sasa_maria

I had this same fear but I asked my Dr office and they said with the insurance I have, it doesn't matter. It's your starting weight. Ask the office, they might know since they deal with all types of insurance. If they don't, then just call your insurance company and ask.

I started the program yesterday and I almost wish I could get my money back and forget I wanted to do this.. I want to change my life and be healthy.. But it sounds absolutely insane letting someone cut my stomach out.. What if I get stomach cancer one day and there's nothing they can do cause I already removed the majority of my stomach (my grandpop died from stomach cancer the second time he had it. They removed 90% of his stomach and he had dumping syndrome after). Or this dumping syndrome? How does anyone get adequate nutrition by barely eating? Are you starving your body? I want it, but I don't. If this is a good solution, why doesn't everyone do it? So many questions.... Ugh! I feel like I'm driving myself crazy over it. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm like 10 mins outside Philly 🤗

This is why I only tell people on a need to know basis. My mom and sisters know. My mom isn't very happy about it but keeps her comments to herself. After talking to my sisters, they're very encouraging and happy for me. I've always been bigger and even when I lose weight, I gain it right back and they know this.

Global warming is a joke.

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I should have my surgery right around the time I turn 30 which is in June. Didn't get a date yet. Still doing a the classes and testing required by insurance. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

My doctor had a woman call me and talk to me about it. She had the bypass 2 years ago. I don't want bypass. I'm getting the sleeve. She said losing the weight isn't the problem. keeping it off is what everyone struggles with. She said you can get to the day of surgery and say you don't want it anymore. It's your decision. After I made this post and talking with other people I'm not so nervous anymore. I'm going to do the classes and tests and hopefully learn something I didn't know before to help me make my decision. I am 5'4 240 as well. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I was told no carbonated drinks cause it will stretch out your new stomach. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks guys. I'm going to stick with the program and I'm sure I'll learn things i didn't know. Hopefully I don't back out last minute because I really do want this. I cannot find a story where someone regretted having vsg surgery. They regret telling people or they regret not doing it sooner.. So well see. Thanks for the replies. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Does insurance cover the surgery if your bmi falls below 40 if you're already in the program but were required to lose weight while in the program? My bmi is 41.2 and they want me to lose 5% of my weight which will put my bmi at 39.1.. Does insurance look at your starting bmi or the bmi at the time of surgery..? Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I never in my life thought I'd be having wls... I had my first consultation Friday. I'm calling Monday to start the program! I'm super nervous but really excited! I'll be sleeved in about 3 months [emoji16] Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi everyone! I'm new to this. I just had my first consultation and I'm so excited to get started. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

One of the requirements is losing a certain amount of weight. I'm not sure why. I have to lose 5% of my body weight before surgery. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app