I got a call from my insurance today and they've approved my surgery! I'm scheduled for Aug 26th. I feel very fortunate because they will pay 100% of the cost. I was right on the borderline of a 40 BMI with no major comorbidities other than back pain/arthritis, so I was a bit worried about getting approved.

Now the questions:

My doctors office says no gum, which I hadn't heard before. Something about swallowing air when you chew it. Anyone else have this restriction?

I only take 1 pill a day right now (antidepressant) and its small, but I wonder if that will be an issue in the first couple of weeks? Did anyone have to switch to liquid prescriptions?

Congratulations on your Surgery date/approval. Very exciting time.

I was told no gum as well and I don't chew gum very often anyway but I waited at least 6 months. I never really asked why to be honest because again I do not chew it very often.

As for the pills I think they want liquid form or chewables while you're in the healing phase. They don't want to risk the pills getting stuck right after surgery. I would consult your Doctor to be sure.

Yes, definitely consult your doctor. I was able to continue most of my pills the day after surgery - Prozac and birth control were ok for me to take.

I was okay taking my meds after surgery. The liquid was Tylenol with codeine for the pain.

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