Congratulations! Did it feel good to get the staples out? Did the Dr. or nutritionist talk to you about what to eat at this point? I'd love some details! I have my first post-op visit next Tuesday. Keep up the great work!

I would absolutely consider it cheating. Its also very disrespectful to the spouse or significant other.

My first doctor visit post surgery was today ... got my staples out and weighed. I've lost 20 pounds since my first visit to the doctor on 5/20 and 8 pounds since surgery a week and a day ago. I'm feeling pretty good - just tired from time to time. Next appointment is 30 days away. This is the best thing I've ever done for myself!

I too have Cigna/ their requirements are for 6 mos dietary records, sleep studies, lab work and statements from PCP and Bariatric Surgeon for certification of need AND psychologist and nutritionist statements. Their criteria is BMI of 40 for at least 1 year OR 35 with certain comorbidities such as Diabetes/fatty liver/ hypertension, your doctor's office should have also received the same letter from Cigna. Remember that MD has laws that state the insurance company CANNOT request more information for consideration than what is in your policy. You can call Cigna (I did) and ask that they send you the list of your policy's criteria for WLS. Good Luck

Hi Dawn. As strange as it sounds, i was not scared at all. Not even as they were wheeling me into the OR. I am not sure where your surgery is, but the Foundation Hospital in Edmond was extraordinary. They made me feel so comfortable and made sure that I had everything I needed and also my husband. I think when you get to the point I was and where you are now, you have made a peace with your decision and therefore, anxiety is limited. Don't second guess yourself. Today is day 8 and I have lived on water, Fuze, jello, broth, popsicles, and diet cran-grape juice. The hospital had a broth that was so good even my husband drank it a couple of times. He found it at Crest Foods in Edmond. They have beef and chicken. It is called HerbOx. It is tons better than Swanson or any others I have had. Packets to mix with water. As far as being hungry, not at all. My family is cooking and eating in front of me and of course i say, "that smells so good," but I have no hunger feelings at all. I even spent yesterday watching the food network and writing down recipes to try later. d Like I posted earlier, have your support people there to keep your mind occupied. Hopefully you won't have the emotional days i did. keep busy. let me know how you are doing and good luck.