SeattleLady

Amen and thank you!

Thanks! The biggest lesson I learned in life? Never give up! I have to fight for me.

Thank you! For most people that is totally true. I really did think about all the complications that might happen! I have worked hard to get to this place in my life. I even lost twins will in grad school and still finished. I am a extremely strong woman. I always push forward.

I had a baby the first year of my Master's degree. This Doctoral degree and a bypassed will be easier [emoji41]!

We will see. The hardest part? I plan to start graduate school in Jan. Wow 2020 will be a year of transformation.

It will 6 take months so March 2020. I don't know how to feel. I don't have a weight lost goal. However, I have to see everyone like the nutritionalist/doctor, Bloodwork and EKG. I don't know whether to be happy or mad. I want to get off the rollercoaster. So I am[emoji12][emoji13]

I love this response.

I understand back and forth with the insurance company. Personally, I am hopeful that my new doctor will take the $50,000 plus of testing I have done since April. I am currently waiting on an answer to this very question. It doesn't make sense to start over.

Ok, the only thing I did not understand? I am approved? If I agree to start over. Like no previous testing, surgeries and wait for an undetermined time. So, no clue how long this is going to take. I feel excited and mad at the same time.

Control what you can. The rest is out of your abilities. Keep hope and never give up on yourself. [emoji5] [emoji95]

Thanks Alex, this is a great place to share and support eachother.

I love this place. We share real information and experiences. My first bariatric surgeon was a real "jerk." He lied and provided fear base healthcare; Like, "don't drink out of straws." I am so happy you all are doing well and receiving curing treatments.

I am approved. Waiting on a date!

I am winning. I will get my date by October 2019.

I don't have any advice. However, I hope you are doing better and take care of yourself. This is a big step towards a healthier you! Congrats

I agree with "ValerieninMexico" find someone else. Don't get caught up in the person. This is your life. Do you have any healthy people around you? Good trainers are like anyother service providers? There is always someone else who is great willing to work with you. Additionally, some willing to take your money. Most service providers are temporarily or seasonal. Love yourself.

Some of us including me dumped with our sleeve. I did and will not easy fall into eating sugar. Dumping sucks!

You will find a supportive community here! Welcome

Yes, that is what I found too! Longterm use of PPI's are not good for your body.

You have to do what's best for you! Do the research! In my case, revision is the best option. I have GERD, gastritis and a hernia. I am often in pain. In my research, long time use of PPIs at this stage for me is not a good option. Research and don't be afraid. Talk with your doctor. Then make a decision. For me, I afraid of not having the procedures.

And, many of have to fight for these procedures. It's not easy and very humbling! [emoji29]

The best thing that I have done for my physical body? Having the guts to be a WLS patient. It's been 5 years. I have to be revised. I would do it all over again! For me is/was worth everything I am going through today.

Thanks, I am working on gathering the information and planning my attack. I am not an overly emotional type person. I fight with facts. I work the system. I am just tried of being in pain. Mexico or selfpay is not an option. I have been through life or death surgeries. I never given up. This is not only important to me; it effects my family.

Find a new doctor!

You are doing great. Congrats and keep in track.