joeibaby

oooh!! I'll have to try that app.. I'm trying to stock up on all the apps and recipes I can.. Gerri he'll come around.. if he knows whats good for him or he'll get cut! haha just kidding! BUT for real, this is a great place for support while your family & friends come around to supporting you. that cut is just going to make a better you!

oooh!! I'll have to try that app.. I'm trying to stock up on all the apps and recipes I can.. Gerri he'll come around.. if he knows whats good for him or he'll get cut! haha just kidding! BUT for real, this is a great place for support while your family & friends come around to supporting you. that cut is just going to make a better you!

insert heavy eye roll

aw!! Congrats on your little love bug! Its like that meme.. something like I can lose the weight but you cant lose the ugly! ahha I've never gotten the whole put someone else down to build yourself up. its just bonkers to me. That's why I'm adoring this forum. I even have a sorority sister that I know had WLS a couple years ago.. I reached out to her and she totally ignored me on the WLS part.

YES WE CAN! Never forget it's the jealous people that knock you down! And SAME. I just want to be healthy and able to move like I used to.. like what if I want to have kids? I'm basically walking around like I'm 9 months pregnant now.. I couldn't imagine any added weight OR most importantly being an active mommy!

Fingers and toes crossed for you!!

@vsgdon Did you go to BIDMC?

Smb I'm sending all the positive vibes your way! It's baffling they're dragging their feet about this for you!! I agree, my family and friends are totally supportive but at the same time I get a feeling they're slightly judging me.. I'm glad ya'll are engaging me! This is such a treat to talk to similiar people [emoji41][emoji41]

Geri thank you for sharing.. I wish you a speedy recovery!! I like how you said "commit to the sleeve" from what I've read it's committing to the lifestyle! Everyone seems to say with the band what you've said.. which terrifies me that I wouldn't be able to get lettuce down!!

@smb you would think your insurance would approve everything quickly to save them money down the road!! Fingers crossed for you!! Geri- if loving food makes us mental then we're all mad! What complications with the band have you had? I was leaning towards that until I found this forum. My first session the nutritionist scared me with the sleeve! Or maybe it was because another guy in there was adamant about drinking whiskey after having sleeve surgery

Thank you! Did they schedule yours two months out on purpose? Or because of timing? Keep me posted on your progress as well [emoji180] my first Dr appt is 8/14! Must be a good day!

(I'm in Boston)

I have Harvard pilgrim.. but I also work for the government so it's a pretty good plan. I just got off the phone with them and because the medical center I chose is in their medical center of excellence as long as I get passes on all their tests/psychological exam they will approve me. So fingers crossed! I feel like I'm 9 years old before my birthday hoping I get that present my parents promised me.. which now would be living me life!

Thank you! I called them before I even went into the new patient program and was told I'm covered w/o needing the 6month diet since my BMI is so high.. BUT after reading everything everyone has posted - I'm calling them again today on my break!!

Hi everyone! I have gone to the new patient information session and got ok'd for an actual appointment with the medical director at BIDMC.. Now I'm a very curious cat, and have zero patience with not a clear outline. I kept getting told that I have my appointment with this Dr. then the nutritionist.. then a nurse then a nutritionist, etc. Could anyone share what stood between them and a surgery date? Is it just continually going to each appointment? Does this take 3 months give or take? My BMI is 47.5 & im 5'9 so my insurance covers is & my PCP is very enthusiastically on board with my decision to move forward with WLS. Any information or direction pointing will be greatly appreciated.. Thanks!