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I can see your point lol.... That's defintiley an argument start.... "well you got wls so I leased the new tahoe" omgosh!!!! That wouldn't be cool at all lol.

Thanks. I never really thought about it that way! He helps me so much now. I can imagine when I get surgery. Thanks for ur comment.

Awww that's wonderful. Your most made me emotional. I'm sure he'll supportive. And I think I should tell him soon. Your guy is wonderful! I wish you two the best of luck and you good luck with your weight loss!

Thank you so much for sharing with me. I wish you guys many more years to come!

I know someone who lost too much weight (went from 273lbs to 125 lbs- w/ lap band) and doesn't look like herself! But she feels good and thats all that matters. I know a girl who did the gastric bypass and was at almost 300lbs and is currently at 220lbs... but she got preggo a few months after surgery and now she can't lose the weight.

lol thanks for sharing!!!! How did you tell him if you don't mind me asking?

I'm Dominican so I am going to give you advice from my family and friends point of view. First of all it is very cheap and easy to get work down out there but you need to weigh your options because if God forbid something goes wrong all they care about is $$$$$ and they will leave you out to die you don't have money to cover your medical expenses vs. here they will do anything they can to save you. Plus here if something goes wrong you can sue. If something goes wrong out there your screwed. Now personally I recommend that you explore your options and you know we all know someone whose gotten work done in D.R., so ask around and do research. There is a famous guy his name is Franlkin Polanco... they call him Dr. Popola because he does vaginal facials too lol Also speak to your doctor because I've heard of a lot of doctors that have done tummy tucks and lifts for their patients after wls. I wish you look on picking a surgeon! And Girll!!!!! You let me know who did it so I can do the same after i lose all these lbz!

Under my settings...

I've been very picky about who to tell because people begin to give there opinion when no one asked for it. It is annoying and its a chain. you tell one person and half your fb friends will know by the end of the week. I dont care that people find out about me having the surgery after i've had it done.... but right now it is a sensitive subject and i really prefer to keep it between my close friends and family and soon my bf.

Congratulations on your surgery and your weight loss!!!! I'm afraid that will happen but its part of life... either he takes it or he leaves it and we have to think about ourselves because we need to love ourselves before loving others! I hope you and your guy can work things out! Good Luck!

Thank you. Your words are very inspirational! I am lucky to not have to do this out of pocket and I'm glad my family supports me. Thanks!

I had both done at the procedure. They gave me orange juice and then my boyfriend picked me up. I do suggest you call out of work that day and you should definitely go under things way you wont feel anything. I dozed off speaking to the doctor while he was inserting the tube and all i remember was him pulling it out and saying all done. And then I went home and slept off whatever they gave me.

I guess I haven't been thinking realistically. Especially since i've been slacking on pre-op exams and stuff. I know I will tell him. and I thank all you guys for making me realize how stupid it would be and selfish to keep it to myself. My question should have really been HOW do you tell your significant other about your decision. I basically asked him if he would be comfortable with me doing the surgery. I've heard a lot of stories of relationships going south after surgery... That kinda scares me a bit.

Yes i can see this being extremely awkward and impossible to hide.

I think what bothers me is the fact that i am not close with his family. He tells them EVERYTHING and i am a little afraid that they will judge me about choosing surgery. (its okay to lie about shoes! As long as you lookk good in them) lol

Yes. I just put myself in his shoes. I definitely agree with you.

I feel like its a little bit of both because that's how i feel.

Awesome i'll check dr yatco out! Thanks!

WHERE??!?!?! lol... everyone who takes my insurance has like a 3 or 4 month waiting list!

hey guys!!! I live in Manhattan and i am having trouble finding a psychologist/psychiatrist for an evaluation that possibly takes my insurance or won't charge more than $150??? My insurance wont take evaluations from CSW's. Please can any pre-op or post-op sleevers tell me if they know anyone? Thanks!!!!!!!!

A little bit of both... I feel the exact same way. I feel like that sometimes when i go to job interviews... they are judging me not on my skills or experiences but on my weight!

We should have a healthy bbq lol maybe in central park... or go to the beach together!!! LETS START A REVOLUTION lol

WOWWW that's really close... CONGRATS!!! && Good Luck!!! YAAAAAA

YAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! Congrats!!!!!! && Good Luck

To my knowledge most people need to get the psych eval. Its a simple procedure from what i've heard. Don't cancel that one, just try and see if you can find a private psychologist or psychiatrist that takes your insurance and has an opening sooner than July 30. That's what i did with one of my pre op exams. It was scheduled in May for Julyy 11 and i saw a different doctor May 23. Since you've had the surgery already i'm sure you don't need it again. Call Cigna and ask. Good Luck!!!