African American Sleevers

[Cbluewinds 67]

Hi ..I am 6 weeks post op. I've lost 37 pounds thus far. However this morning I wanted to cry. I've gained 2 pounds. Did anyone else go through this? I know I'm losing inches. I've just gotten used to the scale going down.

Yes. Unfortunately we have all experienced this scale dance. My issues from time to time have been Water weight especially since I could only take a bite or two of food. The other thing is that the body is going through its own trauma adjustments and thinks you are starving yourself. I don't know but the scale can become a fixation...don't do it everyday...too taxing emotionally;-) Hang in there!

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[mykidsinspireme 17]

Thanks. That's true. I was weighing myself weekly then went to daily. I will go back to weekly.

[sumtimindiva 8]

Hello everyone I was sleeved on May 1st so far so good.. I'm 37 yo with 2 kids and I reside in jax fl. I would love to see some before and after pics of you ladies.

[myli1111fe 4]

Hi everyone I'm really pleased I found this site ,I've done all the necessary steps required for the sleeve , I'm just waiting to hear from my insurance company it's been three weeks and I'm getting a little anxious I guess is anyone from the DFW. Area? What Drs. Are you using? Hopefully the insurance will hurry up so I can have the surgery in May.

[MrzSongbird 53]

Hi everyone I'm really pleased I found this site ' date='I've done all the necessary steps required for the sleeve , I'm just waiting to hear from my insurance company it's been three weeks and I'm getting a little anxious I guess is anyone from the DFW. Area? What Drs. Are you using? Hopefully the insurance will hurry up so I can have the surgery in May.[/quote']

Call insurance. ...may be approved already

[jazzeeja 24]

Hi everyone I'm really pleased I found this site ,I've done all the necessary steps required for the sleeve , I'm just waiting to hear from my insurance company it's been three weeks and I'm getting a little anxious I guess is anyone from the DFW. Area? What Drs. Are you using? Hopefully the insurance will hurry up so I can have the surgery in May.

I used Dr. Castro ... Good luck to you!

[myli1111fe 4]

I'm approved......but for gastric bypass I'm so pissed right now,Dr submitted for gastric bypass instead of the sleeve!! WTH

[soumahoro551 24]

Wow.. Sorry that happen, I have been approved I hope it's the sleeve not gastric bypass. Calling just to make sure..

[sumtimindiva 8]

Wow! Can they resubmit the paperwork

[wannabehealthy2 7]

hi there

sorry to hear about the mistake that occurred can they resubmit for the correct surgery?

[BuriedBombshell 63]

I'm approved......but for gastric bypass I'm so pissed right now' date='Dr submitted for gastric bypass instead of the sleeve!! WTH[/quote']

It shouldn't be a big deal to change it. Try not to worry!

[QweenNique 44]

I'm approved......but for gastric bypass I'm so pissed right now' date='Dr submitted for gastric bypass instead of the sleeve!! WTH[/quote']

It's a simple change depending on your insurance.... When I got my band tricare approved me for that and gastric when I did my conversion Aetna approved me for gastric then I changed my mind at my pre op and they had one change they don't approve an overnight stay which was crazy my doctor said I wasn't going home so I stayed in the hospital.

[NiqueJ 140]

Thank you so much for reaching out! Congratulations on the 20 pounds! What is your current position? Sleeved or Waiting? What foods did you eat or liquids did you choose?

I got my approval!!! My surgery date is June 21st.... I'm sooo excited and nervous.

[WillowsAngel_32513 70]

I'm approved......but for gastric bypass I'm so pissed right now' date='Dr submitted for gastric bypass instead of the sleeve!! WTH[/quote']

Just have them resubmit for the sleeve, should not be a big deal

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[newlife27 323]

I was wondering how things were going wit my sis and bros who have been sleeved the good the bad the ugly hair.loss loose skin and all that i am aa and praying my insurance approves me i have done most of my requirements i just have my psych eval and sleep study left and then the waiting game for approval and surg date. ..any responses would be great:))