tholbert08

They basically want to know if you are in a good place mentally to have the surgery. They want to know what eating disorders you have or have dealt with in the past if any and then what have you tried to lose weight. Things like that. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

The psych eval was very beneficial in that she explained the reason why people fail after the surgery! It was good to know and great to hear! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I am telling all but my managers that I am having a hiatal hernia repaired and the reason I will be off work. Trying to drop some inches before surgery so it doesn't look as obvious. I just don't want to hear about me taking the easy way to lose weight. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I haven't. I don't have any problems with the free version. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I am 3 mos out for sleeve but already using MFP. I am tholbert08 Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Yep. My plan exactly. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

*I do 5k's now but want to run one * Buy normal size clothes and pay much less * Wear my beautiful high heels again * Cross my legs, both sides, comfortably! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Our hospital offers support groups free of charge. Look for one of those and continue with your nutrition appointments for help. I plan on continuing for a couple of months with that at least. Hoping for a November sleeve! Best wishes for Monday! So jealous! ???? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I am down to three more and she literally gets my weight and asks how my month had gone and what successes I am seeing and what concerns. 30 mins, on the phone, convenient times for me, and she makes sure we move the next appt 28 days our so we will have bought a week at the end! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

My insurance requires I do 6 months nutrition counseling to be able to seek insurance approval. No problem. My concern is with the major changes, will they also have post surgery appts required as well? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I have 2 under my belt, 4 to go with the last one set for November 1st. Praying for quick approval and surgery mid to end of November! Going to discuss results from endoscopy on the 5th to get a final decision on surgery type. Hoping for the sleeve but will take bypass if that is the verdict. Just ready for a healthy rest of my life! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Why can't you use them? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I have already had 2 nutrition appts and planning the last for November 1st. I will also be calling my case manager to have my file submitted immediately as, my goal, is to go ahead and start the two week preop diet in the day following that last appt, call the insurance for updated daily and be ready the minute we get the approval! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I thought with the sleeve the hunger center is actually a part of what is removed. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I am an only child so I tend to have first born philosophy too. They did and endoscopy on the 8th and confirmed I DON'T have pre barrett's syndrome so I should be able to have the sleeve! Very thankful! Hoping for a mid to late November surgery. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I don't think they will but yes, call your account rep and verify. Typically it is like coverage requirements from previous insurance but this is not technically a medical necessity from their standpoint. I would ask before you go through all of that. Good luck. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

You have gotten some fabulous advice here. I would concur but I would choose not to provide specifics of what is being done. None of their business. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Okay....seemingly good news today. Had another endoscopy and there was no evidence of pre barrett's syndrome. No hopeful the bariatric doctor is satisfied and I can get the sleeve vs. Bypass. If I had no choice I word do the bypass but my preference is the sleeve. Now, psych eval next week and then the only thing left to complete is the 6 months of nutrition consults to qualify for insurance. Oh....did I mention that my max out of pocket for medical is $2500 and I am at $1900 already? ???? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Are you tracking EVERYTHING you out in your mouth? Are you keeping your macros under control? My fitness pal is a great, free app to help with this. Ask your nutrition counselor to suggest the proper percentage you need to be at. I believe you when you say you ate struggling....me too! I have literally found and lost the same 2-3 for a month now. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I had settled on the sleeve but in looking at my endoscopy from last June, Dr didn't like the evidence of pre barrett's syndrome so we are doing the endoscopy tomorrow for confirmation. I was very freaked out about the bypass as it didn't make as much sense to me. But the more I read about it, the more at ease I am becoming. I am just READY to be done with this, have a surgery, and meet all you people on the loser's bench! Shooting for November. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

What's malabsorption and is that bad? If I don't have a choice and I have to do the bypass is that still okay? I just don't like the idea of losing that choice. BUT I am sick of being fat and at 54 years old I am just done. Already very active and do Camp Gladiator at least three times a week. However, at some point my body won't be able to do that and my metabolism is shot to lose weight on its own. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I have told my inner, trusted circle only. The others believe I am having a hiatal hernia repaired and that is it. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I am starting to read some things under the bypass forum and it kinda freaks me out. I was hoping for the sleeve but the presence of pre barrett's syndrome may force me to have the bypass. I know the surgery is still being done but I almost feel like I am now not able to choose. I can't be constantly nauseous as I am one of our top sales ppl. I can't miss a lot of work just trying to get healthier! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

So this is Jello with Protein in 2 Oz containers. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

It is required to have 6 months of nutrition counseling. No problem. Counselor said no back to back appts any sooner than 28 days. No problem. But if I count 6 sessions COMPLETED, would I be able to apply at the conclusion of that last session? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App