blapstev

My sixth weigh-in is this week, so my surgery is quickly approaching! My family has already make rude comments like this procedure is unnatural, I will re-gain my weight , they'd rather be fat than have excess skin, etc. I am not one of those people that need to be coddled through this entire process; however, I will not take too much from then. Sabotage is expected, especially when you're surrounded by people bigger than you.. I would hope that if I remain humble and not try to act like a fitness coach that they'd be happy for me.. If not, I'll just wash my hands of them.. I don't need that I'm debating on telling everyone that I've changed my mind and that I in fact am not having the surgery anymore. Of course I'll still have the procedure and do my best to hide it from them.. Good idea or no? Would you guys tell your family if you could all over again? Thanks, Blake

Anyone going through St. Francis in Memphis? If so, do you mind sharing your experience?

Today's the day I never thought would come! I will update you guys and let you know when I'm in the club!

Hi everyone, I'm a 22 yr old guy from the Memphis area and am having RNY Tuesday 11/5 (4 days!) I'm glad to read that others my age are having/have had the surgery.. We have to live with this for a while, god willing.. So we can definitely be a useful support system for each other Any regrets/suggestions/stats anyone want to share? Also-- is the hard in college, folks? I'm a student at UT Also, Also.. Liver shrink is working.. Pants fitting better already!

Any ideas or recipes for liver shrink? I'm sick of raw veggies lol

Any ideas anyone..? Unlimited veggies, but I'm suck if raw bell pepper and celery... Any recipes guys? Only a week left for me! Woo hoo

surgery is November 5th I smoked e-cigs occasionally but haven't had a real cigarette since June.. Just wondering if my pre-op test will clear me for surgery? Also, I had a Caesar salad on my first night of liver shrink because I was on the road What do you guys think..? Don't freak me out lol

we're having surgery on the same day by the same surgeon!

I am having Dr. Wegner on November 5th do a bypass

Finally! After 6 months of weigh-ins and gaining about 40 pounds from quitting smoking.. I finally got approved yesterday from my insurance company! I'm scheduled for November 5th and I start liver shrink on Monday! Woo hoo

I start liver shrink on Monday.. What about you?

I have Dr. Wegner too! I'm scheduled for November 5th

All of my weigh-ins and medical info have been submitted to my insurance company.. Just waiting on approval for liver shrink.. Ahh, this waiting is killer.. Oh well, more time to review my nutritional requirements.. Hope you all are staying positive and confident this morning!

Thank you so much for the advice and future support! I will definitely do so.

Hi everyone, I am 21 years old, 5'10'' and 340 lbs. My bmi is basically 50 (49.7) I have 3 more weigh-ins for the insurance. My surgery should be around October. I want to see 180-190, am I being unrealistic? Also, I am still battling the bypass verses the sleeve, would you all mind sharing what made you choose RNY?

I'm debating on the sleeve and bypass. I am 340 lbs and not sure which is best and why... I should lose like 160 lbs... Realistic or no?