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Hi everyone I received an approval notification letter today but I did not get to read it till 10:00 tonight o I could not call anyone.This is what it says....... On the top of the letter it says I dark letters...Approval Notification Then it has patient name mine of course then patient Id then an authorization number with a long number then provider then my surgeons name then the services Laps Gstrc Rstrictiv px longitudinal gastrectomy thencpt 43775 then from date 11-24-2014 to the same date then Approved unit 1.Then after that is another one it has provider then service esophagogastroduodenoscopy transoral diagnostic then cpt 43235 the dates the same as the other procedure then approved units 1.Then it goes on to say dear soonie McDowell we are pleased to confirm that we have approved the above service(s) shown above.etc etc.Does that mean that I am approved for the surgery?My surgrons office didn't eveb cakk me.Help someone please and thank you.

Hey everyone how is everyone doing? I pray everyone is doing well. Just checking in.The weight is coming off slower for me like a turtles pace. Can't complain because this was the best decision of my life. Took a new face picture, finally I loved it ! No more double chin! Or should I say triple chins! I have 21 more pounds to reach goal and when I do I will post a full body pic of before and after. Tell me everyone how is going so far? This is my new face pic. 58 pounds gone! YYYEEEEAAAAAA!!!!!!

It will be here before you know it, So happy for you girl !!!

3 days for me. I have UHC too.

Hi, I live in Toms River, N.J. My family is from Pemberton, N.J. You are going to be sweetie. If you have any questions you can write me here or email me. We could even talk because we live so close. This was the best decision I made. Loving my sleeve. I have 2 children and they have been supportive. Daughters a 8 year old and 15 year old. Email is holinatyfamily@yahoo.com

Congratulations! If you need support we are all here for you. So glad your doing well. Are you in much pain? How is everything else going?

Congratulations! You will be in my prayers and let us know how you are doing when you get a chance sweetie!

I agree with Maggie and Jeanie.Also, I used to weigh myself everyday too. I used to get discouraged also because I wasn't dropping fast enough and my weight use to fluctuate between 1 to 2 pounds at times. I do not weigh myself like that anymore. But I know I am progressing because of how I feel and my sizes. I have gone from a 22 to a size 12 now in jeans. No more elastic stretch I am in the zipper and pocket club now!!!! HHHHHEEEEEYYYYY!!!!! I also went from a 2xl shirt to a large. Okay supermodels watch out! It will happen it just won't be as quick as we want it.But I do agree. If y have concerns you should talk to your surgeon. 30 pounds is still wonderful and still a loss. Your body has to realize your different eating lifestyle and get used to the change. It will come off the way and time it's supposed too. If you feel depressed and discouraged talk to us. We are all in this together. We can offer support and encouragement. Now let's DO THIS!!!!!

When did you have your surgery? What are you eating ? If you are dropping weight still then that is what really counts. Are you working out? Everyone's body is different and weight loss is different for everyone! It will take time. If you are doing the right things, then the weight will come off. Maybe not as fast as we would all like but it will.

You look so beautiful!!!!!! Have you noticed you have more energy and confidence?

I am so happy for you! I know you were SO surprised and happy! It is so unbelievable isn't it? Sometimes I think I must be dreaming! I thank GOD!

I am so happy for you downsizingdiva! I can definitely relate. To add on to yours, I also struggled with knowing where my wall is. Sometimes I still do.But getting to know when to stop a lot more now. I also had to get used to not eating as much as I used to and the relationship I had with food. I used to be my comfort and go to that made me happy at times. I no longer need food like that. I also adopted a healthier organic lifestyle with working out. I fell so good!

What do you all think was the hardest thing for you to deal with on our journey? Are you all happy with your progress?

Doesn't that just make you want to cry, but in a good way! Yea, unfortunately I have lot of before pictures UUUUGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!! I have yet to take an after picture yet. I guess I am still afraid to see what the picture looks like! Please keep me updated on your progress. Your doing AWESOME girl!!!!!!!!!! My husband keeps staring at me. I ask him why do you keep staring at me and he says I never seen you look this thin before! I am so proud of you! that is so cute that he said that, wow it's a great feeling! I stare at myself in the mirror lol, lots of people have been astonished in the last few weeks, ones that haven't seen me since I was about 300

You look BEAUTIFUL!!!!! We are doing so AWESOME !!!!! WE ROCK!!!!!!

You look BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! So proud of you!

Yea, unfortunately I have lot of before pictures UUUUGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!! I have yet to take an after picture yet. I guess I am still afraid to see what the picture looks like! Please keep me updated on your progress. Your doing AWESOME girl!!!!!!!!!! My husband keeps staring at me. I ask him why do you keep staring at me and he says I never seen you look this thin before! I am so proud of you!

That is Such an AWESOME job!!!!!! Girl, we are actually doing this! I am so PROUD of us!

Hi everyone! How is everyone doing? I went clothes shopping for the first time in a long time. I was wearing my old elastic stretch jeans and realized that my clothes were too big. I found out that I have gone from a size 22 jeans to a size 14 jeans.I still have a long way to go but this has brought a big smile to my face! YYYEEEEAAAAAA MEEEEEEE!!!!!

Good luck with everything! Let us know when you get your surgery date. Keep us posted with everything.

Welcome Jessica, I am so sorry that you were bullied! That makes me so angry!!!!!!! People can be so cruel! I am so happy for your wonderful decision to have weight loss surgery. I too have medical problems associated with my weight. High blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, and asthma. I can now say thank God because of me having the gastric sleeve Jan. 15, 2015. I do not have diabetes anymore! YYYYEEEEEEAAAAAAAA!!!!!!! My blood pressure and asthma are under control and I soon hope to get rid of my sleep apnea. If you need to talk about anything sweetie, just let me know, or have any questions that I might be able to try and answer. Congratulations on making the decision for a healthier you!

Hi everyone doing well also. There are some things that don't agree with me and I can honestly say that mu hunger for now is hardly ever there. Clothes are looser. So is my underwear!

Hi, it really isn't a big deal at all. My throat wasn't sore either. It is over so quick. You'll be done before you know it! I know you are nervous sweetie. It is always a nervous thing being sedated, but it is quick and they sedate you through an Iv. You will fall into a nice sleep and wake up asking if they are done.

I was allowed coffee 2 weeks after surgery. No more than 2 cups a day. I have coffee for breakfast with protein powder, fat free, sugar free flavored creamer, and stevia.

I am so with you. I have experienced plenty of weakness!!!!! Okay, we have to be realistic. We are not going to be able to not ever snack or eat. We do have to find alternatives. All of the Snacks you listed, ILOVE!!!!! The chex mix I love cheddar flavored. I tried to make it healthier. I used whole wheat chex mix, J and D's bacon and salt cheddar powder 5 calories only 110 sodium 0 everything else.Throw in some fat free pretzels, and some nuts.Popcorn I eat orville Redenbacher whole grain it is so good to me.It is healthy and low fat. Urben accents butter popcorn seasoning for extra flavor all natural and healthy low calorie. I get the seasonings from amazon. Wheat thins I really do t eat anymore. When I did it was reduced fat and only a serving. If I can help more please talk to me anytime. We are all going to go through our struggles and temptations. We just can't give in all the time. We will sometimes but we just have to pick ourselves up and keep trying. We only live once. We have to make the best of it and never give up! We can do this!