleeve done on 9-12-17. I went through OSU and my surgeon was Dr. Noria. I had the best experience going through OSU and Dr. Noria is an amazing Dr. If you have any questions I am more than happy to answer. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

*typo, Ive been going up and down between the same 2lbs. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have my 2 month post op Dr appointment on 11-6. I'm going to bring these concerns to my nutritionist attention and I will let you guys know what she says. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey there. I'm new to this side of the app. I was sleeved on 9-12 and I'm in the same boat as you all. I lost 20lbs my first week post op then another maybe 5lbs the next week. I have not lost since. I've been going up a d down between the same 20lbs. I'm losing inches though. My clothes are fitting a lot better. I've been monitoring my body with one pair of jeans that were extremely tight on me. They have gotten loose. I'm not sure what's going on with the scale but I am happy with the inches coming off. It looks like this maybe a common thing since we all are experiencing it. Just keep your head up. [emoji1] Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi, I have Anthem BCBS and I'm in Ohio as well. My approval was done within 24hrs. I think it depends on how backed up they are. Were are you having your surgery at? Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Does your employer offer short term disability? I was able to get six weeks off using short term disability with full pay. Maybe you can check in to that and it may help out a lot. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have BCBS-OHIO. I had to do 6 months of weight management with my PCP as well. I did not lose not 1lbs. Then at my last two appointments I had gained 2lbs then 3lbs. So I was up a total of 5lbs and I was still approved for surgery. I believe if you are under a certain BMI you are not required to loose weight during your 6 months of your weight management program. My BMI was 48. Your bariatric coordinator would have went over that information with you if you were required to loose weight for your insurance to approve you. It doesn't sound like you have anything to worry about. But if you are still concerned call your insurance company and ask. I hope this helps a little. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have BCBS-OHIO and I had to do a 6 months weight management program with my PCP. So I think as far as you having the 6 months already done it shouldn't be a problem with BCBS accepting it. Unless yours requires a 9 months but I highly doubt it. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Saying prayers for a Successful surgery. Good luck. Welcome to the loser side [emoji16] Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I appreciate your response PrayingForWrightLoss. That makes a lot of sense. My friend was just asking in general conversation if it was possible so I thought I would post it to gain others opinion. But I totally understand were you are coming from. Thanks again. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey everyone, just wanted some of everyone's opinion. What would you consider to young for weightloss surgery? Is 16 to young or should a parent wait for there child to turn 18 to consider surgery as an option? I'm asking for a friend who's child has been struggling with obesity. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi LosingIsWinning, I had surgery on September 12th as well. The first week I lost 20lbs then my weight loss just stopped. I was confused and upset. I couldn't understand, was I doing something wrong. I had my first stall for about 1 week. When I went to my first post op appointment my Dr said I was doing good and not to worry. She said follow her instructions and I will lose the weight. This week so far I have lost 5lbs. The main things you want to try hard to accomplish everyday is getting in your 60g of protein and 64oz of fluids. You will have stalls but everyone body is different as to when your stall will end and start losing weight again. Maybe also reach out to your nutritionist to get specific tips from your surgeon. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm taking 6 weeks off. Using short term disability. My employer pays 100% of your pay, so I'm taking full advantage of it and taking the whole 6weeks with pay... You should check with your employer to see if they offer short term disability. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I think you should be fine. You'll be a week in a half out. Going off of my experience all my pain was gone and I had a good amount of energy when I hit a week in a half. I was sleeved on 9-12 and I don't take any of my pain meds anymore. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

When I went through my 6 months I started in January and I missed February. I had to make up January and February. So my six months was from March to August instead of the original dates January to June. I have Anthem BCBS. It's definitely up to your insurance and how picky they are. BCBS was extremely picky. They literally want six consecutive months. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app