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@@gettingsleeved1 - My heavens this should not be possible. So sorry you are going through this. I am on hold with the insurance company again. One day at a time... Bless your heart. Good luck expediting!!

My insurance coordinator was on vacation when I had my last appointment. If I hadn't called a week after my last appointment she wouldn't have know that my paperwork needed to be submitted. The insurance company doesn't care about the back story and only monitors when they receive everything. I've waited 2 complete weeks and the insurance company says it could be 2.5 more. Call. You deserve it. When you talk to the office manager, tell them you need the paperwork escalated. The doctor's office is often the only one who can do so. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

.... You HAVE to listen to your nutritionist... But mine said unsweetened soymilk is a good choice. I haven't had milk in years and it would make me sick to drink it. Listen to your body as you follow instructions and call her fast if you get sick. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you @@goblue9280 It is good to have another friendly face here. I have already joined Dr. Garth's FB page. About a year ago, I realized that I really could live as a vegetarian. It was a surprising revelation. As surgery gets closer and the importance of nutritional diversity more apparent, I would like to try it again. As I have Primomo, the FB resource and my nutritionist will be important to stay the path. Feeling blessed to be surrounded by y'all and such a kind group of people. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Amurillo04 - Congratulations on your wonderful news!

@@goblue9280 It is a wonderful blessing to hear praises about the Davis Clinic. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@D'Sleeved I had to schedule a reassessment with the surgeon for the paperwork to get sent to the insurance company after the last dietitian appointment. I'm in Texas and each state, let alone insurance company and surgeon's office, functions differently. I'd call the office receptionist/office manager and ask what their policy is once you feel as if you've fulfilled all requirements. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My nutritionist said that caffeine needs to be decaffeinated until cleared for full caffein due to it being a diuretic. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh and I cannot wait to SHOP!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just bought the cups! Found them easily!!! Yay! Thanks for the idea!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Vitamin Water zero (lemon!) when in a pinch Unsweetened green tea at Starbucks Sweet leaf sweeteners in my purse make all beverages better Lemon, grapefruit, lime, or orange oil in iced water with sweet leaf Cucumber slices in water is amazing too! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My preop will be 5 shakes a day OR 4 shakes and 1 broth/protein drink with 64-128 Ozs. of Water I may not like it as well as you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@tlyons72 I have met my deductible this year (this week in fact!) so I will only have to pay around $300 to the surgeon as long as surgery is approved by AETNA. I will make sure they approve it by doing anything they request as I've done so far. I'm blessed. Many have to take out loans to pay. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Steviefan1 @@endless80 @@playlikeworldchamps @@VSGAnn2014 @@butterfyeffect @@BeagleLover @@swimbikerun @KristinaRnY Y'all are inspiring! I thought I was going to read a current thread on goals and started on page one with everyone of you showing remarkable success. Love the comment about bras! My goodness - toast made me smile. Husband/wife affections made me blush. All seem realistic and better yet realized by y'all. Thank you for the motivation!

@@Clementine Sky It is good to know that they work for you and even better to have options!

@@Kindle Thank you Kindle for speaking up. I have believed for a long time that if you have to have something sweet, it needs to be the real thing. If not for becoming sick repeatedly over the past couple of years, I could do it on my own. But when allergies put me in bed for 16-18 hours a day weight loss is halted and survival is the goal. Artificial sweeteners made things worse by inspiring migraines. If I have to have something sweet, then it is most likely going to be a piece of fruit or Sweet Leaf sweetened tea. I cannot say enough about Sweet Leaf. it is amazing.

@@Amurillo04 I called the insurance company and they said that they have complete paperwork and will give me an answer by the end of next week. This is much sooner than originally communicated. Progress is perceived whether or not it is actual. I feel better.

Remember there are only a few true stevia products out there. Sweet leaf is an example. Trivia and nuvia are chemically altered and have other things added. I find the sugar free syrups disappointing. But I've also always been able to taste the chemicals. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Laughkc11 my nutritionist said the same things. She said flintstones just is not adequately absorbed even taking multiple per day. She said to be careful how you take Vitamin D and calcium because what is consumed with them affects absorption. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Chrysalis77 I will! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@ixico thank you for sharing about your experiences with Dr. Primomo. He is so kind I cannot imagine going to any other clinic! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Research about the Davis Clinic has been positive. It is good to hear you are doing well @@Cindy Currie Anderson Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have moderate/severe allergies all year long. They told me I can take allergy medicine per normal around surgery. Allegra, inhalers, nasal sprays were all approved. Talk to your surgeon about your wanting to prevent seasonal allergy responses around surgery and ask if your medication of choice is ok. Mine said they were. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yay @@KristenLe !!!!! Soon we'll post similar messages here. Thank you for one more source of inspiration. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App