New to this site :)

[meamo 42]

Hello everyone,

I am a 33 year old mother of 2 living in FL. I have been watching so many Post Op videos on YouTube and reading a lot about the sleeve. I am so eager to have this done... I am ready to be healthy, be happy and enjoy life. I have UHC .. I collected all my doctor monitored weight loss attempts these past few years and also weight watchers weight loss sticker booklet. I really hope this will cover the physician supervised diet requirement. I have my first appointment with my surgeon Aug 26th.. it so far away I was told they will contact me if someone cancels their appointment to get me in before Aug 26th.. I really hope someone cancels. I want to get to the approval process already.

I do have a question... Has anyone lost their hair? if so .. when did it start and when did it stop.. I am terrified

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

Hello everyone,

I am a 33 year old mother of 2 living in FL. I have been watching so many Post Op videos on YouTube and reading a lot about the sleeve. I am so eager to have this done... I am ready to be healthy, be happy and enjoy life. I have UHC .. I collected all my doctor monitored weight loss attempts these past few years and also weight watchers weight loss sticker booklet. I really hope this will cover the physician supervised diet requirement. I have my first appointment with my surgeon Aug 26th.. it so far away I was told they will contact me if someone cancels their appointment to get me in before Aug 26th.. I really hope someone cancels. I want to get to the approval process already.

I do have a question... Has anyone lost their hair? if so .. when did it start and when did it stop.. I am terrified

Welcome, good to have you here!

I lost all my hair in the shower on Sunday - took me about 7 minutes with a Gillette fusion razor.

[meamo 42]

LOL!! thanks DonRodlfo

[Museum-Mama 196]

Lol, don!

Anyway, ive not heard of anyone losing all their hair...just that it thins out. That is why Protein is soooo important to get in first. I also take Biotin. I started before tje surgery and noticed my hair and nails getting stronger. Now I am about 6weeks out and my hair is starting to weaken because I struggle with Protein intake.

Keep in mind, there seem to be just as many who have not experienced this with their hair. We are all made differently. Just go with the flow and realize that it may be a temporary by hurdle as you lose the weight.

Dont stress so much! That makes hair fall out too.

[Nuchnuch 120]

First of all, WELCOME! Since your appointment is a little while off, have you contacted your insurance company to make sure that the things you have collected to prove your weight loss attempts will be sufficient, along with any other things you may be required to do? Then when you have your appointment you will know for sure exactly what your requirements will be.

And I have lost hair, not bad, but I can tell when I wash my hair, a few pieces will come out in the wash.

Good Luck!!

[meamo 42]

Lol, don!

Anyway, ive not heard of anyone losing all their hair...just that it thins out. That is why Protein is soooo important to get in first. I also take Biotin. I started before tje surgery and noticed my hair and nails getting stronger. Now I am about 6weeks out and my hair is starting to weaken because I struggle with Protein intake.

Keep in mind, there seem to be just as many who have not experienced this with their hair. We are all made differently. Just go with the flow and realize that it may be a temporary by hurdle as you lose the weight.

Dont stress so much! That makes hair fall out too.

lol Yes your right! no more stressing I will def get biotin... thank you!

[meamo 42]

First of all, WELCOME! Since your appointment is a little while off, have you contacted your insurance company to make sure that the things you have collected to prove your weight loss attempts will be sufficient, along with any other things you may be required to do? Then when you have your appointment you will know for sure exactly what your requirements will be.

And I have lost hair, not bad, but I can tell when I wash my hair, a few pieces will come out in the wash.

Good Luck!!

Thanks!

My UHC insurance requirement says: Physician-supervised diet must be documented within the last 2 years prior to approval.

The ladie at the surgeons office said I needed 6 consecutive months.. but that was before I faxed her my insurance requirements print out off my UHC website.. So she said to bring the documents with me to the first appointment and she will confirm if it will be sufficient & she will give me an outline of the appointments (psych eval, dietary visits etc) they wish for me to complete prior to surgery. So I guess I will find out at that time. I really hope the process after the first appointment goes fast.