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I totally feel you. I had nothing but issues with insurance before and was able to switch fortunately. It is very stressful dealing with insurance issues. All I can say is hang in there! I never really knew how strong and determined I was until I found myself fighting no matter what to get this surgery. It will all be worth it in the end (((hugs))) Keep your head up!!!

Very Happy for you!! Keep up the great work!

How Exciting Cindim!! SO much too look forward to. I wish the very best for you and your twins Please Keep us updated with your journey after surgery. I have yet to be approved but hope I will be soon. I can live vicariously through your experiences in the mean time!! Just one more day for you to start your new life!!!

I did my Psych appointment last week and overall it went pretty smoothly. He will ask you basic questions like where you were born and raised, about your family and your relationships, if you were ever abused, your relationship with food Ex. an emotional eater?, Stress, substance use/abuse, if your part of a support group, if you have hobbies ect. I think the most imprtant questions are about your support system, how you handle stress and Why you want the surgery. The entire appoinment is just to make sure your emotionally stable and can handle the stressors of such a major change. It also important for them to know why you want the surgery so they canmake sure it isnt strickly for appearances Good Luck!

Im Glad you and your son got out of the house. Its the best for both of you. I have a very close friend who has been dealing with a acoholic husband for the last 10 years and it has completely effected their kids and nearly destroyed her life. Sorry you are going through this. Stay strong, you and your son deserve so much better!

Good for you!! Cant wait to be six months post op !

SO sorry to hear this . I will be sending positive thoughts your way. (((hugs)))

Could the hives be from Stress? I really hope they go away soon and dont affect your surgery date.

I will not be required to do a liquid diet before surgery so I am not sure if you can have protien shakes? But if you can Unjury has a chicken soup flavored protien poweder that you can add to water. I have read a lot of people who have tried it and think its great. I dont like sweets at all so I plan on ordering it to have after surgery! Maybe you can try it out. It could be a pleasant change from all the sweet stuff Good Luck!!!

That is so good to hear!! I hope after the infection and esophegus heal up that you will be as good as new

Finally 50, good luck on your journey! I am glad to hear surgery went well and you were able to be released after just 24 hrs!! I hope it goes so well for me

Applebtmgrl77, I would have been in tears too! Ive always been more on the emotional side. Thank you for sharing your experience

Thank you ScaredoftheUnknown, It is nice to know I am not alone in feeling like this! I have finished my required appoinments for insurance and I am currently waiting to hear back if I have been approved I am hoping to hear sometime this next week. Im really looking forward to getting my surgery date and getting healthy.

Lynneo, Thank you for the encouragement I wait for the day that I wont feel so insecure and have to worry about embarassing my son. I also look forward to getting rid of this knee pain. Glad to hear your pain is gone!!

Marty, That is so excting! Seven weeks out and not having to dread the stairs!! I cant wait to live again

From what I heard, yes :/ Carbonation will permanetly stretch your sleeve. I know people who have had surgery and can ttotally tolerate soda and beer but its just a bummer to stretch the sleeve after going through the surgery. I hope you find an alternative!

I totally agree! I look forward to living a life without limited mobility and pain. Thank you for taking the time to comment

I am so incredibly sorry you have been put through all of this with little relief in sight. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please continue posting about your journey. (((hugs)))

Sorry this is happening to you. I hope things will get better for you soon.

Sorry you are going through this!

smitten4glitter, I really feel your concern. I have been so focused on getting approved for the surgery, focusing on other people success and imagining my own that I hadn't really thought much about the possibility of dying in surgery until recently. It’s terrifying. I also have a child, a six you old boy. My grandmother had passed in April and it was the first death He had ever experienced. I just keep replaying through my mind when he told me "mom if you ever die and go to heaven, Id make myself die to so we could be together" indescribably upsetting words to hear your child speak :’( Three nights ago I was lying in bed and panic came over me as I thought of how I will be putting myself in a position where it could definitely happen (DEATH) if I go through with the surgery. I’ve read differing statistics: 1 in 400 die, 1 in a 1,000 die, and honestly those don’t sound good. I woke up the next day still very much worried. I sat in my recliner as I do every day because my knees hurt. I watched t.v. and played on my laptop as I do every day, to numb my mind of my barely getting by existence. My beautiful boy gets home and I’m too tired to play and have a short fuse with him because I’m constantly exhausted ( just like every other day) and a couple tears ran down my face at the realization that my hope has to be stronger than my fears this time. Im not happy being in pain and always tired. I’m not the good mom or wife I know I can be. I can’t fulfill my dream of becoming a nurse because I can barely shower and dress myself with out taing breaks in between. I have had to stop wearing socks with my shoes because when I try to put them on I pull muscles in my leg, stomach and back. My life is so far from where I want it and I know I can get it back on track with this surgery. I might die because of this surgery. I will definitely die early if I don’t get this weight off. But I might be able to live AFTER this surgery… I don’t consider this living now :’( MY suggestion to you is to wait until you know the benefits out way the risks. You will definitely know when that happens. Good Luck and I am sending lots of positive thoughts your way!!

Good luck Becky, I hope the three months flys by for you!

Glad to hear it went well!! I hope we both get surgery dates soon!!

That is so exciting and encouraging to hear! Thanks for sharing

I wanted to post about my insurance because I remember franticly trying to find information on if my insurance covered the sleeve and the requirements. I have Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal in San Joaquin County and It does cover the sleeve! The requirements are that your doctors says there is a need and says he believes your able to go through with the surgery, a TSH blood test, a meeting with the nutritionist, a psych evaluation and after your approved you are required to take a 4 hour pre op class. The nutritionist takes a long time to get approved through this insurance so you can greatly speed up the process by paying out of pocket. The registered dietician I saw charged $65.00. If you are in a huge hurry you can also pay out of pocket for the psych evaluation. I paid 150.00 for that. I hope someone out there finds this helpful!