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I just want to wish you good luck. I have been heavy all of my life and I would've jumped at the opportunity to have WLS at 18. I think having it this early will be great because you will learn your new healthy habits that will carry you into adulthood. It will definitely make your 20s much easier Again, good luck to you!

I am almost 5 months out and I had a very similar experience. I didn't have any complications at all. It was easy for me to eat pureed foods- I limited myself. I even commented to my surgeon that I didn't feel restriction. That changed when I switched to chunky then regular foods. Once I started eating solids, I could feel the restriction. My doctor told me it is easier for the pureed/liquid to slide through whereas the solids take time. Restriction will come!

It's not recommended by some nutritionist (including mine) because it is a Protein blend. My NUT wants the first ingredient to be whey Protein whereas Premier's first ingredient is "protein blend".

I take Devrom also- it is an internal deodorizer. It helps tremendously! I doesn't get rid of the gas, but it makes the smell much, much better! I don't mind the gas as long as the smell is gone! I highly recommend.

I felt the same way. I wish I could tell you to stop worrying about it, but I know that there was no way I could! I met all the qualifications, but still worried myself to death about being approved. I was approved the first time....within 48 hrs of submission! I was prepared to argue with the insurance company if I needed to, because I absolutely knew I met all the requirements. I was also prepared to finance surgery if I were denied, not having surgery was just not an option in my head!

I am 5 weeks out and haven't had one single regret so far. It is awesome to no longer have to take medication for diabetes, fit into smaller clothes, and not be out of breath!

I love the unjury brand shakes- my favorite is chocolate Splendor. Remember, everyone's taste are different. Syntrex nectar powders are another one of my favorites- Choc Truffle. I am a chocolate lover!

I was going for the sleeve...until I found out I was diabetic. I am 1 week post op and have not taken diabetes medication since the day before surgery.

My nutritionist doesn't want me using. Says they are not formulated for Bariatric patients and the absorption rate varies.

Yay! The first 4 days were very rough for me, but once you get past that, it gets better! (I am on day 14!!)

That's awesome news!

It will depend on your insurance policy. With many, you can be 35 or greater with comorbids to qualify, but which comorbids qualify you, again depends on your insurance. You should call your insurance company and get a copy of the policy for bariatric surgery.

Waiting is very hard! I understand- I had to do a 6 month supervised diet before I could even be submitted to the insurance company! My dad is finally almost here (11/4), so the wait has been worth it. I am on my 13th day of my liquid pre-op diet today and it has been hard! I have only physically been hungry a small handful of times, but head hunger is real! I have made it through, without cheating at all, so I know you can do it! Good luck to you in your journey.

Good luck to you! I will be on the bench with you 11/4!

That's awesome! Congratulations!