johnny207

I have Highmark BC/BS...and they didn't require me to do the 6 month diet, etc. As long as your physician sets forth why you need it, it should be approved. Yes, we quoted the same reasons from the policy you posted! However, at first I was denied, but my Dr. Did a peer to peer consultation and it was approved immediately. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

My band stopped working after 4 years. I have been sleeved for 1 year; and it's the best decision I have ever made...wish I did it sooner! You will not regret it! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

@jamielogical....I never said you have to go to the gym to lose weight! However, if after WLS if candidates are stalling....nutrition alone will never be enough. If you're not building muscle or not burning calories at a metabolic rate, you will stall. The surgeries are only a tool...you have to exercise! BTW...studies have shown those that workout with others in a group or gym setting tend to lose more weight! To each your own...mslogical! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

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You need to incorporate exercise! Cardiovascular and Strength. If you do this, your eating will fall in place. You are over thinking your food intake. Just eat clean, get your Protein and vegetables daily, and dont eliminate good carbs. Your body will tell you how much to eat! I eat 6-7.5 ounces/per meal total! Three Snacks per/day...and drink approx. 80-96 ozs of water/day; but I work out 6 days/week hard. My results are From my lifestyle change in the gym....my sleeve is my TOOL helping me reach my weight loss goals! STOP OBSESSING ABOUT FOOD...RISE AND GRIND IN THE GYM! TRUST ME, THE WEIGHT WILL COME OFF! Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Keep Rising and Grinding Girl! Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Try Musclelicious Foods...look them up on the internet. Protein puddings ARE THE BEST! They are a small company In Easton, PA and will ship to you. Check them out, you won't be disappointed! I eat the pudding and PB Balls daily! Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Wow! You look great! Congratulations!

Irish...I made a mistake. I went from Band to Sleeve. I updated my post! Love my sleeve....best thing ever!

9 months out...not one vomiting episode. I love the Sleeve...so much better than the Band. I had my Band for 6 years....and I don't miss it at all. The sleeve is wonderful.

No regrets at all....I wish I had the sleeve earlier. The band was horrible....had to get readjustment all the time and constantly had food stuck. The sleeve is so much more "user friendly". I can eat pretty much anything I want, but of course in smaller portions of 6oz total meals! Losing approximately 8-10lbs/month....5 months out. Lost 85 total with band after 5 years! You do the math!!!!

Checking in...it's a Ketel One/ Water with Strawberry Mio night...enjoy my fellow sleevers!

I'm at a function now...having Grey Goose and water with Grape Mio. Have a good time while on this journey everyone! Too many people are up tight. We are changing so many other habits to combat obesity...we need an outlet as well.

Beer is carbonated....isn't good for your pouch....I thought????

I agree....once in a while is fine. I drink Vodka and Water with Flavored Mio's.