KristenLe

Yes - pre op and waiting for pre-op testing to be ordered.

I don't think it will be required but I encourage you to get one soon - your health is important and you should be getting regular exams (I sound like your Mom!) Early detection can save your life!

It should not include a pelvic exam. They will do a full exam including neurological, cardiac (might do an EKG), abdominal, extremities (reflex response), respiratory.

Be sure you are getting enough Protein, fluids and Vitamins - but - it's normal for many to lose hair.

I wouldn't skip breakfast. Drink plenty of fluids and admit your slip up. You've done extremely well so far!

Ask your insurance coordinator at the surgeon's office - sometimes they use initial weight for prior approval request. Some plans will require a FAILED weight loss attempt so you may not want to lose much.

You really should stick with your plan. Have you tried something savory like broth (strained soup)? You could add unflavored protein to it to help you feel better. I think 4 weeks is a long time for fluids only but before going off plan - talk to your Team. It could be head hunger or acid (be sure to take a PPI). Stay strong!

Measure and stick with recommended portion sizes!

That may be part of the issue BUT stalling is perfectly normal. Stay strong!

Your body needs periods of adjustment. If you're getting your Protein, fluids, and Vitamins and not eating off-plan - you're not doing anything wrong! Take a deep breath and stay off the scale!

What were your expectations? 18lbs in less than a month is fantastic! If you are getting all of your Protein, fluids and Vitamins - and not eating off plan - your not doing anything wrong! Celebrate your loss!

Even with the sleeve - NSAIDs were a "always avoid"!

@@JennAsVSG Don't give up!!! What insurance do you have? Have you spoken to a Care Manager? Are they denying the sleep study because it was coded incorrectly on the prior authorization request? I can't believe you've had to pay for all that you have! Your insurance sounds useless! Fight for your benefits!

@@mt1999 What is your Protein goal? Are you getting enough fluids? What do you typically eat?

@@Kimberlyv715 You are still so young and have a lot of life ahead of you! Stay strong & positive!!! There's plenty of time to meet the love of your live and have children (if that's what you want). In the meantime, be healthy and enjoy life!!!

@@FayBee Congrats! Your loss is impressive in only 4 months!!! You are beautiful in both pictures!

@@celibear I'm going to still try the Group my psychologist runs for emotional eating (I had individual sessions with her but she runs a group too).

If you don't mind me asking.... why was it horrible? Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App The Nutritionist was the only person there from my Program and couldn't answer alot of questions. She demonstrated a Protein shake recipe for most of hour. People really had no clue about WLS - asking really basic questions that you should know before even going for a consult (which this was all people pre-op and post-op - must be a patient). It just wasn't very "supportive".

7/16 ?? That's tomorrow? Wow

Hope you feel better soon! Stay in touch! Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App

Well that's complete BS! Could she BILL your insurance for your sessions??! Why the hell can't they fill out a form stating their clinical judgement! Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App

Just too lazy right now! I will start making my own soon! Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App Just too lazy right now! I will start making my own soon! Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App

@@venomousflowers Did you get any answers? Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App

@@Grams2016 Thinking about you and hoping you are OK! Good luck with surgery. Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App

@@Amurillo04 How did you make out with tests? Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App