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Girl, I hear you! I drive an hour for my appointments. I'm a revision patient (had lapband in 2009) so my process was much faster but it almost wasn't. My insurance didn't require I redo the 6 months and all that (psych eval, nutrition, etc). My surgeon did want me to redo the nutrition class and go to a support group meeting, and I was fine to do that. I actually enjoyed them, and I have been to the next support group meeting too. The kicker was that the lady that does insurance in his office would not believe that my insurance didn't require me to redo everything. She basically called me a liar and had me call insurance and have them call her on 3way. Then she told the representative who was reading her emails from the bariatric nurse reviewer to the lady that she didn't believe her and would call the nurse reviewer herself. The nurse reviewer read her my criteria (either surgical or medical complications, that's it) and she TOLD the reviewer that I had no surgical complications. Wth??? I never claimed to have surgical complications, thank goodness. My complications are medical (endocrine related) and she hadn't seen the letter from my endocrinologist. Well, the end of the story is it was approved in full and she had to eat crow. Moral of my story: call and ask what your insurance requires and push for yourself. Be your own advocate! It definitely worked for me. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

I have a 10 day low fat, low sugar full liquid diet before my surgery. The day just before surgery is clear liquids only. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

RNY, yes. Looks like we will be surgery buddies! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

Mine was sent last Monday afternoon. I got approval yesterday, and I was scheduled today. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

December 15 here! Super excited! How long did you have your band. I've had mine 7.5 years Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

You look great. You were good looking before anyway, and now you must feel even better. Way to go! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

Hiii!!! Nice to meet you! Do you have a date yet? I set mine for Dec 14th. Hi. I'm in Tampa FL and I have my surgery scheduled for 12/15 I'm going RNY, but this is my date too! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App Is there a reason for 2 separate procedures? Problems with band? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

I just got my date today! On December 15, I will be revising from lapband to RNY. I had to fight with my surgeon's office to get it sent in, but they did (surgeon himself helped nudge the office) and it was approved in 8 days. I'm so ready to start this new journey! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

But these instead. Much more attractive: http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/15278.aspx?ev3=recommended_product Yes! Much better! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

No! Not sexy... go with the longer version like the red ones in the video (which I didn't watch) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

Way to go! You look great Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

Yep. What she said. Boxer briefs are sexy and definitely sound like they would help your problem. And yes, tighty whities are so not sexy. It's the men's version of granny panties. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

My doc requires a minimum of 2 night hospital stay. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

I'm with the other posters, 52 pounds is a LOT in 3 months. What where your expectations??? Even your pics are dramatically different. I would never have guessed just 3 months. If you have unrealistic goals (I think feeling 52 pounds in 3 months is slow is a little unrealistic), I'm afraid you will be setting yourself up for major disappointment. Keep up the good work, and don't be so hard on yourself. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

Girl, YES! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

https://www.tn.gov/tdot/article/yellow-dot Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

This is suggested by our surgeon. They are supposed to say no blind NG. Also, something about a yellow dot for our vehicles. I am not familiar with that tho. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

@@bayougirlmrsc, pm sent Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

I'm from Rogersville in Hawkins County. That's decently close for this rural area. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

@@bayougirlmrsc, get it, girl! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

My paperwork is being submitted in the morning! I'm on pins and needles Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

@@bayougirlmrsc, definitely let me know when you have more than you can handle. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

http://www.bariatriceating.com/2015/07/the-truth-about-bariatric-surgery/ Anyone want to share your take on this article? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

Right now my partner and I are pretty compatible. We both have very high drives. I'm gonna tell him to make sure he gets his cardio in because I'm gonna step up my game. He's a few years older but in better shape. Tables may just turn. Haha Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

I just don't want diabetes! Lol. I want ti be around ti watch my 3 year old get old and sassy. Skinny will be a nice side effect. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App