MadisonsMommy

What is/did everyone eat during their soft food phase? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had surgery on August 11th, and on my first pre op appointment I had lost 19 pounds!!! Woohoo!!! But tomorrow I will be 3 weeks out and I haven't lost ANYTHING else!! What's the deal!? It's hard for me to get my Protein and liquids in, but overall, I feel great, and I'm handling the puréed foods well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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@@AMS3188 One of mine is a little red too!!! It's the top left one, but they are ALL itching like crazy!!! @@gina171 I completely understand what you're feeling!! The days leading up to my surgery were crazy, and I'm so glad to be on the other side!! Today I am 15.6 pounds down!!! And my surgery was just last Thursday!!! (And I started at BMI 42)! I am so incredibly thankful for this journey!! Keep us updated!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Gina171, I'm feeling really good!! I went to Walmart for a bit today. I don't hurt anywhere, but my incision sites are itching like crazy and I am super sore, like someone rearranged my insides, lol!!! I am having a hard time getting "enough" fluids in...I think I'm getting a little dehydrated. I don't want to end up back in the hospital on fluids, so I better step up my game tomorrow lol! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@"ams3188" I'm itching Ike CRAZY!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok y'all!!! So my surgery was on August 11, and I swore I wasn't going to weigh until Thursdsy (which would be a week), but I caved and weighed today!! My surgery weight was 251.2, and I was 238.6 today!!!! I absolutely couldn't believe it!!! 12.6 pounds GONE in 5 days!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes!!! The third day (yesterday) was definitely the worst for me!! Just walk as much as you can! A heating pad right on that spot really helped me too!! I feel MUCH better this morning!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Surgery yesterday went great!!! I haven't had any pain medication since right after surgery in the recovery room!!! I have been walking away the gas pains. A little soreness is all I've had... No nausea or Anything else!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Today is the day for me!!! I am finding myself extremely emotional this morning for some reason!! I have to be at the hospital at 6am (east coast) and surgery is at 7:30!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omg!!! Pre op diet for me begins Thursday!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

We all need to keep up with each other after surgery!!! I'm still new to the app, but I would love to see how everyone is doing post op!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am August 11th too!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am starting the process and have UHC insurance. I have to do the six month supervised diet. My question is this... I did a program through a weight loss clinic from June to Dec of last year. I have documentation on paper from them, but the clinic is no longer in business...do y'all think the insurance company will accept it, or will I probably have to do the six months over? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Surgery scheduled for August 11th!!! I'm so excited!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just got a surgery date of August 11 from the surgeons office, so excited! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

OMG! My surgeons office called this afternoon and my surgery is scheduled for August 11! It all seems real now! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I just found out today I am approved!!!! Now to call my surgeon's office in the morning for a surgery date!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@"gina171" My insurance swears they haven't received any paperwork from my surgeon...they sent it over on Friday. I'm so frustrated. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is super scary for me. I have UHC and my surgeon sent info over for approval today. I am over 40 BMI with no comorbitities, but the plan clearly states that 40+ doesn't need a a comorbidity. I'm scared they will throw a curve ball at me right at the end and I will totally be devastated. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I went today for my dietitian visit and my psych evaluation!!! The dietitian was super sweet and very helpful...the psychologist...well he scared me a bit haha!! But I was super excited when he said at the end of the evaluation, "I'll be writing a favorable review for the doctor and the insurance company to proceed with surgery!" I am scheduled for my EGD on the 29th, and as soon as results come back from that, they'll submit to insurance!!! Super excited!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Let us know how it goes! Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Great! Thank you!! You guys are all so helpful!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So they required you to start the 6 months after you submitted the approval paperwork? Does your 6 months have to be with the surgeon? Obviously using my PCP is more affordable. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App