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I am two months post op. I dropped a good amount of weight the first few weeks, but now it has slowed. I am only losing 1-2 pounds a week. Is this normal? And, has anyone else gone through this? Thank you!

My nutrishionist told me they recommend counting carbs and fats after a year post op. I am 2 months post. Has anyone else been told this as well? If not what do you do carb wise daily? I am so worried to eat wrong and mess up my progress. I panic evertime I see a seasoning, tomato sauce or anything with carbs. Also, when did you begin exercising? Thank you all!

I had my sleeve done June 27th, 2018! I am beyond excited! Dr. Boorse along with Lehigh Valley Bariatrics helped me to this point! They are both wonderful! I am so excited to start a new chapter! Anyone else have surgery in June? So far the recovery isn't too bad. Pretty sore still, but definitely improving! The first day was miserable dealing with the gas they pump you with! Lol! If anyone has any questions or if I can be a help/support person to anyone feel free to reach out! I'm looking for fellow sleever friends!

Rudedog89 how are you feeling? Hope all is well!

I am very new to the gastric sleeve and I am curious about a few things. I would appreciate any help or answers! 1) Can you ever eat Normally again as far as if you want a cheese steak or cake? In small portions like at Christmas? Or a family outing? 2)Do you have to chew your food to a puree for the rest of your life? 3)Is it normal to not feel restrictions on liquids? 4)Will I ever be able to eat a decent amount when I go out to eat with my family or be able to not take a long time to eat? 5)Is it safe living a full life on low calories? These are just a few things I am curious about. Thank you!

Thank you all so much!

Thank you so much!

That is amazing news! Happy to hear it!

I was the same way. Any liquids came right back up! I almost had to stay an extra day, but thankfully I got released! Congratulations on your sleeve! Once that gas goes away you will feel so much better!

So today I cheated and had a chicken cheese steak on my pre op diet. Surgery is Wednesday and I feel terrible and also worried that my liver will be too big to complete the surgery. Is it common for surgeons to close you up and not do the surgery? I am going to stay strict the next three days. My pre op diet is... Protein shake, protein bar, protein shake, protein bar, dinner of chicken veggies and tiny starch, protein shake.

I have some questions and concerns that I am hoping for help with! 1) Will I ever be able to eat normal things like everyone else down the road at some point? With restriction of course? For some reason this is worrying me as my surgery date approaches. 2) Will I be starving or feel starving after the surgery? 3) Will I be able to take all of my medications still? Prozac, bp, uric acid pills? 4) Is it unsafe to live on such low calories? Maybe, I am just stressed because of the surgery being so close. Thank you everyone for the help!

Yes my weight loss clinic only has you do a two week diet which includes some solid food. It's not the worst of diets but I slipped up.

Thank you all very much! I really appreciate it!

I have four days until my surgery and I am starving on this pre op diet! I so badly want to just have one more yummy meal, but I am afraid it will enlarge my liver somehow and mess up surgery. Has anyone here not followed their pre op diet and or cheated? I am committed and know I have to commit for life after the surgery. Anyone feel the same? Thanks! Any positive post op stuff would be appreciated! Lastly, did anyone experience hunger post op?

I am getting close to my last weigh in appointment and I am getting nervous about the insurance process. I have Amerihealth Caritas. I am worried that all this work will just end in a denial. My question is... The insurance has paid for all if my appointments so far with no issues. Does this mean they already have an idea if what's happening and are going to approve it? Thanks. Just looking for some advice from anyone who has gone through insurance approvals.

Has anyone had ulcers found during your endoscopy and had their sleeve postponed due to it? Thank you all!

I am scheduled for June and have my endoscopy coming up. I am super worried about them finding ulcers or something and me being postponed. Anyone have experience with this? I am 30 so I don't know if that will be an issue. Also I am wondering what your primary care doctor had to do for your surgeon? My surgeon gave me a form requesting a pre op assessment. The surgeon is doing blood work etc. What will my PCP have to do? How involved will they have to be? Lastly, I am using Amerihealth Caritas (medicaid) for my surgery. I am using it before I return to work. Anyone have experience with this insurance? Thank you all! Love bariatric pal!!!

Hello, I am scheduled with Dr boorse in June. How was the approval process for Amerihealth? Anyone use this insurance?

I have Amerihealth Northeast Caritas. One of their requirements is that I be an acceptable operative risk. My question is what does that mean and who decides that? Must that be done prior to submitting for approval? Also, has anyone used Amerihealth for weight loss surgery? Thank you! Have a wonderful day

I have a few questions that I am hoping to get some help with. Thank you in advance for any help 1) Do insurance companies that require you have no weight gain during your 6 months mean from month to month or from your first appointment to your last? I have Amerihealth Northeast Caritas. 2) Is my approval request sent to my insurance after my last weight in appointment or do they wait until all of the pre op testing is complete? 3)Has anyone here used Amerihealth for your surgery? Please share you experiences with me. 4)Can a PCP refuse to do a pre op clearance on you just because they don't want you to do weight loss surgery?