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Only 5 Days After Gastric Sleeve Surgery; Feeling Great!



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Hi all, I've been reading posts since my surgery was approved, but haven't posted. I lost 22 lbs pre-op, and had my surgery on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Great recovery and very little pain; I was fortunate enough to have my medical insurance cover my procedure at the Cleveland Clinic Center of Excellence. I'm trying to stay hydrated, and still have at least one shake a day--but the road ahead looks good--I've lost a pound a day since surgery!!

Quick questions--

1. how do I put that cute weight loss chart on my profile?

2. Anyone found the best prices on Vitamins?

I love the Oh Yeah! chocolate Milkshake powder and bottles--best flavor!

Good Luck to everyone!!

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Cathy, If you search for "ticker tutorial", you'll pull up a great post by LilMissDiva about adding the ticker to your profile. :)

It sounds like you're having the same experience I did post-op, which is great! I was so worried before that I think I walked around in a haze of relief after surgery! I was, and still am, ecstatic at the results I'm seeing.

So far, the best prices I've seen on Vitamins are the B1G1 at CVS and Walgreens around here. Since they are always across the street from each other in Florida, it's easy to compare and see who has what you need at the best price!

Good luck on your journey!! :)

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congrats on your success so far! how long did it take for you to get approved?

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I was very lucky--my first visit to the doctor was in late September--and I was approved at the end of October. I knew right away that the operation was covered, so it was a matter of putting together all the clearances, weight history, etc.

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i mean how soon after submitting in the papers to insurance were you approved?

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My doctor's office handled all the paper work, and I had a "tentative approval" right away. (While the doctor was talking to me about the procedure, the insurance specialist was on the phone with the insurance company. The approval came about 10 days after all the work was submitted.

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ohh ok. i met my surgeon yesterday and got a tentative date for dec 20th. tomorrow marks my 6th month appt so hopefully my papers will be submitted tomorrow & hopefully i get a speedy approval.

My doctor's office handled all the paper work, and I had a "tentative approval" right away. (While the doctor was talking to me about the procedure, the insurance specialist was on the phone with the insurance company. The approval came about 10 days after all the work was submitted.

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good luck!

thank youuuuu :)

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:wave: cathy - you seem to be the person in the know for now

i'm trying to get my ticker file that my DH created to show up :help:

kathy

DOS 12/6/11

right around the corner :Banane19:

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Hi --Go to the main home page and search for "ticker tutorial", you'll pull up a great post by LilMissDiva about adding the ticker to your profile. Great examples, step by step instructions. Good luck!!

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Cathy, I had my surgery here in Toledo on Monday. I am very sore, and like you it is hard to get all the Protein in at this point. Are you sipping on a shake or what. I am just sipping all day on liquids. Any advise of how you are doing it would be great. I took a walk today and came home and slept all afternoon. It wore me out.

Laura

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