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Had my consult with my doc and asked him this question...he said a month and i can lift my kid again-- incase anyone else had this question too...

Just saw that post...its dr. borland .... http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/30767-anyone-self-pay-in-the-united-states/page__p__266571__fromsearch__1#entry266571

Oh hey hey hey! My name was mentioned lol... Welittle1- congrats on the 6.8 lbs with WW. It's a fantastic program. I lost about 40 lbs with it last year...i've since gained it back but i guess thats my own fault. The 8k was a promotional type of deal. They needed to be accreditted as a center of excellence so he needed surgeries..he's actually from up here in NJ and moved down there when they recruited him. It's a 12 day stay (mon & tues are appt days, weds is surgery....and your released from the hospital friday if all is well....hang out for the rest of the next week, and thursday you go for an appt. then your free to go) The 8k price is over now, It was done about 2 weeks after i made my appt. . I hear the price now is 18500 but i feel 110% comfy with dr. washington and his crew. They are all wonderful , so ya never know....if you ever want to get it...i recommend them...and hey you get a 12 day vacation lol. I'm taking off 14 whole days! wooo hoooo! good luck with your continueing success with ww!

congrats on your sleeve!!! As mimi mentioned...we have a thread now for us all to keep in touch ....just for dr. w's patients come look for us, share your story. We have a guy that just had it wednesday, and another girl thats having it this coming weds. One in july I believe, and im in august...and i think theres another one or two on there. Come join us

Anyone else anxiously awaiting his reply??? LoL every time i go near the computer I check to see if he posted his experience yet!!! Thank god Dani will be texting me even WHILE she is IN surgery in LESS THAN A WEEK!!!!!! Ow sorry, got excited lol!!!

Men sometimes don't have sensors. They just talk out of their asses because they're men. My boyfriend and I are hurtfully honest with eachother...he's said worse than that to me at points, but i've said worse to him as well. Use it as motivation. I'm sure he didn't mean to be malicious. He probably just doesn't want to see you unhappy again, he's seen you go through so much to get to where you are. You've done amazing. Let him know he needs to be a little more sensitive.

congrats!!! The worst is over!!! can't wait to see that weight fall off!

Thanks so much! I actually tried a couple more of the shakes and i seem to be okay with them. not sure if it was a tummy bug or whatever i ate for lunch but so far so good. Fingers crossed!

Thats amazing!!! Congrats!!!!!

Good afternoon Crew!!! Let me first start by saying - Congrats to Jafter! He was sleeved today and we can't wait to hear how it went!!!!! 2nd- Dani is a friggen trooper! I've been lucky enough to be along with her on her journey via phone and text and talking her down from the ledge. I don't know HOW i'm going to be able to do the pre op diet since I lack will-power but she has been AMAZING!!!! I know you cheated girl, but i'm sure your not the first and I know you wont be the last....and besides, dr. w said you wont die lol. You have a couple more days to go until you start your new life, i know you can do it!!! I know we can ALL do it!!!! lastly- I spoke with Dr. W yesterday for my consultation. I asked a bunch of questions. If you look up my youtube channel (weightwatcherx3) - I gave the questions I asked and the answers he gave me . It's not the main video on my channel (maybe ill change that) its the video named Q&A consultation.

All done skinny minnie! Check out that loss!!! so Jelly!lol

OMG dani- 9 days till surgery....we need to get you a weight loss ticker since your a skinny mini since pre-op!!!!

Congrats!!! That's great news! I hope there aren't any speed bumps for ya and everything goes smoothly!!!! Can't wait to see your progress!

Sounds like your almost ready to go Jafter!!! So excited to hear about your experience and your progress!!!!

Good luck to you, i hope it all goes smoothly for you!!! Welcome to the beginning of the rest of your life!

Okay guys...so I think i might have a tiny problem. lol. My stomach is extremely sensitive to sugar free foods and drinks. Welll.....i ordered muscle milkk light and for my pre op diet. Its got no sugar added. I tried one saturday and BAM it hit me like a ton of bricks.....I was in the bathroom almost crying...i started getting really hot ..and i was at work so i ran upstairs and took a bath lol!!!! (no one was home thank god lol) ---i do home health care to remind u !) Anyway....I'm scared to drink it again but i already bought it and im thinking holy god i just tried one and a couple hours later i had a sandwich......so what if THIS is all im drinking for 2 weeks. Has anyone had this issue??? Is pepto bismol allowed ?? what do i do lol. thanks in advance and if i forget Jafter....Good luck Wednesday!!! Can't wait to hear your update!!!

hi mimi yes, its under weightwatcherx3 .... most of the vids are from last year-september when i did weight watchers. and september -october when i did a juice fast. then i started gaining it back then stopped but i plan on vlogging through this entire process.

Not sure....how ever long i need. His mom (my patients mom) said take as much time as i need, she'll help me lift him. Most ill have to do is push the wheel chair up the ramp and maybe transfer him..when im ready. i dont HAVE to lift him til im ready. So, does that mean after the 4-6-8 weeks past the 20 lb limit...i'm free to lift ANY weight?

what a great loss so far!

Me too! I have my consult with my doctor on tuesday....I'll ask him ad be sure to repost when I get an answer ....stay tuned

I'm so jealous you guys are this month, i want my surgery this month toooo boo. lol so excited for you all though.

Nsv- non scale victory such as fitting on a roller coaster or crossing your legs!! Good luck we will all be thinking of you!!

Just ordered my pre op shakes and saw these on the site, so i ordered a pack of the fruit punch they were $4.49 for a pack of 3 on bodybuilding.com figured i'd get them for my post OP, they are on back order though

@meredith, thats awesome! congrats on getting a date!!!! @dani- I feel so bad that your so crappy sick right now I'll text you in the morning to see how your feeling feel better boo boo! lol and remember, you can get through it...everyone else has and it'll be so great for you in the long run. Your going to look back on this and say it aint nothing but a chicken wing lol....feel better! <3 So, I ordered my pre op diet shakes today. I ordered the RTD muscle milk light, i got a case of chocolate and a case of vanilla. I also ordered a pack of the "Protein jello" cause everyones been talking about it. It's actually on back order But hopefully ill have it for post op in a couple months lol. I also ordered a Blender Bottle and got a free Water bottle as a gift. It all came out to about 96 dollars. Not too bad. I was going to order the Protein powder but my schedule is super crazy and i'm afraid i'd get lady with it. Easier for me to put it in a lunch bag with an ice pack and call it a day. I also got the king sized sheets that i need for the condo i'm staying at while im in myrtle beach I got leopard! figured if i have to buy them, might as well get cute ones

Hey all, happy easter! I'm going to ask my doctor about this too but i wanted to see if anyone else has had this before surgery. I went to the doc a couple weeks ago and it was a clinic...because of my BMI (41 i think) she COULDN'T give me pills. and she said the depo shot would cause weight gain so b/c of the sleeve and all she didn't want to do that. I'm getting sleeved in august and I wont let my boyfriend even touch me lol. I'm so scared that im going to get pregnant either before the surgery and not be able to have the surg or right after the surgery and never reach my goal . So i was thinking about getting the arm implant. The only problem is ...I would have to get it before surgery (for reasons i'd rather not go into......) Would this be okay for surgery? Has anyone had this??? Thanks in advance!! Happy easter!