Missayisha

I have no clue why this popped up on my phone this morning but as I read first post then second a few more then I stopped reading. I forgot I had the app honestly because I stopped being on here. I had just decided to do the surgery a few months ago, went to the seminar, my first appt was done and I was still up on the air about it. As I started to go through the process, all of the testing read more and I joined this forum to get other people's experiences, see how you all are doing, looked at some on youtube videos I guess to see if I really wanted to do it this time. I started the process three years ago and stopped halfway said I didn't need it because I eat healthy salads, veggies not alot of food, bake not fry and I excercise but here I am three years later. Still weigh the same as when I started, I'll lose it and gain it right back but never go over what I've been. It wasn't my time back then and one thing that I read that I absolutely agree with is that you truly have to mentally prepare yourself for this. I've made my decision based on the fact that I want to be healthier without all the meds I take daily. I can and will honestly say I don't have a problem with food because I barely eat. Which is also a problem lack of eating which I've been working on. I have health issues high blood pressure, asthma, pseudotumorcerebri, and REM apnea as to why I qualify for the surgery because your BMI has to be 40 or above mine is and was 38 my first dr visit. My weight gain came from me taking the birth control shot years ago and I have never been able to go back to under 200 lbs and currently 248 I'm 5' 7". I'm scheduled for surgery Dec 6th and I have my last pre op test today. No backing out this time. I am stocked and ready to start my liquid diet in 2 weeks. Wish you all the best of luck on your journeys ????

Dr. Paragi in West Orange, he's affiliated with Barnabas Health. Garden State doesn't accept my insurance. I just started the process my first appt was June 24th I did my bloodwork and chest xray today. I see the Cardiologist Wednesday and the Nutritionist the 26th for the first time, I have to see the Nutritionist 3 times for my insurance. I got my pulmonary appt the end of Aug because I have rem apnea and asthma so I figure sometime in Sept he'll schedule me if all goes well so far the office is on top of things and every Dr. comes to his office I don't have to go around to get things done which is convenient.

Sure anyway we can help each other. Neither she went to the seminar with me but once she went to her Dr. for the referrals to start pre op she advised her to try their program first because she's still young. I'm pre op for the sleeve, who was your dr. for your surgery? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Ok cool my daughter's Dr.just referred her to one she's in Summit. They sent her paperwork and she filled it out and sent back waiting for an appt. That's how they work here's the info let me know if this helps. Lissette Casas Database Coordinator Weight and Wellness Main (908) 522-5794

Hello where in NJ are you? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Wishing you a successful surgery.. Keeping you in prayer! Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

My Dr. that I see is my surgeon. I just started the process for the second time. The first time was I saw my surgeon as well first Dr. visit a few years ago, I had United Healthcare which requires six months of seeing the nutritionist. I have Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield now and they require only three. Hopefully I won't be so scared to stop the process this time. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

You should definitely have a sleep study. They do have mask that don't cover your entire face. I had a sleep study a few years ago and I never usex the machine until now because my Dr. told me the risk if I didn't start before surgery. Once you have the surgery if you need it, you'll be taken off of it. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App