Melsyboo

There's a fabulous support group on Facebook for March people. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1391677344221994/

Yay! Another 13th!!!!

Just me with surgeon and got my date! March 13th it is! Pre-op class and anesthesiologist meeting March 3rd! No pre-op diet with this surgeon.

I am the same! Happy and terrified! I'm not worried about surgery, since I've had a previous surgery. I'm more scared about after. Hoping I am able to stick to plan and be successful.

Any instagrammers want to follow each other for support? Mine is Melsyvsg

He never really said why no pre-op diet. It's just not something their program requires I guess. I'm fine with that! I do know the day before is liquids only though, but just that 1 day

March 13th!!!!!

Well today I see my surgeon after completing my 6 month requirement, to get my surgery date. I am in a panic! I am sure a lot of you have dealt with the same feelings. It's really happening! I'm most worried about the loss of my best friend- food! Well bad food, the food that got me here. I know it will be hard to let go of my bad habits. I just hope I can do it! I have a journal to start writing down my feelings, I have everything in place. Like all of you I have watched, read, and researched everything I could think of. My heart is ready, but I just hope my food addicted brain will join the party!

I followed Hoping for feb/march date! @melsyvsg Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine was quick, maybe 20 minutes. She just went over the questionnaire I filled out and made sure I knew what to expect. She asked how I would deal with obstacles or any negativity as well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been hooked on syntax nectar vanilla bean torte. I do need to try different options though! I like the vanilla flavors best so far because you can mix so many things with it. I love frozen peaches right now in it. Yummy! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm not telling my coworkers. It's a gossip factory there and the whole office would know in minutes. Are you from Boston area? Me too! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well after my last surgeon appt 11-8, I was pretty sure I would get denied. Reason being- I did not have "documented" 6 months worth of non surgical weight reduction attempts. My insurance requires it within 2 years of surgery. I did do weight watchers, but off my sisters plan/books. I never officially joined. Long story short, the insurance coordinator was going to try and submit. Well, she called and said they did ask for additional info, but not about my weight loss attempts. Soooooooo, no immediate denial, but just a waiting game now. She said December lots of people are trying to get stuff approved before the new year. Hopefully this goes through, otherwise I wait until February. That will be 6 months documented time and I should have. I problem getting approved then. Fingers crossed! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Second surgeon consult and my insurance rules changed! Lucky me now I have to wait 3 more months. She said she will try and submit it now and see what happens, but most likely I'm looking at Feb/March Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anthem bcbs MA Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well these 3 months flew by, so hopefully the next 3 do! I had all my appointments though so that may be why the past 3 months seemed busy. Now I just have the NUT appt each month. Oh well! Everything happens for a reason. My time will come! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Tomorrow is my second surgeon visit. They said paperwork should be submitted after that and I will most likely get a tentative surgery date. I do have a cardiologist appt wed, so I assume they will submit paper work after that visit. It's just hitting me how quickly this time has gone by! I am sure a lot of you have gone through this stage- should I do it? Am I ready? Etc etc. eeeeeeeeeeek. Trying to stay calm and positive. I feel I am ready. I have read and researched like crazy. I am aware that everyone's journey is different. Just wish I could fast forward through surgery and recovery! That's the part that scares me the most. It's unknown. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Depends on insurance requirements. Are you self pay? It could be quicker if you are and also depending on the program you're going through. For example my seminar was aug 18, first consult sept 6, and last surgeon appt will be nov 8. From that appt my info gets submitted to my insurance and if approved I am looking at dec surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I really think I am part camel! I have the hardest time trying to get enough water! It's not that I dislike it, but can't seem to get into a rhythm with it. On the days that I really keep track I feel like all I am doing is drinking every second. What are some tips on getting more Water in? I was going to buy one of those water bottles with the measurements on the side so I can see how I am doing throughout the day. Anything that can help me get more in! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have mine tomorrow at 3! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just got mine from jet.com. Free shipping too and 15% off Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It was really neat watching my stomach on the screen. Not sure if you were able to see yours, but it was cool. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine was about a cup of barium. Thick white chalky stuff. Before that was a tiny amount of Alka seltzer stuff. They make you roll around on the table to coat your stomach. It wasn't horrible but glad it's over. I hope they told you the barium goes out the same color it went in LOL. so don't be shocked when you poop! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just came back from NUT appt. surgery may be in December as well! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That upper gi was a treat have you had one before? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App