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Congratulations Stephanie! Your gonna do great! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I had to quit too and agree was probably the toughest thing to do. But after a few months, cravings are not too bad any more. Whenever I had the urge, I took a walk. It really helped. Even in bad weather, could go to a mall and just walk the mall, or inside a large store. Now, I have a treadmill so don't have to worry about the weather, and we will need to walk a lot after surgery. Being sleeved 2/9 Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Anyone have this insurance? If so, I have completed the 6 month program as required, met with surgeon last week and had paperwork sent in after. Scheduled all pre-op tests for 30th with surgery scheduled for 2/9. Still haven't received ins. approval so called to check. They say don't have anything and it takes 60-90 days anyway to approve once they get it! Seriously! Is this correct? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Anyone know how long it takes to get the insurance approval? I am scheduled for 2/9 but still haven't heard on insurance approval since last Tuesday's last appointment. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

As long as you had the consecutive months and weigh ins, I think you'll be ok. Fingers crossed for ya! Keep us posted on your date too. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Have you been in the program 6 consecutive months? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Don't overthink this Julia, you are doing this for you and not them. This is not a decision you made lightly, nor on the spur of the moment. It is a tool along with the other changes you have and will continue to maintain to have a healthier lifestyle. I think if you decide to tell them, they will more than likely be supportive. But remember, this is for you, they don't need to approve Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

That should be it. There was probably a nutritionist that advised what/how you should be eating or modifying, working out and excersizes, sample food plans, different types of Protein, etc. It is up to you to implement the change in your diet, they want to see progress over the 6 months. I think you'll be ok. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

For me it was 6 consecutive months and getting weigh ins each appointment. Are you in a program? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Bariastics great and very easy to use Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Scheduled for February 9th, can't wait to take the next big step in this journey! Good luck fellow 217'rs! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Amazon has them all, and lowest price from what I've seen so far Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Sounds like your on the right track daily! I had to quit smoking, and just went cold turkey. They do test before the surgery and based on what I've read, it takes about 3-5 days for nicotine to be out of your system. However there can still be traces in blood or urine. To be really clear will take a few weeks. I with this in mind, I picked a date, then each day acknowledged I was one day closer to being rid of it. By day 4 celebrated it out of the system and next target was 2 weeks, or in my opinion, halfway to clear. It's not easy, but break it up into smaller and manageable success points and you will beat the habit! Good luck! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Jro, next week, that's awesome! Keep us updated as you progress Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I am scheduled on the 9th Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thanks sleevey, I guess that will be done at my next appointment which is 10 days before my surgery. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

What is egd? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Congrats and good luck prettynspirit! Looking forward to reading about your progress! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hello all, I'm fairly new to the site but have been reading a lot of the posts. There's a lot of great information shared! I just received my surgery date (Feb 9) and thought I'd see who else is going same time. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Having it done in Massachusetts. Excited and nervous at the same time. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! How are you feeling? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

February 9th! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App