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Nothing like determination..............Keep up the good work

Also see if you can take a tums or chewable Pepto they also soothe the acid but because I have not been sleeved as of yet I do not know what the effects will be so I can tell you what can help but consult your doctor to ensure they can do more good then harm.

Did the doctor prescribe prilosec? I am no doctor but I do suffer from bad acid reflux and zantac works better then prilosec but I would consult the doctor first and see if you are permitted to take an liquid antacid in along with it that should give you a little relief

Nikki82 that is great, thanks for sharing.

United Healthcare the plan that my husbands job offers does not cover any weight loss surgery. So I was really disappointed in that because I know United Healthcare does cover it in other plans.

thanks all i am not giving up just been thrown a minor curve I will figure it out thanks for being so helpful and supportive

Hello All, I have decided that I want to have the surgery. My issues are I do not know where to begin. I still have a lot of unanswered questions and was hoping this site would help with that. I want to know how does this process start? I am going to my primary doctor next month and wish for her to recommend me getting this surgery with hopes that United Healthcare will cover it. My issue is do I wait or do I contact a surgeon. I think I found a good surgeon but I wonder about how long is the time span between the time you have your first appointment to how soon the surgery takes place after? I guess I am wondering will I be waiting a few days, weeks , months or years help......

I am at the start of the process where I have just decided I want the procedure. I am lost on how to go about making it happen

Aww don't be just know after tomorrow starts a brand new life for you. I have not been sleeved but I have had my share of surgeries.

Congrats to you

thanks Lissa this information has been just what I need.

Hi Everyone, I am considering having the vertical sleeve but am a little hesitant. I have read up a lot on this procedure and knows someone who has had it done but still a little worried about the results. I am turning 40 this year and have only been under 200 pounds for a short period of time in 16 years. I am ready to embrace change and want to be healthy. I am still in the very early stages of this I am waiting to see if my doctor will recommend this surgery for me for other new developing health issues as well as those I am trying to avoid. I need all the words of encouragement and support I can get.