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Surgery was yesterday - The surgery went well, only took 55 minutes. I got up to walk a few times yesterday afternoon and a few times during the night last night. Overall I feel pretty good. I obviously h...

Tomorrows the day!!! - Well Its Finally here. surgery is tomorrow morning, 930 check in 1030 surgery.. I am all ready, and get wait to get on the losers bench. I took my before pictures today and wil...

Surgery Tomorrow!!! - I cannot believe that it is finally here.. I have waiting for almost a year and it seems to surreal that it is actually here. getting all my stuff ready tonight, house cleaned, la...

What to bring to the Hospital?!?!? - Hey!1  So, My surgery is fastly approaching, this wednesday 4/20!!  I am going to start getting my overnight bag ready tonight. I was wondering if anyone can give me some tips or ...

3 weeks from today! - 3 weeks from today is my surgery day!! 4/20/2011. Time seems to be standing still because i am counting down. please any tips that you have would be greatly appreciated. anything y...

some female advice on birth control please - I have had the Implanon for about 6 months and so far I think it is absolutely amazing.. However, i am scheduled for surgery April 20th and was just looking for input from anyone w...

another update... - All of my pre op appointments are scheduled.. i have to see my PCP for a physical and blood work. (which i am going to be looking for a new PCP soon, i just don't feel as comfortab...

Pre-Op vitamin question..PLEASE HELP?!? - I am scheduled to have gastric bypass april 20th. I want to start shoping for my vitamins and protein and am looking for some tips and advice. I want to get the best deal, but stil...

UPDATE!!! -  It is been a while since I have posted!!  My first request for approval was denied due to lack of weight history. So I did 4 more months of visits with my PCP and managed to los...

I GOT A DATE!!!! - Last night i found out that my surgery was approved by insurance and this morning I got a date APRIL 20th!! anyone out there have the same date or something close.. I would like to...

APPROVED!!!!!! - I got the call today from Aetna that my surgery has been approved!!!!! i started this process in July of last year, insurance denied the first request for pre auth due to insuffici...

Just waiting - So.. YAY!!!.. I completed all of my pre op requirements and my request for approval was sent to Aetna today.. I am on pins and needles. I know that it will most likely take a few w...

. . . just and update - One more thing knocked off the list of things needed before surgery. I had my upper GI endoscopy done on Friday, everything looked alright except a little acid damage done to my es...

Jumping through hoops - So I had another Psyche apt yesterday.. only 1 of those left .. I have my 2nd PT and Dietitian appointments on the first of October. then the final ones on the first of November. T...

making progress :) - Soo.. I know this is a long road and I keep thinking… I have been FAT for 15 years why is it killing me to wait 4 more months. I think I am just so excited to change my life...

Starting my life changing journey!! -  I have been overweight my entire life and am just plain sick of it. I have a wonderful little boy (17 months) and it kills me that I get out of breath playing with him at the park...