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Hi all! I am hoping all will be done and approved so I'm ready for surgery in Spring -- I'm thinking March. My insurance is proving to be really good...no required weight loss period but my surgeon wants me to drop at least 5% of my weight before the surgery. I'm halfway to reaching that goal. I have to meet with the NUT twice, appts one month apart. Also required to see the psych 3 times...initial consult, back for testing, then final visit to go over results. If all is well after that then my surgeon will schedule my surgery date. I couldn't get that first appt with the psych until mid Dec.

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Hi. My anticipated surgery date is March 2017 (gastric bypass). My insurance requires six consecutive nutrition classes. I've already had my psych evaluation, GI testing and blood work. My heart and lung tests are scheduled. I was told to begin finding suitable Protein supplements. Have any of you researched Protein shakes? Good lock to you all. I hope to find some friends as we start our journey!

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I saw the NUT today and she said to try to stay away from the Atkins and the instant breakfasts. I like the premium Protein Shakes from costco so hoping those are okay! Also ordered unjury to try in tea, broths and coffee.

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I know how you feel. I'm 5'6" and I weigh 275. I have horrible back, knee, foot and side pain. I hate going anywhere that I know I will be walking alot, because I KNOW I will be in pain. I work in a classroom with 2 yr olds, I can no longer squat down to talk to them and I don't know if it feels worse or LOOKS worse when I get up/down on the floor to play with them. I have no confidance, I let people treat me like crap because I guess I don't feel likenI deserve better. I feel that I haven't even LIVED yet, and I am 44 yrs old. I AM READY TO START LIVING!!!!

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Hi. My anticipated surgery date is March 2017 (gastric bypass). My insurance requires six consecutive nutrition classes. I've already had my psych evaluation, GI testing and blood work. My heart and lung tests are scheduled. I was told to begin finding suitable Protein supplements. Have any of you researched Protein shakes? Good lock to you all. I hope to find some friends as we start our journey!

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Congrats!! Good luck to you too... The months are gonna fly by!! They have been for me!!

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Hi all! I am hoping all will be done and approved so I'm ready for surgery in Spring -- I'm thinking March. My insurance is proving to be really good...no required weight loss period but my surgeon wants me to drop at least 5% of my weight before the surgery. I'm halfway to reaching that goal. I have to meet with the NUT twice, appts one month apart. Also required to see the psych 3 times...initial consult, back for testing, then final visit to go over results. If all is well after that then my surgeon will schedule my surgery date. I couldn't get that first appt with the psych until mid Dec.

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Very awesome! Good luck with your journey sweetie!! I'm excited for you!

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I know how you feel. I'm 5'6" and I weigh 275. I have horrible back, knee, foot and side pain. I hate going anywhere that I know I will be walking alot, because I KNOW I will be in pain. I work in a classroom with 2 yr olds, I can no longer squat down to talk to them and I don't know if it feels worse or LOOKS worse when I get up/down on the floor to play with them. I have no confidance, I let people treat me like crap because I guess I don't feel likenI deserve better. I feel that I haven't even LIVED yet, and I am 44 yrs old. I AM READY TO START LIVING!!!!

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You mentioned a lot of relatable things. I hope you get everything you are seeking my love,BC you certainly deserve it. This is your season !!! Good Vibes!!

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I'm hoping to have mine in April or may 2017

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Yes me too.. Hopefully a bit earlier.. Good luck!!

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I know how you feel. I'm 5'6" and I weigh 275. I have horrible back, knee, foot and side pain. I hate going anywhere that I know I will be walking alot, because I KNOW I will be in pain. I work in a classroom with 2 yr olds, I can no longer squat down to talk to them and I don't know if it feels worse or LOOKS worse when I get up/down on the floor to play with them. I have no confidance, I let people treat me like crap because I guess I don't feel likenI deserve better. I feel that I haven't even LIVED yet, and I am 44 yrs old. I AM READY TO START LIVING!!!!

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You mentioned a lot of relatable things. I hope you get everything you are seeking my love,BC you certainly deserve it. This is your season !!! Good Vibes!!

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Thank you!!!! I am so ready!!!!!

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I know how you feel. I'm 5'6" and I weigh 275. I have horrible back, knee, foot and side pain. I hate going anywhere that I know I will be walking alot, because I KNOW I will be in pain. I work in a classroom with 2 yr olds, I can no longer squat down to talk to them and I don't know if it feels worse or LOOKS worse when I get up/down on the floor to play with them. I have no confidance, I let people treat me like crap because I guess I don't feel likenI deserve better. I feel that I haven't even LIVED yet, and I am 44 yrs old. I AM READY TO START LIVING!!!!

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You mentioned a lot of relatable things. I hope you get everything you are seeking my love,BC you certainly deserve it. This is your season !!! Good Vibes!!

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I'm hoping to have mine in April or may 2017

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Yes me too.. Hopefully a bit earlier.. Good luck!!

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You as well!

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I know how you feel. I'm 5'6" and I weigh 275. I have horrible back, knee, foot and side pain. I hate going anywhere that I know I will be walking alot, because I KNOW I will be in pain. I work in a classroom with 2 yr olds, I can no longer squat down to talk to them and I don't know if it feels worse or LOOKS worse when I get up/down on the floor to play with them. I have no confidance, I let people treat me like crap because I guess I don't feel likenI deserve better. I feel that I haven't even LIVED yet, and I am 44 yrs old. I AM READY TO START LIVING!!!!

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You mentioned a lot of relatable things. I hope you get everything you are seeking my love,BC you certainly deserve it. This is your season !!! Good Vibes!!

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I'm hoping to have mine in April or may 2017

Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

Yes me too.. Hopefully a bit earlier.. Good luck!!

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You as well!

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I will be very happy to move past all the holidays.. It has been a ride so far haha

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I'm hoping for June. I have my initial appt Jan 16

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Its gonna fly by! Trust me.. I didn't think it would.. But yes. Soak up everything you can while you preparing!

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I started my insurance required 6 months of NUT appointments in July. I should be all done by December. I'm hoping to have the surgery in early January or February 2017.

Yes, I can't believe I'm (almost) already two months down from when I began the process. It is going to be so fast!

Here's to making the best choice for our health and happiness!

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I'm looking to have mine done around the same time as you. Had my psych appt, i have my class schedule one more visit and then my preop visit. Good luck.

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So just found out that I will have my last of 12 months appt (phone call) with my insurance on May 1st. All of my documents can be sent in for approval after that. So I'm hoping to have my surgery by the end of May!!!!! Soooooo can't wait! It's killing me! lol

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