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Hello, I am a newly sleeved 34yo Nurse in MO surgery date of 2/11/2015. I am down 20lbs but am not sure I am doing everything I need to do to maximize my weight loss as I have not loss any weight since the first week of my surgery. In fact gained two pounds this week. I am not eating much as I mostly eat about 6 oz of chicken salad and 5 to 10 melba small bite size crackers per day. I drink about 48 oz of crystal light per day. I just started working out yesterday in the gym for 30 minutes. I am afraid of not being successfule after I took my family and myslf throught this procedure. Please help...not sure what to do now the procedure is done...

Hello bikrchik thanks for the info. I am in the St Louis area and this stall is driving me crazy. I am afraid that the procedure may not work for me. I am burning 400 calories at least per day in the gym and yet the s ale is going up and I know I am not taking in more than 1000 calories and i am certain that most days I am way under that. I will increase my protein this week to see if that helps. Thank you again.

@@lynneanne thanks for the feedback. I am following my doctors orders to the letter. I am grateful that he is not as conservative and has such an impeccable history. I was cleared to use the elliptical and walk at my first week check up appointment. I think that you are right when you mention that I am likely in the first few week stall situation that others mention on the site. I was glad to read about this stall yesterday as it gave me renewed confidence that I am not just doomed to be fat! lol...thanks again and good luck with your surgery!

Hey ladies thanks for your input. I can only say that I love crackers and the doctor has them on the list so I have enjoyed they are only 19 carbs for every seven crackers which is not bad and I can never eat seven at a time I usually only have 7 to 10 in a day. The Chicken Salad has chicken, mayo, relish. I had tilapia and yogurt with my chicken salad for the day yesterday and I lost a pound. I think I am right in line for the stall as someone else said unfortunately this may be my problem. I will post updates here keep me in your weight loss prayers!

Graciesmom04 @mention thank you for the feedback and congratulations on your success so far. I will do as you suggested and post results hopefully soon!

Hello, I am a newly sleeved 34yo LPN in MO surgery date of 2/11/2015. I am down 20lbs but am not sure I am doing everything I need to do to maximize my weight loss as I have not loss any weight since the first week of my surgery. In fact gained two pounds this week. I am not eating much as I mostly eat about 6 oz of chicken salad and 5 to 10 melba small bite size crackers per day. I drink about 48 oz of crystal light per day. I just started working out yesterday in the gym for 30 minutes. I am afraid of not being successfule after I took my family and myslf throught this procedure. Please help...not sure what to do now the procedure is done...

So I had my sleeve done 2/11/15 and today I can say I feel great! I was pretty sick with gas pain for the first 3 nights but by day 4 I felt like myself for the most part. Anyone want to know my whole ordeal I am happy to share but meanwhile I just want to share that I have lost 13 pounds this week alone and I am excited about the future! I Thank God for the time we live in! HW=295 PSW=285 CW=272

Ok I finally have my date! Wednesday, February 11, 2015. I am so excited, and scared at the same time! Anyone else on this day?

Ok I finally have my date! Wednesday, February 11, 2015. I am so excited, and scared at the same time! Anyone else on this day?

@fatdiv@fatdiva14 how was your pain after the procedure? How is your pain today? I will be sleeved within 3 weeks and I just want to get an idea of what to expect.

@@jenn1 got it just responded back thanks!

I just got my insurance approval today and my advocate said it would be about three weeks from now for my sleeve so early February 2015 for me!

@@jenn1 Hi I am looking at your weight loss and you have done phenominal! I am scheduled for surgery within the next three weeks(no exact date yet just got insurance approval today) and I wanted to know if you have alot of loose skin as this is one of my major concerns. Thanks

So i got my approval today! I am so ecxited! I will have my procedure within 3 weeks if my pre-op testing goes well. I am so glad this part is behind me!

@@mrsmith901 I am awaiting my approval as well....when did your papers get submitted to insurance? Mine were submitted 1/12/15 with a two week turn around time.

Hopefully February...waiting on insurance preauthorization now...

I known I don't think I can handle it if I am denied. I need this so bad.

@@Fatdiva14 I am so happy for you and hope I can be as lucky! Thank you for sharing your good news as this gives me hope that the process can go quickly! Was this your first time applying for authorization?

Hello all! I am new to this site and I just got my papers submitted to insurance last week. How long did it take to get the approval after your documents were submitted? Does anyone have UMR or State employee insurance that can shed some light on this process?

Will do! It wouldn't do any good to tell me to be patient as I would never be able to! Lol...Thanks again and best wishes to you on your journey!

Thank you @champagne301...I really hope it is less than 30 days and no more documents are needed. I called them and they told me they were taking about 30 days right now to complete pre-authorizations. Oh well its out of my hands now.... Good luck with your surgery! I would love to hear how your post-op is going. I hope to be a few weeks at most behind you for my procedure.

I am in the same boat....in terms of waiting on approval...my documents were just submitted last week but I am the worst when it comes to being patient. I am ready to go! I can't get a surgery date until my insurance approves my claim. This is the worst part so far...I will pray for urgent responses and patience for all of us! lol

Hello all! I am new to this site and I just got my papers submitted to insurance last week. How long did it take to get the approval after your documents were submitted? Does anyone have UMR or State employee insurance that can shed some light on this process?