Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

BariatricPal

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
  • Appearance

Join BariatricPal free

  • Ask your own questions
  • Reply and follow topics
  • Message other members
  • No cost, no spam

New to VERTICAL SLEEVE TALK

Hello everyone the journey begins!

  • Replies 15
  • Views 1.2k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Most Popular Posts

  • I also did the 3 month prep course for my insurance and remember I couldn't sleep waiting to turn in my paperwork! It only took 2 days for an approval and now I'm getting sleeved tomorrow! Whew! Time

Featured Replies

Hello right on back to you! And I wish you well on your journey :)

  • Author

Started my journey in June. My ins required me to do 3months of counseling. I've done all of my steps they asked me to do. Now on the 9/17 I turn everything in and wait to get approved. I nervous though. Help me guys.

  • Author

Thx Laura-ven. Where are you in your journey??

Thx Laura-ven. Where are you in your journey??

I had my surgery last November. So I've been around awhile :)

I remember waiting for the insurance approval though. And it was nerve wracking :)

I also did the 3 month prep course for my insurance and remember I couldn't sleep waiting to turn in my paperwork! It only took 2 days for an approval and now I'm getting sleeved tomorrow! Whew! Time passes so quickly your date will be here be4 u know it'

  • Author

Did you have Cigna?? 2 days? That's fast. I thought it took about 2 weeks

  • Author

Laura-ven. How much have you lost??

I was submitted to ins last week. waiting waiting is the hardest part. I have anthem. good luck to you.

Laura-ven. How much have you lost??

I've lost 77 pounds :)

  • Author

That's great.

I also did the 3 month prep course for my insurance and remember I couldn't sleep waiting to turn in my paperwork! It only took 2 days for an approval and now I'm getting sleeved tomorrow! Whew! Time passes so quickly your date will be here be4 u know it'

Good luck to you tomorrow!

  • Author

Lmarie what kind of pre op diet did you have?

  • Author

I don't go tomorrow. I go on the 17th to turn all of my stuff in.

I have Aetna and have been great!i really feel likei have been so lucky so far. I'm still at the hospital And I don't leave until Tom by I feel great! Getting gas bloat though ad can't seem to poot.. Just burp. Sorry tmi..

I can't feel my incisions and they look beautiful as of now! I have been so nervous about liquids though.. I literally take 2 iny sips an hour and feel like I'm gonna pop.

My prop diet consisted of Clear Liquids the day before surgery! That's I! :)

Join the conversation

You can post as a guest; create a free account to track replies, follow topics, and be part of the largest weight loss surgery community.

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.