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I've been approved by my insurance since June received a surgery date of Sept. 21 but during being cleared for surgery found out my thyroids were enlarged, so surgery was postponed. Thyroids were removed and now have a surgery date of Nov. 28th. Just praying everything goes as planned. Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

Also, messing with the guts can cause a disruption of neurotransmitters that affects our mood! Make him get moving, get in sunshine when possible and also watch comedies! Laughter releases endorphins (happy hormones)! And follow @Berry78's great advice!

So I just got off the phone with my doctor and they have moved my surgery date for the 20th of this month I am so excited I can't wait Sent from my LG-TP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

YAY!!! I bet you are doing the happy dance!! Which Surgery are you having? Good Luck and remember to sip sip walk walk and KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE!! It's your time take care of YOU!!!

I am tomorrow 11/8 in htfd ct! Sent from my SM-N910V using BariatricPal mobile app

64 oz. in small sips all day! Gotta stay hydrated. But it doesn’t have to be strictly water. You can added protein drink mixes, crystal light, broth or etc. The water is in there. Just stay away from sugary drinks and NO CARBONATED DRINKS.

I'm 2 1/2 years post op and just hit 100 pounds of weight loss. It's been a long slow road but at least the scale has gone in the right direction. I still have 71 pounds to go. I'm wondering if anybody has some jumpstarting tips or even pearls of wisdom for me. I need to get some more of this weight off before I lose my mind. Thank you!

Generally sleep apnea is considered a comorbidity. My insurance policy reads Surgical treatment of obesity (bariatric surgery) is covered only if: - eligible enrollee is 18 of age or over- clinical records support a body mass index of 40 or greater (or 35-40 when there is at least one co-morbidity related to obesity). Applicable co-morbid conditions include the following: • T ype II diabetes mellitus (by American Diabetes Association diagnostic criteria). • Refractory hypertension (defined as blood pressure of 140 mmHg systolic and or 90 mmHg diastolic) despite medical treatment with maximal dose of three antihypertensive medications. • Refractory hyperlipidemia (acceptable levels of lipids unachievable with diet and maximum doses of lipid lowering medications). • Obesity–induced cardiomyopathy. • Clinically significant obstructive sleep apnea. • Severe arthropathy of the spine and or weight bearing joints (when obesity prohibits appropriate surgical management of joint dysfunction treatable but for obesity). - Documentation of failure to lower the body mass index within the last 12 months through a medically supervised program of diet and exercise of at least 6 months duration.

You do lose a lot of water weight at the beginning of a diet, it's true. The postop period is almost a "start over". Everything is thrown into chaos with the shock if the surgery, IV fluids, lack of calories, and many people can't make their fluid goals for the first week or two, so there is dehydration. The body cycles through fluid unbelievably quickly. So when a person puts on 3, 4, 5 pounds overnight, it's just fluid. Maybe they were dehydrated, and now it's replenished, or perhaps they're storing extra because of stress (like Drop said).. there are lots of reasons for it.. just part of the process...

It sounds like you've created a story about why you can't lose weight: "It's SO confusing! Might as well not even try! I'll end up a failure anyway!" Doctor's orders - like so much in life - is open to interpretation. Should you get 60, 80, or 100 grams of protein daily? The exact number doesn't matter. Get between 60-100 grams & you'll be good. Consider how else this story is impacting your life & really learn to flip the script to achieve a different outcome. You are not alone. Good luck!