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Yes! It’s the growling for me lol but I just drink more Water when that happens. I’m only eating about 650-700 calories per day, is that normal? It doesn’t really say how many calories to eat but it can’t be much more than that on a liquid diet...

It’s March 2nd

I started my preop diet yesterday and it ain’t easy lol I stocked up on Protein Shakes and sugar free popsicles but nothing else. It is definitely doable but it’s hard not going to lie. Any one else feel this way?

6 hours ago, Kat2013 said:

Heavy Weightlifting completely changes your body!!! I’m 8 years post-op and I incorporate 5-6 days of weightlifting into my routine. I ONLY do about 10 minutes of cardio (10 minute run) each workout day, which in actuality is my warmup before I stretch and lift. I also incorporate hypertrophy (higher rep, lower weight) training into my workouts to help with muscle growth, but the most empowering part is getting strong and hitting new PR’s (personal records).

When I first started lifting, I could not lift too much weight. The lower weight WAS my heavy weight. I would find a weight that I could rep 8-10 times before failure. My squats literally started with the bar (a standard Olympic bar weighs 45 lbs). Now, after 6.5 years of consistent training, I can squat 245 lbs, deadlift 320 lbs, bench 185 lbs, curl the 40 lbs dumbbells. I really wanted to fill up my arms & legs with muscle to lessen that loose skin (which I still have, but not so noticeable), so I worked hard. I researched, read, incorporated. I was—and still am—constantly learning, correcting, and incorporating. I learned how to diet for optimal muscle growth, which optimally includes 1 gram of Protein per body weight and complex carbs, and good healthy fats. At first I didn’t know what complex carbs were, so I looked it up😂, picked out foods I liked, and incorporated them into my diet. I’m not going to lie, complex carbs are the hardest to consume because of their density (and my sleeve still works when I’m eating the right foods—freak’n sliders!), but I make it work by eating small frequent meals throughout the day (I eat about 6-8 different times, including shakes). I also discovered a supplement drink in powder form called Karbolyn (by EFX Sports) that would help me hit my complex carb macro goal.

Anyway, long story short, when I first lost all my weight, I got down to 140 lbs, and a size 4-6. Now, I weigh between 155-160, and still wear a 6 (the 4’s are too small for my arms because they’ve grown with muscle mass 💪🏼😆💪🏼). I’ve literally shred the fat and have added muscle mass. And since 1 lbs of fat takes up way more space than 1 lbs of muscle, I’ve been able to pack on more muscle in the same amount of space. Weightlifting is where it’s at. Man or woman. I’m just trying to inspire women because women tend to fear lifting heavy and fear that they will look manly. I assure you, I do not look like a man. 😂🤣

Omg you look AMAZZZZZING!

Oddly, yesterday I noticed my doctor office sent me a video to watch and a test so I watched and took the test not really thinking anything of it. Just now my coordinator called on a Sunday to schedule my pre consents for Thursday at noon. This is starting to move along im almost there.

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15 minutes ago, felixvega42 said:

For me was fast 💨 is all how you prepare before surgery and complete all required and tha it

Everything was completed and insurance approved 1/20 but my coordinator said on 1/22 that they haven’t received the approval on their end yet.

I'm a little nervous, yet excited at the same time. It is a weird feeling of mixed anxiety. I am in no way regretting or dreading the surgery, just more like anticipation of the change to my life. I know it will be hard work, but I'm already practicing what it will be like after the surgery...by doing that I've managed to lose 24lbs going in. I'm determined to make this a permanent change!

Soon you will be eyeing your surgery date with the same feelings! So excited for you! I know how felt when I was seeking a surgery date after approval. Please let me know when you get your date!

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It usually takes 2 to 3 business days. Nonetheless...Congratulations on your approval! [emoji122]

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On 1/19/2021 at 7:58 PM, Hopefulin2021 said:

I have BCBS my paperwork was sent in on 12/23 I got my approval on 1/5 it was the hardest few days of my life lol

How long did it take for your doctors office to receive your approval? My insurance called on 1/20 to say I was approved but my doctor office says they haven’t received anything.

My insurance company called yesterday and said I was approved Wednesday so I called my doctors office and they said they haven't received it yet. How long does it normally take for them to receive the approval?

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I have Anthem also through my job. Are you a diabetic? I see a endocrinologist for my diabetes but they didn’t require anything from her. Thank God because she’s been on maternity leave since October to March, lol

Congratulations! I’m still working on my 12-week behavioral therapy before they submit my case. Best of luck!

Just an update a sales rep that remembered me called to let me know my case was approved! Super happy just waiting to hear from my doctors office.

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Thankfully, my case nurse called today and asked me question pertaining to surgery. Hopefully I will be approved by Friday.

11 minutes ago, Hopefulin2021 said:

It is really easy and it takes about 30 minutes . I had to get 2 because they found a small benign mass in my stomach which will get removed during my surgery.

It was indeed easy. I woke up in recovery just looking around at the people who had the surgery done. Poor babies were in pain. I’m just waiting on my dr office to follow up with me on the procedure.

Congratulations, I’m still waiting it went from I should know by 1/22 to I should know by 1/28 back to I should know by the end of the week. I think they are tired of me calling each day.

My coordinator submitted me documents on 1/7 with a surgery date of 2/16. I still can't get a hold of my case nurse. At first when I called to check my status they said it's still under review and I'm not missing anything. They have until 1/22 to give me an answer. I called today to check on the status still pending and now I'm being told they have until 1/28 to give me a answer. How hard is it to look at five things. No matter how many times they review it what's on the documents won't change. Super frustrated.

12 minutes ago, Uomograsso said:

If you mention this is your first procedure and you are anxious, they might give you something to help you relax like versed, which is great stuff.

Thank you

Monday I have to be @ the surgical center for 10:30am. I’m nervous because I’ve never been put to sleep before. How long does the procedure usually last?

10 minutes ago, peachmedly46 said:

So I was wrong.. they approved it days before my surgery date!!!

Lol I probably won’t find out until Feb now, doggit!

12 minutes ago, peachmedly46 said:

My coordinator sent my info in too early according to BCBS they literally waited 2 wks before surgery to approve my surgery. They said because it was sent in so early they were handling the claims closer to surgery dates.

Welp my surgery date is listed as 2/16

2 hours ago, RTL1234 said:

Oh no that’s awful!!! That doesn’t help you at all! Maybe the surgeons office could help by giving them a call? Fingers crossed you hear soon!

Yeah BCBS customer reps always send her messages to call me( I call everyday, lol) she called Wed but I was at work. She left a message to call her but every time I do says she’s not available and I leave voicemails, but no return call yet.

Mine was pretty quick with BCBS, maybe 6 days ? Though I also called my care coordinator at BCBS and that helped speed the process up!!

My case is still pending approval. Was hoping I would get an answer today. 1/22 marks the 15 days.

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3 hours ago, Hopefulin2021 said:

Hello my doctor submitted my paperwork on December 23rd and I was approved by January 5th my surgery date is March 17th. Everything went pretty fast. Good luck and I’m sure you’ll be hearing from them in no time!

Thank you, I called today still pending. Hoping I can get a approval going into the weekend, My EGD is scheduled Monday hoping to have an approval before Monday, lol