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. Thanks! I love Valdosta! Been here 5 years.

I'm working on finding a way home I live in Ga and my surgery is 2 hours away in Fl. I have no family in my city they are all 2 hours away and not to supportive...but I'm gonna be just fine even if I have to call a guy friend that I actually had to get to go with me to my preop Wednesday.

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You have got to figure out a way to get it in so u won't be dehydrated. Goodluck!

The sleeve is just a tool. Eating too much of the wrong things will land u right back to where u were. Get it together get back to basics you can do this!!!

Sounds like you're on the wrong team! Be patient and find u another surgeon. Sound like he's insecure about doing the sleeve to me..IJS

I've made up my mind that this is about me and I'm not waisting energy worrying about support. My sister is coming with me the day of surgery she's all I got. My husband haven't had a lot to say so I don't know if he's supportive or not. He haven't shown any interest in being with me at the hospital...he's took off to be with the kids. There's so many issues there until I don't care if he's not there he saddens me:( I'm so ready for my new life! When I say new I mean brand new! I'm getting rid of the dead weight in my life so I can be happy! Its all about me getting healthy so I can live for my babies!

I have seen this on another forum! Goodluck

I seen this on the gastric sleeve forum. Post it everywhere! Obesity help too! This will help someone!

I'm so confused about what should I be looking for in a protein drink. I've been using Muscle Milk Lite, but I bought a package of slimfast and its so high in carbs. Any suggestions would be appreciated:)

Does sam's have the premier shakes?

I am 385 hope to lose about 15 to 20lbs on my liquid preop diet. My surgery is Oct 5th.

No I hadn't had insurance in 5 yrs until now.

I just got my insurance through my husban work in Jan 2012 I got approved after 1st try. It all depends on what's in your medical records. Most companies consider in Pre existing if u receive treatment or advice within 6 months before obtaining coverage. I was so scared about this because I was always advised by my provider to lose weight but it wasn't documented in his records. Therefore they couldn't say it was pre existing. All of this is according to my insurance BCBS AL. Do your own research to be sure, but this was my experience. Good luck!!

My approval read the same! Congrats!!!

I think u should make your question more clearer. As far as researching the different wls its best to research them yourself so you'll know you're getting accurate information. Try google there's tons of info. Good luck:)

Praying for an approval for you!!

This topic reminds me of my dad! My sisters are very neat shapes. They use to say they had shapes like the old coke bottles and I would cry and say "why can't I be shaped like a coke bottle" and my dad would say "baby u shape like a gallon of milk" if u ask a hungry man which would he prefer a coke or a gallon of milk...now u go figure..lol

I'm the total opposite. I'm a big girl but always thought I was FINE..lol don't get me wrong I know I need to lose weight for my health reasons!! But I've Learned to love me in spite of my size. So ya'll can imagine how I will be when I lose weight?? Yes I'm gone think I'm FINE sho nuff!))

Very inspiring post! Thanks:)

I have BCBS AL through my husband's job and they just approved me I met all the requirements and done the 6 month diet. They approved it within a week my surgery Oct 5th

Actually u can call yourself. Call the # on back of your card.

I forgot to add that some insurance companies don't count your copays against your OOP Max so call your insurace to be sure because each company as well as policy can be different.

According to my insurance BCBS AL once u meet the deductible and OOP Max everything is covered @ 100%