Kiki Von Moonshine

Congrats. How long did it take you?

OP, how tall are you? What size did you start at?

The preop testing. When making an appointment, and I call and to make an appointment will it be separate appointments or three tests in one appointment. When dealing with radiation no children are allowed.

Good to know. Thing is those I know I will need a sitter because of the Xray.. btw are those usually the same day or three separate days?

You aren't that tall. My mom is near that height. I have clothes for up until a size 1x top. I have big boobies so even when I was eighty pounds smaller I still wore a 1x shirt. I was able to get into a xl top from Old Navy, but thats it.

I have many mini goals after surgery. I'm still losing pre-op, and I'd like to lose twenty by surgery, so, what I want to know is did you by goal clothes? My biggest goal would be to be a size 2/4, but happy with a 6. However I won't buy those anytime soon, so I figure if I'm going to by something it has to be something I really like, and it would be something I don't think I could get in the future. I can think of many times I passed on something and never saw it come out again. So.. I was thinking about getting one or two pieces of clothing in a large. I think jeans can be bought anytime so I will hold off on those. I figure if I get a large it's not too small or too large, just in case the last twenty takes me forever to get to.

Well for me, my major goal is a 2/small shirt, but I wouldnt buy size 2's until I was near a size 2 . However I do intend on buying something as motivation that is right in between. I know Im going to fit into a large shirt one day, so I don't see anything wrong with spending $10 on a t shirt.

I've been told 18 months is best for safety of the fetus.

Yep. I stalled when I was a certain weight despite me being a gym rat. They usually say you have to switch up the routine.

It helped thanks. So it looks like its a child size amount of food. Not bad.

From what I have read ( I cant find it) the amount of ounces held was more than with the RNY.

Congrats. There is a fat composition test that can be taken.

I want to know your approval wait time. Anyone with any medicaid affiliated insurances?

Yea, I hear approval is usually quick, it's getting a date that may take some time. Grrrr...

When I think back, the surgeon gave me a sample letter to give to my doctor so when I was done they would submit it to the insurance company, so yes I need a letter. The letter ensures that the doctor saw you, spoke to you about alternate routes (i.e. diet, exercise, etc.)

I have a bunch of clothes that vary from size 14-22. Most of my clothes, especially smaller sizes had little wear. I was only a size 14 for a short time. Although I will eventually be a 14 at one point, I don't feel like holding on to them until Chrismas (when I estimate I will be that size.) I have three clothing listings on ebay. Two spring dresses are on ebay, and one size 14 Ashley Stewart Jacket. My bids start as low as $4.00/$5.00. The jeans will start at $10, and I combine shipping if you buy more than one. My clothes are mostly from Torrid and if you are familiar with them, their quality of clothes are very good. I actually will miss Torrid once I get smaller than a size 12. I do have other brands. I have some size 14 skirts and one pair of shorts as well. One of them is the brand Lip Service. It's like a gothic pencil skirt, and I am still debating on selling, because it's so bad a**. I also have a super short skirt from Hot Topic, and it's a size XL. It's best to wear it with leggings. I will soon be posting up a size 1x jean jacket from Torrid as well. http://www.ebay.com/itm/260970990538?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 http://www.ebay.com/itm/260970986171?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 http://www.ebay.com/itm/260970982606?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Contact me if you are interested in the jeans I haven't posted up.

Pre-Op or Undecided: Ever thought about chosing a different surgery? I started out wanting the bypass before research, then once I started the process my mind was set on the sleeve. I recently found myself thinking about the DS. If I were to reroute my intestines, I'd do the DS not just the bypass. My hospital doesn't do it. I like the sleeve because If I'm right, lets say for whatever strange reason it didn't work for me I would be able to do the DS, although I'm pretty confident with the sleeve alone. Post Op: Have you wished you did the bypass, or even currently think about doing the DS?

Hey ladies. Anyone in here lose over 130? I just wanted to know. How long did it take?

My surgery is no time soon, but I would like to do a day and work my way up. Besides protein shakes what can you eat/drink? I have seen it vary, and I want more options besides shakes. I am looking for something with no meat. I can do dairy, and cheese. Thanks.

Did the doctor give you a goal of 150 or was that yours? I want to lose 160 max.

Nevermind Thinone day I see your signature.

How much was your weight at surgery? Did any of you workout?

I thought I was the only one getting that damn lily slim. How much was your weight at surgery?

I am curious too. I have a large chest, and I have been thinking about what I am going to do with the boobies. When I was lighter three years ago my boobies went down to a 38DDD. My boobies never had that perkiness. Like the other poster said, in order for insurance to cover it, you have to show that it is causing issues. I have heard the same thing for the tummy tuck. Show that it's causing some skin rashes etc. I also heard that insurance may not cover both, but all insurances are different so I do not know how true that is. I do know that I won't have any work done until at goal. No sense in me doing it not at goal, but I will start the process near goal so once I'm there I've already waited the recommended amount of time.

Congrats! I should have added since surgery. I know guys lose weight pretty fast. I am curious as to why.