Hi Mike!  Your transformation has been amazing!  I remember talking to you...you have come amazing far.  I am so happy for you and know that your kids are thrilled as well.  God bless you Mike!  hugs, Felicia

Hi Shelley, Bariatric advantage has Dry Vitamin D. Check out their website at bariatricadvantage.com and see if they have Dry Vitamin A. Mona

Woo hoo, Felicia!  You are doing awesome!  You are seriously an inspiration to me, especially since I've decided to go down the DS road.  I am going to call today to see if it has been submitted yet.  Also, good luck to you on your "personal" journey.  I know times are tough for you now, but I'm sending hugs your way.

Hi Kat, welcome to the group. I am glad you are doing well. You can get your protein in by making your soups with skim milk. You can also have sugar free yogurt and sugar free pudding. You can also have refried beans. Put them in a blender with beef broth, and salsa (if you like spicy) and puree it. Heat it up and you can sip on it. Check with Dr. T. and make sure it is okay with him. Good luck in your journey. Mona

I had not read our policy through the state, nor did I know where to find it. I have not had a BMI of 40 for the past three years nor did I have a co-mobidity. Now through testing, I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. I hope that helps towards the appeal process. From what I listed above I am unsure due to not being clear what 'conservative treatment' means.

Keep pushing, one person had to go through the hearing process to get approved. I think they want to see how bad you want the surgery and if your willing to continue with appeals.

Let me know how it goes!!