nikic83

Hi there everyone! I'm sorta new here. Been lurking and reading all the awesome info you guys put out. My original surgery date was sept 23rd but they moved it up to the 16th! Yay. I was wondering if anyone had experience with higarl and getting approved

Sorry that should have said highmark insurance

Me too and I quit smoking. That was a trial but I started walking and found myself less winded. Plus I heard it helps with the healingv

Congratulations! I'm a September surgery patient too. Tight now I'm set for the 23rd. Like you I cannot wait for summer to be over. Who would have thought we would be saying that after such a cold winter!

So after 10 years if being morbidly obese. And on failed to have surgery (may ins company discovered a clause that didn't allow for weight lose surgery 3 years ago) I'm finally taking the plunge again. I currently weigh 301 lbs. I started the journey mid April, at my top weight of 312 lbs. I'm down 11 of the 32 lbs the surgeon would like me to lose prior to surgery. All my preppy test (scope, barium, and psych exam) are all done and only have 4 more dietician visits to do. Any advice for someone starting out this journey?

Thanks Jodie! I'm on the 1800 calorie diet now and have quit smoking. How long were you in the hospital for after the surgery? I've never had general anesthesia before and that's freaking me out a little. And if course the waiting. How did you get through the time!