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I waited 2 weeks

So when are we able to start eating and ordering this type of stuff? I'm only 2 weeks out

I had my bypass on 2/8/17 so far recovery is going good. Will be leaving from hospital tomorrow and heading home. Surgeon said my procedure went very well and couldn't have been any better. I'm very excited to start this new journey!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Thank you thank you so much. Girl I had them all amazed. After the anesthesia wore off I was up walking from one end of the hall to the other. I was up going to the bathroom and everything. My main scare was developing blood clots again. Last year in in April I had a bullet removed from my right knee from a drive by shooting. That surgery caused me to have pulmonary embolisms in my left lung. I was determined to get up and get moving ASAP so this wouldn't happen again Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Only advice I have is to get started NOW working on your 6 months of supervised dieting. I also had to do this when I first started my journey last year. The months go by so fast you won't even realize that you've done it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Asking everyone for prayers, guidance and support!! Tomorrow morning I go in @ 5:30 for my RNY Bypass. I'm anxious, scared and excited at the same time. I look forward to seeing everyone on the losers bench and starting a new life. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all for your kind, thoughtful and inspiring words. I CAN DO THIS Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

She may be jealous of you?? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Big difference Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

I'm on the 8th and yes the diarrhea is insane Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App Surgery is the 8th and on 4th day of liquid diet is what I meant!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Scheduled for Feb 8th and today I start my 2 week liquid diet!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Weight loss nurse just called and told me that she got me approved with medicaid!! I am as happy as can be. She said she's looking at a surgery date for me of February 8th!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Stay positive. I know the feeling, can't believe that I received the approved phone call Wednesday and another call today saying that I'm scheduled for Feb 8th!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Omg we got the same date!!! Cheers to us! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using the BariatricPal App Yes Raymia...A big toast to us...lol!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Yes I am ecstatic!!! I will definitely keep everyone posted in here. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Awesome results!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Which surgery did you have? You look great by the way!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Congrats!! Sleeve or bypass?? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Yes that's true with BMI being so high no comorbidity would apply. Mines is in the 50's Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

I started the process on my own as well. All I had to do was attend a seminar for 3 hours to get everything started. What I'm saying is that in order for Medicaid to "pay" for the surgery a letter from your PCP along with everything else stated above is required. They will give you a checklist when you go to your appt or seminar letting you know what is needed. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

I too am in Arkansas and have already started the medicaid process about 8 months ago. Im using Dr Gibbs. In order for medicaid to pay you will MOST DEFINITELY have to go see the PCP because medicaid requires 6 months of physician supervised dieting, he or she also has to write a letter of referral stating that the surgery would benefit you and that your obesity isn't genetic. You also have to have a psych evaluation done, labs completed and BMI has to be a certain number with co morbidities. These are all of Medicaids requirements in our state of Arkansas for coverage. Message me if you have any questions Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Very excited to be getting my online psych evaluation done tomorrow!! Also got a call from Dr Friday stating that I could come pick up my 6 months of supervised diet papers!! Almost to the home plate and excited about it!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Yes this was a check off to get approved through medicaid. I as well am using bariactricpsycheval.com for the $150 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

That's awesome news!! #CONGRATS Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Little Rock area, having surgery with Dr. Gibbs!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App