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Nana1222    159

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That's great you have been out. I'm so glad you are feeling so good. I just can't wait wishing I could have it late Dec instead of March. Her insurance gal told me she probably won't let me travel to Fl for 90 days after surgery so Dec would be too soon. We are going to Disney in Feb.

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Luckygrl    87

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That's great you have been out. I'm so glad you are feeling so good. I just can't wait wishing I could have it late Dec instead of March. Her insurance gal told me she probably won't let me travel to Fl for 90 days after surgery so Dec would be too soon. We are going to Disney in Feb.

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That's ok. Use the extra time to research, prepare your home, get into a walking/exercise habit, work on the no drinking after/while eating habit, etc. It'll be here before you know it. :-)

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Luckygrl    87

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Lucky did you find before surgery you ate more then usual? I've got to get this under control I haven't gained yet but just not eating good at all.

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I did. It was like I was in a panic that my life was going to change so drastically. I had to have a heart to heart with myself lol. I had to remind myself over and over of my purpose for the surgery. And remind myself that overeating was only sabotaging my end goal. Maybe try journaling. Writing out how I feel helps sort through things too. Do you have a therapist? I have one that I see every month. That helps too. Remember why you're on this journey. You're worth it!

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Sirmikael    59

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Cedar Rapids here. I'm 37, started this journey back in December at 417. My surgery was last Monday (9/26), and I'm one of the lucky ones, in terms of very minimal pain, zero nausea, and I went back to work one week after being released. This morning I weighed in at 370, but most of that weight loss was pre-surgery.

My surgery was at the University of Iowa, and my surgeon was Dr. Smith. My insurance required a six month diet, and I'm glad I had all of that time to prepare. I also had a few month delay due to a paperwork issue.

Right now, I'm feeling almost 100%, and I'm just nervous about this lengthy journey ahead of me. I'm glad to have this forum for support, and love to see fellow Iowans here!

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Mindi Lou    101

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Yay for you Cedar Rapids. I am so excited for you. I love having the support from everyone here. It really does make a difference. Don't fret. We will all be here for you. BTW....we are neighbors....love having someone close...

Mindi in Waterloo

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Luckygrl    87

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Good morning!! I'm feeling great!! I'm excited for my first postop appt on Tuesday. I've lost 13 lbs since my surgery 9-29. Since my last preop appt on 9-19 I've lost 21. I'm very happy with that. No complications.

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Sirmikael    59

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I'm feeling almost 100% already. No pain at all, just a little fatigue. I just mowed, and I'm a little more beat than I usually am.

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Nana1222    159

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Lucky did you do of the healthy lifestyles they offer at our clinic before hand. Dr. talked about it but no one ever said anything else to me. Is this covered under insurance like we do copay a I wonder?

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Luckygrl    87

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Lucky did you do of the healthy lifestyles they offer at our clinic before hand. Dr. talked about it but no one ever said anything else to me. Is this covered under insurance like we do copay a I wonder?

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Well, they mentioned it to me too and at the time I was still on the fence about the surgery so I said I was interested. All they really did was have me come in once in awhile to visit with a dietician and physiologist to set food/exercise goals. I think I came in twice before I was informed my insurance had approved me for surgery and they set my last preop appt. By then I'd made up my mind about surgery. If I remember correctly, they said the 6months of Healthy Lifestyles was $200. And if I chose to go ahead with surgery, (instead of Healthy Lifestyles) that $200 would be used as the preop fee. Hope that makes sense. I didn't pay anything except my copays for those couple visits I went to for HLs. On my last preop visit I paid the $200. If you're not sure about your insurance, ask the purple haired insurance girl :-) I adore her lol. I love her hair and her great personality. She's very helpful.

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