#9grammy

5beautifuldays, I too have sleep apnea and can't wear any kind of mask or nose or anything else. I have copd and asthma, low pulse ox readings. My dr put me on 1 ltr of O2 at night. So far so good the nasal cannula isn't hard to get used too. So your not alone, I'm sure there are lots others who can't stand the CPAP makes them feel as if they are smothering. Good luck

I've read on here a lot take the gas strips, some say it's the best thing they brought with them. And the walking and more walking.

Congrats Jdillon, I sure can't hardly wait to get my surgery date, sometime early Nov. Just had my 3 rd PCP appointment, 3 more to go.

My psych eval was 500.00!!! So 100.00 is great in my books.

Try a new hobby! I do crocheting, used to do needlepoint but my eyes r so bad can't hardly see it to do it even with my glasses. I play solitaire on the iPad, or when u feel like eating go for a walk! Get yourself up to walking a good mile b 4 your surgery. I know it will be hard but u can do it! I quit smoking 16 yrs ago, oh my what to do with my hands while on the phone, with friends, at work ( I worked outside ) yes it's very hard but you can do it. You might drink a big glass of water maybe that will help? Anyway good luck, you can do it!

Woohoo !!! Congrats on your journey.

A colonoscopy is when they put you to sleep on your side and put a tube with a camera up your rectum. They go all the way up inside to through the large and small intestines. Can't remember if they can see the bottom of stomach or not. But it is a test that when your 50 years they want you to do this. I waited till 55 just because I didn't want it done, thank goodness they didn't find anything. The other you get at your Pap smear is occult blood test, they are looking for blood in your (poop). Do hope this explanation helps everyone to understand. Oh the scope they are looking for abnormalities, cancer included.

I have Tricare standard as a secondary ins. I was told they will not cover me unless I was 100 pounds or more overweight. So I will be picking up what Medicare doesn't pay.

Hi everyone, I have only told my fiancé of 10 years and this weekend I finally told my daughter. I was so worried my daughter would come off controlling and talk me out of it, but she didn't! I was so happy to hear she approves and has told me to research everything I can on it. I said I've been researching it for 4 months already! I've been to my PCP and have done all the prerequisites that u have to do, I've the cardiologists to visit late August. No one else needs to know, since my family is spread all over the us I don't feel the need to tell them. Haven't told my son either he needs the wls, but he loves food too much to get it done. But I have such a weight lifted off my shoulders now that my daughter knows. My kids are grown adults now and fantastic parents to their children. Linda

Omg. That sweet little girl, she has been through so much in her 7 years. Prayers are with you and her, can u have someone bring her to hospital when your out of surgery to see your ok? Good luck too u in your journey.

Welcome newbies, this site is fantastic for most your questions. Good luck.

What is wrong with Flinstone's vitamins? My surgeon recommended 2 a day with iron.

Cheers92, did u have to do anything? I see your really a newbi here, but congrats on getting a date you rock!

I meant mid October

Soniaj, I will have my 3 rd apt with PCP on July 16. Then 3 more months. I still have a cardio apt in Aug. I hope to be finished mid Sept then turn in all records and get approved! I don't know how Medicare is with surgery but my bariatric coordinator seems to be sure they will approve. I will see surgeon one last time too b 4 surgery I guess. So that's where I stand, oh and nobody knows but my fiancé , just haven't found a good time to tell my daughter. She may not like this, but it's my choice to get healthy!

You look great!

Hi amper02, I'm also from KY! Down in Etown. Congrats on getting a date, my ins won't approve me till all is done and turned in. So were hoping for a early Nov date.

Sonija, I'm also worried about the different scales. My surgeons scale is 6 pounds! different than the primary car doctor. That is a huge difference, then my scale is off 2 pounds with PCP. So I'm all over the scales on this ...

I'm so happy for you, you deserve to be happy and healthy!

Wow u had a long time to wait, I just had the 6 months and now down to 3 1/2 mths left. Best of wishes for your new journey to the other side!

That is a good question... I've not read on here about leaks years after, but I would think there's a chance? <a href='http://www.bariatricpal.com'><img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/tickers/220273-9grammy/surgery.png?ts=1404836800' /></a>

I just found out how to do a ticker, just hate seeing the months to go, but it to shall move on! lol

Never heard of weetbix, what is it and where do you get it? Thanks

Congrats to you!