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Some go by initial weight, others go by the weight with the last NUT visit. Call insurance company to check or ask someone at your WLS

You need to call your insurance company and ask them. They all vary in requirements. Mine does not care if you lose or gain during the 6 months... the BMI submitted for approval (at the end of 6 months) has to be at least 35 with comorbidities or 40 without.

Sleeve. The center I'm going to no longer do bands. Too many complications.

It will be approved no worries!

Within a year of submitting approval for surgery you have to have 6 months of documented weight loss/nutritional counseling. Sometimes the 6 months need to be consecutive. Check on that.

Before you go Thursday you should call up insurance company and ask them what kind of psych eval is needed... If u simply just need the psych eval for the WLS why did she require 3 more sessions? Sounds like she's trying to make some $$$.

I started my 6 months of nutritionist visits in December. My weight has stayed the same... Which for me I'm happy with as I was on a 40 lb gaining spree over the last year. I am not required to lose any (some insurances do). My BMI is at 40 and I don't have any comorbidities, so if I lost I could be denied surgery. I've battled w my weight since 3rd grade. Lost weight plenty of times before only to gain it back. I want this surgery as I know it will help me with portion control. I am focusing on drinking enough Water every day, Vitamins, getting the recommended Protein, measuring/weighing, food journaling and being active, no soda, not drinking before/with/after meals... All the things you need to do post VSG.

Great job!!! U look amazing

Awesome results!!!

Welcome!

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Can protein powder be added to your drinks or broth? (Like unflavored). Maybe the extra protein will help reduce hunger.

mclorrie... If you require a high pressure on the cpap machine sometimes it's difficult to get used to. I'm a nurse practitioner in pulmonary/sleep/critical care. What we do, for people experiencing difficulty with prescribed cpap is lower the pressure and increase it to goal over time. You can request a follow up appointment with whoever is managing your sleep apnea. They can take a look at the smart card in the machine too.

I understand your frustration... On the upside, since your sleep apnea is mild it will most likely go away with weight loss!

Good thread! Have the same build and thighs/hips/butt seem to be stubborn in past attempts at weight loss. This time around I am not going to be so hard on myself about it because the "Kim K" look is "in" lol. I do know what you mean about the deposits. I'm very self conscious about my legs and dread showing them. Have not worn shorts since middle school. Supposedly some of this can be evened out with skin brushing (check Google- I think that's what it's called). Probably gimmicky but worth a shot. I believe surgery would probably be the only way to target a certain area. Building muscle under can help w shape. I like doing the bike too. Stairclimber is also good- def works the butt too.