amy.taylor8414

Hi! I am really excited to start this journey and I was really happy to stumble across this website. I recently attended a weight loss surgery seminar, and I am really excited to get started. I (like a LOT of people) am extremely worried that I won't get approved through my insurance. Does anyone have experience with United Healthcare? Are they pretty easy to get approved through? My plan says I need complete a supervised diet and exercise program through the surgery team, but it doesn't say for how long. I'm trying to get this done this year, since my husband and I have met our out of pocket max, and everything will be covered at 100% now. Surgery included (I checked). I am worried that if I have to do the 6 month diet, I won't get a surgery date in time for it to be covered at 100%. Advice, suggestions, experience, strength, and hope?

I am 5 weeks post op and went to the bathroom (#2) in my pants at work yesterday. I couldnt hold it and it was extremely embarrassing. Did this happen to anyone else?

I had surgery 10/26 and I am so tired. I went back to work yesterday and I was fine. Then today I was exhausted halfway through the day. I had to take a half day. I am not energized enough to get my homework done either. I am just so lethargic. I quit caffeine the day of surgery. I have been hitting my fluid goal and getting about 60 gm of protein. Has anyone had this? When does it go away?

I just had surgery yesterday and I am bloated and feeling so full. When does this subside? I am so gassy but none of the walking or anything is helping. Suggestions?

Hey Everyone! My surgery is coming up in 10 days and I am super excited! My surgeon doesn't require a preop diet but I am starting to get really nervous that I am not doing it right. The surgeon told me to just not gain any weight which I haven't, but I also have not made many big changes yet. I am scared that because Inhavent already made these simple changes that means I won't be very successful with the surgery. I started planning this in June and at that time I was able to quit smoking, quit soda, and quit caffeine. I went back on all of it. Now I have quit smoking again but it has only been a week. I am limiting my soda but I know I'll have to quit and I'm drinking my coffee with fat free and sugar free creamer. But then yesterday I ate fast food for three meals. I just don't know if I am going to be successful if this is what I am doing 10 days prior. Thoughts? Suggestions?

I totally understand! On my back I feel like my neck is choking me and turned around I cant get the spots that need it. There is just so much of me. 30 lbs ago I was way more into it! My husband loves me no matter what, but I am looking forward to more fufillment!

Congrats! Super exciting! I wouldnt want to gon vaca a week post op either- good choice :-)

I pm'd you

I'm trying to get into the swing of things before having my surgery, which if course includes working out. I joined a gym and met with a personal trainer who emphasized strength training, but I also hear that cardio is more important. I seem to be getting conflicting information and I just don't know where to start. Especially with strength training, I can't afford the personal trainer and I don't want to get hurt. Suggestions?

Hi Sandy! I am about the same stage! I have been doing the 3 meals and LOTS of water, haven't given up smoking yet either. I am trying to take baby steps in this whole thing. There are so many changes to make! Feel free to pm me and we can do this together!

That sounds EXACTLY like what I was told too. Although I do have the psych eval and 2 year weight history. I have met my out of pocket too and I am trying for August. Keep me updated on how long the approval takes? Thanks!

That is what Im gathering too. How could I not feel like this with somethinng so life changing? But I do like the thought redirection to add a positive thought.

So, I am in the process of meeting all of my insurance requirements, which turned out to be pretty relaxed considering what some have to go through. I have to enroll in the Bariatric Resource Center (done), get a Nutrition Consult (done), have a psych eval (scheduled for next Monday), get my medical testing and blood work (done, just waiting on follow up for clearance, on July 6th), get 2yr weight history (just a form for the Doctor to sign, July 6th), and that is it. So it looks like I'll be submitting the week of the 6th! I am starting to worry though. What if I graze? What if I can't keep up the diet? What if I go through all of this and don't lose any weight? Food has been my best friend for a long time? What happens when I don't have that any more?