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I know that Blue Cross will pay for plastic surgery if you have maintained your weight loss for a certain amount of time. Does anyone know what that time period would be? Also, what do they cover? I've heard they cover removal of excess skin on tummy and breasts. Are those just rumors?

Good job!! People laugh when I say I just want to be overweight... I was 262 at surgery and now I am at 226. I hope soon I can join you!!!

Although i've only lost 35 lbs (started at 262) I can see where this is going in terms of loose skin. I can already see bat wings and loose skin in my inner thights (much of my weight is in my thighs). I am so happy for the weight loss, and even with the loose skin, its of course worthwhile. I'd like to think that some day I will be able to afford plastic surgery, but I want to have the ability to live in the now and not always be looking for greener pastures. How do u cope? On the other side, I know that part of me needs to let go of the dream of being in a bathing suit/bikini with a perfect body. Its that depressing or realistic? No matter what, I am so glad I had this surgery. I thought I there was no hope for me and now I see some.

Today is my 8th week since my surgery. Two months. I've lost 32 lbs. Although I am so happy with the weight loss, I expected to be a bit further. How is everyone else doing? How many cals, and how much are u working out? To all of you around the two month mark, congrats!! We have survived so far. for those further ahead, what where your stats at this stage? I started at 262 lbs, currently 229 lbs. Eating 600 cal a day. Walking 20 min a day.

Giselle, my surgery date is the same as yours. My starting weight was 262 and I've lost 30 lbs more or less. I am impressed with how you doing!!! Would you mind sharing your diet/workout regimen? I have 600 cals a day, work out 3 times a week. Thanks in advance for sharing.

Childbirth. Definitely. There was no pain with the Gastric Sleeve Surgery. I was uncomfortable after surgery, sometimes very uncomfortable. But it wasn't painful.

I see your point and good intentions. Don't get upset. Like someone else here said, if you see some thread you think is wrong, just roll your eyes and pass on it. At the end neither the poster or you will feel good about a comment that expresses dissaproval which such conviction. Hopefully all of us that have cheated at some point will not suffer for it long term for it. Right? Sending good wishes your way

I am 7 weeks out and I have never gotten sick. Its hard for me to tell my "full" signal, but then I never eat over 4 oz or 1/2 cup. For the first time, I ate like maybe 2/3 of a cup. I didn't feel any different the first few minutes, but quickly I realized that I had eaten too much. My tummy is making these alien-like loud noises, and I am breathing deeply so it all doesn't come right up. At risk of sounding like a child, I am scared of getting sick. I've read is quite awful after gastric sleeve. What can I do to make it feel better!!! I feel yucky!!!!!!

Well said!!

Could you guys share your vitamins/meds routines? When is the best tine to take them? When do you eat/drink? With 5 small meals a day and not being able to drink half hour before and after, that means that out of my waking day I can't drink for at least 5 hrs (add time spent eating). I've gotten dehydrated a couple of times so my doc said that for the moment, forget about the no drinking /eating rule. Any of you heard of that?

Discovered this recipe yesterday on line and tried it today. There are crepes made out ricotta cheese and eggs. They look like whole wheat crepes/tortillas!!! And the flavor is delicious. It is just great to find a carb free option to make wraps. I thought I'd share: http://www.cafenilson.com/2009/04/low-carb-almost-sugarless-flourless-crepes/

I got chills for 2 weeks, especially at night. It gets better.

Whoa!!! Those chicken mushroom crepes look delicious!!! I also have a crepe left over, I shall try your recipe tomorrow...

My doctor never said it was off limits. He said one or two cups a day right after surgery was fine...if it was appetizing to me. I tried having coffee, but it didn't taste/sit good until 4 weeks out.

You should be grateful. I was at a stall for 4 weeks.

For 10 years I sustained the same weight between 250/260 lbs eating 3,000-4,000 cal a day (or more!!) and not working out. Now, after being sleeved 7/9, I lost 18 lbs the first week, then 2 lbs IN A MONTH. How is it possible that I am sustaining 237-240 lbs (goes back and forth, depending on how much liquid intake i have) at 600 cal a day, 60gr protein, and working out? I log eerything into myfitness pal. My carbs are on the higher side 50-60 gr average (usually lentils, beans) but why would that matter if I am doing things SO differently and calorie intake is so different. I expected stalls, just not immediately. Loosing no weight this early on for so long makes me think, why even try? I've tried different things, such as eating more cals certain days and eating no carbs others. I hate my body and my body hates me. I hate working out any way and with no incentive to keep me going, well I am just feeling that I don't care anymore. I am so upset. I give up!!!!

Victoriagu

Highest 262 no pre op only liquids 2 days before surgery day. Weight at surgery day, Jul 9, 12: 258 lbs Current weight: 235 lbs

That is impressive! Can you tell us about your cal/carbs/exercise routine?

I am 5 weeks out. I am hungry ALL the time. But even so, you get fill up very fast, so don't worry about it.

You all are wonderful. Always considered myself a rational person but his surgery can be quite the emotional roller coaster. Can't express my gratitude enough. Your responses do make me feel better and give me hope!!!

Thank you for your support. I am crying feeling hopeless, but listening to you makes me think that maybe, just maybe, I am not doomed to be morbidly obese and uncomfortable in my own skin forever.