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bravobentley

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    Arizona
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    Tired of hearing about it

    bravobentley replied to Roostertail2's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

    Im the exact opposite I didn't talk about my decision with anyone but family and that way if they did get tired of me talking about it they would say something ha ha I also don't think you will have Popeye legs
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    im new, im anxious for my surgery

    bravobentley replied to maggie.alvarez's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

    it all depends on your insurance and surgeon there is no timeline for anyone really i didnt need insurance approval it was covered I had it done and that was it! good luck
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    you are too fab!!!! Lets be friends kthanksbye ha ha
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    one month post op

    bravobentley replied to james.key's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

    Im a week post op and I used to love Water now I can barely stomach it same thing with my Protein shakes
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  22. bravobentley
    There are surgery month support groups and some facebook pages on here but I think your on the right track by asking hopefully this fantastic community will have answers
  23. bravobentley

    Psych eval

    bravobentley replied to KarenF1972's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    really they're just asking you a bunch of questions to make sure you know this surgery is just a tool and that yo have support in place to help you just be honest and you have nothing to worry about Good luck
  24. bravobentley

    Big day tomorrow! ????

    bravobentley replied to cmann1299's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    GOOD LUCK LADIES IM TOMORROW MORNING at 7am for gastric bypass! We will rock these surgeries
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  27. bravobentley

    SURGERY IN THE MORNING LA LA LA LA LA LA!

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    2. bravobentley

      bravobentley

      thanks everyone Im sooo nervous and scared and excited and just ready to be in recovery ha ha

    3. SherB

      SherB

      Best of luck and a speedy recovery!

    4. lizjim30

      lizjim30

      WOW!! How exciting!! I hope your surgery goes well! Good luck!

  28. bravobentley
    It was so hard for me after about 11 days and Im having surgery tomorrow i called my doctor yesterday told him i was dizzy sick weak and told him i needed to eat something so I had a salad and felt much better sometimes you have to talk to your doctor and just check in but it does get to a point when surgery is finally here and all you can do is be excited good luck
  29. bravobentley
    I get dizzy when I am dehydrated and thats preop! Make sure your drinking enough and if your still worried call your team thats what they are there for good luck and congratulations
  30. bravobentley

    June 10th Bypass Op!

    bravobentley replied to MillyMollyMandy's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

    Hey guys I got moved to Monday due to my anemia but I'm excited and scared all the same
  31. bravobentley

    Too Good To Be True?

    bravobentley replied to MzGawjuss's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

    I lost 15 pounds in a week on an all liquid diet maybe you can try that! Good Luck and Congrats so far
  32. bravobentley

    Found out today my surgery may not happen this friday but instead next week sometime :( darn you anemia we are not friends!!! Better safe than sorry I put everything in HIS hands.

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    2. BeagleLover

      BeagleLover

      I understand that it must be disappointing, but best to be healthy when you do this. Best Wishes!

    3. bravobentley

      bravobentley

      @annymarie good luck!!!! and Congrats and @BeagleLover I understand I believe in a higher power and its meant to be when its meant to be

    4. lizjim30

      lizjim30

      Dang, I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully everything will go as planned and you'll have your surgery next week. We can be recovering buddies. :)

  33. bravobentley

    Insurance Options

    bravobentley replied to JumpRope's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    you could talk to your program specialist at your surgeons office and ask them what insurances they deal with most and result in covering bariatrics
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    300 calories a day?!

    bravobentley replied to ladykatie_'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    it really just depends on your surgeons plan! I can add in like yogurt and cottage cheese after 7 days of liquids but everyones plan and body is different. you are doing amazingly keep tracking your in vs. out and walk walk walk congrats and welcome to the losers bench i'll be there with you soon

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