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I am starting my journey out at 5'6" 289 and size 24. My mother-in-law is the only other person that knows my clothes size. She does not know what I weigh, I have never said it out loud to anyone in my family, not even my husband, . I am hoping to to get ack down to 145lbs and a 5/6. This is where I was when I got married 10 years ago.

Hang in there xitsbritbabyx, you can do this. I have had to start my pre-op three different times. I have gotten thru a week each time and they have had to change my surgery date. I have lost 9.5 lbs doing it but it hard, starting and stopping. Try not to think about what the rest of your family is eating and think about the reward you will gain by not eating those things right now. Maybe later on you can have little nibbles of it so you don't feel deprived. Be strong Girl.

I am on my third surgery date. This time it is the 17th. If all goes well only two more weeks.

I getting banded on the 17th as long as they don't moved date again. I would live to have some friends on here to talk and share with. Buddy me ???Š

I have to be on a two week diet that consists of, 2 Protein shakes, 1 cup of cottage cheese, 3 cups of raw vegtables, and a can of progresso light Soup. I have made it thru 1 week twice when they have called and stopped me and said I have to wait, they have changed my surgery date for the third time now. I use EASvantage shakes (premixed); dark fudge chocolate is my favorite so far, if I had to choose. They taste like the carnation instant Breakfast to me.

I am so frustrated and mad, I need some help and support from someone going thru this process too. I started my journey 8 months ago. In order to get approval from my insurance I had to go thru 6 months of supervised nutrition. I was ok with that. At the end of the 6 months, they scheduled my surgey. Then my psyc eval came back and I was denied because the guy said I was too depressed and nervous. I then got approval because I have been treating with another doctor for my depression (and who isn't a little depressed when you are so far over weight). Anyway, I got approval for another surgery date for January 11th. When I got home from work last night the hospital had left a message that said my surgeon wanted to take the 11th off and that they were rescheduling my suregery date AGAIN for the 17th. This was on a Friday evening too so I couldn't call them back and talk to anyone. The hospital is wanting my copay up front before I have my surgery because it is elective surgery. I don't know whether to cry or scream. I don't think they are taking me into consideration here. Not only is this physically exhausting but mentally. I have started my pre-op diet twice now and through the holidays to boot. I am almost to the point of just saying the heck with it all. I have thought about consulting another hospital and doctor or at least asking for a different surgeon. I have had to go for 2 EKGs and blood work already because of the time period of the surgery dates. I would really like someone else's oppinion and thoughts on this. PLEASE HELP!!

Thanks The BandingMi Princess I am sorry you have issues also but glad that someone else has heard something similar. Just hoping it doesn't affect my insurance decision.

I am scheduled for surgery on the 19th. I was supposed to start my preop diet on the 6th but just got the paper work in the mail today. I was just at the doctors office on the 5th and they did not tell me anything about it! I am also SCARED to death that my insurance is going to turn around and deny me because my psych evaluation came back and said I may need counseling to make this work. I have been through hell the past 6 months jumping thru hoops to get this far and if the insurance turns me down after pre approval I will be devistated. Does anyone have any thoughts on this or had any problems with the psych eval and insurance before? I am in need of some encouragment and support here. Thanks

Just found out it looks like I will have my surgery on December 19th. Starting to get nervous a bit. I have been on a 6 month supervised diet. Bummed I haven't lost but 3 lbs, but like I said I wouldn't be doing this if it was easy. Just praying it gets easier after the surgery. So just a few more support groups a physic eval and seeing the doctor 2 more time and my new life stars. Saying lots of prayers )

Good luck on your surgery day secondchanceatlife. Prayers for you. I can not wait to find out when I will have mine. Just like your name it is a second chance at life and I can not wait to get started.

I am so stoked! I got the call this morning that my insurance was approved! This is the best news I have have recieved in a long time. I am 38 years old and feel like I am 68. I just want to be able to play with my daughter and feel worthy of the love I get from my husband. I don't want to feel BAD all the time any more. July 9th is my first consult and I couldn't be happier.

I have many many reasons for .starting this journey. My primary reason is my healh, I feel as if I am already on a path of death unless I lose some of this weight. I have gained 140 lbs in 8 years, and I am very ashamed of myself. I feel as if this is beyond my control now. I try and lose weight and nothing happens. I feel like people are always looking at me, ecspecially when I am out to dinner with my family. I have an 8 year old daughter that I want to play with but I don not have the energy or stamina to keep up with her. I want my husband to still be attracted to me and not feel pity on my. I want to love myself again and not cry when I look at myself. I could go on and on about my reasons, but my most important one is me, I need this for me to live.