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I can't figure out how you can put so much into you so early and meet those magic numbers. I mean the ounces of fluids and Proteins required daily is a lot and that space just is so small. I can see it being a bit of a struggle.

Are you using any hair Vitamins since I've heard you lose your hair from this? I know eating a lot of proteins help and I've also heard Biotin helps also. I had surgery last year and lost a bunch from the meds and trauma of the surgery.

Ya I'm not sure if doing all that waking was so good for ya. Glad your recouped with a nap!????

How ya doing with sleep positions?

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I can't start Vitamins until the my first follow up appointment on the 29th when they hopefully advance me to soft/bland foods. Makes sense since the ones they suggest aren't pureed lol. I feel like all i do all day is drink, but that is the name of the game at this point. The fair life fat free milk has like 11 grams of Protein in a cup.. And then adding Protein powder (I use a half scoop of cellucor) gets me to around 25 grams.... And then I just need a half scoop of GENEPRO to get me to 40g. That was a struggle yesterday because the shake took me like over two hours to drink like 9oz!!! So crazy.

Since Yesterday was also the first time that my husband cooked a fantastic meal for a couple friends in front of me... I'm starting to get a little impatient for other tastes. Haha just being really careful about what I try. I just had like 1 full small spoon of Tomato sauce and that was lovely. :)

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Bek Gal I'm so impressed with how well your doing! I can understand wanting the other tastes by now! I'm sure your going alittle nuts by now! Just imagine how good things will taste! Even simple things! I'm proud of you. Keep it up!

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Hey all! I found a meetup for weight loss surgery folks and I believe the first meeting for it is Monday, January 11th. It's right near perrysville off of 19 at 6pm. I was thinking about going, but does anyone want to join?

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That's great to hear! I've been to some meet ups but not for weight loss! You should go! I can't since that's the day I'll be having my EGD done. I'm thinking I won't be in condition to go. Go and skype me!!! It will be like I'm there with you! Hahaha. What do ya think!????

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Hi

Anybody on this post seeing Dr. Ramanathan at Magee and had your surgery already?

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Hi

Anybody on this post seeing Dr. Ramanathan at Magee and had your surgery already?

He was my surgeon. I thought he was a great Dr. His staff is incredible and I was so thankful for their support. He wasn't very personable but I was more concerned with his work. I never talked to him after the surgery but another doctor from his office checked on me everyday and she was fantastic.

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Hi everyone. I've been around for some time, but lurked mostly. I just received notice today that I'm being submitted to insurance today. I'm having my surgery at Magee with Dr. Hamad. So far, my experience with her has been really great. I had a bit of an issue with my endo and had to change procedure from an RNY to the sleeve. At first I was concerned because I wasn't sure about the procedure, but the more I research, the happier I am that I'm making the change. I'm not really certainly how quickly my authorization will be approved. I wish working for UPMC would get me a quicker answer, but it likely doesn't! Hoping to schedule yet this month or early next month.

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Hi Anabs! I'm also having mine done at Magee with Dr. Hamad. Unfortunately, I'm on hold right now because my endoscopy found 3 ulcers. I have a repeat endoscopy on the 12th. If the ulcers are gone, the paperwork will be submitted to my insurance. Do you have UPMC? If so, let me know how much they covered. I tried finding out months ago but they wouldn't tell me anything until paperwork was processed. Good luck!

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Hi Jodi! I had "abnormal" possibly precancerous cells. They weren't able to really say if it was something I should be concerned with so decided to move forward with the sleeve since I'll require a yearly endoscopy. Oh wow, sorry about the ulcers! I do have UPMC for insurance. I'm guessing I'll probably be required to pay up to my max out of pocket which is $1750. I changed my coverage this year for that very reason. I'll let you know as soon as I hear back! Good luck with the endoscopy! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

Hi Anabs! I'm also having mine done at Magee with Dr. Hamad. Unfortunately, I'm on hold right now because my endoscopy found 3 ulcers. I have a repeat endoscopy on the 12th. If the ulcers are gone, the paperwork will be submitted to my insurance. Do you have UPMC? If so, let me know how much they covered. I tried finding out months ago but they wouldn't tell me anything until paperwork was processed. Good luck!

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I am going thru Magee and Dr. Hamad as well. They were supposed to submit to my insurance on Monday but as of today my insurance hasn't received anything so don't always take their word for it and make sure you call your insurance yourself. Did anyone have problems with their Upmc insurance getting approval?

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I am going thru Magee and Dr. Hamad as well. They were supposed to submit to my insurance on Monday but as of today my insurance hasn't received anything so don't always take their word for it and make sure you call your insurance yourself. Did anyone have problems with their Upmc insurance getting approval?

I have upmc insurance and it didn't take very long. They told my 7-10days and it took like 8 days. Plus I don't think they really submitted when they said they did.

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Just want to wish everyone best of luck on their upcoming surgeries. If anyone has any questions or wants to meet up just let me know. Feel free to message me. Had my surgery in november

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That's good to hear! I'm just so worried about a denial. I did all my testing and I lost a significant amount of weight during the lifestyle program but I'm still worried they will find some reason to deny me. I have upmc for you insurance.

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