SlimChickadee

That is awesome, I think I am going to start mine today, surgery is not until Dec 10 but she gave me a list of things like chicken, fish, egg whites, etc. with a list of vegetables and the protein shakes. I tried the protein shake Unjury (Chocolate) it was really good. I am so ready to utilize the tool of RNY just to be on the losing bench! LOLOL Each visit I have maintained my weight of 266 well I gained 1.8 pounds and it was because I stopped using my food journal and I knew what I was eating was not right. I told myself I was having a food funeral but couldn't go all out because I felt guilty doing so and that 1.8# wt. gain showed!

Omgoodness why is that, if you dont mind my asking?

Hello I was banded and had it removed in July and went to the doctor for my last nutrition visit and paper work was sent to insurance company (Highmark BCBS) and I was approved the next day. Talking about fast service! I could just hug my nurse and medical assistant. The whole team has been awesome! So now patiently waiting for appointment on the 22nd of this month and then I have another one on the 27th and my surgery date is set for December 10th. I am scared and excited all in one!

Thank you so much for sharing! Get well!

Hiw many bought a binder to wear! My surgery date is Dec. 10th, i have everything packed except the mints and lip balm, surely sugar free mints right?

Awesome way to start off the new you fight temptation and kick it's butt!

Thank you so much!

So, I am both excited and scared. I have already packed my suitcase and I made sure I have long gowns or should I say MooMoos to wear while walking up and down the hallway. Is there anything else, other than my personal items I will need? I am contemplating purchasing a binder any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have already purchased, sippy cups, vitamins, protein shakes, shaker bottle and plenty of water! She has me set up for an appt. and informed me to bring my support person and then I will have one more appointment I believe she said is for pre-surgery information. I was so excited all I heard was approved! It was just sent to the insurance yesterday! Wow!

Omgoodness, just got call my insurance is approved! Surgery date 12/10/19! One day turn around! Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!

Omgoodness you are giving me a stomachache! Lolol I hope it isn't that long, but I've waited this long!

Hello Everyone, So today was great! My paper work was submitted to my insurance (Highmark BCBS) and my awesome nurse and medical assistant stated that it could take up to 8 days to hear back or even up to 2wks. If all goes well, I will stay at the tentative date of December 10th if not it will be set for December 31st. I purchased all required vitamins and some protein shake. The dietitian informed me that me next visit will be all about my presurgery diet and will be given a large binder with recipes and to do lists for each week proceeding the surgery! So, as soon as I know you will know! Keeping fingers crossed it will be only a few days and not 2wks. Have a good night! #sleeplessinTennessee

Thank you so much Hollywood 632! Will keep you posted!

How long did it take for your approval?

That sound's like a plan I too will follow!

Yeah for you! Please keep us posted!

Yes had mine removed in July and still sware it's there!

Beautiful! Love those boots!

Woohooo for you Hollywood732! I hope it doesnt take 14 days I will be worried sick! I read some of the post on here and some are saying 5 days! I will keep you posted!

Ikr! I cannot wait until my appointment Monday, do anyone know how long it will take to hear from the insurance if she submits it Monday, I will even say her sending off by Tuesday everything is electronic now?

Loridee11, just got a call from bariatric office wanting to move my date up to December 10th! Woohooo! She said pending insurance approval since I have met all of my pre-requirements! If not it will be moved to Dec. 31st instead of 30th

Omgoodness, you have had a time, yes I too have had the rotator cuff surgery last year and no sooner than I healed the other shoulder went out, MRI showed partial tear on it rather than a complete one like the other one! I too take Linzess and it helps. I too sleep with a pillow under one arm. So my friend for pain is Aleve so I am wishing you the best and guess what? We got this!

Yes, I had gastric reflux and gained wt. back not quite all of it and currently sleep with cpap. My Mr. Purchased me an adjustable bed because I would wake up literally choking while wearing my cpap. Once lapband was removed Dr. said I had a hiatal hernia. Reading some of the post op surgeries, I'm glad I have the bed. I am going to start off with the vitamins offered at the clinic and once I know what I am to have and that it is the right stuff I will utilize the discounts and products on Bariatric Pals. Will keep you posted as well!

So Loridee, I pulled out all of my paperwork and yes the approval was only for the lapband removal. The approval letter stated 1 unit from July to Sept. So, I guess I had until Sept. for the lap removal. My next appt. is set for Nov. 4th, so i'm hoping I will get more clarification then my last visit this past Oct. 7th, I was given a list of the required vitamins and a print out stating questions I may have before surgery! Again, I am getting nervous and know I have gained because I'm trying to eat all the pasta I can due to I wont be able to after the surger! #Iamgoing2bgood2me

I requested mine be before end of year due to all out of pocket expenses have been meet! Kinda have an uneasy feeling I will be going into the next year! Date set again for Dec. 30th, but just have that feeling! Dietitian said they had a lot of unfilled surgery dates and they may call me for an early surgery but haven't gotten a call yet!

Hello Loridee11, yes me too! But I am scheduled for 2 extra nutrition appts guessing in case I had to reschedule. My surgery has been set for December 30th. Now I was approved for lapband removal and had done in July. Not sure if I have to get approved for 2nd surgery for RNY or if it goes with the removal surgery? But, I have a date set for December 30th. I have already given them my FMLA paperwork. Bought trial box of protein shakes and received a shaker bottle, will buy required vitamins and protein on next visit in Nov., soooo im just waiting and waiting and getting nervous! I do already have my suitcase packed for the event!