Chelle Bean

Yes he knows , thinking it is more from my colitis and all the antibiotics I'm on for it and pneumonia. Today was better, I got out and returned a pair of shoes and did some healthy grocery shopping with my mom. I almost made it the whole trip without having to go to the bathroom . I would still have the surgery again. I have to have a colonoscopy early Feb because of the colitis. @@rking

Fluids first! I had to go to the ER for dehydration and other complications.

I was doing great till about 1230 am on 12/25 when I woke up with severe pain in abdomen, shoulders , back, and had diarrhea along w/ a fever of 102.9. I called my mom and sis and they came and picked me up to take me to the ER. After a bag of fluids , cat scan of my abdomen, chest xray and lots of labs I was diagnosed with Ulcertive Colitis, Pnumonia in both lungs, and gastrointestinal virus! I got home about 6 am just in time to watch my boys open up Christmas. Now I just feel like I've been beat with a baseball bat. Good note was that my sleeve looked good to them.

The best Christmas present EVER! Words cannot describe what I'm feeling but let me just say they are good! Anyone else having surgery this day?

Thinking about you!

high blood pressure is a co morbidity. Also have the sleep study done now. Most EVERYONE has sleep apena, it has to be a RDI of 50 or greater! My BMI was 40 just barley and I only have sleep apnea and got approved.

So I call about every single day to BCBS AL to find out my status on my surgery , and was told on Nov 24th that my MD office had not sent in my sleep study(which is what will get me approved b/c I have a RDI of 53 ) and that is all they are waiting on. Soooo I called my doctors office today to ask when was my sleep study sent and guess I have to wait for a call back........ I'm so frustrated, my insurance changes on Jan 1st. Why do I feel so overwhelmed right now all I want to do is cry!

Tomorrow is my pre op appointment with my MD...... Nervous and excited! I have been on my liquids and taking my protein drinks. I have gotten down to 218 . Praying that I have another lb off in the morning. I need to be at 213 before surgery. This is really stressing me out. I have basically starved myself for this last week ! Thought about this today would the sodium from the broth cause any excess water weight? Just nervous thinking at this point!

It gets better I promise after one more day it should be easier. I also had a cold or something the first week I started my liquids but it did pass too. Good Luck

@@sebastian2015 I have used it for Christmas this year so far!

Thank you!

I don't know but I do notice that once I started my Pre op liquid diet I can tell for sure what head hunger is. After intake of 27 grams of protein in a shake there is no way I'm hungry but if I smell or see something I think I'm hungry. I have avoided eating with everyone in the breakroom at work. Lots of overtime lol

@@_Kate_ how do I make the body weight ticker?

@@choward18 I'm not sure, I think we friend each other. I guess.?

Add me as a friend so we can keep each other on track!

What does it state in your policy about the weight gain? My Insurance is BCBS of Al, I gained from May till Nov 213 to 224. I was not denied by insurance but my doctors office is very strict at making me get to 213 again. I have been on liquids , protein drinks and sugar free jello for about 2 weeks. I'm down to 218 and weight in tomorrow! I would make sure you find out what the insurance policy states about weight gain. When I call BCBS everyone is always so helpful and nice! Good Luck.

wonder if the headache is maybe due to lack of fluids. Hope you feel better soon.

@@taweedeegirl I was approved , go tomorrow for my pre op visit and get my surgery date!

My heart leaped out of my heart when I heard the word approval from the lady at BCBS Al. Now to wait for the approval letter to be sent to my MD's office and to me! Praying for a surgery by the end of the year! Best news EVER!

Got my call today from my MD office, my pre op appointment is Friday at 9am ! I'm excited I will find out my surgery date then!

@@vclark03 it took exactly 7 business days!

@@destiny_77 yes I hope to have it before the end of the year.

I was approved today!~

I was approved today !