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I love Peanut Butter cookie flavor. Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

I wish I could enjoy playing instruments again. But the arthritis in my hand prevent me from enjoying my first love. I cry every time I see my little one play the violin. I can't even enjoy the flute either. Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

I have UnitedHealth as well with. 6 month supervised diet requirement. It's through my husband's employer with Time Warner/Brighthouse. They even cover infertility. Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

I'm just a month ahead of you. My first appointment with the surgeon was March 18 and my next appointment is April 15. I actually didn't even know my insurance covered weight loss surgery. My husband's employer changed the policy. I went to my PCP in February just looking for some help with weight loss. BY that time I had lost 7lbs on my own. At my first visit with the surgeon I lost another 9lbs. So far this month I'm down another 11lbs for a total of 27lbs since the beginning of the year and 4.5 inches off my waist. I kind of had a divorce with food with food. Hubby and I went to couples counsel and he is no longer sabotaging my success. I can't wait to see you succeed. Congrats on the start of your journey. Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

On New Year's, I promised myself I would do better. I started by walking 4 blocks to my kids school and walking back. Not much, but with arthritis it's been a struggle. I work from home in the guest bedroom upstairs. I keep all food down stairs and make myself have to go up and down the stairs for food. But I keep a pitcher of Water at my desk. I then started eating like my kids. My kids are extremely lean and muscular and only eat seafood, fruits and veggies. I stopped skipping breakfast and at least do a Protein shake in the morning. My NUT is training me to eat protein first. Take my time eating. I drink a ton of water. I'm going to start swimming soon. Since 1/1/16. I have lost 27lbs and 4.5 inches off my waist. I was getting discouraged because I stalled for 2 weeks and I almost turned to food because I was upset. But then my hubby had me take a progress pic and I really got motivated. A few days later the scale moved down another pound. Start with small goals. Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

My consult was in March. My insurance requires a 6 month supervised diet. I'm using that time to kick my food addiction and start working out. 27lbs lost in January. Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

I'm in the 6 months waiting room as well 20lbs down so far. Sent from my KFMEWI using the BariatricPal App

I think I met you in the waiting area in the dr's office at my first visit. You were one week post op. Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

I have to do the 6 months supervised diet. I too am trying to lose as much as I can prior to surgery. I started eating better on 01/01/16 and have lost a total of 27lbs. Surgery will likely be in the fall. I would like to be under 300lbs. Dr says since my BMI is so high the more I lose before the less I have to lose after. Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

Totally inspirational. Congratulations! Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

I call prednisone the devil. I currently do weekly shots of enbrel. I have systemic lupus, sjorgrens syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis. I love drs, they work as a cohesive team and copy each other on all labs regardless of not being in the same practice. I've been weaned off of prednisone and down to my allergy meds, hbp med and enbrel injection. Occasionally med for acid reflux. My insurance requires a 6 month diet and I am ok with that. I'm mentally preparing for the lifestyle changes. I haven't been able to workout yet, but in month 2 and already dow 20lbs since 02/19. I hope to be under 300lbs before surgery in the fall. I hope shedding pounds will improve my mobility and limit my flare ups. I 've already taken a $10k pay cut to take a job working from home. Working in an office was horrible, I was sick all the time it got so bad that I wore face masks to work to avoid germs. My immune system sucks. Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

My policy says i have to go through their bariatric program. I'll do it if they'll cover it with only $2k or less out of pocket. Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

I have UnitedHealth through my husband's employer. My deductible is $250, they will cover 90%, and my max out of pocket for the year is $2000. So the most I would have to pay is $2250. My deductible has already been met. I just have to do the 6 month supervised diet. In month 2 and already down 20lbs. I told my hubby he could never leave his job. They have awesome insurance. His open heart surgery cost us $1500 which included 2 hospital stays and a home nurse. I had fertility treatment and got pregnant through fertility meds and insemination. Only cost $350, and that includes the co-pay to have my baby. It really depends on the group policy. Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App