Mysticpink74

I guess I'm jst trying to get opinions on any sugar free sweets after surgery...I have IBSD bad! So yeah I don't want dumping syndrome either...my mom is diabetic so I'm used to SF things in the house growing up...but again I'm scared of regain & wanting sweets after surgery ...I'm jst questioning thoughts on avoiding all together or if it's best to do lil at a time so you don't binge on sweets eventually?? Idk if that makes sense...but jst trying to get thoughts Sent from m

I'm honestly scared to eat any sweets (sugar free Jello included)... I have read too many stories of regain & I'm scared once I start down that path it will eventually make me gain weight (sugar free or not) ...I know it's about portion etc but still was wondering would it be better not to introduce sweets at all or jst do sweets in lil increments? (PS...I have everything submitted & approved, jst waiting on a surgery date..so haven't talked to ANYONE about anything yet as far as surgeons and foods)...but that recipe sounds yummy Sent from m

Just want to say.... if you get a denial... appeal it, appeal it, appeal it!!! So excited to get a surgery date!!! Sooooon! ???? Sent from m

My Approval!!! ???? Sent from m

Called my insurance (UHC) because they had til Friday to give me an answer & they told me I AM APPROVED FOR SURGERY!!! yaaaaay!!! ???????????? FINALLY!! But now after all my research and all my time I put in on this App (I've been off this app for like 3weeks cuz it was depressing that I was denied)....now I am back to square one wondering what my next steps are & what I need to prepare for surgery day & Post-OP!! Ugh I know I'm being repetitive on asking what I need...but seriously if anyone has TIME or INPUT ...please feel free to respond to this! I'm assuming my surgery date will be by Halloween (cuz they told me once I'm approved it will be like 2-3wks then I'll be in surgery!) So my question is: 1: what happens in the next couple of weeks (classes, PreOp screens, etc) ...2: What shld I pack for hospital...3: what all shld I stock up on at home for post op? I was told there are no specific PreOp diets jst continue w/ meat/veggies/fruit diet...BUT ...I got discouraged & I basically was saying farewell to food at same time if that makes sense (I still had hope I'd get my ansr soon) & have been eating like I want for last couple of weeks (so I gained some weight bk) ... I mean I didn't eat too terribly (calories is main thing that wasn't overboard) ... But now I'm thinking ...maybe I shld jst do liquid PreOp diet that I've been reading everyone usually does for the next couple weeks til surgery jst to feel like I'm safe for shrinking my liver for surgery??? Thoughts??? Lmk.... #ReadyForThis! Sent from m

Prayers to you guys!! & Speedy recovery!! ???? Sent from m

They said all my issues could be controlled with meds?! The bariatric surgeon basically told me that this is their common response in order not to try to pay for it.... but I appealed it ...and they had 30 days to get back to me... And now I got approved ...yaaaay!! ???? Sent from m

Thank you all Sent from m I'm jst starting a YouTube chnnl & I'm going to take videos as much as I can throughout the process....one: for something to look back on for motivation when I hit "stalls" & two: so others who have many questions can at least see what I'm going through... I put up a "test video" last night...jst because...but I am going to start documenting my PreOp visits, shopping for things I'll need postop, my actual surgery date (film as much as I can in the hospital), post op (pain & water/food/vitamin intake) etc.... If anyone wants to watch or follow: look for ..."BariatricGirl 4life" under R&Y intro (I think)... more to come!! Also have a FB Acct under that name if want to add or follow ???? Sent from m

I'm jst starting a YouTube chnnl & I'm going to take videos as much as I can throughout the process....one: for something to look back on for motivation when I hit "stalls" & two: so others who have many questions can at least see what I'm going through... I put up a "test video" last night...jst because...but I am going to start documenting my PreOp visits, shopping for things I'll need postop, my actual surgery date (film as much as I can in the hospital), post op (pain & water/food/vitamin intake) etc.... If anyone wants to watch or follow: look for ...BariatricGirl 4life under R&Y intro (I think)... more to come!! Also have a FB Acct under that name if want to add or follow ???? Sent from m

I'm jst starting a YouTube chnnl & I'm going to take videos as much as I can throughout the process....one: for something to look back on for motivation when I hit "stalls" & two: so others who have many questions can at least see what I'm going through... I put up a "test video" last night...jst because...but I am going to start documenting my PreOp visits, shopping for things I'll need postop, my actual surgery date (film as much as I can in the hospital), post op (pain & water/food/vitamin intake) etc.... If anyone wants to watch or follow: look for ..."BariatricGirl 4life"... under R&Y intro (I think)... more to come!! Also have a FB Acct under that name if want to add or follow ???? Sent from m

