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Well, it all depends on your insurance and what they expect. Some people fall under the BMI limit during the diet but not enough to be disqualified. My suggestion is reach out to the insurance company as well as speak with the Bariatric center. They would be better able to give you an insight on how things would work out.

Here is the link below: March people unite!!! We have a Facebook group if anyone is interested... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1391677344221994/

@sleevinpops I have added you as a friend as well.

Good luck tomorrow.

Good Luck tomorrow!!!!

That is a great one to get. They have come a far way since the original fitbit.

Congrats!!! Which on did you get?

I will be your buddy.

You should really consider getting a FitBit. I have the blaze and I love it!! I do step challenges with Co-workers. It is a fun way to keep track of your steps and you can also sync your MyFitnessPal or WeightWatchers with it.

Congrats!!! March Sleevers here we come.

Talk to your surgeon about it. Do you have any comorbidities? This would help you.

Congrats!!!!

Are there any natural hair woman whom have gotten Bariatric surgery? I would like to know about your hair loss and did your hair change. After almost 4 years natural, I am just learning my hair and I am wondering will it change or fall out? If, so how long did it take to grow back?

Congrats ladies!!!!

That is a beautiful tattoo. From the ashes of our former selves, we rise to be whom we were meant to be. SUCH SYMBOLISM AND THOUGHT.

Congrats!!! I hope you are feeling better and get to go home soon.

Plastic Surgery (Skin removal, Some lifts). But this is only if it is needed. If not, I will be getting some tattoos covered.

Greetings, Both aspects are important. You can diet all you want, but without exercise, you will not be able to truly lose weight. I have eaten healthy but not exercised (minimum loss). I have exercised and not eaten healthy (minimum loss). Exercise and eating healthy (received a nice amount of loss before it stalled). Now I am using the sleeve to help. I will be exercising and having the sleeve. I will not depend solely on the sleeve to lose the weight. This is your decision and I think it is the best way. If you have not actively tried to lose weight the natural way and you are considering the sleeve as an easy way out, it may not work. This is not just a change of anatomy but a change of mind as well.

Maybe instead of the smart ones, try salads with meat. You can make a chicken salad (Romaine, Kale, Cucumbers,) Salad with grilled shrimp or fish. This may help with the hunger since the meat is the highest in calories but also and Proteins and nutrients.

I heard back a week after my Surgeon submitted my paperwork. The day I called the insurance company to confirm that the paperwork was received, the insurance company told me I was approved. Then 20 minutes later my Surgeon called with the approval and the surgery date. Last visit: 1/10/2017 Paperwork Submitted: 1/18/2017 Approval Date: 1/25/2017 My surgeon had many patients, he submits everyone's paperwork every two weeks. That is why it took so long to submit my paperwork.

@dtan I am the same way. I found out that one of my mom's friends had it done last year. I spent all Sunday asking her questions about it.

March 26th Sleever here. My pre-op diet (3/14): Breakfast: Protein shake Snack: Cucumbers Lunch: Protein Snack: Lettuce Dinner: Protein Snack: Cucumbers lol that will be my life for a while.

@hotmamma1979 CONGRATS!!!!

As of now before surgery, I take 10,000 -15,000 steps a day depending. My set goal is always 10,000. After surgery, my Doctor said to change the goals. Start at 3,000/4,000/5,000/6,000 etc. each day until I get back up to my current goal.

Congrats!!! I am soo happy for you. You are doing great! I cannot wait to be at that goal!!