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Tomm will be three days post op for me after a already long journey. Ive made it this far it can only go up from here right? I know I hve a long way to go but im not stopping now! Wondering any other ppl banded in Apr? Athough veteran advice and encourgement is always welcome!

Btw besides the obvious swelling gas associated pain my portal feels like it protrudes more than the other insisions plus also seems to give me the most overall pain. Veterans is this normal??

The surgery was well surgery. Naturally it sucked but no complications.. they treated my pain with mostly morphen sent me home with liquid lowertab antibotics and mega nausea meds which im soo thankful for. Im 3 days post op now still on a clear liquid diet, not so much hungry as the thought of just eating makes me feel like chown down.. But weve came this far theres no going back now so keep up the good work support is always good in hArd situations like these!

Im only two days in and feel like Im gonna cry. Ive eaten since the day I was born and to quick cild turkey is awful. If all goes good my surg. Is scheduled for Apr. 5th. Someone please tell me this pre op diet will get easier!! :/

If you dont mind me asking what wss your beggining/now weight?

Thanks so much for the support and advice everyone. I got final approval from ins. today so im hoping tht will help me get threw this pre op diet. My surgery is scheduled for Apr 5th. I know its a long road ahead but im so ready for the journey! Good luck and apr bandsters keep posting!

My insurance goes for approval at the end of the month. Im soo nervous in need of ppl who have had the surgery for advice and support! Preferably women.. No men plz! Looking to connect threw fb, its just easier! Any takers?

Ok. Yea you probaly couldnt see me behiding behind my photoshop perfection. Lol. Whats your fb name ill look u up!

Great! Feel free to look me up its gina marie im in tx! I have told very few of my fb friends so just message me about the surgery and such please! Thanks ladies!

Great! Feel free to look me up its gina marie im in tx! I have told very few of my fb friends so just message me about the surgery and such please! Thanks ladies!

Congrats I find out if my insurance approves around the 1st of march! Im soo nervous it wont go threw!

Congrats. You look great! You are an inspiration to all those with the surgery. I would like to friend u in fb?

It differs from state to state. I lived in N. Carolina where medicaid did not pay. Moved here to texas and this month will be my last mnth of supervised diet. They require that before approval. You sound like a canidate tho. Definately worth checkin out. What state do u live in?

Just joined this great app today and just figured out how to start a thread. I am currently on medicaid and am going in for my consultation visit next month. I am currently and have been treated and have been on meds for years for depression with anixity as well as problems sleeping. However ive heard you have to have a pysc evaluation before the surgury. Will they deny me because of my mental condition. I want to be open and honest with the doctor but am terribly afraid of being denied. :/ can anyone give any advice? Anyone had the surgery with a mental health problem such as mine?

Im just starting the WLS process with my first consultation app in san antonio on sept 10. Ive read alot but still have questions, fears, and would love to have someone in my area thats etheir had or going to have the surgery. I am super anixious and need some advice and just some support. Hopefully I came to the right place. #lostintx

Andd this is the probably the 4th time ive heard about gawbladder removal. What gives? Surely its not a requirement is it?

Congrats n good luck on ur surgery! I actually had some good luck today to. I was going to nix which is about 3 hrs from me but today i found a surgeon who accepts medicaid right here in my city of corpus! The lady is really nice and i go for the seminar sept 1st. That will be the beginning of a long process, but im more than ready. Lets do this ladies!

Yea. They know I have medicaid. They said the consul and the surgery are covered. I think 50 dollar fills. They said it takes about 6 mths for some reason. Im just hoping im not on the pre op diet for the whole 6 mths. V- how do u like carcamo? How many times hve u seen him? Are you on the pre op diet yet?

Heyy ladies. Thanks for replying. Andd id love to stay in touch Im so nervous. I have an app with carcamo at nix but am thinking of seeing if i can switch to wright. My onlyy insurance is medicaid. Which makes me even more nervous. Is there any certain reason u guys chose wright over carcamo?

Any help/advice given is appriciated!!

Thanks ladys As i read the forum i find myself with more questions. For example the pre op diet? How long and how much weight do u generally hve to lose? Second. What exactly is the "green zone" everyone is talking about? Any help?

Ive been seeing alot about the pre op diet. Something about losing 10% of your body weight. And they did say the surgery would be scheduled 6 mths later. So im wondering. Is this true? Do all surgeons require this? Is this what takes the 6 mths?

Thanks for the advice. I started a new thread so maybe others will respond to.

Just joined this great app today and just figured out how to start a thread. I am currently on medicaid and am going in for my consultation visit next month. I am currently and have been treated and have been on meds for years for depression with anixity as well as problems sleeping. However ive heard you have to have a pysc evaluation before the surgury. Will they deny me because of my mental condition. I want to be open and honest with the doctor but am terribly afraid of being denied. :/ can anyone give any advice? Anyone had the surgery with a mental health problem such as mine?

Can someone please tell me how to start a new thread? Im a newbie w a consultation app nxt month and hve a few questions. Please help i cannot figure it out for anythingg!