I can have Protein and veggie no carbs

You got this.

I think nervous is a normal feeling to have as time whines down.

Thank you Dr. Long great article.

This New Whey is the worst thing on earth in my opinion. I can't even it away it smell terrible I can't even get it down without wanting to vomit.

I have aetna according to my coordinator when ever they appeal it's always approved. I don't know the turn around time.

1 hour ago, BeTrue83 said:

Does your job offer FMLA?

They do but I am just in the training phase so I am sure it won't apply to me.

Awesome job you guys.

I am so happy for you congrats @sweetsleeveday Im sorry to hear about your daugther im pretty sure it will workout.

Thank you everybody for your advice I will wait until I have an actual date before I say anything.

I have not been approved yet still waiting on insurance so do I still tell them even tho I don't know if I would be approved or not?

How do you tell your new job that you have to take time off. I just started a new job and in the training phase. How do I tell them I need a week off for surgery?

A random person with a bag of hot juicy big macs trying to give em away is super hero weird.

I get super annoyed by the why?. Then when you answer they have suggestion on diets to try. I have been on every diet known to man lol and I wasn't able to stick with it or I loss the weight temporarily and gain it back.

Mine had like 100 questionnaire to fill out and a hour long sit down talk.

Just now, sweetsleeveday said:

No have you? @crisscsiss

Nope still waiting....

On 10/5/2017 at 11:12 PM, FabNFit@40 said:

not to sound like a therapist or anything but sounds to me like it could be emotional eating as to why you have cheated. I had several "food funerals" before I made a decision to stick to losing the weight, however these last few pounds don't want to leave so my program is basically holding my paperwork hostage and won't submit to insurance for approval. You are approved and you can always reschedule until you are ready emotionally. Hang in there.

This is great advice push the date back until you are ready.

On 10/6/2017 at 0:07 PM, sweetsleeveday said:

Good luck.... I wish all the best.

Have you heard anything @sweetsleeveday?

1 minute ago, kevavold said:

Dr. Kevin McGill at Piedmont hospital in Atlanta did my sleeve 3 weeks ago today! He is very skilled, and compassionate. Easy to talk to and very reassuring. I had a freak out moment on my first night home from the hospital and called him apologetically at ten pm, and he was very understanding and made me comfortable.

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I choose Dr. McGill to do my surgery because he seems very sincere.

Piedmont Bariatrics in atlanta has been very help throughout this process.

16 minutes ago, DropWt4Life said:

I think that the sleeve would work just fine for you since you probably only have 60-70 pounds to lose to place you into the normal range. If you already have acid reflux issues or Gerd, those issues can be agitated or worsened by getting sleeved, however, and many people undergo a 2nd surgery to convert to GB because of this. If that is the case, you might be better off with GB instead.

Other than that, see below:

Gastric Sleeve vs Gastric Bypass

Comparison of the Bariatric Surgery Procedures

Comparing the various methods of weight loss surgery can help you determine which surgical approach is the best option for you. As weight loss surgery is only a tool to assist with weight loss, what works best for one individual is not necessarily what will work best for another individual.

The following chart is a side-by-side comparison of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), also called gastric sleeve surgery, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. The information is intended as a general overview of these two types of weight loss surgery to help you quickly compare the similarities and differences of these procedures.

Weight Loss Procedure	Gastric Sleeve	Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Approach to Weight Loss	Restriction Limits food ingestion Controls hunger sensations	Restriction & Malabsorption Limits food ingestion Reduces food absorption
Changes to Stomach	Stomach size reduced 75-80% of the stomach is cut away along the greater curvature and removed from the body	Stomach size reduced and new stomach outlet (stoma) created Stomach is separated into two and stoma is created in the smaller upper pouch; lower remaining portion of the stomach is bypassed
Changes to Small Intestine	Kept intact	Cut and rerouted Small intestine is cut in the middle; upper section is bypassed and lower section is attached to the stoma
Changes to Pyloric Valve	Kept intact	Bypassed
Average Operating Time	1 to 3 hours	2 hours
Average Hospital Stay	2 to 3 days	2 to 3 days
Average Time off Work	2 weeks	2 to 3 weeks
Average Recovery Time	3 weeks	3 months
Surgery Advantages	Safer and less complex procedure Limits food ingestion Reduces hunger sensations by removing the portion of the stomach that produces Ghrelin, the hunger hormone Digestion occurs naturally and does not cause nutritional deficiencies resulting from intestinal bypass Does not cause Dumping syndrome as the pyloric valve is kept intact Few problematic foods Option for high-risk patients (very high BMI or medical issues such as anemia, Crohn?s disease, anti-inflammatory drug use, or extensive prior surgery)	Greatly controls amount of food that can be eaten Malabsorption assists with weight loss Dumping syndrome prevents intake of sweets Considered gold standard for bariatric surgery based on long-term use and results
Surgery Disadvantages	General surgical risks including infection, bleeding, and blood clots Leakage along the stomach sutured/stapled edge Not reversible Lack of long-term data Considered investigational and not covered by some insurance companies	General surgical risks including infection, bleeding, and blood clots Complex operation Leakage along the staple line of the stomach Stoma obstruction Nutritional deficiencies Gallstones, ulcers, reflux, and bowel obstruction Dumping syndrome
Causes Dumping Syndrome	No	Yes
Dietary Guidelines	600-800 calories per day, during weight loss period 1000-1200 calories per day for weight maintenance Meals should consist of high-protein, low-carbohydrate and low-fat foods Drink 6-8 cups of Water or other low-calorie liquids per day	800 calories per day during weight loss period 1000-1200 calories per day for weight maintenance Meals should focus on protein-rich foods and nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables Drink 6-8 cups of Water or other low-calorie liquids per day Chew foods thoroughly into a pureed consistency
Eating Habits	Eat five small healthy meals each day Do not eat and drink at same time Do not overeat, skip meals, or snack between meals	Eat three small protein-rich meals each day Do not eat and drink at same time Chew foods into a pureed consistency Do not overeat, skip meals, or snack between meals
Problematic Foods	Not many problematic food as the stomach continues to function normally, but high-calorie and high-fat foods and drinks must be avoided and daily calories limited for weight loss to occur	Foods that are dry, sticky, or fibrous can cause discomfort or blockage, including tough meat, bread, Pasta, rice, raw vegetables, nuts, popcorn, and skins of fruits and vegetables, and chewing gum Sweets can cause Dumping syndrome Carbonated beverages can cause bloating High-calorie, high-sugar, high-fat foods and beverages will ruin weight loss efforts
Nutritional Supplements	Multivitamin Calcium Vitamin B12	Multivitamin Calcium Vitamin B12 Iron
Average Weight Loss	Studies show greater than 60% excess weight loss at 12 months after surgery and a maintained excess weight loss of 53-69% at 5 year follow-up.(1)	Rapid weight loss during first 6 months Weight loss settles 18 to 24 months after surgery 70% excess weight loss at 1 year 60% excess weight loss at 5 years

Wow! this is an awesome post I totally learned something.

I would lean towards the gastric sleeve.

Congrats

Okay I just called my Hospital finance department and they said that I am covered 100% because I met my family deductible. They said that I have not met my individual deductible as yet. So I am good to go just still waiting on approval from insurance.

Before I started this whole process I had met my out of pocket expense. My insurance start over in september. Do anyone know if you have to pay your out of pocket expense before surgery are it's billed or is there a payment plan? Anyone in this similar situation how did your doctor office handle it.