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cool. I'm taking b12 sublingual too.

Hello My NY Healthfirst people!!!! I am so happy to hear that you all health first because i was searching like crazy too see how many people had my insurance.... I'll explain my process I had to do the 6 months diet Ultrasound Echocardiogram Pulmonary Function test Pscy Evaluation Upper Endoscopy 2 Blood works My paper work was submitted Friday November 29th and on the 4th of December i was sent a letter stating that i was approved for surgery... (I assumed it was submitted on the 30th) I'm so excited... if you guys read my story in my profile you'll see how long my process has been due to laziness, discouragement and work was a huge factor too... I'm meeting my surgeon on January 30th... ughhhh 1 long month from now! lol but i'll survive. They will set up my surgery date then!

So.... I discussing with my mom whether I want to tell my boss about my surgery in order to take days off but i know how that would go. "So and so is off for a few weeks, she's getting WLS" and then it goes from one person to the next. And then the whole office knows. How did you go about this situation.? I was thinking about taking vacation days for my surgery. But what happens when everyone notices my rapid weight loss, or questions me about my liquid diets when i refuse to order take out with them..etc. Friends and family are different but how do you deal with co-workers.

lol it happens to the best of us... have you heard about netflix? you can get it for like 8 bucks a month with unlimited movies they have workout videos too

Thanks Dean! Great job on your weight loss! I really don't plan on lying. I just don't like people being in my business! There are a lot of annoying co-workers!

Youtube exercise videos and do them during commercials!

Be safe! Hope you get better! Just said a little prayer for you! Get well soon!!!

Thank you so much... i've been so excited. I can't wait for my surgery! Good Luck!!!

I loved your 3 cents! Thanks i really appreciate it. You are right! I need to take control!!!

Thank you so much! I know that after my surgery I will feel like telling people. People don't know our struggles. I told 2 friends at work and a a general manager (just to let her know that soon i'll need some time off) and they weren't that bad. When i made my decision for surgery idk why i felt like keeping it on the down low but i've told 2 or 3 people and it wasn't that bad until you hit the negative feedback! But I no longer care. I will tell my manager but i won't go into details until i feel like it after surgery.

That's amazing! Congrats! How do you feel?

My bf and I are going to make 5 years in Feb. Together we both gained weight but you know how it goes the guy looks good but we girls just look fat. I feel weird with public displays of affection because i feel ppl looking and are thinking ewww why is he with her. And he tells my that I am beautiful all the time but it is so hard to believe. He's excited for my decision and he is supporting me 100% but i am terrified that things will change after surgery. Either he wont feel attracted to me anymore, or my flabby skin will disgust him or he'll be upset when i want to go out more , or he'll become jealous of new extra attn. We both have been through ups and downs and i feel like this will be another test in our relationship. What does not kill you will make you stronger and you never know until you try it. You need to love yourself first before you love others! Hope you find yourself! And he will love you regardless! Good Luck!

That's beautiful!!! Your lucky to have each other!!! Wish you two the best and congrats on one of the best decisions ever!

That's awesome! Congrats! Yes that is a great idea. Thank you so much!!!!

Yaaa your a NY'er lol... Welcome!!! My friend got her surgery done in May 23, 2012 @ Montifiore.... she had a great experience. My moms friend got her surgery done @ Harlem hospital. They removed a hernia (or 2) and she got the VSG done.and she is totally fine... looking great! From personal experience, make your research. I've been thinking about surgery for about 4 years, gone to several hospitals and all doctors are different. The best thing that you did was coming on here and asking this question. So you can get info from people's experience. Also don't be afraid to Google!!! I google everything lol. I went to St. Lukes, Harlem, Mt, Sinai, Lenox Hill and Finally Columbia Presbyterian (orientations) I had doctors tell me to get on birth control and another who told me birth control puts me at risk for blood clots and should be stopped 1 month before surgery and resumed a month after surgery. I had doctors say i need to wait 2 years before having a baby, others have told me one year. Same info with recovery time etc. If you want the Sleeve you do the sleeve. Just do all the research that you need to make you satisfied with your decision.... Best of Luck!! Feel free to ask me questions! I'm from Manhattan, just got approved and i meet my surgeon on Jan 30 (columbia presbyterian) to discuss surgery and surgery date. I wanted to get the lap band until last year dec 12, 2011 met the NP at columbia and she went into details and i was like DING DING i want the sleeve lol. Got home, did research and felt that for my lifestyle i prefer VSG. GOOD LUCK!!!

Check out other hospitals... submit everything you have and find out how fast the process is in each... then you let the clinic that will probably give you an earlier date submit your paperwork to insurance!

Right before submitting all my papaer work to my insurance they decided to do some blood work and my b12, b1, and b6 came back low. I know how important it is for my Vitamins to be intact being that we lose some during and after surgery. Has anyone gone through this? How long did it take for your Vitamin intake to get back to normal? Thanks!

The Nurse Practitioner told me to drink for three months... i'm like WHAT!!!?!?!?? 12/12/12 will mark one year of my 1st appointment and i'm still here ughh! This is frustrating! I hope you don't have to drink it for a long time! Good Luck!

I do... do you live in NY??? you need the 6 months letter echocardiograhm upper endoscopy ultrasound sleep study or breathing test psych evaluation

I wonder if he or she has a cup holder lol The car behind must be dying to honk the horn! lol

just don't give him $$$$ lol... and after you get to know him then you introduce to everyone!

When you get to the hospital. Let the Nurse know. They will provide you with hospital pads and hospital panties. Everything will be fine! Good Luck!

I'm sorry to hear that. People are horrible. I know it hurts but deep down inside the only reason people say things like that is because they are some way some way self conscious about themselves. And plus look who your dealing with... obviously uneducated teens. Look at the bright side, at least you can lose the weight! Remember "sticks and stones may break my bones but words would never hurt me."... The next time they try something like that again, tell them that or make a joke out of it so they can see that you don't care. I was called something similar once and came with a comeback not towards the person but something like "hey at least i don't look hungry" lol. Remember people like that are ignorant and they say mean things like that to hurt you so if you show them that your not hurt they''ll no they won't be able to mess with you. Good Luck! I hope your okay.... XOXO