Hello everyone,

I'm new to this site (and blogging). I'm 23 years old from the Bronx, NY, 220lbs, 5'3", BMI 39.

I started my journey this Thursday 12/27/12 with my first consultation @ Dr. Scott Belsley's office. I was very please with how they treated me. According to my insurance (Healthfirst) all i need is 2 consecutive monthly visits to my PCP. Besides that I will need a Psych eval, pre op testing and that's pretty much it. I've been extremely anxious about the process because i'm afraid to get denied by my insurance. I have also never had any type of surgery and I dont do well with pain. I feel like i'm going to get cold feet at the last minute and i'm really hoping i dont because i'm ready for my life to change. ANOTHER BIG FEAR OF MINE IS hair LOSS. I heard that i affects you 4-7 months post op. i'm so not looking forward to that.

Feedback on your experiences with insurance process, post-op, fears, hair loss, post op dieting would be highly appreciated..

Having just got out of surgery I can tell you that the pain you feel is very minimal. It is gonna hurt, but that's what the pain meds are for. I can tell you that yes I hurt only two days post op, but it's like a bad bellyache. I thought the flu was worse.

Welcome!!!

My wife and I both went through WLS. The pain was less than expected, the benefits more than expected. Her hair got thin for a while but got better. Mine got a bit thin but I'm 64 and could be hereditary.

I don't feel like I'm dieting. It's just a new eating pattern which I am at peace with. The new slim body is so worth not chomping endlessly at meal time.

Welcome!

You are not alone with your concerns.

This is a good topic!

I had a knee procedure before and was out the entire time lol.

Woke up and they gave me more meds.

Now I'm pre op too.

As far as hair loss, I feel you. I once cut my hair short and was upset over it. My

"Co workers said to me don't stress it's just hair."

I took me to face this problem more than once to feel like my co worker.

So, I understand how you feel too.

So, I Started Biotin, Silica and a good Multivitamin for my hair issue.

I can't wait for my sleeve.

You gonna do fine!

Be encourage

We are here for support.

Good luck!

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I'm new to this site (and blogging). I'm 23 years old from the Bronx, NY, 220lbs, 5'3", BMI 39.

I started my journey this Thursday 12/27/12 with my first consultation @ Dr. Scott Belsley's office. I was very please with how they treated me. According to my insurance (Healthfirst) all i need is 2 consecutive monthly visits to my PCP. Besides that I will need a Psych eval, pre op testing and that's pretty much it. I've been extremely anxious about the process because i'm afraid to get denied by my insurance. I have also never had any type of surgery and I dont do well with pain. I feel like i'm going to get cold feet at the last minute and i'm really hoping i dont because i'm ready for my life to change. ANOTHER BIG FEAR OF MINE IS hair LOSS. I heard that i affects you 4-7 months post op. i'm so not looking forward to that.

Feedback on your experiences with insurance process, post-op, fears, hair loss, post op dieting would be highly appreciated..[/quote']

How is your.progress?