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They would welcome me at the support group. *nods* You know what you guys? I was having reservations yesterday, and today - after three long months of anticipating February(tax money). I didn't understand why I was having these feelings after wanting this do bad for so long. I prayed about it and asked for a sign. Anything, to let me know of I'm on the right path. At first I was mad at this lady for what I thought was bursting my bubble. After talking I dh about it, with our financial situation, this really is a no brainer. I'm going to Persue (sp) the 6 month insurance route. Man how I wish it was 3 though. Darn it. Lol. I can't believe how calm and at peace I am with this. I feel like I've waited forever and now I'm ok with waiting 6 more months, what? The fact that its a center of excellence helps too, and the surgeon gets good reviews here. Bad thing about it is that I have been eating healthy for about a month now and have lost a little bit of weight. This puts me at a lower BMI them 40 and now I have to gain the weight back. Hopefully I can get my appointments very quickly, that way I can get back to losing very soon. I am super depressed when my pants are super tight and I'm cellulite city, so gaining has me in the dumps. not 6000.00 worth though.

I really like my vanilla pea protein that I drink occasionally. (PRE op) is there a reason that it shouldn't be used post op vs whey protein isolate?

I make veggie sushi quite a bit. Easy and SO yummy!!

Are you taking a ppi for the "hunger"? Might be acid instead of Hunger.

Ok I'm actually Preop bit I have a post op q. I have a baby that I have got to put in his crib twice a morning while dh is at work. Noone is going to come over just to put the baby down for me. Now I'm taking this seriously, and definitely don't want to cause myself harm but.... Really? What am I supposed to do? I almost deleted this because it sounds lame written out, but I really want an answer. O.o there's got to be an exception for the rule? Or something....,,,

I'm having doubts today. Things like Can't you just do that diet that was the most successful and stick to it this time? You could be one of he ____% that gets a leak or other life threatening thing. You could use that self paymoney for other things. Your kids could have nicer clothes for school etc. Do you really want to risk your life and possibly leave your husband jobless, and kids motherless? I have 3-4 weeks left, depending on a few factors and I was 100% ready until today. No idea what happened. In really starting to feel Scared, lame for not being able to do this alone, worried for my family, etc. so many emotions. I know this is "normal" and this is probably the 5th post this week about getting nervous(I've only read one) but for some reason today I'm really feeling BIG feelings. Not sure what I'm looking for? Been there done that types of stories? A pat on the back? Reassurance that I'm doing the right thing? Even skmeone to talk me OUT of sirgery. I just don't know. Is this REALLY normal? EDIT: I probably should have put this in "PRE op"

Oh I got this off my surgeons Facebook page. I thought it was suitable.

Thank you all. I'm not sure what I'd tell my BFF. I'd be scared of losing her too. I suppose I'd tell her to go with her heart/gut. And yesterday MY gut and heart were fine. I have read about all sorts of complications up until this point and they didnt phase me. I'm not sure what happened today, it just kindof hot me out of the blue. We'll wee how I feel in the next couple of days. I still have a good 2-3 weeks before I pay my deposit and book my flight. Maybe I'm just at a point where this is turning more from excitement to readiness. I think this is just something I really need to do an ill regret it if I don't. I need to be a better mommy. A confident one. One who actually goes places and is happy. Right now I just stay in the house almost all the time. I just don't feel like being seen in public. I've lost 60 lbs alone before. Felt great but didnt stick to it and Literally gained it al back as soon As I lost it. I can't continue to live this way. Oh and hiosiergirl, my rump is rediculous too!!! Zomg!! O.o

Was it expedited?

Perfect, thank you so much!!

I'm really wiggin out too. I have only done the passport part, I'm nervous about all of it. I've never flown, never booked a flight etc. and I haven't the slightest clue what to do once I get in the doors of the first airport. What to do when I get off my plane. I picture myself like a headless chicken. Usually In high stress situations I get a debilitating migraine and that wouldn't help matters. I want to see my pcp for anxiety meds or muscle relaxants but owe some money and might not be able to get in. Sigh. Anyway, this isn't my tread I don't intend to take your thread over, but I just wanted you to know that I am wigging out too.

Mine too. I imagine they'll just be in my armpits like they always are when I lay on my back. Haha

I want to tell my dr. But I'm afraid to mention mx. People try to talk me out of going left and right and I really don't want him doing he same. Anyone else? Are drs more educated about the validity of mx drs than well meaning friends and family, or no?

Yes, please keep us posted! Can't wait to see the outcome. Did you take before pics?

I'm still pre op and in the planning stagees, so I'm unsure how much and what one eats after surgery. I'd love to see images of what you guys are eating, please with a cherry on top? I plan on taking a lot ofpics of my meals afterwards for others as well.. thanks, Amy

I have watched videos of Tt's and the part hat always gets me la how they see the muscles together. O.O how in the world does that stay and not just break and pop back to they way they were eventually? I'm not looking for an actual answer really, just saying. It's so weird!!! That said, I'd like To get this done eventually. Can't wait for pics!!

I had it. I honestly wouldn't recommend it for anyone in the obese category, it was just too hard and I was fit. I HATED it. I'd rather work out at medium intensity for an hour vs. wanting to die for 30 minutes. In pretty sure she even says that in the video" about now you should feel like you're Dieing. GOOD!" I will probably get a copy if this again when I'm around 150 lbs. or less. Lol I like the walk at home DVDs.

I just stumbled upon this video and thought it was neat to see the hospital. It IS little, huh? She has a few other interesting videos too. Maybe she's on vst?

Well. I was typing that I'd go without it if my passport doesn't come in time, but oh yeah!! They sent the bc in with the passport application. Id kinda need that, huh? Lol. Praying it comes before the 22nd at least!!