just starting the process for gastric sleeve. insurance has requirements. 2nd dr, appt tomorrow, psych eval next week.

Unfortunately a lot of them have the requirements, so you're not alone! Sounds like you're on the right path, though. Good luck!

hi , thank you for your support. i see your location is WA, where about?

1 minute ago, Christina Guzik said:

hi , thank you for your support. i see your location is WA, where about?

I'm in the Tri-Cities

thats great. im in spokane. from your info it looks like you have done great. congrats.

i was looking at different groups and a few were very negative and made a lot of negative replies. you have eased my mind. Thank you

Oh hello, that's my hometown! Born and raised until I was 18. And thanks! I've had my moments of stalls like everyone, but BP has really helped me when I'm feeling defeated. Most everyone here is great. Ask any questions and we'll be happy to help! You can even send me a direct message if you want.

Are you seeing the surgeon at the Rockwood Clinic? My sister started the process a few months before me and she almost had it done there but then she chose not to go through it it.

yes rockwood clinic. I'm trying to learn this sight and find all it has to offer. thank for the direct link offer. can i ask why your sister changed her mind?

She has other health conditions and side effects from medicines that caused gastrointestinal issues that she thought it'd fix, but it wouldn't. It'd help her lose the weight she's carrying around, but not the issues she was zeroed in on. She liked the surgeon at the clinic though! I almost saved up to go there but it was cheaper for me where I went.

thanks for sharing. what protein shakes/powders did you use?

For pre-op I drank the Premier protein shakes. Couldn't stand the taste after surgery, so I switched to mixing Genepro (protein powder) in with many things. Applesauce, soup, broth, juices, smoothies, etc.