hudjess

I did it I had my surgery on the 29th and everyone went. I'm still messed up pgf of medications but just wanted to come on here and give y'all my success story to even get this far. Please don't hesitate to reach out. Sent from my A466BG using the BariatricPal App

December 29th is my surgery date. My original surgery date was November west but so to anxiety issues that caused me to pass out on multiple occasions it was pushed back a month. I have been in cali since the 10th and actually done great on my diet. I go back to iowa tomorrow and I am ready for my new adventure ???????? the only problem I'm having is that even though I have stuck to my diet I am not losing weight I've actually been maintaining my weight. I am on medications that causes you to gain weight but i haven't gained or loss just maintained. Anything you all would suggest? I am not required to lose weight and in fact my doctor is not concerned with me gaining weight, but i am. Sent from my SM-T113 using the BariatricPal App

Everything was submitted to insurance on Friday and they have 5 days to give you an answer and I am not patient at all lol its so hard not to call them everyday and ask if they have an update yet. I am just staying strong in prayer and hoping that it is approved so I can start my new life and journey. Please sprinkle me with some patience dust lol

Congrats!! Hope surgery is soon for you! Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

This may sound bad, but I am not as excited as I was when I was scheduled for November 21st. They rescheduled me for December 27th and I'm just like blah, frustrating how everything is seriously in someone else's hands and at the drop of a dime they can snatch it away or reschedule. Anyways that's just my bratty rant. Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

I Think you got lucky????..you can enjoy the holidays and prepare mentally for your post op without the temptations of the holidays????..think positive and good luck..Sleeved November 9th. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Thank you I was just so prepared for Monday I've been on this journey for almost a year now so it was really exciting when I went through all the hoops and jumps to get approved and then I was so set but I am going to Cali to see my family for 16 days so it's exciting and will make time go by faster. Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

I understand what you mean. Thanks Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

December 27th for me, I would like to join. Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

I'm sorry if you guys are getting tired of me but I spoke with my doctor and clinic on conference call and instead of making me wait 3 months they only want me to wait 1 month. And it all works out in my favor. I am going to California from 12/10-12/26. I meet with the psychiatrist 12/9 and surgery is 12/27. I know my last post was me sounding bratty but to actually read everyone's thoughts and speak with my doctors it makes sense to wait and not only that I get to see my family and enjoy myself before surgery. Thanks for reading and sorry for being annoying. Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

Met with my doctor and he told me he is clearing for surgery and was calling the surgeon to tell him. Not even a couple of hours later I got a call from the clinic stating that my surgery is cancelled because my doctor does not feel right with me doing it what hurts the most is that he shook my hand and told me good luck on my surgery on Monday. Now they want to push it back by 3 months. Lol as I sit here crying I just can't wrap my head around it. I guess it is what it is. The clinic said they are talking with the surgeon tomorrow since ivr quit my job that caused me to pass out due to an extreme anxiety attack. I'm hopeless now. I give up on this journey and next year I won't be able to come up with all the money. This isn't a outta part more like a who an I now because this surgery was my new start to bit be so disgusted with myself, to let the power of my rapists go because they are why I came to this place because I could never handle it. It was my chance to be able to love my daughter and run around with her at some point. Now I have to get into the gym extra hard and eat the diet plan and continue that way. Sorry for the lost post I'm on sleeping pills so it may sound like gibberish and I apologize Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

I see a therapist who thinks I am ready for surgery as well, I have been I have been on meds for over 6 months, I have been stable and then my boss got in my face and started pounding me and just kept going and going and I passed out because I couldn't take it anymore. This is not an all the time thing. I am stable, I am ready, I am mentally and emotionally prepared. But I guess I have no choice with waiting so I'm just taking it and accepting this hurdle as well. But I give up it's always one thing after another. I am officially done with trying to get the surgery. I quit my job which was my main stressor and it's not good enough Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

I passed out 3 weeks ago due to stress from job and I quit because it wasn't healthy but now they won't me out of work for 3 months to monitor me. Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you Because when I went and saw him he was concerned about my heart and everything cleared. So he was clearing me and as soon as I left he called them and said something totally different Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is on the 21st as well (: good luck to all Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

Pcp cleared me, I am still having my surgery o Monday! Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

My pcp won't clear me for surgery that is on the 21st I did my pre-op with him and he said everything was okay. I had a really bad anxiety attack about 3 weeks ago and passed out. We adjusted my meds and he said I was good to go. Now he's saying he won't clear me. I'm meeting with him today. I don't even know what to say to him to explain that I'm really ready for surgery and I'm taking my meds. Ugh. Has anyone death with this before? Surgery is literally 5 days away. He wrote a doctor's note for me for my job to reduce my hours and they couldn't accommodate so I was let go. I'm getting everything under control and don't feel so much anxiety. I am just bawling my eyes out right now. help Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

I had my anxiety meds adjusted in Aug. I've had to wait 3 months to be sure I was stable at new dosage. Tomorrow I have a phone consult with psychologist and am hoping to be cleared for surgery. I know how anxious you are to get your surgery . I was/am too. But you want to be in a stable mental place. The changes after surgery are going to be a rollercoaster ride, emotionally and psycally. Your PCP is looking out for what is best for you. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App I understand that but this was only once it's not constant and my doctor told me he was still clearing me for surgery and today he all of a sudden changes his mind I guess I don't get it. Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

I understand what you are both saying. But postponing it will mean I will be able to do it next year which I will pay a large sum out of pocket that I can't afford. I'm more than ready and one of the stresses was my job so my doctor wanted me to work part time and I lost my job because of it and I am happy because I haven't had an anxiety attack since, I went to a cardiologist who said its not my heart just anxiety so we changed the doses on my meds and I've been taking that new dose for about 3 weeks and I feel more in control than I ever had. I'm already in my 2 week diet and I'm so close. I don't want it postponed but when I talk to my doctor then I will know. Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

They have talked two psychiatrist have said the same thing and wrote letters on my behalf. I'm going to meet with him today so maybe we shall see if after we talk he clears me Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

I have blue shield CA and they said they have 5 days to approve or deny and they approved me in 3 days. Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

Welcome jess!! I have not heard of Dr. Eibes...where from??He is with Iowa weight loss specialists, located on West Des Moines and Belmond. He does surgery only in Belmond though. Great place, great person, I'm scheduled for the 21st and they let you stay in the hospital the night before surgery just to ease your mind. I'm excited. Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

Anyone doing surgery with Dr. Todd Eibes? Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled for surgery on the 21st. I've always been big chested in 5th grade I was a D now I'm a 44F. My question is even though I have been big chested all my life will I lose a lot of my boob's? I would really care because they make my back hurt but I don't want to drastically go down. Experiences please? Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

My insurance is requiring that I have 2 year history with my BMI being over 40 and I just went back to an appointment from last year in may and it was only 38. I was extreme dieting at that time, I have been for the longest basically starving myself. and I did not go to a doctor unless I had too. So I am officially counting myself out. What else could possibly help me? smh. Sorry for the pitty party.

Awesome! Where do you live? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App Thank you!!! I've been taking a ton of pictures! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App I live in Iowa, how about you? Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App