I'm jst starting a YouTube chnnl & I'm going to take videos as much as I can throughout the process....one: for something to look back on for motivation when I hit "stalls" & two: so others who have many questions can at least see what I'm going through... I put up a "test video" last night...jst because...but I am going to start documenting my PreOp visits, shopping for things I'll need postop, my actual surgery date (film as much as I can in the hospital), post op (pain & water/food/vitamin intake) etc.... If anyone wants to watch or follow: look for ..."BariatricGirl 4life" under R&Y intro (I think)... I also have a FB page under the same name if anyone wants to add or follow!!! more to come!! Sent from m

I also have a FB page with the same name ...if anyone wants to follow or add me.... ???? Sent from m

Can you let us know your day by day progress? I'm so curious of diff things you go through at this stage... if you have YouTube channel...maybe document it?? I'm jst starting a YouTube chnnl & I'm going to take videos as much as I can throughout the process....one: for something to look back on for motivation when I hit "stalls" & two: so others who have many questions can at least see what I'm going through... I put up a "test video" last night...jst because...but I am going to start documenting my PreOp visits, shopping for things I'll need postop, my actual surgery date (film as much as I can in the hospital), post op (pain & water/food/vitamin intake) etc.... If anyone wants to watch or follow: look for ..."BariatricGirl 4life" under R&Y intro (I think)... more to come!! ???? Sent from m

I'd like to know too!!! Sent from m

I had sound? Very informative ...thanks! Makes sense after the applesauce demo! Sent from m

I feel ya honey!!! Omg I NEVER see myself as fat as I am...Reality hits when I try on clothes, see myself in pics, or catch a glimpse of myself in a full length mirror or window reflection...my first thought: "Dude...that's me?!!" ... then I get depressed & get even more self conscience & my anxiety kicks in & makes me think everyone is judging me I AM SOOOOO READY FOR THIS!! Can't wait for them to call me next week w/ my SET SURGERY DATE!!! (Looks to be the beginning of November)....can't wait to shop for clothes that don't look (sorry if this offends anyone!) Granny-fied ...they think all big peeps want big flowers or print or jst UGLY clothing?! . My main store I wanna hit when I lose weight... PINK!!! Love their glittery cute hoodies!!! I have never in my life worn a pair of heels...so that's one on my bucket list too!! Can't wait to shop in normal sized clothing!! ???? Sent from m

Also...what Vitamins do we take...PreOp? Postop? How much help shld I anticipate PostOp? My kids have school & my fiancé works, I'm usually the driver...so how long PostOp can we drive? How long can I anticipate pain during physical activity? Sent from m

They said it was because my issues could be treated with meds?! From my understanding a generic denial just so they feel like they're not approving everyone???? Sigh...oh well a mild bump in the road ...now it's on! Can't wait!! ???? Sent from m

Ty!! Yup wondered how the hospital stay & 1st couple of days home were gonna go...I am worried I won't be able to sleep in my bed, a few people said they had to sleep in recliners the 1st few days??? Sent from m

Jst got approval today...anticipate Oct surgery date soon!! ???? Sent from m

Was just approved today!!! Yaaaay! ???? Was told they will schedule surgery like 2-3wks after approval! So guess that puts me in the Oct BP losers bench!! Sent from m

I was just approved...so I'm wondering : 64 oz clear liquid for how long? What is nxt phase (how long?) ...how much protein intake etc...how was you pain in the hospital? What did you take to hospital? Any other useful input? Sent from m

I Can't believe it...I have sleep Apnea, Acid Reflux, I weigh 310 (327 starting weight at 5'0" so over 44BMI), chronic back/knee pain that I go to pain management for and take Vicodin, Clinical Depression, & I got DENIED from surgery on 8/24! I put an appeal in (over the phone w/ a UHC operator) on 9/1...so hoping it gets turned around... I still have not got the denial letter so I don't know why I got denied! UHC told me my provider would let me know or Last I spoke they hadn't received a reason but told me I'd get a letter...but I haven't gotten a letter yet... I don't understand how I got denied?! I thought I had plenty to be a shoe in?! I'm so frustrated I was so looking forward to getting in August surgery date... I don't know how long the appeal will take but now I have to wait that much longer... Any one have tips to turn this around or know how long it takes for an appeal to be turned around? Or if there is a chance that I'll get DENIED again or think I'll get accepted w/ all my co-morbidities....I mean is it just a routine thing that they deny you at first, to see if you'd never try to make an appeal? Lmk....TY Sent from m

lucky girl ...hope this appeal goes fast! Cuz me & my fiancé jst set our wedding date for 4/1/17 (his bday) & obviously I want to lose as much as I can by then!! ???? Sent from m

Will do! Sent from m