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Hey TurtleGirl - BluePoint Surgical Group has a great group of people. I've seen Dr. Halmi around the office - I had my surgery with Dr. Moazzez - and he was great. They truly care about everyone. I never felt like I was just a number. Good luck!!! It might seem like you'll wait a long time - but it does go quickly and, before you know it, your surgery is in a few days. I was so worried that I wasn't ready - that I wasn't prepared. But they give you so much information - if you follow their guidelines - you'll do very well.

Hi all - I am almost 6 months out - and have been in a stall for about 2 weeks. The scale has moved up and down, 2 lbs each way, for the past three weeks. Not very uplifting at the moment... I had hoped to be down a bit further by now. So, I'm re-evaluating what I'm eating and drinking. In the meantime - my measurements have drastically reduced!!!! I went shopping over the weekend and had the best time at an outlet store that does not have Plus sizes. Size 10 shorts were a bit too big - Wow!!!! I'm wearing mostly Large tops but I can get into a Medium - depending on the fabric and style. I'm wearing heels!!! I feel more balanced so the higher heel and wedge styles don't scare me. Before the weight loss, I only wore flats or a 1 inch heel - I was always afraid of losing my balance and falling. I also had pain in my ankles and feet as the day progressed due to the pressure of my weight. Now, I wear heels and wedges - I feel great! In fact, I'm at work, I'm wearing 3" inch heels, and I'm not worried about aching ankles or feet. You know, I'm so glad I answered this post. Just typing this has made me happier and restored my faith that I'm doing the right thing! Staying positive is one of the best tools you can employ. Please don't give up!!! It's about living and feeling good!

Hi there - I'd like to see what it's like wearing one all day, but all of the body suits I've found would require me to completely undress to take a nature break... I actually bought a body shaper but found the little slit a bit scary... how the heck am I supposed to work with that? Thanks!

Wonderful!!! A great incentive for the rest of us!

Good luck!!!! Just stay positive! Looking forward to hearing from you, very soon!

Step back!!!! Walk away from the scale!! Truly! You've done well so far and you're doing the right things. Good things are happening! Keep up the good work!

Hi there! Sounds like you're doing really well. The stalls can be frustrating but if you're doing all the right things - the scale number will be lower. Wallow in the Non Scale Victories!!! An XL instead of 2x or 3x? How great is that!!! It's not a race - truly.. eat the right things, take your Vitamins, and do some physical activity. That's the way to go. Keep up with the right stuff! I know we'll hear wonderful things from you!

I'm 4 months out and still have an occasional moment of nausea - It reminds me of my pregnant days - when my stomach was completely empty and I wanted to heave but there was nothing there. I keep something close to nibble on first thing - always helps me. Still, I've noticed that I can feel the emptiness of my stomach but there is no hunger! What a strange thing that is. But oh so nice.

Good Luck!!! I think we'll hear good things from you!

You look beautiful!!!! Congratulations on your success. Keep it up!!!

I was an anytime eater but frustration could always be soothed by eating. Yep, I was so soothed and weighed over 250 pounds. My husband has recently gone through bypass surgery - but before surgery - anything and everything stressed me. I found out my old way of "soothing" myself wasn't going to work any longer - in fact, I laughed when I realized that I couldn't stuff myself with anything!!! Two bites and I would be growling - I was so full. But the lightbulb went off! I finally had to find another way to get rid of the frustration. What do I do? I walk, do housework, or hula hoop - it's a great cardio exercise (it only goes around three or four times but it's better than when I started and it only went around once. Granted it's going to be a while before I can keep it going for 30 seconds but it's something I did as a kid and I really want to do it again). The one thing I really like is getting into my closet and trying on clothes. Not only are you moving and stretching, each time I try on an item and it feels a bit looser - I think - do I really want to return to my old ways. Then I start smiling, because I know this is a victory for me! The point is... find something positive to do with your frustration - work it off. In the long run, you're going to overcome one of the worst habits most of us have had - feeding our frustrations!

LOL I couldn't get past the subject - but - I felt right as rain after 3 or 4 days. I found that I could sleep comfortably at an angle - with pillows supporting me on both sides but it doesn't sound like you could. When I was pregnant - I found sleeping on the couch the most comfortable - I could sleep on my side, getting support from the back - and a pillow under my stomach to "prop" me up. As for the other - if you feel "froggy" - Jump! Good Luck!

I have Federal BCBS and was denied on the initial submission and then again on peer-to-peer review. I appealed and received approval at the National level because I had previous abdominal surgery (C-Section) and I already had a documented Vitamin D deficiency. Based on these two things plus a BMI of 43, Diabetes, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol, I was approved. It may be the way your Blue Cross policy is written. Maybe there are other conditions that allow you to have the sleeve. Good luck - don't become discouraged. I hope to hear positive things from you very soon!