LuellaJean

Yeah I think we all get it in our heads that it's going to be fast. That sounds like a pretty good start to your weight loss though so keep up the good work! Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm having my sleeve on 8/6! Yay for us! Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I haven't had it yet LOL it's 2 weeks from tomorrow. Where do you live now? Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I live in west Fort Worth and I'm scheduled for sleeve on 8/6! Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello friends! Sorry I've been a bit absent lately. So I've got my surgery date- August 6. Doing the sleeve with Ultimate Bariatrics in Fort Worth. I start my 2 weeks pre-op diet tomorrow which consists of protein shakes, sugar free jello, pudding, and popsicles, and soup for dinner. The last 2 days are clear liquids only. Any tips for getting through this pre-op part would be appreciated because I have a feeling I'm going to be hungry a lot. I've been having a lot of food funerals, took photos and measurements, I've got my vitamins and stuff. Thanks everyone! Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I did my 6th and final visit with the dietician Thursday! So they are submitting ASAP and I should have an answer from insurance within 2 weeks. Excited and nervous. I've been very busy and stressed at work and so I'm not looking forward to finding time to take off but my office manager is great at working with me. I'm a dental hygienist so basically we are just recheduling a week's patients, because I'm already booking appointments for December and January so there's no way around it. I can't plan my life 6-7 months in advance! Anyway, just wanted to update everyone. Looking forward to having some surgery buddies when I know my date! [emoji2] Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have my 5th visit with dietician Thursday, I have to do 6 in total per my insurance company. I've been told they're sending in the pre-d and stuff after this appointment on Thursday so I'm hoping for surgery in July or August. I've already purchased some protein products to taste test and see what I like. I'm doing the sleeve. CW 287, I'm 5'7" and 33 years old. So excited to finally feel comfortable in my own skin again! Congrats and good luck to everyone! Luella [emoji5]

My dietician is $50/visit for 6 visits (not covered by insurance). My psych eval is $400 (counts towards deductible) . My EGD is $700 (counts towards deductible). And my insurance deductible is $650. Co-insurance 10%. I'm expecting this whole thing to cost me $1500-2000 with my excellent health insurance. Luella [emoji5]

Wow I wonder which of those I will be? [emoji23] it's just like friends on Facebook. I have several of each of those types on my Facebook, anyway. Maybe it is time to take a break from the forum! I can recommend some good book series to you if you like to read! Luella [emoji5]

Y'all are so inspiring to (pre-op) me!!!! Luella [emoji5]

Unfortunately sounds like gallbladder pain to me. Is it worse after you eat? Luella [emoji5]

Thank you ladies!!! I'm just curious about being able to swallow antibiotics when I'm sick or ibuprofen since everything has to be chewed to an applesauce consistency I was wondering if I'll have to have liquid meds for life or what? Luella [emoji5]

Hi all, I'm currently in my pre-op phase. Not sure if I will be having sleeve or bypass, depends on my EGD results on the 22nd. I'm hoping for sleeve. Anyway, some questions for those of you who are post-op and have reached their new "normal": 1. Can you take pills? My gallbladder was removed in 2004 and I've been on PPI's ever since so not sure if I will still be able to? 2. Does anyone still need to take PPI's now that I'm thinking about it? I suppose it's possible that surgery will eliminate the need for them! 3. Carbonated beverages? My surgeon hasn't said much about them. 4. Alcohol? I'm not an alcoholic or anything but I do enjoy a margarita or martini for my birthday! I'm sure I'll have more questions, these are just what's on my mind lately. Thank you for your honest responses! Luella [emoji5]

I can't wait til I'm posting my own pictures!!! Luella [emoji5]

WOW!!!!!! Good job hubby and good on you! You look awesome!!!!! Luella [emoji5]