CurvyCooper

Okay, just watched the video for it, have you used it standing up?! How do you balance? I feel like I'd just topple over!!!

Thank you both. I have talked my fiancee into selling our pool table so that room can become my home gym. I am probably going to have to invest in a few of those workout DVDS and @@appletree you are doing so well so early on! I never thought of the hulahoop but that is a great workout. Are you using a weighted one or just one you can buy from the toy section at wal-mart? You made a good point about the treadmill though, it would be easy to start with that even soon after surgery which is very important!

I was in corrections for 17 yrs myself, tough job. How'd you get out of it?! I've been in five, going on six years, and I feel like this is where I am going to stay even if I get tired of it!

Thanks guys! My surgeon requires optifast which are okay tasting but aren't super filling. I guess I'll keep myself busy so I don't focus on not being able to eat!!! Can't wait to be healthier!

Holy crap! That's amazing! Way to go with the good work! Inspiring truly!

Correctional Nurse - The correlation is weird.

Haven't gotten a date yet looking for insurance approval but it should be close to that! Shooting for the 8th!

Of course! I have three kids too 7,3 and 3! Just got all my paperwork sent to insurance today and pre surgery appointment is the 21st. From what I heard the pain isn't as bad as it seems your hubby is going to need to help epically with the newborn. Mine has been pretty quiet but I think he is excited just doesn't want to tell me in fear he might offend me! I know that's weird but I am sure mine as well as yours will be supportive when the time comes. I'm most worried about emotions after surgery and hoping I don't regret my choice when it's completed!

Good luck that's so exciting!!!

Please Help!!! Total confusion... last month when I went to the NUT she told me I should drop four more pounds to reach a 5% weight loss... HOWEVER... This was per her initial weight. I had my first NUT appointment roughly a month and a half after my initial surgeon appointment and had put on 10 pounds. So long story short it looks like I haven't lost anything from my initial surgeons appointment but I have lost since starting nutrition... which weight is my insurance going to look at?! I'm super nervous because 1/5/2016 is my last NUT appointment and that's when everything is submitted to my insurance... Thanks for the advice.

You too when is your surgery scheduled now that your approved?!

I'm just hoping they can see the improvement I've made since nutritional counseling even if it isn't as much as they'd hoped ????

I called my insurance company and they helped me find the requirements needed for approval it says nothing about weight loss or gain so I am a little less stressed now. My nut may just want me to push myself but scaring me half to death for no reason seems a little harsh! I haven't gained and I continue to lose! Lol thanks for everyone's support I really appreciate it. I am so vested in this after all the time, energy, and money I have invested not to have it done and so fabulous with it! Can't wait to start to live again!

@@Ryan TN Did you gain or lose during your clearance period?

When I called my surgeons office (they submit everything) they told me they haven't heard of anyone not getting approved due to not losing enough weight (only for gaining) but I've seen on here where there have been people who were not approved which is what has gotten me nervous!

Not scheduled yet but last Nut. appointment is Jan. 4th so I should be scheduled pending insurance the end of January/ Beginning of Feb.. I am excited but I am so frustrated with all the extra appointments I have four just for cardiac clearance! That's a lot of work to miss!

I am just so uncomfortable I almost didn't fit on a ride at the fair tonight! That was such a wake up to me. I used to just laugh it off and make being a big girl a joke but that was my way to cope with my negative body image I wish I could get this done so much sooner!

Well I was just told I really can't lose weight before or my insurance could deny to cover the surgery since I am so close to the needed BMI with no other health issues. Frustrating!

Hello - Question (don't mind me I am brand new here): I am currently at a BMI of 42.1 and no other serious medical conditions. Currently, my insurance will cover my surgery. I am a tad concerned reading other people's stories that my doctor will want me to lose weight before surgery and it will put me under a BMI of 40 at which case insurance could deny me. Is this a rational concern? I know it's crazy to say I want to keep my weight on but I know that I can lose a certain amount of weight without the Gastric Sleeve tool but I always re-gain plus some. I don't want to hurt my chances of being able to have this procedure done. Any advice?

I just got off the phone with my surgeons office. The nurse that is involved in getting prior approvals told me to stay around where I am and that a little loss is okay. However, if the insurance company sees that I can lose weight with nutrition classes they could reconsider doing the surgery. She said she could not tell me exactly to not lose weight but did tell me they could reconsider if I lost weight within the six months just with dietary modifications. Soooo.... Guess I better take it easy!

You'll get there easy!

Some of my co-workers not my boss but she actually had something done idk of bypass, sleeve, or band. I am curious but don't want to over step because I know some people aren't as open to discussing. I know after surgery co workers are going to be my biggest support which is why I am so open. My boyfriend and parents know and they are all so supportive. I am a tad bit nervous it could create more jealousy between my boyfriend and I when I start losing. He wasn't too thrilled when I told him the doctor would be happy to see me around 145 but I can't remember ever being that small and he has never seen me that size so maybe he and I both will come around to that idea! What's your goal weight?

You are further then I am! I have my EGD scheduled for 8/19 and the first nutrition class available was 8/20. Had a sleep study done previously hope that'll work and I have a psychiatrist that should write a clearance letter for me on 8/4. It's so crazy everything that has to be done! Kind of scary! Have you told anyone at work about your plans?

Yeah definitely going to call! His office staff are so friendly too!