Abbey M.

Not at all! As one of my other friends I met on here says......we’re surgery siblings! This forum is so great. There are so many wonderful people on here that will help you! Send me a message And we can chat :-)

Yay! Congrats to you! The liquid diet isn’t too bad. After about the 4th day it’s much easier! I’m having surgery tomorrow so I’ll keep you updated and help cheer you on these next few weeks before your surgery :-)

Thank you!

Thank you all!

True. I was mainly worried about the shower restrictions afterward. I went and got supplies to clean with though :/)

Anyone having a sleeve surgery next week and want to connect? Lets help eachother get through the struggles 🙂

Oh thank god. I was worried I needed to Reschedule my surgery or something!

Good to know. So just tell them when I check in to the hospital in the morning?

Mine is at 1130. We are so close. It’s gonna be over before we know it and then we can start watching on the losers bench as the weight melts off!

Thank you so much! I’m excited and ready for the new day to happen :-)

I know me too! 24 hours now :-) message me if you want to talk, vent, or just have a buddy that can help you through. I’d love the company and the support!

Hi! My surgery is on the 7th too! I’m excited but pretty nervous as well. Feel free to message me and we can chat!

How are you feeling? How did the last week go? Congrats on being on the downhill! I’m getting pretty nervous 😬

I go in at 1130am Monday YIKES! Haha I’m very excited but definitely have bouts of nervousness happening.

Oh you are so much more prepared the. Me. I haven’t even started packing yet 😬 my surgery is the 7th too! How are you feeling?

Wow! Good for you! That is so wonderful! When did you have your surgery! Such a great feeling.....I can’t wait until I’m there :-)

I am having a sleeve done. I’m excited to finally be here.....just nervous which I’m learning is super common haha

How are you feeling! You are done YAY!

That’s wonderful! I’d love to chat with you and help each other through some of these things 🙂

Thank you!!! I’m so happy I found this forum!

My surgery is January 7th too!!! Its coming up so fast! How is everyone feeling 🙂 would anyone like to connect and be a buddy with me!

My surgery is January 7th too!!! Its coming up so fast! How is everyone feeling 🙂

Thank you both! I am going to keep thinking positive and remember why I made the decision to begin with 🙂

:confused:hey everyone. i had a question about lap band surgery. I just left my PCM's office this morning and he has referred me to Swedish medical center for a weight loss surgery consult. I had a question about getting Triwest to pay for the surgery. I am 5'3 and a 1/2 and weigh 241lbs. my BMI is 42.4. SCARY I KNOW!! I have looked at the TRIWEST website several times and just cant figure some things out and cant get any answers from docs, tricare reps or even the surgery center where i was referred. so i logged on here and am hoping someone can help. Ok so here goes...tricare requires 100lbs over ideal weight with atleast 1 co-morbid OR 200% or more over ideal body weight. The ideal body weight for my height according to the metlife chart is 121-135. First.....do they calculate you being 200% or more over ideal weight by the first number (121) or the second number (135). Second....I do have high blood pressure which constitutes a co-morbid as well as asthma (not sure if that is a co-morbid or not). But I am not taking blood pressure meds for my high blood pressure. so my questions are those that i named and also....has anyone had experience with triwest and had a similar situation? what is the likely hood that I will get approved? if anyone can help i would greatly appreciate it! Thanks!!

thanks for the quick response. Oh im telling them im 5'3". the funny thing is when i got a copy from my demographics from the doctor it had me as 5'8"!!! I asked the nurse (who was SOOO helpful)...right.....if she would change it and she said she couldnt. so i called tricare and they said they dont see any of that information. the surgeon i am being referred to will submit the report with that information. so that was a relief. so i decided im gonna sqwat a little bit so im only 5'2" when they measure me. maybe some 10 pound ankle weights too....lol! we'll see what happens. my PCM was COMPLETELLY against me doing this so the fact that he even gave me a referral is amazing! that was a fight all in itself :-)