hayleyx33

Before I start, I know smoking is bad for you, so dont bother telling me over and over again. I know most people on here smoke cigarettes, but I am wondering if anyone smokes ******? If you do, how long did you wait after surgery, and how did it effect you? Even if you smoke cigarettes, I am still curious how long you waited before picking one up again. Any experience you will share is welcome!

Has this caused any negative side effects for either of you? I honestly feel as though I asked this question so if I were to decide to do it, I wouldn't feel totally alone.

I am 5 days post op and and I am constantly in pain. I can't lay down because first if all, I can't get back up without help because the pain level is too much, and second of all, while I am in the laying position, I am so uncomfortable and in pain that I breathe weird and shallow, causing me to feel shortness of breathe. I also can't get up and down from a sitting position without feeling like I am pulling something. I normally have a high pain tolerance but this pain is causing me to constantly be in tears. Also, did anyone else wake up in the hospital with a sore throat and roof of mouth? My mouth is in constant pain whether I am just sitting there or especially when I swallow. I just need to know if anyone else had this experience or if I need to see someone about any of this

I just found out that my plan with BCBS of Michigan does not cover the surgery, which means I will have to pay out of pocket if I want to go through with it. I talked to my family and they are behind me. I have a doctors appointment in a few days but I was wondering, how much did you pay if you paid out of pocket?

I was wondering if anyone knew someone who had undergone surgery at 500 pounds? I have a seminar Monday and a consultation Wednesday and I am just curious if they will even do surgery, or if I would have to lose weight. My highest was 520 on the 16th, then on the 21st I was 514, and I am hoping I will have lost more at my next weigh-in to prove I am dedicated. Also, what was their rate of loss? I am just getting really nervous for my consultation.

Great news! I only have to be under 500 My appointments start Thursday (medical exam, psychologist, exercise expert, and a nutritionist) but I will find out at my one month follow up scheduled for Feb 26th if I am all good for surgery, and thats when I should meet with a surgeon to set a date! Although I will not know for a month whether or not I am cleared, it still feels so quick!

Thanks for you replies! I am getting nervous for my consultation Wednesday, I am hoping for good news. My insurance only requires the 6 month trial if you have a BMI lower than 50, so if I had to lose, it would be the surgeons decision.