Attention February 2013 Sleeve Buddies!

[Debrry 32]

I think I got it! ????

[jessy1523 27]

This site has totally made feel like I'm not alone and I have friends that understand thanks all and more to come finally figured out how to post pics u hAve to be invited to a group to work lol

[LizTex2587 212]

I got it but I can't figure out how to accept it !!!

I'm not quite sure!! I have never been on the receiving end of an invitation. lol! any advice from other memebers??

[LizTex2587 212]

This site has totally made feel like I'm not alone and I have friends that understand thanks all and more to come finally figured out how to post pics u hAve to be invited to a group to work lol

i know for sure that I could not do it alone!! I'm glad that we are finally getting to where we have a good sized group of people!

[LizTex2587 212]

Does anyone have any specific questions pertaining to any area of WLS (weight loss surgery)? if you do, post your questions here and I will do my best to find an answer and post it as "News" in our " February 2013 Sleeve Buddies" group...If you have not gotten an invite just give me a holler and I will send you one!

[srs82781 83]

Where does the invite appear? Do I have to be on the full site or can I see it on the mobile app?

[juny 93]

when you click on the link that brings you to the group, look on the upper right side for a 'join group' button, I think it's black.

[kerchn01 1]

I was wondering if anyone has lost too much weight pre-op and became unqualified for the surgery? My insurance requirements are BMI of 40 or more or 35 with 1 or more comorbities. I am doing a pre pre-op diet (on my own) replacing Breakfast & lunch with a Protein Shake and having a sensable dinner. I have lost 12 lbs since Nov 1st. My surgeon requested I loose 10 lbs pre-op. I think that if I continue to do what I am doing for the next 7 weeks till my surgery I may be under the BMI requirement. Thoughts?

[LizTex2587 212]

I was wondering if anyone has lost too much weight pre-op and became unqualified for the surgery? My insurance requirements are BMI of 40 or more or 35 with 1 or more comorbities. I am doing a pre pre-op diet (on my own) replacing breakfast & lunch with a Protein Shake and having a sensable dinner. I have lost 12 lbs since Nov 1st. My surgeon requested I loose 10 lbs pre-op. I think that if I continue to do what I am doing for the next 7 weeks till my surgery I may be under the BMI requirement. Thoughts?

What insurance do you have? If you already know the parameters you need to stay within, then just keep an eye on yourself. A good idea would be to call your insurance and see what their policies are. they should be more than willing to share that with you.

[Funny Fat Friend 0]

Please send me an invite to this group.

Thxs.

[LizTex2587 212]

Please send me an invite to this group.

Thxs.

I will do it right ASAP now!

[sassy14 178]

This site has totally made feel like I'm not alone and I have friends that understand thanks all and more to come finally figured out how to post pics u hAve to be invited to a group to work lol

I agree! It's good to be in this together!

[NESHA811 0]

Hi I'm not gettin sleeved but I'll be having the gastric bypass hopefully the beginning of Feb. I do know that next week the surgeon offc will submit e everything to my ins comp for approval nervous n scared I am lol

[sbekch 19]

I have Anthem, my company changed in January. Im real nervous they are going to deny me.

My insurance just recently changed as of January...When did you start the process? I would love to be sleeved in Feb but I am shooting for April.

[fatGreek 20]

Hi my names Mike 35 years old and I'm from the UK I'm 260 pounds and booked in to be sleeves on February 5. I can't wait and would love a buddy to share experiences.

This site looks perfect to answer all the questions we all have but two question I never find.

1-Does the surgery damage stomach muscles for life.

2- Plus when we are old and grey and maybe in an old people's home how do we let people know we are sleeved and we are force fed food? ?

Any ideas