wannaBthinsoon

My first appt is Jan 26th!!

I quit smoking a year before I planned on having the surgery. I knew I would be denied if I smoked. What did I want more? To lose weight, and be healthy, or to continue to smoke cigarettes, be fat and unhealthy or dead? I weighed the pros and cons and the cigs lost. No more of those things for this gal.

I haven't had the procedure yet, but I am a Vitamin taker. Have been all my life. I'm considering pulverizing mine in my vitamixer and stirring then into something I am allowed to eat, or drink. I guess I'll have to ask my surgeon if he's ok with me doing that.

nprcowboy shows online right now. so my guess is that he is ok

I really hate math, ,but this was really enlightening! @@Elode you are a mathematical genius!

Ok, it's been a DAY and no one has followed up with me yet!! (sorry, just being stupid) Just tired of waiting, so I thought I'd just say something dumb. Have a great day everyone.

Genepro!!! Genepro!!! Genepro!!! Genepro!!! Genepro!!!

wow. that stinks. I am pretty lucky my oop is as low as it is.

word of warning though. They're pretty icky.

IKR!! I'd be crying too! mine is $1,500. And luckily mine is saved and tied with a bow! lol

GNC has the protein shots and so does walmart

I have heard from some folks that you get a colonoscopy same day/time as the endoscopy. (2 birds with 1 stone) Any truth to that rumor? Not sure why a colonoscopy would be needed IMHO.

I just enrolled in the bariatric program with my new insurance company, and submitted all my paperwork to the hospital yesterday. I met Connie. She is a sweet lady. I met the Doctors at the seminar I attended in August, and was impressed with all of them. The folks I know who have had the surgery with Dr Hoehn and Dr Hamilton have only stellar things to say about each of them. I can't wait to get this done and start living my life.

I felt the same way a couple years ago, I was ready, and determined to have the surgery. I had been on, and paid for every diet program known to mankind. I had lost and regained the same 100 pounds (plus more) each time. My hubs insurance excluded bariatrics, so I bit the bullet and paid for insurance at my job because they are advocates for bariatrics. I am so mad at myself for putting it off time after time. I gained at least 40 more pounds since last fall. When I took out the insurance and called my PCP and OBGYN and told them what I intended to do, the were over the moon happy that I took this step to save my life. Some of the negativity and drama on this site is enough to scare away anyone. But I am jumping in with both feet for my health. This is not about wearing sexy lingerie or a bikini again. It's about being here to watch my grandchildren grow up, and have kids, and enjoy my life and not be in pain when I make the effort to walk. The psych's and dietitians and nutritionists all have some really great ideas and advice, as well as the surgeons. Support or no support, no one will ever change my mind. I want to live and I want to feel good finally and for decades to come! I wish you all the best, but remember this tool is not for "them". It's for YOU. And don't you believe YOU are WORTH it? I think you are, and I don't even know you. Don't be hasty and make a decision you will regret. Talk to professionals about your doubts and your feelings before giving up on yourself. Sorry for ranting. I just know too many people who's lives have changed and improved after surgery, and are my support system (cheerleaders, really) They actually can't stop grinning, sharing, promoting, and supporting others. I wish you all the best in whatever you decide. Afterall, it is ultimately your decision, and you are the one who will live with the outcome. All the best. Sherrie.

no! they don't. I move alot. They did hurt for a week, but I love them now. Couldn't hurt to try them.

Gosh, I'm glad I did all that over the summer so I won't have to wait for that! Lord only knows what I still need to do. It's still a mystery.

Just try the "Bella Loops". They made all the difference. They hurt the skin around the backs of my ears for about a week, but then it was fine.

lol you got it! So far so good. Just hope this is the slow season since folks need to meet their OOP. I saw one lady leave upset because she needed to raise $5000 before they could schedule her surgery. Luckily I'm prepared with my OOP all saved and tied with a bow. lol

wow. I called UHC and was given the BMI requirements, and co-morbidity requirements if BMI is less than 40. I'm in Kansas. You might want to call back and speak with someone else and get a name, and write the name down for sure! Sounds like you might have gotten a trainee.

well, I went up to the bariatric hosp today and submitted all the required paperwork. They were a bit shocked when they saw I had everything with me. Stuff they were going to instruct me to go get or get appointments to get. Done! Lucky for me I have friends who have been through this recently and coached me.

ok...here I go! I have an appt THIS MORNING at the bariatric hosp to provide all my paperwork and schedule the last 3 appts prior to approval. Wish me luck!

IKR!! Now I'm getting negavity from family saying...what if....I'm denied?? Then what?? Since I'm big as a barn, and all. UGH!! I meet the BMI, I did 6 months suprv dr diet visits, I did a sleep study, diagnosed with sleep apnea. What more do I friggin need???? My first born??? I really need some positivity in my life right now.

@@melva66 I am so happy for you. Now I would love some help from you. I have been battling demons today. My husband (who is behind me 100%) says to me.,.."what if......You're denied? What then?" I'm at my highest weight. My BMI is in range, I have had this issue all my Life and I I have dieted forever with only minimal results. My Insurance approves everyone else who has been through all the hoops. Why should I worry? I need some positive vibes, please. I'm feeling so deflated right now. Please please please send me some positive vibes.

Tomorrow is the 2nd! I am considered "insured"! I"m calling them tomorrow to enroll in the bariatric program, then calling my Bariatric team to set up my 3 appts I need to complete before approval. YIPPEE!! I'm ready to do this thang!!!

WOW! super duper job!! Way to go!