NYJenn

Having my bypass in the morning! Here’s to a new me! ?

Where is your support system? Husband? Boyfriend? Friend? Therapist? In order to be successful we need to have the right people in our corner

This thread is amazing! So many laughs

My surgeon is highly recognized; he only requires Clear Liquids 24 hours before surgery. No other pre-op diet

I have no pre-op diet other then clear liquids after 6am on Monday 6/9

Another July 10th right here ?

Me too

July 10, anyone else?

July 10

I’m hoping to be scheduled in July, I’m so tired of waiting. I’m getting anxious and depressed. I am so ready to make this change. I have one mor nutrition appt on Thursday and then I meet with the surgeon. Let’s go already!

My psychologist specifically said NOT to stop taking any of my meds. With the risk of depression before/after surgery being so great, it was especially important

I bought a smart water bottle to track my water intake

Would he avoid purchasing the popcorn if you asked? Small sacrifices for the people we love

Everyone’s surgery is different and everyone’s pain tolerance is different. Personally I don’t like how pain meds make me feel so I don’t tend to use them

This is chance at a fresh start. Make a promise to yourself. What seems impossible for a few days, will literally save your life in the long run.

As long as your supervisor approves the time off request, you have no obligation to work around someone else vacations, etc.

If just tell your friend it’s not something you’ve made before and you don’t trust yourself to try it for the first time right now. Politely say no

Unless you are ok with everyone at work knowing, I’d keep it to yourself. Co-workers are gossipy. If you tell a few, pretty soon they will all know

You’re not offended you just want to start drama... give it up

They are trying to be nice all you can do is be self righteous?

Met with my PCP in Thursday, she assured me that I meet all the criteria. I’m going to call my insurance back tomorrow morning and discuss specific coverage now. Age 37, Mom of 2 awesome boys Starting weight- 288 lbs Seminar 4/19/18 1st nutrition appt 4/27/18 Physical 4/30/18

There is so much nutritional info! Take notes [emoji4] Plus we set goals, discussed meal plans, snack ideas, set exercise goals, talked about listening to hunger cues, discussing Water intake, etc Age 37, Mom of 2 awesome boys Starting weight- 288 lbs Seminar 4/19/18 1st nutrition appt 4/27/18 Physical 4/30/18

My PCP has already written a referral to my surgeon. I have already started the process, I feel like I’m doing things way out of order [emoji23] Age 37, Mom of 2 awesome boys Starting weight- 288 lbs Seminar 4/19/18 1st nutrition appt 4/27/18 Physical 4/30/18

So I contacted my insurance (excellus BCBS) and asked them about coverage. The rep emailed me a copy of my policy and told me to go over it with my PCP. I have an appt with her on Thursday. My question is, once I go through the document with my doctor, To see if I meet the criteria (which I’m assuming I will) what next? Submit the request to insurance? Will my doctor know? Age 37, Mom of 2 awesome boys HW-288 lbs Started journey 4/19/18

I told my husband and mom that I’m considering it (I’ve already made up my mind though). Today my mom send me a text saying your grandmother thinks you have your thyroid checked first. Meaning that she told my grandma I was thinking about WLS, I was livid. I text back asking her to refrain from talking to anyone else about my weight or personal choices. Age 37, Mom of 2 awesome boys HW-288 lbs Started journey 4/19/18