mandaberries

I have my surgery (RNY) tomorrow AM, 7:30. Ahhh! Can't believe it. Anyone else tomorrow? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hope all went well!!

Fingers crossed you get an approval ASAP!

You can do this! I had surgery on 12/10/16, it's definitely life changing, but for the better. I know what it's like to bottle emotions and feel alone and uncomfortable. Hopefully this will give you a new lease on life, you're stronger than you think! Good luck!

You got this!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@hectorlopez323 awww, is sorry you have to wait longer. But it will go by fast. Hoping this is something temporary for you and that you'll be able to make a full recovery and be good to go ASAP!! P.S. You def would of beat me at that race. Guys always win the weight loss race! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@hectorlopez323 fingers crossed everything goes well. I hope the Bell's palsy eases up soon, how long can that last? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was wondering where you went @hectorlopez323. Are you doing ok?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hope all went well!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't have Aetna, I have BCBS NJ...but I yo-yoed like that the whole six months and then the last month appointment I gained like 9 pounds. I was approved first time in like 3 days. Good luck to you!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my rny on Saturday December 10th. I came home yesterday. Thankfully my surgery went very well, so grateful for that. However--for anyone who says this is the "easy way out" can for lack of a better saying "kiss my butt"! Haha. It's pretty painful, and the amount of gas that you have to get out from being filled with it is extreme. Everyday the pain does ease up though. I'm trying to get all my liquids in because I'm not hungry at all. Lots of rest and lots of support around you will get you through. Thoughts and prayers for everyone who has their procedure coming up. Xoxo. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hope you're holding up well!! Congrats!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi guys--my name is Amanda. I'm 29 and it's been a long road to this point. I've battled my weight my whole life, and finally i'm here. My bypass is scheduled for this Saturday, December 10th. I'm super excited for the journey ahead, but since it's getting so close i'm feeling scared at the same time--just basically the fact that i have to have surgery...haha. Did you guys feel the same way before you had yours? I've read some posts here that kind of make me feel like i'm not the only one. AND...i'm on my pre-op liquid diet...which for me is only protein shakes, broth and clear liquids...and i'm STARVING!! It'll be worth it, i know. Thanks for listening & i wish all of you the best of luck!

Thank you all!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Once I got through the first 2 days, i was okay. The hunger and the headaches weren't as bad. But ohhhh man, those first couple days i was not happy!! Lol You got this!!! <3

@@hectorlopez323 Also...we've all been through losing and gaining it back. I've done it so many times. Hopefully this opportunity we have to get the ultimate tool to help us lose the weight and keep it off will be successful! I think it will be! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Mili prayers for you too!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App @@hectorlopez323 I'll take young over being called old! Lol. Even though really neither of us are old. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm not that young @@hectorlopez323! i'm 29--almost 30! I hope you experience the best and not the worst! Thank you the encouragement! @@y0lis i know, i felt sad for him too. it's real though. it's the struggle.

Mine took less than a week to approve! I have BCBS NJ.

@@hectorlopez323 You are strong! I've made it to day 3! I've stayed on only liquids as my doc requested, today seems a little easier. I'm not as hungry and so far no headache. However...i have to say, if i wasn't almost forced to be on all liquids like this, i would likely be with your wife and not make it half a day. Hahahha. @@Joules007 Yes, it's so exciting and so nerve wracking!! Good luck to you, we got this!

@@hectorlopez323 LOL! I watched that! I also watched the 2nd one. It sooo makes you want to juice, but clearly i'm not made for that. How did the 30 days go?

Thank you all for responding! This all liquid is seriously horrible butttt yes, it'll be okay. Gotta stay strong. Like really strong, because this is rough. Hahaha. pizza sounds soooo good.

Thanks @@QueenBx!! Same to you.

I'm having mine December 10th!