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I have received my letter of denial today. It states the a Medical director has reviewed my request and has denied it because "The documentation does not demonstrate significant obesity-related complications (comorbidities) which have failed to be controlled with medical management." I am really disappointed. My coordinator swore i would be approved because I had gestational diabetes, i have one kidney due to donating it to my father who has diabetes, kidney failure, rhinoplasty (spelled wrong but he can go blind from diabetes), high blood pressure, quadruple bypass, and some, and I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. I am so scared because all diets have failed even though i try so hard. I have three beautiful little girls, ages 14, 11, and 1 and i fear that i am following my dads footsteps. I talked to the coordinator and she states i should have been approved. She states although the sleep study was included in the paperwork that my doctor did not note it in his letter. He did not state that i had Sleep Apnea and now use the CPAP machine. I hope this is why i didn't get approved. My coordinator is going to try and set up a peer to peer review. If this does not work she is going to try an appeal. I have made a doctor's appointment this Tuesday with primary because i believe that I also have GERD (have all the symptoms).. Do you know if GERD can help me get approved if i do have it? What if I ask my primary to write me a letter of recommendation? or ask my last doctor who I went to for ten years to write me a letter of my struggles of weight? I am looking at Obesity all my life (bmi just under 40), gestational diabetes, mild case of sleep apnea, possibly GERD, one kidney, and family history of diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, kidney failure. thanks fpr your help and support, Denise

Hi. Quick question. I am on a liquid diet for two weeks. I am only allowed Water, popsicles, broth, & Protein drinks. Question is do I have to make my Protein shakes with only water?? Can I add half water/half skim milk?? Can I add some yogurt? powder Peanut Butter? Or banana?? Thanks

I can't believe I am finally getting sleeved tomorrow. It seemed like it would never happen with all my hurdles.. I can't wait! Excited then nervous then excited again! Please send prayers and positive vibes my way as well as to our fellow sleevers set for July 24th sleevers it will be greatly appreciated! I will update as soon as im able to.. Thanks so very much, Denise ♥

Sv2, Thank you. I hope it gets better as time passes

Hi trcypkr, Glad to hear you are doing well. I came home yesterday. Only one day in the hospital. I feel a lil overwhelmed with the pain, gas, nausea, drinking sips, & not being able to hold my one year old. I'm sure As days go by it will pass. Well I'm hoping so. So happy for you!! Denise

Ogosh. I'm on my way to the hospital now. It's kicking in. I prayed and prayed that god will be with me and send me back home tomorrow with my beautiful princesses! Good luck to all who are getting sleeved today. And thanks to all who wished us well and for all your wonderful support. I love this site ♡ God is good ♥♡♥♡ Denise

Trcyprkr, I know I couldn't sleep either. I believe your on your way to recovery now. Wishing you the very best and much love and prayers sent your way ♡ P.s. can't wait to hear how your doing. Please keep us posted

Good luck ! Sending prayers your way ♡

Thank you all so very very much! Truly means a lot you guys sure know how to keep spirits up ♡ thanks to all again!! *almost time*

Thanks Aaron

Vance_, Thanks for your prayer! It couldn't mean more ♡ Denise

COnative, Thank you so very much!! It's truly aprreciated. ♡

Great news!! So glad to hear you are doing well you made it.. wishing you a fast recovery! Denise ♡

Omgosh.. I cheated too.. I couldn't help it. Reading that some docs don't have a special diet gave me peace of mind to cheat :/ I feel so guilty.. I was doing so good saying no to all food.. I lost 10 pounds.. my bmi is 38.. I gave in yesterday and my surgery is Tuesday at 12 noon.. all I'm eating/drinking now is water, and protein drinks.. I also took a drink to flush my system.. someone please tell me that I will be okay and ready for surgery??

happy birthday and congratulations!

congrats!!

it's getting closer 4 days and a wake up!! good luck to all of us ♡ we will do just fine.. Denise

nice!! fellow adventure fan.. I can't wait to be on my way.. thank you

im so sorry to hear this. I will pray for you. please keep us posted on how you are doing. ♡

thank god you guys are doing great!! so happy to hear this wishing both of you a quick recovery!!

milkd, im the 24th too what time are you scheduled for? I got to be at the hospital at 10am and my surgery is scheduled for 12pm. Denise

I'm confident with our team of doctors, home support and this awesome site We definitely will make it!!

hi julygramny I ask myself the same question every night. I guess everyone here has a story. my story goes a lil like this.. my dad has diabetes, rhinoplasty (some like that in his eyes), high blood pressure, gout, has had kidney failure and was on dialysis until I gave him a kidney, he's also had a quadrupole bypass, & lives on a million medications a day to stay alive to name a few. I seem to be following the same footprints as my dad. I am obese, have sleep apnea, now have one kidney, & had gestational diabetes. I feel this surgery can help to save my life or at least give me a better chance of it so that I don't have to face these problems my dad has or worse. God is good and I believe has helped me find my path. I have three beautiful daughters who I want to live for and I wouldn't want them to feel the pain I feel when I've seen my dad sick. different day.. different reason.. worse pain I have ever felt. I am taking this chance and running with it for myself, my kids, & my parents ♡ we are doing the right thing!! opportunity is here.. so let's do it!! Denise ♡

hi traceylynn thank you and congrats to you as well!! yes, this liquid diet is so hard and everyone's diet is different. I can't wait to eat my lettuce this evening. I am so excited for the surgery as well as being scared and nervous. I will not back out so just 6 days left and a wake up!! My fiance, parents, kids, & my close coworker/friend are supporting me and my decision so it helps my worries oh gosh after today it seems more real. We are on our way how are you feeling?