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@@lambypie Hi and welcome to the forum. We've all been exactly where you are now at one point. I am now on my liver shrink diet and my surgery is on Election Day 11/8 ! Please know that your co-ordinator should be the one person that you feel extremely comfortable going to as it's her job to act as your advocate to help you get approved. She wants you to be approved as your surgery is income and job security for them. Don't worry too much about what your doctor will write, he is just basically letting your surgeon know that he is giving you clearance for surgery health wise. It's up to your surgeon to submit the test results to BC for them to approve you. You're going to do fine and I wish you the very best. Don't give up!

That's wonderful news Tiffany, I am still behind you on the 8th. Almost on the losers bench! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats, it won't be long now. Mine is on 11/8! Very exciting and life changing forever! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That is so very thoughtful of her. Enjoy it and all the trimmings.

Write your questions down and that may help you. Best of luck to you. Let us know how it went. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

@@SlimBra, Congrats on your surgery. It sure sounds like it's been a very successful day today. Thanks for this update. Please keep us all updated. Many of us are eager to know what to expect we're anticipating our own surgeries soon.

From my understanding it has to be Protein shakes. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I love the Premier Protein shakes, I have been drinking them for a few months. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am sure that must have been scary for you. I pray you are much better by now and that tomorrow is a better day.

I don't have one but was considering getting one. I didn't know if anyone else had one and used it. Or if it was something we should avoid.

After thinking more about it, my fear is that it could possibly lead to unhealthy eating habits, and that's the last thing I want. I was just curious about what you guys thought.

@@anywon I have BCBS Federal, and I only had 3 months on mine. My surgery is on 11/8. I would call your member services # that's on your ins card tomorrow and ask them about your bariatric benefits. Also for my policy if I used a Blue Distinction Center I only had to pay a copy of $150 for my surgery, and $35 doctor co-pay. I wish you the very best of luck in this.

@@bigjake_35 That's incredible. MY RNY is on 11/8, and I cannot wait. Welcome to the board!

Please don't be afraid. Mine was so simple. The doctor basically just wants to know that you are mentally prepared for surgery, and that you have done your research regarding it. Do not tell them you were freaking out about the appointment. I promise after its over with you are most likely going to say that was a piece of cake. The Dr I saw just asked a few questions about why I wanted to have surgery. I explained that I wanted to be healthy for my future as I wanted to live a long healthy life. That this surgery was a tool to assist me with better healthier eating choices. My appointment didn't even last 30 minutes with him. Best of luck to you.

@@tiffanyjo congrats, my surgery is on November 8, so keep us posted on how you are doing.

I purchased a large one and was told it may help with back pain. Even if it isn't needed at the hospital, I am sure I will use it for other things after surgery.

Congratulations, I am having my bypass surgery the following day after you. I too have turned it over to the Lord, he knows what's best for me, and I trust Him completely.

They are not able to remove 100% of the gas unfortunately. After my gallbladder surgery I had gas to settle into my left shoulder and it was horrible pain that lasted for hours. I also asked my surgeon if I could take Gas-X, and he said no, he had rather I didn't, but instead he preferred I walk it off to be sure to get rid of it quicker. So I guess that's what I will do, however I did buy some and may use it once I get home from the hospital if I see that I need it.

My surgery date is 11/8... so ready for this mentally! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Most of us all have fatty livers. My surgery is scheduled the day before yours. Best of luck to you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This was an excellent question, as I too was curious about this. My hair is already very fine and super thin and to know I will most likely lose more of it, just frightens me. But it's expected. Like @@Djmohr, I will probably get my long hair cut short too. I want to go gray naturally and this may be my way to do it.

I originally wanted to lose 100lbs and asked my surgeon about the sleeve. He stated that due to me being type 2 diabetic, having sleep apnea, that he felt the RNY bypass would be a much better option for me. He said it is considered to be the gold standard and that he has done thousands of these successfully. So I am trusting him for this.

I was told to take 10mg of Melatonin right before mine was done. They don't care how you fall asleep but are concerned with the results from when you are actually sleeping. Mine was so easy and done in a very nice room and I was tired and fell asleep quickly. I ended up being put on a Bi-pap and sleep with it every night and after my surgery I am hoping I will not need it again. Don't sweat it, it should be very simple. Best of luck to you.

Mine with BCBS Federal only took a few days to approve mine and it will be on 10/17.

Mine is 10/17 and I cannot wait!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App