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First of all, it is not your fault. The WLS Coordinator does not seem to be professional, does not prioritize, a procrastinator and not very understanding. No matter where you go there are always people like that. You wonder how they can hold onto their job. Listen to the ladies before me. They are right. Tell a child to wait for his present until Christmas and the big day passes, then, he keeps asking when every day after that. We are no different. Good luck to you!

No you are not crazy you are just ready to complete the process!~ I had something much worst happen and after all of the frustration it finally hit me.... EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON! Take this time to just get all things done for the pre-op diet, post op, hospital stay, taking to family members about helping with your little one while you are in the hospital! If you haven't already. I was put off for weeks and when I say weeks it was probably 8 weeks from the time the paperwork was finally submitted til I ended up being approved for the gastric sleeve!!! Believe me in the end all things worked together and I came out with a better surgeon and the sleeve! It will come together don't get discouraged and get ready because it will be hear before you know it!!!! I am not 15 days post-op and doing great....Praying that they get their stuff together for you and just be patient... it is well worth anything you are feeling right now.... Keep me posted Blann

Not to worry - I gained 20 lbs in the hospital with all of the shenanigans that occurred after my surgery (internal bleeding + multiple blood transfusions) - You dont really have a choice to lose - just focus as much as you can on healing, hydration, and getting as much protein as you can in.When you look at the numbers after your first month i bet you will be surprised

My PCP told me your body just went through something traumatic & you won't see results the 1st week. She said trust the process-it WILL come off. I lost 3 lbs the 1st week-my surgery was the 12th & I also thought it was strange but what she said makes sense.

Yes, I have talked to the doctor, and the doctor said this is normal...for about 6 weeks. The egg was good...satisfactory, and my stomach felt pretty good. I am not allowed to take any vitamins, yet, because they can mess with healing and if there is a problem like a leak, vitamins can cause problems with a subsequent surgery that might be needed. I have however planned to take a sublingual B12 tomorrow to see if that helps...it won't go down the esophagus, so I think it will be ok.

i hear you. my surgeon fought for me though. during our appointment he really tried not to take no for an answer when he called the Coordinator. he also said its NOT her call but watever. he wanted to give me a surgery date right then and that. but she insisted not to get my hopes up. hellooo my BMI is 50 and ive followed the diet and lost 14 pounds not alot but still. my friend has the SAME insurance. just got the bypass and she was approved in 5 DAYS and her bmi is 42. so yeah there is another Surgeon in the office I can see but I have confidence that i made the right decision. i will continue to pray and watch the signs. I know God will lead me in the right direction.

siiiigh. thank you guys sooo mcuh!! i feel 100x better. my dad is flying up from jamaica and moms taking a week off. my daughter will be at day care everyday (ive paid them like 3 months ahead. this was all by accident) and my neighbors are willing to drop her off and pick her up. i have plenty on vaca time at work and we also have short term disability. im ready but i think everything does happen for a reason and although i like my surgeon and feel comfortable i had a dream that my dad told me not to get the surgery by him (way 2 superstitious) just anxious but going to be extra patient. thanks guys!!!

You are not crazy. It is such a long wait it makes you that way. I hated I had to do 6 mos of nutrition classes. When you make up your mind to go this route you just want it to happen so you can move fwd with your new life. I total agree with you. They are the ones with behaviors. Keeping you waiting for ever and lying bout submitting it insurance. They were giving you false hopes. For real for real they owe you an appology.