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That's what I was thinking too. Thank you for the input. Isn't the first year the most vital to weight loss for the sleeve? Obviously pregnancy is going to stall that weight loss. I'm trying to figure out if it will effect my long term weight loss goals. Hmmm.

So I called my OB/GYN today and he told me he would recommend to wait at least 3 months to get pregnant after my sleeve is done. He said I may have to add protein drinks or something, but we will "deal with it!" I trust him completely. He's been in the field for 30 years. This is against everything I have read or heard, including what my surgeon said. What do you guys make of it?

I'm so sorry to hear that. Thankfully you eventually got it covered.

Can you expand on that heyher? Why was working with uhc a nightmare? Why did they deny you? How man my times did you appeal? Any info is helpful and greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Thank you everyone. Bariatric surgery is covered by my insurance. I've heard that uhc are really sticklers. They also said I didn't meet the 5 percent weight loss requirement. I actually did meet it in month 5 but then gained a little back in month six. I thought that would be good enough.

Feeling really hopeless right now. I feel that I cannot go another day living my life this way as an obese person. My insurance company denied me because they said it is not medically necessary. My comorbidities can allegedly be managed without having surgery. I have chronic pain and nothing has helped. I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, major depression and sleep apnea. All at age 31. I don't even know where to begin with the appeals process. My surgeon's office is of no help. My PCP is clueless as to how this process goes. My team is not on the ball. It's all up to me to appeal this and I'm so lost. I've never felt this low. Please. Someone help me.

My surgeon simply stated that many of his patients never experienced hunger again which is an observation, not an expectation. You would be correct in saying it doesn't really matter what other's pre-op diets are, So does that mean we shouldn't share our experiences? What an odd statement to make.

Yes there is a tool. I met with my surgeon yesterday. He asked which one I was specifically asking about And rattled off a few different ones. I just wanted to make sure he uses the latest technology. He said he doesnt require a preop diet because hes never had a problem during the 3000 bypasses he's performed. And hes done patients with bmi's of 100!

I hate to change get off subject but what are some examples of slider foods?

My surgeon said a lot of his patients never experience hunger again.

Thanks for posting!

Right redwillow?! I see, saint!

Right redwillow?! I see, saint!

Sounds like the no pre-op diet is more mainstream than I thought!

Redwillow, Those are good guidelines! I'm getting sleeved at Aurora Sinai in Milwaukee. Dr. Chua has done about 6,000 bypasses since the 70's. 0 fatalities and even invented a weight loss procedure called the vertical band. I know I'm in great hands. Branmuffin, I like it when a doctor takes into consideration that it might be a little rough to go that long on liquid only!