I am just devastated for the 2nd time! The insurance wants MORE information from my 6 month visits. They said the doctor was not descriptive enough. They want diet and exercise progress. I know what I discussed with my doctor in each visit but I can't control what she types in her records. I'm so frustrated now. I've been denied twice over this. I'll appeal but I'm scared this is going to go no where. My biggest fear is that I will have to find a whole new doctor and do another 6 months all over again. I've been on this for 9 months now. I just dont know what to do. ... Maybe curl in a ball in the room and cry?

Advise?

Glenna, So glad to see you got your surgery date when it is convenient for you to be off work. Everything is falling into place nicely:) Jan

Thanks Jan! How are you feeling?? and if you don't mind me asking how is the weightloss??

Glenna, I feel like I've been given a 2nd chance at life. I had gotten to where I never exercised b/c of back pain & now I walk 45 min/day. I did not go through the puree stage & am eating between 650-850 calories/day so I am ok with not losing as quickly as others. I never had a problem with eating slowly & chewing well..I was a constant snacker which I no longer have the desire to do. My 1st 12 days I had protein drinks, yogurt & soup & then I slowly started eating my favorite healthy foods but in small portions. I have lost 17 lbs since surgery & will be happy if I lose 5-8 lbs/month (more would be great). I am 5 feet tall & started at 194 lbs & now I'm at 177. I'm already out of + sizes & wearing size large & xl petites. I'm very happy with my progress & look forward to seeing the dietician 11-14. Let me know if I can answer any questions. I know you will love your sleeve. Take care, Jan

You are doing awesome Jan!! 17lbs is a lot of weight in such a short time... I am starting at 218 so a bit more than you, so you are a real inspiration for me! I am struggling a bit this evening because I start a very strict pre-op diet tomorrow so I feel like this is my last night eating 'real food' for a while. I keep looking around the house thinking 'what should be the last thing I eat?'. I feel a bit silly, but I am so excited to be on this journey that I can't wait to start the diet....

Thanks for all the support everyone, it's gonna be a great ride!

Glenna

Thank you bunches Glenna. Ive already had an awesome time enjoying all the triumph with the approvals now I just keep smiling and being gitty so excited for my blessing. I look forward to your success and I'm totally grateful you got your date you wanted. I'll be praying for a speedy recovery so that you will get your day after Thanksgiving shopping on

Glenna, What do you eat/drink on your pre-op diet? Can you drink pureed soups b/c I have 2 to recommend. I bought vanilla & chocolate Extreme Smoothies which are ready to drink protein in cans. They have 35 grams of protein in each 11oz can & were easy to take with me b/c they tasted ok at room temp. Jan

The surgeon has his own food that I have to eat... nothing other then that food can be eaten. It is that way for the 2 weeks following surgery too. After that I move to regular food at which time I will try those for sure.

Glenna- Your doctor is smart. You'll lose weight before surgery & after surgery without having to make choices. I lost a few pounds on Weight Watchers during the 6 mos before surgery but I gained it back eating "my last meal" for weeks before I was sleeved. The soups I enjoyed are both made my Pacific Natural Foods (my store carries in organic section). I like roasted red pepper & tomato (usually don't like tomato) & curried red lentil (thai flavor). They along with Fage greek yogurt helped me get through the liquid phase. What product does your doctor use? Jan

Dec 1st is my day to be sleeved

I've got the date on my calendar!! I know Dec 1 can't come quick enough. You have been there for all of us & now it's your turn. Congrats!!

Jan

Congrats Sweety93!! You are gonna do awesome!! Congrats on getting your date!

Glenna

Thank you ladies. You have been such an awesome and a wonderful support

Sweety 93, You are there for us & we stand by you, our friend. What a great Christmas gift you are giving yourself. You will always remember 12-11. Need to figure out how to add each other as friends so we can keep up with each other & not have to meet in the insurance blog! Take care, Jan

Good idea Jan... I did add both of you as friends but I don't know what to do now??

Glenna

I'm super VST illiterate Glenna. I've sent Jan a friend request and I already have you and Ren as friends. I know we can keep each other updated via our profile post. Let me know any other way and I'll do so. We definitely have to stop meeting in the Denied forum because we have all been blessed to be approved now.....Yeah!!!!