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It is most definitely medically necessary for a hernia repair. I am so so sorry you're going through this! GERD is definitely something you should get "repaired" GERD can cause esophagus cancer in the future if its more severe.

Did your insurance have an option to appeal?!?? I would appeal right away! I feel like a Hiatal Hernia is a reason for a revision. Praying everything goes smooth and this storm will pass! You got this!!

I have Blue Cross Blue shield and it requires the 6 month dietitian visits. They billed me as my appointments went on, but if you let it pile up they require you to pay the full amount before you schedule any pre-op surgery appointments. (After completing the criteria) For example I paid $400 for my first bill, which was the 4 initial appointments. Consult, therapist, dietitian, and doctor within the endocrinology department. and then every month I was billed again but a different amount. I paid $2800 total but not up front. If I didn't the pay the bill when I received them and let it pile up to $2800. I would have to pay that to schedule my surgery You can definitely call the customer service phone # about your benefits of your insurance and they will be able to explain to you how it works.

The 6 months will go by so fast! I thought the same when I heard my insurance requires 6 months of "monitored" nutrition appointments. You got this!

OMG YESS!!! Foamies!!! It was so hard to explain to my family what the feelings were. Especially when you drink wayyy to early after eating solids.

You're such a superstar giving us great ideas! Let me know how the liquid protein is! but then again mixing water with the already protein liquid might do the job.

Love it!!!! How do you like that Premier protein clear drink? I tried the Gatorade protein drink and you can taste the protein in it.

I cleared out all JUNK from my kitchen and fridge! I gave them all to my mom since her house is like a "community house" where all the kids get dropped off for grandma and grandpa to babysit lol. Going to Costco Business Center after my pre-op appointment on Tuesday! Super excited to see what they have, I remember the last time I went there were a lot of protein drinks and other non-sugar options.

Thank you for this post! It was nice reading how long others took off work. I work from home and I am only taking 3 full days off and then half days the rest of the week. I may just set up my computer right next to my bed so its easier LOL

Whats your ethnicity? I am Lao, but was born here in the US. Both of my families were like that but not to the extent of telling me to die. Till this day they still call me "Fatty" Pig" in Lao and it hurts me....I remember when I was a teenager my aunt's son stood next to me while taking pictures and said "SCOOT OVER YOU'RE SO FAT YOU TAKE UP THE WHOLE PICTURE." My uncle also insults me..."you shouldn't be eating that much" It was literally a cup of homemade noodles with broth and little does he know I throw up from eating over a cup. After that I packed on more weight from being emotional. I am the only plus size in my immediate family. Both of my siblings were on the thin side...

I also only experienced this after being constipated with a hemorrhoid. When it was painful I would use "TUCKS" brand wipes. Hope you feel better soon!

Welcome Steve! You will do great! We are all here to root you on. I start my pre-op diet on the 15th of August and is sooo nervous but after reading other's stories it helped eased the anxeity.

You got this!!!! UGH I wish I can have yogurt during my pre-op diet. You guys will finish strong.

You got this!!! You will finish strong. Have you weighed yourself since the pre-op diet?

I loveeeee the Ricotta bake! I remember when I first made it my fiance and his buddy dove right into it before I even tasted it lol!

We are surgery twins!!!! Mine is also on the 29th of August!

That is such a great idea!!! I will be purging the kitchen this weekend!

That dress is super cute and looks super comfy!! Thanks for the link ?

They might ask you if you want to do a Gastric Bypass. After my Gastric Sleeve, I developed severe GERD, and now getting a revision to a Bypass. The sleeve will worsen your reflux and damage your esophagus.

Hello!! Right when I was scheduled for my surgery they made 4 appointments for me prior to the surgery; pre-operative apppointment, group pre-op education appointment, consultation with my surgeon, and then a COVID test.

Let us know how it goes!! Good luck!

I brought a whole duffel bag full of stuff and did not touch it once. I did bring a plush robe and slippers with non slip bottoms, which made walking in the hallway of the hospital more comfortable. I barely touched my phone since the first night I was out of it and then the next morning I went home after drinking my required liquids. At home I slept on the couch most of the time and bought little containers for my liquids to take little sips from.

I opted for B12 injections because its easier than taking the pill daily LOL! and its into the belly.

I work for Blue Cross Blue Shield and yes you can call your insurance company. Ask them if your prior authorization for bariatric surgery was approved. They will also let you know if it has been sent to the provider.

Mine is super strict as well!!!! but I am required 16 oz orange juice daily. 8oz in the morning and 8oz in the afternoon. Possibly to break the weakness of not having any sugar intake.