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I was denied surgery. My heart rate was too high. This is the second time in two years that something has happened at the last minute to keep me from this dream. I can't afford to keep trying (financially nor emotionally). Thanks for the support, I wish everyone the best.

At the airport!

No postponement needed! OMG I'm having surgery tomorrow!

Thank you both for replying. I take warfarin and my last dose was the 30th with surgery on the 4th. I've been having excessive bleeding, so now I'm sitting in the lab waiting for blood work to determine why. I'm concerned about postponement and really hope it isn't necessary. My hematologist had me take a fondaparinux injection on the first and that's when the bleeding became excessive, so she had me not take one yesterday and I was already not supposed to take one today. I'm very nervous about the outcome as I sit here in the lab. It doesn't look like either of you have had complications so far. Hopefully this is just a tiny bump in the road for me and not a complication.

Hi, I'm hoping to find someone else who was on blood thinners prior to surgery. I'm on blood thinners for life due to prior clotting and I have some questions for anyone else whom is also and is willing to chat about it.

There may be a glitch, but I'm hoping it won't cause a problem. My hematologist wants me to go back in tomorrow morning for labs because she thinks my blood may be over anti-coagulated. Hopefully it rights itself in time for surgery Saturday. I have a history of blood clots, so I'm on warfarin for the rest of my life and have to go through specific protocols before and after any surgical procedures. I definitely don't want to bleed out, but I've wanted the surgery for so long I hope it doesn't have to be postponed.

I'm not worried at all, but my sister's boyfriend will be happy to hear that!

That's great, thank you so much for replying!

Stopped warfarin yesterday and gave myself the first shot today. I'm not bad with getting shots, but I'm not a fan of giving them to myself. I'm also down 13 pounds. I thought I'd lose a little more during the pre-op diet, but it's a decent amount.

I have a question for those who've already had surgery with Dr Illan at the new BariatricPal hospital location. My sister is going as my companion person and will not go out without me to get food-she is not adventurous and is a very anxious person. While we are still at the hospital, is there a way for her to get meals that doesn't involve her leaving with the driver?

Thank you. I have Cigna as well and I tried going through insurance last year. I hope you can figure something out.

You have the option of going to Mexico to have it done. My BMI is over 40, but I am still going to Mexico rather than dealing again with the long and expensive process of going through insurance. I will actually pay less as well because my deductible is $8000. I'll be on a flight headed to BariatricPal Hospital on Saturday morning.

Thank you so much!

This is my first Halloween without candy. I'm sorely missing mini almond joys.

Hi, I took a loan out with Avant. The interest rate is horrible-29%. My credit score is recovering from a layoff that led to going back to college and is a bit higher than yours, but not by a lot. I've had the same bank for 16 years, have a good job, and have my income direct deposited into my bank account. I thought I'd have no problem getting a loan with my bank. I went in and they suggested their credit card with zero interest for a year. I was declined within two hours. I'll be paying $1,500 in interest and fees which sucks, but if I don't, I'll be paying with my life.