CountryGirl5584

I refused to shop there as I continued to gain weight. I refused to come to terms with the fact that I had gotten to the size where I needed to shop there, but I can't wait to actually stop wearing the same outfits over and over again

I originally was going to get the band, but then I went to a second seminar with my sister who is a nurse. Figured I'd get some perspective from someone with a medical background. She listened to the seminar and said that if it was her getting the surgery she would do the sleeve(too many things to worry about with the band). I also spoke to one of the docs I work for(gastroenterologist) and he said he knows more about the band than the sleeve, but that could be because he sees more patients with problems that have the band. He supported my decision for the sleeve. He did not recommend the bypass because from a gastroenterologists view it's too much re-routing. Hope that helps

Lmao thought I was the only one that had no idea what that said lol

Congrats! How far post op are you?

I personally don't like premiere protein

It's not the ins company that decides what's covered it's your employer. I hope your letter changes their mind!

Thanks! This is very reassuring as this is exactly what my mom was worried about! She supports my decision 110% even though she worries. That's what moms are supposed to do.

I was wondering same thing. I'm getting sleeved Feb 9th, but want to dye my hair like a dark purple

People also need to remember that having a BMI of 35 is not healthy either!

I'm being sleeved on Feb 9th. I'm looking forward to being heathy. I can't wait to hopefully stop some medications. I also can't wait to be able to paint my toes(I know it sounds trivial, but I haven't been able to for some time) I wanna start running and doing yoga. I can't wait to be healthy enough to have children! I can't wait to fit in a freakin bikini!!!! There's many more, but here's a few!

Thanks for sharing!!

I get my vitamins from puritan.com and they have awesome prices and buy one get one deals

Try taking a probiotic if you're allowed

One of the doctors I work for swears by probiotics...I work for a gastroenterologist office

The dr can do a peer to peer appeal and speak with the dr at the insurance company that denied your request

Good luck! Hope all went well

You're brave lol! I'm nervous about the pre-op diet

Best of luck!! Sending prayers your way!! I hope everything works out for you!

I was wondering if that would change too

Congrats! It's such a relief when you get the call that you've been approved! In your mind you're like there's no reason for them to deny me. I meet the BMI requirements, etc, but there's always that thought in the back of your head that they may not

Getting my surgery Feb 9th at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck

Unfortunately it is your employer that chooses your plan and it stinks.

You're so close!

congrats and thanks for the advice!

Lol I look forward to reading this every night!