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I have United Healthcare ChoicePlus and have been told to qualify for surgery that I must have a 5 year consecutive record of a bmi of 40 or higher. I'm curious to know if anyone has been approved without meeting this requirement throught UHC? I'm concerned I'll be denied because I've only had a bmi over 40 for close to 3 years but have had one over 35 for 8 years..and over 30 probably my whole life.

MeMeMEEE,,I'm so sorry for what you've gone through. I can relate a little. I still have a picc line in,,getting my tpn and antibiotics but my leak has closed..thank you, Lord! I'm hoping to get my line out next week. How are you doing now? Sounded like things were looking up, is that still the case?

Compared to your boyfriend, I shouldn't complain about my leak. My gosh he's been through it all and then some. I am so sorry for all that you both are going through. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

After surviving a leak, I've been put back on liquids along with my tpn. I'm on full liquids now. I tried to drink 3 oz of wonton broth and a had a couple bites of sf pudding and it is sitting at the top of my throat and I keep feeling like I'm going to vomit (sorry if tmi). Am I trying to take in too much at one time? How long does it actually take liquid to travel out of the stomach? I'm trying to space out when I eat to make sure I'm not putting too much in my stomach at one time. I seem to stay confused on how to eat now,,maybe I was one of those that shouldn't have wls, I don't know. Too late now. Feeling very frustrated.

Sorry, everyone..it's just been a bad day emotionally. I know with time I'll feel like this is the greatest thing I've ever done. I don't really regret having the surgery but not quite ready to say,,yay this is awesome. Eating pudding,,I just take a few baby sized bites as suggested by my surgeon to help one of my daily meds from hurting my stomach. Maybe since I'm having all the liquids I can hold up on the pudding if yall think it's going to be a bad idea. I want to make the right choices. I appreciate everyone commenting and for all the thoughts and prayers. I'm so thankful for the support.

You are so cute! You look absolutely fantastic...amazing!

Congrats, Kala..you look amazing!

I am asking for prayers tonight. I got very sick last night and developed a temp of 101. My surgeon told me to go to the ER to be evaluated. A ct scan and upper gi confirmed I have a small leak. Out of several thousands, I'm the 2nd one that this has ever happened to with my surgeon. Everyone here has always been very supportive and I appreciate any words of encouragement. I'm feeling quite down right now.

I'm hanging in there, ATeam..thanks for asking. I'll be better when I get off these fluids they are feeding me and I can get back on track with the whole process. Physically, I feel pretty good.

Thanks yall! happy,,unfortunately I'm on tpn,,practically pure sugar..I've gained 9 pounds back worth of fluids. I can't aim for any weightloss till I'm off the tpn. Once I am, I will be back to square one with the clear liquid diet..and so forth.

Way to go, happy! I'm so happy for you You deserve it!!

Finally! I got to come home yesterday. I still have my pic line for another week or 2 so no food or liquids yet. I go back to see my surgeon on the 17th. They'll set up an upper gi to see if the leak has closed. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers, the support here is amazing!

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. Unfortunately, I did not get to go home, I'm still in the hospital. My sugar went high and they are trying to get that stable.

Yes, I had an upper gi before leaving the hospital, heard the radiologist say there was no sign of a leak. I had the symptoms a week later. My surgeon said it could have been when I coughed hard, moved the wrong way,,it's just hard to tell..so baby your sleeve. (This was the case for me)

I forgot to mention, my upper stomach was distended.

I had a fever, nausea (no vomiting), stomach cramping, left shoulder pain (this can also be due to air left during surgery) and lightheadedness. Mine is a small leak and caught early.

Thanks to all those who left recent posts. I'm still in the hospital..should come home tomorrow. I'll be under home health care for a couple weeks I think.

I will have a homehealth care nurse

Thanks everyone. I've had alot of nausea, diarrhea and a uti. I was told today my urine came back positive for e. coli..the antibiotics are helping. They told me when I can go 48 hours consecutive without a fever, I could go home. I sure hope it's this weekend!

I'm sorry to scare you hon..I was just sharing this part of my journey. And remember you don't hear many of this side of the journey. Also keep in mind that all WLS has it's risks. Good luck to you, all will be fine whatever your choice.

Thank you, circa and happy. Happy, I'll do my best to answer your questions. I was sleeved on Dec. 27, discharged on Dec. 30. From the first day I had a difficult time getting fluids in but I think thats normal for most everyone. I did pretty good though. I stayed in pain and my stomach would become distended,,looked like I was pregnant at the top of my stomach. My pain was mostly on the right side of my navel, if it was touched too hard it would shoot pain across to my side. Last night I became really sick, my stomach would ball up and it almost felt like a spasm,,a really bad cramp. I would get light headed and chilled. I took my temp and it would flucuate between 99-101..normal for me is 97. I called the on call nurse and she gave me a few tips thinking I was dehydrated so I did what she said,,it actually helped the pain,,a wet hot towel wrapped around my middle. She called my surgeon and he said I needed to head to the ER so the rest is history. I really thought I had a stomach virus or something..I'm totally blown away that I had a leak. I'll have a pic line in for a week or 2,,they have to keep the tummy completely empty so I can't even have a drink of water,,due to bacteria. I'm on some heavy duty antibiotics..get pain meds as needed. The nurse I had today has been with this hospital since 1990,,she said "we've never lost anyone to a leak", she said mine is very small and everything would be ok. I'm trying very hard to keep positive. I'm not really worried about the leak now as I am the process of healing,,this really stinks. Never thought I'd want a protein shake.LOL

Thanks, everyone. I love this site, I knew everyone would pick me up when I'm down. LoserMama..I've had pain since surgery so it's hard to tell when it started but last night I had pain beyond pain and a fever so I just felt something was wrong. Thanks for thinking of me,,it means so much. I'll be ok,,just a hurdle.

Yes, they are. I am being given lots of fluids and antibiotics,,they've cut off all food and drink and put in a pic line. They are trying to keep from doing surgery. It's just a small leak so if I do what they tell me to, we're hoping it will close up. It's a little overwhelming but I'm trying to stay optimistic.

Your stomach muscles are probably weak and making your back work harder for the support.

happy, I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. It sounds like she was a wonderful person and probably touched many lives. God be with you and with her family as you all go through this troublesome time. I'm sure she would be so proud of you to see your courage to push forward on your journey.