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Finally Approved, Ready to Do This! Wichita, KS
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I have been through a long hard 8 month journey to...
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I have been through a long hard 8 month journey to get approved for sleeve surgery. I finally was approved on friday!!! For those of you questioning what weight the insurance looks at, it is the first weight from your surgeons office. ( at least my ins). I made the unfortunate mistake of losing a little weight before seeing him and it created problems with ins. I was a bmi of 39.8 and needed to be 40! I had to put on weight and re weigh for a medical review! By this time I had lost more and had to put 15 pounds back on, I think it's a shame, nothing made me different from 39.8 to 40 except insurance.
So anyways, here I am approved and excited and ready to roll. I see the surgeon this next week, will start my 2 week pre op diet and have surgery. I do have to say I'm a little nervous of the new road ahead. I could use some feedback and encouragement for this new life. I'm going to try and post my before pics.
Stats
Starting: 255
So anyways, here I am approved and excited and ready to roll. I see the surgeon this next week, will start my 2 week pre op diet and have surgery. I do have to say I'm a little nervous of the new road ahead. I could use some feedback and encouragement for this new life. I'm going to try and post my before pics.
Stats
Starting: 255
Replies (6)
February 16, 2016
Congrats & best luck to you! I am awaiting insurance approval
February 16, 2016
That seemed like the worst part! I hope it comes through soon for you :)
March 15, 2016
Did you lose any weight during the 6 months I am less then the doctor weighed me in but not then what the nutritionist weighed me in I started my 6 months 227.5 and am 229 now at the end of 6 months
March 16, 2016
PLEASE follow instructions to the letter. I was eating too fast & not chewing my food enough...so had severe nausea & vomitting for months. Ending up in the hospital on IV vitamin drip for 2weeks. It's so important to take your supplements & eat your protein. I'm 10.5 months post op & down 115lbs. It was a rough journey for me but I'm not without blame. I would do it again. Good luck!
March 17, 2016
March 20th is 2 years since my surgery - down 100 lbs and kept it off - seems like forever ago - best thing I have EVER done for myself! Good luck!
UPDATED FROM megansparks
Preop on friday!
Made my Pre op appt for friday! This is really happening lol. Bought all my vitamins this weekend. What else will I need besides protein drinks when I come home? Any suggestions will be great. Can't believe I'm so close!
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February 16, 2016
I had my gartric bypass roux en y done 5 yrs ago i went from 254lbs to now 127lbs..i feel so much better i dont take any medicine except for a prevacid to maintain the excess gas in the old stomach and my vitamins...this is the best thing you can do to make yourself happy goodluck...im one to my next thing "boobies" i wish luck and remember this walking ks the best and least strenuous exercise..go hard all the way u wont regret it!!
March 16, 2016
I know you are proud the day is finally coming. I got my date finally for April 7, I have been waiting for 16 months. Wishing you much success with your new beginning.
UPDATED FROM megansparks
did anyone where compression clothing after vsg
I'm wondering how many sleevers started wearing compression clothing after surgery to help hold the skin in. Can you tell me what your favorite brand is, and when you started to wear it? Thanks y'all, I'm just trying to get prepared while I wait out these next couple of weeks.
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February 17, 2016
No, I didn't. Def check with your surgeon if compression is recommended.
Oh, to the above question: buy a good 3 tier blade blender (Ninja or similar). SF Popsickles, PowerAde Zero or G2, SF Jello, broth, V8, decaf tea, Crystal Lite, unflavored protein powder to add to almost everything.
Good luck with everything. Rem to stay hydrated during that pre-op fast so you don't get a headache.
Oh, to the above question: buy a good 3 tier blade blender (Ninja or similar). SF Popsickles, PowerAde Zero or G2, SF Jello, broth, V8, decaf tea, Crystal Lite, unflavored protein powder to add to almost everything.
Good luck with everything. Rem to stay hydrated during that pre-op fast so you don't get a headache.
March 3, 2016
When I got out of surgery I had a big compression type sleeve on my belly! They gave it to me in the hospital! It felt really good for the first few days after surgery! It kinda felt like a corset ( not that I ever wore one lol)
March 3, 2016
The chocolate splendor protein shake from them is my favorite
March 4, 2016
Hi Megan,
I'm scheduled for March 23rd. I'm a nervous wreck!! I thought I would be so excited but my nerves are getting the best of me. So I guess you will be right before me then!
This is the second time I've heard someone mention wearing a compression garment. I hadn't heard of having to do that after weight loss surgery, my dr doesn't do that...or at least he hasn't told me I'll have to do that. I'm going to look it up now, lol. I did look up if wearing a compression clothing would help prevent loose skin and no, my research said it doesn't BUT I haven't heard of it being something you had to do after surgery. I wonder why?
Anyway, I'll be right behind surgery wise so please keep us posted!! :)
And good job with the smoking!! I quit back in 2003 and it was the hardest thing I've done but SO worth it. Can't even stand it now. I think this might be the next hardest thing......lol.
I'm scheduled for March 23rd. I'm a nervous wreck!! I thought I would be so excited but my nerves are getting the best of me. So I guess you will be right before me then!
This is the second time I've heard someone mention wearing a compression garment. I hadn't heard of having to do that after weight loss surgery, my dr doesn't do that...or at least he hasn't told me I'll have to do that. I'm going to look it up now, lol. I did look up if wearing a compression clothing would help prevent loose skin and no, my research said it doesn't BUT I haven't heard of it being something you had to do after surgery. I wonder why?
Anyway, I'll be right behind surgery wise so please keep us posted!! :)
And good job with the smoking!! I quit back in 2003 and it was the hardest thing I've done but SO worth it. Can't even stand it now. I think this might be the next hardest thing......lol.
March 5, 2016
Lol it has been tough. I only asked about compression because somewhere I've seen something about it lol. I'm going into week 2 pre op diet and finally today I don't feel hungry, just to give your some hope. :)
Hi there, and welcome to the community! Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I'm going to share this popular forum discussion with you. I hope you'll find it interesting. Will you write an update once you've started your pre op diet?
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