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So today is the first day of the rest of my life. I am so grateful! I'm approved and seeing the Dr. tomorrow!

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So today is the first day of the rest of my life. I am so grateful! I'm approved and seeing the Dr. tomorrow!

Good luck in recovery

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Hello,

I was wondering the same thing too! I actually called to get the whole process started only last week but it seems to be moving pretty fast for me (I think). I talked at length with 2 surgery coordinators who explained that I would have to start with my PCP to get a referral to see them first. I called my PCP and she fit me right in the very next day. I do have to go to an orientation first, but that just happens to be the third Tuesday of every month, which is TODAY so they fit me in as well.

In 2010 I was diagnosed with a rare cancer and since then, I have had over 6 surgeries, almost an entire year of chemo and various complications. I also have sleep apena, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, damaged liver (thank you chemo), bone metasis, as well as being obese with a BMI of over 45. (I have gained over 70 pounds in under two years thanks to constant surgeries, medications that make me gain like crazy, being completely unable to exercise, etc.) Anyway, I called my insurance company and they have everything (literally everything) documented. They told me the surgery would absolutely be covered. This will literally help me save my life.

My fingers are crossed for you that it happens quickly for you too.

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Oops... sorry (blushing)... :wub: I didn't see there were additional pages in this post... Looks like you already got your surgery and are home recovering. Congratulations on getting approved so quickly. And wishing you a very speedy recovery

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Thanks :) I'm sure you will get approved!!! I am 25 pounds down :) 105 to goal. I feel great!

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Surgery is in 13 days! On Sept. 4th. Met with my Dr. this morning. I feel really good about this. My boss is supportive. Looks like all the planets are aligning!

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Surgery is in 13 days! On Sept. 4th. Met with my Dr. this morning. I feel really good about this. My boss is supportive. Looks like all the planets are aligning!

That's great! So happy for you!!!! ????it will be the best decision you ever make.

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I hope it's smooth sailing. I hate nausea more than anything. And so far it's sounding like no one can get anything down on week two with the Protein. I'm doing a lot of praying. :)

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Nausea was a big issue when I was in the hospital. I woke up in recovery screaming about the nausea and the my abdomen hurt. Guess anesthesia didn't sit too well with me. The first couple days are definetley the hardest. It gets easier. I don't feel the need to eat like I did last week. Just looking forward to the mushies :) drinking as much Fluid as I can and Protein Shakes should start tomorrow after doctors appt :)

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Nausea was a big issue when I was in the hospital. I woke up in recovery screaming about the nausea and the my abdomen hurt. Guess anesthesia didn't sit too well with me. The first couple days are definetley the hardest. It gets easier. I don't feel the need to eat like I did last week. Just looking forward to the mushies :) drinking as much Fluid as I can and Protein Shakes should start tomorrow after doctors appt :)

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How many days has it been for you now? We discussed the "head hunger" that I'll have to deal with...coming face to face with whatever you used food for in the past and having to deal with it rather than eating. Stress, disappointment, etc.

Guess it's like overcoming smoking, alcohol, etc. I quit those about 15 years ago. I remember how that was.

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9 days now :)

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I used the smoke as well and it was the hardest thing to do. I would honestly kind of compare it to the head hunger. And I had a huge headache for two days from caffeine withdrawal.

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I've had those before, they're nasty. I'm trying to stay away from that now. I have some pretty bad headaches anyway. I guess I'll just have to call on all my strengths and my better angels to get through the next month. I'm sure I'll be chatting on here quite a bit after surgery. :)

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9 days and 25 lbs. is a pretty good incentive! Holy cow! I have a high school reunion to go to 6 1/2 weeks after surgery and I'm just believing now that I'll be fine to fly to it.

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