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Congratulations!

Thanks for your input. You and your nut have some very good ideas. I have tried Vega before, but didn’t like it. However, since the joint consensus is that your taste changes after surgery, it might be right up my alley post surgery! I currently use a high Protein tofu and seitan as well. Again, you provided me with many really good ideas.
You are fortunate to have such a supportive nut. I will be nut shopping as last week we had a rather dishartening session re my choice to proceed to surgery. I just don’t do the guilt and shame game. So, onward and upwards!
again, thanks a ton!

Thank you! That was what I was wondering about. I see so many folks post that their taste totally changes or they can't tolerate some things after surgery. I really want to thank you for your input. I will take the minimalist approach and maybe try some samples as well.
Having a few months to plan for my surgery has been good in some respects and not so good in others.
Again, thank you very, very much.

How many of you you have or did lay in supplies (nutritional items, Vitamins, eat) prior to your surgery? Did you think this is a good or not so good idea?
My surgery date isn't until 10/1/19, so I have plenty of time to figure this out. I just don't want to find myself purchasing unnecessary items.
Any thoughts?

Thank you! That was what I was wondering about. I see so many folks post that their taste totally changes or they can't tolerate some things after surgery. I really want to thank you for your input. I will take the minimalist approach and maybe try some samples as well.
Having a few months to plan for my surgery has been good in some respects and not so good in others.
Again, thank you very, very much.

You will be fine. Listen to those who have replied to you. You have a ton of support and as for the fear? Ya, know...I think I would be worried for you, if you weren't worried for yourself.
Thanks to everyone who has posted to this thread!

I understand both issues. I have only told people that I know would be supportive. My husband. The others, well it’s NOTB (none of their business).
As far as the hip surgery goes. I had total knee replacement at 55. Many said I was very young for the surgery as well. My position was: My doc wanted me to lose weight. Now just how the heck will that happen when I can’t even walk! I told the doctor it is a lifestyle issue. He agreed and that is how we approached it. Also, if you have insurance, call them. The lady I talked to pushed my authorization through as soon as the doc submitted the forms. Don’t let them put you off! I know the crippling, torturous pain of bone on bone, grinding.
What really chapped my hide was when they told me walking would be the best thing for my knee! REALLY! OA, crippling pain with movement making it worse. Only a Sadist would recommend that!
Good luck and go after them! Don’t take no for an answer.

Talk about a kick to the stomach (no pun intended). I just found out that the person I work for PT, is shopping her office out and has people coming to look at it on the 29th. I researched them, it is a business that has a full staff. So, more than likely they will not be keeping me. Ouch!
This is, or maybe "was" the source of my funding for my surgery. Well, I guess it is what it is. If this is what happens so be it. You know, when one door closes... Who came up with that saying anyway?

I’m so sorry for this delay. At least you have. Overage through your ins. I have no coverage and am currently scheduled elsewhere for my surgery. At this time, I am wrestling with my ins over coverage for visits re my sleeve surgery. One person says they will be covered like any other visit, another says they won’t. I personally like the rep that says they will. 😏

Talk about a kick to the stomach (no pun intended). I just found out that the person I work for PT, is shopping her office out and has people coming to look at it on the 29th. I researched them, it is a business that has a full staff. So, more than likely they will not be keeping me. Ouch!
This is, or maybe "was" the source of my funding for my surgery. Well, I guess it is what it is. If this is what happens so be it. You know, when one door closes... Who came up with that saying anyway?

I’m self pay and am going on a short Mexican vacay. My ins sucks as far as Bariatric coverage. Contrary to popular belief, I had to jump through hoops as well, to get approved. Who knew, right? I just got approved after submitting my EKG. I am scheduled for 10/1/19 (my choice). I’m so excited!
And I am excited for you. I can’t wait to hear about your experience and new life adventures!

Congratulations! 🥳

Kim87811 - I bet your excited. And maybe a little nervous? I look forward to seeing you post op posts. Congratulations!

I’m so sorry for this delay. At least you have. Overage through your ins. I have no coverage and am currently scheduled elsewhere for my surgery. At this time, I am wrestling with my ins over coverage for visits re my sleeve surgery. One person says they will be covered like any other visit, another says they won’t. I personally like the rep that says they will. 😏

I could have scheduled much earlier than October at the Hospital in Mexico. I just had to provide the medical tests and info they required. I scheduled out to October as I am paying cash. I could still go sooner if I financed it.
you can get dates much sooner than 6 mos in Mexico.

I’m self pay and am going on a short Mexican vacay. My ins sucks as far as Bariatric coverage. Contrary to popular belief, I had to jump through hoops as well, to get approved. Who knew, right? I just got approved after submitting my EKG. I am scheduled for 10/1/19 (my choice). I’m so excited!
And I am excited for you. I can’t wait to hear about your experience and new life adventures!

Kim87811 - I bet your excited. And maybe a little nervous? I look forward to seeing you post op posts. Congratulations!

WOW, I guess I'm glad my Ins Co doesn't pay at all! I'm not saying anything against Ins Co, however, I keep seeing these types of accounts and wonder why the Ins Co/surgeon has to start over? It would seem to me, that if the surgeon is within the network, or is a participating provider, and you were preauthorized, the only thing that would be left to do is the Dr accepting you as a new patient, a review of your records, an appt (or 2), and then scheduling surgery. So sorry for your difficulties, with your health and Ins. Hang in there and know that you are not alone. Be well my friend.