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On 10/29/2020 at 14:24, RhondaHigdon said:

I just saw that you are from NC. I am also gonna be buying some unflavored Protein to make me some Protein Jello, and to also add to any broth that I might be able to eat. I wish you the best of luck. Please keep me posted. PS-I wish I knew approx. how long it takes NC medicaid for prior approval for surgery?

I have no idea how long it will take medicaid to approve. Wish I could tell you!! I hope it’s soon though😉

I’m scheduled for 11/10! On my preop diet. Made vegetable broth, chicken broth and Bone Broth. Got a variety of Protein Drinks. sugar free flavors to add to my Water. Switched to Decaf coffee. I’m ready!!

I am having surgery the same day. I’m in North Carolina.

Hi!!
I think all those questions and anxiety is normal for getting GB. I am in the same situation. Only I will get mine done in November most likely.
I have done research, met with 2 surgeons. And starting all the other stuff.
It can be overwhelming and if you are lacking support, even more so. I have told my mom, sister, and 3-4 friends. I don’t want anyone else to know yet. So far everyone is supportive. My sister wasn’t at first but she has come around.
I am having the surgery not just for weight loss but for the comorbidities. I have several and my surgeon helped me to understand how the surgery will help with diabetes, high blood pressure, Gastroparesis, joint pain. Which I have those and several more.
If your surgeon feels your a good candidate and that it will benefit you, I think it will be safe. Did you tell them about the neck and nerve pain? They may want to address that. I have Multiple Sclerosis and nerve pain isn’t something I deal with and I am making sure they know that.
I’m not sure if anything I just said helps but I hope it does. Please update and let us know what’s going on.

I met with the surgeon for the first time today. He says I am a good candidate for gastric bypass. My insurance is requiring about 6 months for nutritional classes. I asked a lot of questions. I’m excited and determined to make this happen. 2021 will be the start of a new year for a new me.

On 03/10/2020 at 13:48, plain.sight said:

Good luck! I think you will be pleasantly surprised with how quickly the process can go and how quickly you can start to feel better. Let us know how the seminar goes!

So the seminar was tonight and very helpful. I really think the did well to answer everyone’s questions. I did some of the paperwork to start the process. Since it’s a program that is part of the local hospital I will be able to do everything locally. I will see what the surgeon recommends as for surgery. So thankful to be able to find this app and find a group that can relate.

On 03/10/2020 at 13:48, plain.sight said:

Good luck! I think you will be pleasantly surprised with how quickly the process can go and how quickly you can start to feel better. Let us know how the seminar goes!

Thanks I will!

I am at 348 and 5 ‘5” tall. I have several health issues: diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, High blood pressure, High cholesterol. and some other things. I am going to the seminar tomorrow. I will have to do 6 months medical weight loss program. I just want to get my mobility back. I am praying this will help me with my health issues.
Thanks for starting a feed for larger ladies. I appreciate it!