MustangKitten

Been a while since I posted on here. Getting used to things. Surgery 11/29/10 and i am officially 50lbs lighter. Very excited but have a long way still to go! Thanks for the support!

Soreness pretty much completely gone except if I bend the wrong way or the kids get too rough. On full liquids and some soft foods but I feel like I'm hungry every 2 hours sometimes. I hope this passes fast.

Almost a week post-op, very little soreness, just starting to get really hungry since I'm still on clear liquids

I am doing good since my surgery yesterday morning. The hardest part about it is that I really want something of substance to eat. Even if it's a piece of chicken. I am getting sick of this clear liquid only diet. I don't even get to have the protein shakes yet. Those would probably be heaven at this point.

Thanks for the support. I'm new to all this and it's nice to know people out there are willing to help! I hope your's goes smoothly as well.

Surgery went great. A little sore but feeling great! Thanks for all the support! Now the hard part begins but I can do it, especially with all of you!

Surgery is tomorrow, tons of emotions going on right now

Surgery is tomorrow, tons of emotions going on right now

Finally got my approval after my 3rd appeal

I haven't been on in weeks. My insurance denied coverage and then denied the appeal. I am waiting for one more chance. It was denied based on me not going to a dr in 2008 and having my weight documented from that year. Even though I have been overweight my entire life and have had a BMI of over 40 for at least 15 years, it wasn't enough because I didn't have that one peice of documentation. I am bummed but am keeping my fingers crossed for my final appeal.

I haven't been on in weeks. My insurance denied coverage and then denied the appeal. I am waiting for one more chance. It was denied based on me not going to a dr in 2008 and having my weight documented from that year. Even though I have been overweight my entire life and have had a BMI of over 40 for at least 15 years, it wasn't enough because I didn't have that one peice of documentation. I am bummed but am keeping my fingers crossed for my final appeal.

I haven't been on in weeks. My insurance denied coverage and then denied the appeal. I am waiting for one more chance. It was denied based on me not going to a dr in 2008 and having my weight documented from that year. Even though I have been overweight my entire life and have had a BMI of over 40 for at least 15 years, it wasn't enough because I didn't have that one peice of documentation. I am bummed but am keeping my fingers crossed for my final appeal.

I haven't been on in weeks. My insurance denied coverage and then denied the appeal. I am waiting for one more chance. It was denied based on me not going to a dr in 2008 and having my weight documented from that year. Even though I have been overweight my entire life and have had a BMI of over 40 for at least 15 years, it wasn't enough because I didn't have that one peice of documentation. I am bummed but am keeping my fingers crossed for my final appeal.

My insurance is Aetna. I keep reading that people say walking will reduce the gas pains but I can't imagine feeling like walking after the surgery. I'm glad that you are feeling good though. That is good news.

Going good. I have my final appointment on October 7th and my paperwork should be submitted for approval. My surgeon's office seems optimistic but I can't help to worry about the approval. How are things going with you?

Doing good, thanks for asking. Still waiting on my approval but I have my final appt on Oct 7th so hopefully won't take too long after that. I have been trying to wean myself off of a lot of stuff so it won't be such a shock when the time comes. I am even testing out some protein shakes for the liquid phase. I only have a 3-day pre-op diet which won't be too bad although I might extend it to a 5 or 7 day just to maximize the liver shrinkage and have things go more smoothly. Feel free to hit me up at any time. I could use the support and I'm really good at giving it too. Thanks! Melissa

Thank you. I just called my surgeon's office today and they are going to move up my final appointment to October 7th and she said that they will have all my paperwork ready to submit on that day. If my approval comes back within 2 weeksI could be banded as early as Nov 1. Here's hoping things continue to go smoothly. Thanks for the support!

I'm in Rockledge and my surgery will be with Dr. Fusco after my insurance approval. Just thought I would find people in my area. Thanks, Melissa

I'm in Rockledge too and my surgery will be with Dr. Fusco after my insurance approval. Just thought I would find people in my area. Thanks, Melissa