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This is a great forum to meet new friends and get lots of information on the Gastric Sleeve. Welcome!

Great article.... thanks for sharing!

Congratulations! You look amazing!

Hi Mandy... Thank you for your positive and inspiring post!

Welcome!

My advice would be that you contact Medicaid Client Services and inquire about your coverage. Get a consultation from a Surgeon that accepts Medicaid, he or she will be the one to help you get approval based on medical need. Good Luck.

Sleeve surgery will also help you with Type II Diabetes a long as you eat properly and avoid high sugar & high carb foods. Unlike the Bypass, the Sleeve has fewer instances of dumping syndrome. if you choose the Sleeve you will need to monitor sugar & carbs. My Glucose levels have been normal since I started my pre op diet. Discuss this in detail with your doctor to help you make the best decision for yourself. Good Luck!

I'm sending you my best wishes. I had this surgery to improve my health as well. Good luck with your surgery!

Trader Joe's has wonderful frozen Turkey Meatballs, Turkey Burgers & Chicken Lime Burgers.

My favorite it a Grande Decaf Latte, made with skim milk.

I hope you start feeling better soon. Your finance seems to be a keeper!

I had a large hematoma that has been draining for a week now. I keep the wound clean and change the dressing a couple of times daily.

Welcome!

Wow! Congratulations!

Good Morning Everyone! I have lost 14.3 pounds since my surgery, two weeks ago. I have made it to Onderland!

Congratulations! Try not to be nervous... focus on a new healthier lifestyle!

Aldfnp, Thank you for asking how I'm doing! The surgery itself, really kicked my butt! I had both the lapband removal and the Sleeve during the same surgery. I slept the first three days after I got home. I got up long enough to drink Protein Water walk around a bit and use the bathroom. I developed a large hematoma where they removed the lapband port. My incision opened last Friday and has been draining ever since. I have an appointment with my surgeon to have the remainder of the hematoma drained and packed. Besides my wound healing slowly, I am feeling much better and losing weight. Another pound and a half till I reach Onderland! I haven't been there in over 10 years! I am still on full liquids, looking forward to stage 3, pureed next week. My appetite has been suppressed, which has been wonderful! I hope you are doing well!

I was denied by BC/BS two weeks before my scheduled surgery. They stated that my surgery was not medically needed. My Surgeon had a "peer to peer" appeal the the insurance company's physician and I was approved.

Wonderful news! May God bless you and your family!

Congratulations on your surgery. I had my lapband revision to Sleeve on June 26th. Each day I feel stronger. Good luck with your journey to a healthy life!

I'm trying sugar free egg custard today.

You're doing great! Congratulations!

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You look wonderful! Congratulations!

Congratulations! Welcome to Onederland! I hope to arrive soon!