I don't have to have an endoscopy. This forum had me so freaked out! I may have to do the EKG (no biggie) and maybe a chest x ray depending on what the surgeon wants. Phew! I was sweating over that for a bit.

I think I'm going to order my Vitamins today- any suggestions? I had a sample pack and I don't care for the chalky taste of the chewables but I tolerate them fine. The Protein Shakes seem to have a lot in them but they seem to lack Iron? What are you all taking- or going to take?

Happy me- no endoscopy :lol:

Justine, why did they decided that?

I hear it is not bad. Mine is Monday. We look like we are on a similar timeline. I had chest xrays, echocardiogram, and ekg this week. I have to say an emotional experience. I met with psych today and boy that really helped!

She said because I don't have acid reflux (OMG I'm so thankful- I have a major problem with the thought of things put in my throat).

I had my psych eval and passed that. I found that boring but I do it for a living. I'm so glad to hear you found it helpful. I think for me I rely on my NUT and PA to continue to bounce things off of. I email them a lot

So, I'd love to hear about your journey. What brought you to this decision? Do you have insurance to approve this or are you self pay (sorry if that's too personal).

I'm self pay- no endo either, just an ekg and chest xray. My surgeon said the gummy Vitamins are fine to start a week post op as I didn't like the chalky ones either. I bought chewable Calcium to replace the horse pills I take now. Big day on Monday.

good luck to you!

Well I have been in nutritional counseling for a year. I lost 19lbs in 7 months . I have been thinking about WLS for about 15 years. I got down to about 203lbs in 2008, but I was busting my butt and eating very little. Anyway, life happened and we moved to a foreign location. That came with stresses, to many to count. I have been over weight my whole life. Tramatic childhood crap.....plus bad genes. Anyway, I am 37 and just ready for a change. I am overseas still and hoping for BCBS to cover. My process is a little different then being in the states, where I don't have to get prior approval. Of course they can still choose not to cover if I don't follow their protocol.