marionb88

Same problem here. I’ve had the implant for a long time and did not have a period when I was heavier. I had surgery and still have the implant and about four months after surgery and about 50 pounds later I got a period for like three weeks. Now It’s like a year and half post surgery and I get one every month same time every month and I’m still on the implant. I liked not having a period and when I was heavier I had to use progesterone only birth control which the implant and mirena are. I sometimes think about changing to mirena but I honestly don’t think that will matter and I will probably still get a period as it’s similar hormone to the implant. My doctor did say to maybe either change to an estrogen birth control or add one on top of the implant but I feel like that’s so many hormones and it worries me. So I feel kinda stuck

These are exactly the questions I had at my evaluation and I did fine. I am an emotional eater and have depression and on meds as well. I had my surgery on 10/24/16 Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved 10/24/16 and I took off work for 2 weeks. And during that time I took my pain meds the whole time. But I did need less as the days passed. When I went back to work after the two weeks I didn't take any more pain meds and just used Tylenol. But I do have to say my abdominal pain from surgery did hurt pretty bad. And I was up walking around and taking care of my kids when I got home. I'm a nurse so I know the importance of getting active and walking after surgery. Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

So I had my final appointment today with my surgeon. I'm scheduled for surgery Monday. I have a mixture of feelings. Ready, scared, excited, anxious, happy, sad. It's alot to handle. I'm so ready to be healthier. I'm ready to be a better more active mom that can get on the floor and play with the kids or can go down the water slide when we go to the water park. I'm so tired of my husband getting all those moments and memories and me just sitting and watching cuz my weight is holding me back. I'm so ready to be a better wife cuz my weight isn't controlling my self image. I've done so much to get ready for this. I've lost almost 30 pounds already. And I can already tell I'm feeling better about myself. I'm ready to be the person I used to be before the weight....friendly, and outgoing. I'm tired of hiding behind this weight and being to self conscious to be myself. I'm ready. I'm sad to say goodbye to food but I'm done with letting it control me. It's been my comfort for too long and has been my downfall. I'm ready to be the one to control me. I have so much in my life to make me happy instead of food. Two beautiful little girls and an amazing husband and great career. I've got everything I need to be happy. I just need to fight to get myself back and make me even more happy. I'm so ready for this. I'm a little scared of the changes but more scared of surgery itself. Any kind words or advice would be appreciated lol. Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

Hope urs goes well too. It is hard cuz even tho I've had the surgery I still find myself wanting to eat the food I see on the TV or when the hubby and kids are eating food I can't I want it just cuz it smells good and I remember how good it was. Even tho I'm like not hungry at all. So there are times when I miss eating what my family is and I do feel a little separated from them sometimes. I know part of that is cuz I'm still on pureed foods and it might change a little once I advance in my diet. But like some things like McDonald's we probably won't enjoy together for a long long time. Lol. And I mean it's not a bad thing it just gets sad after a while knowing that food is the thing that used to comfort me. I've been finding other ways to comfort myself tho. Like preocuping my time in the gym or going for walks. Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

It is little weird cuz my stomach doesn't feel hungry but like last night when my husband and kids ate pizza it smelled good and i did want some even tho I wasn't hungry. I mean i didn't obviously but it just goes to show that some of this is mental as well and u don't get the instant satisfaction u got when u ate anymore. Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

Still recovering. My incisions are a little sore. I still feel like my stomach is foreign to me but it's getting better. It is hard to tell myself to eat something cuz I genuinely don't feel hungry. But I'm working on it. I'm set to return to work on the 7th s f I'm trying hard to work out all the kinks of this new life before I get back to work. Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

Surgery went well. I was in alot of pain last night after surgery but am feeling much better today. Ive been up walking around all night and morning. It does help with the gas pain in the chest and back. It is a little uncomfortable to eat or drink anything but they said that that would get better. Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

Good luck. I have lost about 10 - 12 but I had the liquid diet for about 2 weeks. It's been a rough 2 weeks but I made it till now so that's good. My surgery is at 1pm. Hope urs goes well too. Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

Why we urs changed? Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

Thank u. When is ur surgery? Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

Hope all goes well. I have surgery 10/24/16. Good luck. I'm very nervous as well Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

Well I scheduled my sleeve surgery for October 24th. Im a mixture of excited and scared. I feel like I've been waiting for this for so long. I just want to be healthy for my kids and myself. If anyone wants to comment about their experiences with the surgery and their life since then I would love to read them. Some photos and NSV are welcome too. Lol. Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

So I am so nervous. After starting this process in April I am finally at this point. I have BCBS Illinois. It's through my husbands employer and they do cover Bariatric-Surgery. The doctor office submitted to insurance on Thursday afternoon. I am wondering how soon they usually approve or deny these things Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

See So I called the insuance company this morning and found out it was approved. I'm so fricken happy right now. Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

Do u have BCBS Illinois Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

So I called the insurance today and they did say that they received the paperwork and that they didn't have a decision yet. I'm wondering how long I should wait to call again to check about a decision Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

Thank u. I am trying to enjoy things but I am just so fearful of being denied. I can't wait to begin a new life and be able to do the things that I haven't cuz of my weight. Thanks for ur positive wishes Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

Yeah. My docs office got a little annoyed with me too. But I wanted to know when it was gonna be submitted. Usually bcbs is pretty good about doing it quickly. But I guess I will just call next week sometime. I don't even know how long after approval surgery is scheduled. I was hoping to know soon to be able to tell my boss but i guess I just have to wait and see. Waiting seems to be the hardest part Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

I too am hoping it will be simple. I have the same insurance. It is through my husband work. my family and my husband all seem to think it will go through with no problems and my doc did say that usually if they approve visits with him it usually goes through. I did check my insurance before I saw the doc to make sure I had bariatric benefits. the only thing I worry about is that it wont be at a blue distinction center. the insurance representative that I talked to said that the employer opted out of that rule so as long as I go somewhere in network it should be covered. I only hope it goes that easy

I have BCBSIL as well and that is my fear that I will get denied because I don't have a blue distinction center close to me.