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Thanks for all your input and suggestions!!!

Hey Bariatric family!! I’m four weeks post op and the thought of food makes me sick. Protein and water are my best friend. I have had some puréed stuff and a tiny piece of white fish. Once I eat something and put it up for “later” the thought of it disgust me. Will this go away?? Any food ideals?? Besides chili and fish?? The thought of chicken makes me want to pass out. I’m feeling good and everything is going well , just scared that this will not go away. Thanks in advance for all replies . These forums have gotten me through some of the hardest times of my life after vsg surgery.

Thanks for the information, I’m actually thinking about taking 7 days off, I know it not advisable as well but I’m going for it, I do have a little wiggle room if I’m unable to make it through the full 8 hour shift, thanks for the reply it give me hope !

Hey everyone, those that have had surgery already, how much time did you take off of work do you think it was enough/could use more time I’m scheduled for January 30th and I am going to request my letter from my surgeons office tomorrow to turn into work. I do have a desk job btw , thanks in advance

I’m January 30th as well, I’m nervous but also excited to start my new journey

Hello!! January 30th is my date. I’m nervous. I lost 130 pounds on my own in the last couple of years and have gained at least 50 Of it back, I keep telling myself this is the right thing to do I don’t want all that weight back, I’m glad I’m catching it in time but I am still nervous. I got a surgery date 5 years ago and backed out due to my career and trying to do it on my own. Now here I am again and I refuse to back out.Wish me luck and God Bless.

Thanks for the information!! I did send the paperwork yesterday. Fingers crossed

It’s so weird to the point I have called my insurance Blue cross blue shield federal nothing in their policy, I have asked the bariatric center I have googled it more times than I can count, I just am disappointed at this point. I’m going to try and reach out one more time to my OBGYN .

I have completed all of my pre op requirements, my insurance required 3 months. I had my annual pap and it came back abnormal (dysplasia) this is my first abnormal pap , go figure! I talked to my OBGYN after I received my results she said there was nothing she can do and scheduled my appointment for next year to monitor it, so no problem right? Well my weight loss center now wants a clearance from her, I spoke with her and also the center called her as well. She told me she would look into it but she was not sure why they would need a clearance from her when my next annual appointment is scheduled and she is not treating me for anything at this time. I pressed the weight loss center and let them know she is not interested in giving me a medical clearance regarding this for my surgery. I don’t know if it’s a liability thing or what. I am so SAD I have been preparing years for this backed out twice and now I was finally ready and now this. Has anyone experienced this or something similar. Thanks in advance.

Sounds about what I was thinking, reading the plan book is overwhelming and the amounts seem high!! Thanks for the reply

I see there are some posts on here about this topic but none are recent. I have blue cross blue shield federal. Has anyone recently went through the process and had surgery yet. I have one more visit before my doctor submits my paperwork to the insurance company. I had to do 90 days as a requirement for my insurance. How long after paperwork was submitted did you get an approval also how much out of pocket did you have to pay. There are Focus, basic and standard plans so I do know each one has different amount of coverage. Just trying to get an ideal of what is to come in the month ahead. FYI** I know everyone has had a different experience and had a different path. Regardless of that I would like to hear yours *Smile*

Hello all, I was wondering if any fellow Michiganders that have any tips on the best insurance for weight loss surgery. My employer has open enrollment and I’m thinking about switching insurances to a plan that has a shorter wait time for approval. My current plan is a year. Thanks

Thanks for the advice!! It was not as bad as I thought.. from monday to today I was 1 pound under my starting weight!! Where did the weight go?!? Who cares!! My doc sent over his approval to insurance company so they can approve my surgery !! I'm excited!! Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

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Hello... thanks for the advice... this would have been my first missed appointment out of the entire 6 months I guess that's why I am upset because I had 6 months and now a 10 pound weight gain at the end, nonetheless I will go to my appointment. Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app