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We are one in the same...I recently became a stay at home mom, and have started gaining slowly again because of way too much free time...that mixed with my love of food is gonna make the 2 weeks rough on me as well but I will just keep envisioning surgery and weight loss and say LOTS of prayers and that's my plan for making it through...LOL

We are one in the same...I recently became a stay at home mom, and have started gaining slowly again because of way too much free time...that mixed with my love of food is gonna make the 2 weeks rough on me as well but I will just keep envisioning surgery and weight loss and say LOTS of prayers and that's my plan for making it through...LOL

Super happy for u!!! Saying a prayer!! Let us know....

ExcelLynT and Losermomma...I am a licensed Barber with LOTS of experience with Nioxin...it's safe to start using the Nioxin now. Before the loss begins if you like. Just know that Nioxin acts to cleans your hair and scalp by way of eliminating any hair from follicles that may have become dormant. In order to cleanse out that follicle in hopes of it re-activating at some later point. Don't be surprised if you start seeing a little more hair loss before you start noticing it growing back. That process can take 6 to 8 weeks of use. Also, don't bother with the Nioxon brand Vitamins as they are EXTREMELY COSTLY, much more so than Biotin or hair skin and nail formula and are the same thing...stick with the Biotin and save your money. Nioxin has a Follicle Booster out now that I do recommend. Its awesome and can jump start the follicle re-activation process..please let me know if you need any other hair related tips...this is my specialty!!! And most of all even though ur hair is falling out some, still get trimmed once in a while and use a good conditioner....deep conditioning once a week while massaging your scalp will help. Any way to keep the blood flowing to the scalp is awesome...brush it out at night, every night with a bore bristled brush to spread the natural oils through the hair shaft ....and get a good shampoo brush...use it when shampooing and conditioning...I hope this helps!!! Stacey

Aldmb2....I will be praying for you and please keep me updated!! I will certainly be asking if the hospital will take payments. I am 33 yrs old. 5'2" BMI is 47 and I have hypertension... I finished filling out my packet for the surgeon today and I can't wait till my next appt!!

I just went to my first consultation last week. My next appointment is March 5th. I was going in wanting Lap Band but after discussion with the surgeon and lots of research, he sold me on the Gastric Sleeve. It seems like the way to go for me. That being said, my Mom and sisters, who took after my Mom's side and are very thin, are very against it and don't mind saying so, so having them be supportive isnt really happening. I have some support. My husband and children and a couple of friends are very with me on it. But, finding this site has made me feel even better since my husband isnt actually going through it, its kinda hard for him to totally relate. I have learned so much just by reading the posts on here. I am going to continue soaking up the info on this site and walk in to this as prepared as I can be! I just found out that my insurance just changed their policy on Feb 1st 2012, that no 6 mth diet is required now...I feel like all the stars are aligning...I am soooo excited to get this process going and I cant wait to post my surgery date on here!!!

Thanks everyone for the comments and support! I am so glad I found this site. I am really hoping I can get this surgery done and over with by the time my kids get out of school for the summer. The one thing that could hold me back is the cost. I was told by my insurance company that I have a 600 dollar deductible and then the coverage is 80/20. I also have a cap of 3000 so I know I won't pay more than that. If its under 2000 that turns out to be my cost I could do it right away but any more than that and I might have to save a couple more months to do it. Any posts on how much you guys had to pay would be helpful!! NeNe, I totally understand what you are going through. If I hadn't previously had my gall bladder taken out, surgery would be scaring the %$*" outta me! I am still scared some, but knowing what surgery is like helps me...and on the other side of surgery is a whole new life!! Let me know how everything is progressing for you! By the way, I am supposed to be finding out from the insurance clerk at my surgeon's office what all my insurance requires and such on March 5th but I was anxious and didn't want to wait. I called my ins company and they told me everything I needed to know. You might give your company a call. It might help the nerves!!!

Having surgery to help me manage my weight has been something I have only dreamed of being able to do for years. Things are finally lining up. I have only just begun this journey. I am excited, anxious, jumping out of my skin. I can't wait to find out what the next step is....

Willow I will be praying for you. Keep in touch! Please let me know how the surgery goes!! Helen thanks so much!!

When is your surgery? Please let me know how it goes!!