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My new journey starts December 15! I couldn't be happier! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

You look great. You were good looking before anyway, and now you must feel even better. Way to go! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

Hiii!!! Nice to meet you! Do you have a date yet? I set mine for Dec 14th. Hi. I'm in Tampa FL and I have my surgery scheduled for 12/15 I'm going RNY, but this is my date too! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App Is there a reason for 2 separate procedures? Problems with band? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

I just got my date today! On December 15, I will be revising from lapband to RNY. I had to fight with my surgeon's office to get it sent in, but they did (surgeon himself helped nudge the office) and it was approved in 8 days. I'm so ready to start this new journey! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

But these instead. Much more attractive: http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/15278.aspx?ev3=recommended_product Yes! Much better! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

No! Not sexy... go with the longer version like the red ones in the video (which I didn't watch) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

Way to go! You look great Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

Yep. What she said. Boxer briefs are sexy and definitely sound like they would help your problem. And yes, tighty whities are so not sexy. It's the men's version of granny panties. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

My doc requires a minimum of 2 night hospital stay. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

I'm with the other posters, 52 pounds is a LOT in 3 months. What where your expectations??? Even your pics are dramatically different. I would never have guessed just 3 months. If you have unrealistic goals (I think feeling 52 pounds in 3 months is slow is a little unrealistic), I'm afraid you will be setting yourself up for major disappointment. Keep up the good work, and don't be so hard on yourself. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

Girl, YES! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

https://www.tn.gov/tdot/article/yellow-dot Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

This is suggested by our surgeon. They are supposed to say no blind NG. Also, something about a yellow dot for our vehicles. I am not familiar with that tho. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

@@bayougirlmrsc, pm sent Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

I'm from Rogersville in Hawkins County. That's decently close for this rural area. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

@@bayougirlmrsc, get it, girl! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

My paperwork is being submitted in the morning! I'm on pins and needles Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

@@bayougirlmrsc, definitely let me know when you have more than you can handle. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

Right now my partner and I are pretty compatible. We both have very high drives. I'm gonna tell him to make sure he gets his cardio in because I'm gonna step up my game. He's a few years older but in better shape. Tables may just turn. Haha Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

I just don't want diabetes! Lol. I want ti be around ti watch my 3 year old get old and sassy. Skinny will be a nice side effect. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

The bariatric pre-certification nurse said if they "remove the lapband and convert to RNY in one fell swoop" it is considered a revision and I do not have to meet the initial criteria. If i have two separate procedures, though, I DO have to meet the initial requirements again whether the band is out 2 days or 2 years. Now, I see why your insurance required the 6 months. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

@@Shaunie and @@CarenL, what insurance do you guys have? Was it an insurance requirement or surgeon requirement that you redo the whole process? Did your policy look anything like mine? I'm very discouraged at this point. Oh, and what we're y'all's reasons for revision? I'm hoping the 3 way call will help, too. The lady I talked to at insurance today said she couldn't guarantee that they will do a 3way call but to call and ask whoever was working tomorrow. :/ Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

I have BCBS TN for state employees. This is what they sent me, but my surgeon's office staff thinks it means I have to meet BOTH unfilled circles. Ugh! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

This is a revision. I've already done all that the first time. My surgeon only wants me to do a brush up nutrition class, support group meeting, EGD and barium swallow. I agree that this is important for WLS virgins, if you will, and so does my surgeon. He requires all this whether you have insurance or not for a first procedure. He knows I am adequately prepared for the revisions. Well, at least as much as one can be for such a serious life changing surgery. Oh, and if I DO have to do the 6 month diet, I will NOT qualify if I lose 10% or more of my body weight. I have to show an INABILITY to lose that much by conventional means. Plus, I have to have been a bmi or 40 or more for 5 years and I haven't been. (I dont have three comorbidities yet.) My band was great until I had it unfilled with my pregnancy and then i a double hit with a Hasimotos flare up. I will have to wait 2 more years. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

How many of you had to go through the same criteria as an initial bariatric surgery patient??? My surgeon's office asserts that everyone has to go through the same 6 month process even though my insurance has told me differently--twice! (Even talked to the bariatric nurse in the precert department.) Now, they want me to call the insurance company and have them call the surgeon's office on 3way to tell them that. Does this seem odd to anyone else? I get why they would want me to do the long process. It is more money for them as I would have to see the surgeon more often and they would not change their routine. However, I would love to have this done before the end of the year to save lots of money!!! I think "everyone" has done it this way because no one else has done their own legwork and questioned their process. Oh, and it is the office staff that is giving me a hard time, not my surgeon. He says let's get this done. When I had my band, there was one woman who did this. She's gone and now there are 3 doing her job, and none too well, I might add. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App