dm80

It has been 5 months and I am so surprised at what a 5 months it has been. I have learned more about my body in the last few months that I ever knew in my previous 40+ years. I have learned the best foods for me, which ones keep me satisfied longer, which ones disagree with me and the ones that hinder weight loss. I am also learning how to leave food on my plate. Some things are easier to learn (portion sizes) while others are still an issue (remembering to eat slowly).
I have lost 84.6 overall….61.4 pounds since surgery…. and a combined total of 46 inches. As of today I am also officially in the overweight category. I am off my blood pressure and cholesterol medicine and my thyroid meds have been reduced. My knees and back feel better and I have so much energy!
I have a lot to be thankful for but today I am most thankful that my husband has taken over the thanksgiving meal duty!
HW: 275
SW: 251.8
CW: 190.4
GW: 140

Hi everyone ! Just so happy bc I’m in ONEderland! Yay! I’m so grateful that I was approved for this surgery. I had posted my date was 10/19, since then I lost 31 lbs. No regrets, should have done this sooner! Only new challenge is learning to eat verrrry slowly since I started soft foods. Love this site, I’ve learned so much from you all! 😊

Hi everyone ! Just so happy bc I’m in ONEderland! Yay! I’m so grateful that I was approved for this surgery. I had posted my date was 10/19, since then I lost 31 lbs. No regrets, should have done this sooner! Only new challenge is learning to eat verrrry slowly since I started soft foods. Love this site, I’ve learned so much from you all! 😊

Hi! 👋 ☺️ I’m scheduled for gastric sleeve on 10/19! Just found out today. Super nervous about approval still but I’m just over here so excited while I’m hoping and praying!

Thank you for the support on this site. I’ve learned so much! I’m nervous about this liquid diet but I have my shakes Soups and yogurt ready to go eeeek! 😬👍

Approved! 🙌🏻😊 So happy 😁

Awesome!! Now comes the hardest part... the pre-op requirements and the pre-op liver-shrinking diet. But you've got this!

I was sleeved on 9/7 and have had a phenomenal recovery! I have no issues with any food, reflux, pain etc. My mind is trying to play tricks on me and tell me that because I'm not suffering and can eat and drink without issue that maybe this isn't going to work for me. I do feel some restriction with food but not with fluids. I guess I'm just looking for some reassurance that other people have recovered like I have and gone on to be successful in losing the weight. I have 70 pounds to get to my goal. TIA! ❤️

Yes!!!! Awesome!!! We're at disney world right now and that's the best thing I've heard all day 😊😍

Congrats. 🎉

Hi! 👋 ☺️ I’m scheduled for gastric sleeve on 10/19! Just found out today. Super nervous about approval still but I’m just over here so excited while I’m hoping and praying!

Hi! 👋 ☺️ I’m scheduled for gastric sleeve on 10/19! Just found out today. Super nervous about approval still but I’m just over here so excited while I’m hoping and praying!

So is mine!!! I’m just sitting here waiting for them to call with my arrival time and trying not to chew off all my finger nails.

Hello, just found out last week. Surgery date is 10/19.
I'm super excited

My surgery date is October 20th. I can't believe I am at this point of changing my life forever. It feels so surreal. I am excited and nervous

Do we have scammers on this site ? This person posts strange and random conditions

I was told this morning that I was denied because the co-morbidity I have isn't "severe enough". My BMI is 37, and I have sleep apnea. I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia (Which I know they don't consider). I have been not been able to lose more than 20 pounds in over 20 years. I need to lose roughly 80lbs. There is a "peer review" today with my doctor and the insurance company. Has anyone had it overturned by this action? I'm devastated.

I haven't gotten approval yet. They don't do it until it's like surgery time. I have just over a month to go until the earliest I can know. Dm80 let us know, PLEASE 😊

Hey, was wondering if you guys ultimately got approval for the sleeve? Did you guys do a home sleep study or a in lab one? I too am about a 35 BMI and probably will be mild case of sleep apnea. Would love to get approved here in the US but have come to terms that I may have to go to Mexico. Thanks!

Just got my results and it's Mild sleep Apnea as well. So funny that we are in the same boat. I am a woman, 218 pounds today, 5'5''. I have to stay at 216 until surgery. I'm in Asheville, NC. I have to be in the program for three months so the earliest they can even think about scheduling surgery is 10/29. The doctor thinks I'll be lucky to get it done by the end of the year. I just learned that a lot of people who don't get approved by insurance go to Mexico and I think I will do that if I have to. With plane tickets it ends up being about $4k all together. Paying out of pocket at my hospital would be like $25k.

Following! I am in the same boat. Just did my sleep test last night and don’t have results yet.

Hi! Anyone have Cigna and have trouble getting approved with just mild sleep apnea (35 BMI)?
I see “obstructive sleep apnea “ is listed as one comorbidity so I’m hoping a mild case still qualifies me?
I’m hoping for gastric sleeve approval.
thank you

Hi! Anyone have Cigna and have trouble getting approved with just mild sleep apnea (35 BMI)?
I see “obstructive sleep apnea “ is listed as one comorbidity so I’m hoping a mild case still qualifies me?
I’m hoping for gastric sleeve approval.
thank you