Nikki613

I have heard of women meeting up in Vegas at some sort of bariatric surgery convention or something? Anyone else heard about it?

I havent had surgery yet....but I sure hope after losing some weight it will get better. Seems like the more weight I have put on the heavier it has gotten :-(

Havent been sleeping well lately.Been feeling scared latelty... scared of complications....scared all my hair will fall out...scared I didnt chose the right surgeon...

I didnt know you had to be employed 12 month or work 1250 hours. I have worked over 1250 hours but was a temp for 5-6 months of that before going perm I am using all 7 of my vacation days for my time off. I do have another 5 days sick time if i feel i cant come back. But i am now worried that my job wont be safe if I have any complications. Anyone else habe some insight?

I will habe been here a year in November but I think i havw met the 1250 hours with overtime

I am planning on being back to work 8 days after surgery. I have a cubicle job. I am sure it will be exhausting at first and I plan on letting my boss know that it will take a week or two after I am backfor me to be in full swing fast pace again. I was just hoping that the fmla covered me in the event I have any complications that could keep me from returning. My department doesnt handle someone being out more than a day or two before things get behind. In fact when I put jn for my 7 vacations days my boss wasnt going to approve it but did when I told her it was for surgery. Makes me mad that they havent hired enough people in our department so that we can all take our vacation/personal time without us all having to work so much overtime. I almost bet my boss will ask me to work every weekend after coming back. not sure how that will go over.

I am going to talk to HR before surgery and see what are my options in case there are any complications.

keeping my fingers crossed

For some reason I think you have to have the insurance to qualify for the short term disability. I do not carry any of our insurace since my husband has me on his. (his insurance is better)

Just saw a video of the sleeve surgery and the Dr sewed or sutured along the staple line?? Do all surgeons do this?

I read another post here that said some Drs do and some dont. I will definately ask.

Personally, the cougars I know like younger men because they are more sexually attractive and more fun. Atleast that is what they have told me.They eah have dater me. their same age but usually say they are boring ect.

Im so sorry you are having a hard time. Please keep us updated on your progress. I hope it gets better really fast.

I would be so excited and anxious! Let us all know how it went

I am worried I will resent my husband for treating me differently after losing weight. When we met I was much thinner and I definately notice a difference after the weight gain. I am worried that when I lose the weight he will start treating me differently and pay more attention to me especially when we are out in public. Anyone have that issue? Can anyone offer some insight?

What Vitamins, types of vitamins, shakes, foods, ect should I have handy when coming home from the hospital? Anything you couldnt live without? Anything that helped you when you had pain or intolerances? I need a good list going . I am such a freak at researching and being prepared LOL Much love for any help!

That is my fear....to throw out tons of stuff. I just want to know the necessaties. Vitamins ect. Heating pad is a great idea!

So secure with himself, doesnt care what anyone thinks....the confidence spreads like wildfire AWESOMESAUCE!!!

Congrats!!!! This was an informative post! I am having surgery on August 21st. *squeeeeeee* I have never had surgery other than my wisdom teeth out but that doesnt count really. I am NERVOUS about the pain. But mostly I am all too excited to get this show on the road!!!! Congrats again!!!

My expierience was a nightmare. I called to check the status every couple days and got a different story each time. paperwork was in the wrong department, then it was in the right one, then it wasnt. They had everything they needed then they didnt. I was so confused. Then they denied me saying they didnt receive the clearance letter / second opinion. Honestly i think that was BS. I had three different opinions I only needed two. Then my coordinator refaxed and they said I would know in 2 days. I kept calling every two days, they kept telling me 2 more days. Eventually a week later they told me I was approved. They told my coordinstor I wasnt approved. this went on for a few days then finally my coordinator got the faced approval.

I have a ninja and it is wonderful. Mine came with individual size cups to blend in.

What a Beautiful family!!! I cant wait to wear the same thibgs next summer!!!

Myn insurance coordinators told me when I was submitted that Cigna is by far one of the most difficult and I may be denied initially but not to worry. They were right! I was denied but then approved after a reconsideration. Took about 19 days. I am scheduled for surgery in one month. I am sooooo glad she didnt tell me until after I had been through the process, I would have given up and not comtinued had I felt there was a chance I would be denied! I hope you get a Speedy approval and we are both on the losers bench soon!

i have Cigna. I was approved about 19 days after first submit. it was long and agonizing. I suggest calling every couple days to check on your status. I was denied at first, they said they were missing a second letter. I would also suggest searching the forums for Cigna. There are lots of topics about them Good luch and best wishes!!!

i made sure I was wearing heavier clothes and drank a bunch of water so I was over the 40 bmi. I have Cigna insurance. I was aporoved with no problems other than the 40 bmi.