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I tried to get approved years ago with BCBS. When I called for an update weeks later was told I was denied. Right after my bday this year. May 25. I went to the doc and she asked if I wanted surgery. I said let's try see what they say. This time They called ME! I was finally approved. First appointment July 21. No diet requirements. Excited scared nervous. Anyone near Chicago go to Loyola? How was it?

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Crazy how some Surgeons require us to go on pre op diets n some don't..

FROM HOUSTON HERE...

I have a small cold just came on today and I wanted to take Day quail some say it's ok some say they have been on antibiotics and still got the surgery.

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Going to meet the surgeon July 21. No dates set yet. My first appointment. See the psychologist in October. Hopefully right after. Before end of year i hope

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Congratulations to both of you! Best of luck!

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Congrats to you I'm super excited for you. I just had my surgery on the 9th I'm 2weeks post-op I'm still on liquids & can't wait to here more about your journey.

God Bless ya

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Congrats. So nervous about the whole process.

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Congrats!!!

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Had my first appointment yesterday. So much to do. Hopefully surgery by the end of the year. Surgeon said bypass is best for me. Need an EGD, EKG, mammogram, pap, sleep study, blood work and then wait for insurance

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Why do u need a mammogram n a paper smear what does that have to do w bariatric surgery?

Had my first appointment yesterday. So much to do. Hopefully surgery by the end of the year. Surgeon said bypass is best for me. Need an EGD, EKG, mammogram, pap, sleep study, blood work and then wait for insurance

So what happened?

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My mammogram the doctor said to get done since it was annual. The Pap because i had an abnormal result in the past. All of that is done. Just have to fu with nutritionist next week. Then fitted for CPAP week after. Surgery should be first of the year

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Great news! Doctor office is submitting paperwork to the insurance tomorrow! Now the wait begins. How long does that take? BCBS of Tennessee

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    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
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      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

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      Hello,
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