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Wow my hospital will not release me unless I have someone pick me up. No driving for me.

Anyone feel like they've been eating uncontrollably since deciding to get the surgery, almost like i'll never be able to eat like this again so I should enjoy it now. Still going through it? Snapped out of it? Please share your experience/tips on getting out of this mindset

Just got back from my pre-op appnt and i'm so annoyed with myself. I knew the liquid diet was going to take care of the 10-15 pound required weight loss so just ate whatever for the past months. Now ive gained 10 pounds. Doc wasn't happy with the weight gain and wanted me to lose that in addition to the original 10 pounds. Thankfully its just made me more resolved to stick to the liquid diet. No more fooling around. I guess its just Optifast shakes, soups and Healthwise drinks for the next 2 weeks. I can and will do it!

Thanks for the encouragement. Initially freaked out but am confident I can lose the weight if I stick to plan which i intend to by keeping busy.

Hi all, I was approved for a 1 day stay and i'm wondering if i'll be well enough to leave after a day. What was your hospital stay? How did you feel a day after surgery?

Ha, this will probably be me. I love sleeping in my own bed. Other than hotels, i hate sleeping away from home.

Remember that scene in Pretty Woman when she goes back to the store after those women were mean to her? Love it! Wondering if anyone had paid back anyone that treated you like crap, made fun of you, dismissed you when you were overweight. I mean the best revenge is living well but wondering if anyone has any interesting stories.

Remember that scene in Pretty Woman when she goes back to the store after those women were mean to her? Love it! Wondering if anyone had paid back anyone that treated you like crap, made fun of you, dismissed you when you were overweight. I mean the best revenge is living well but wondering if anyone has any interesting stories.

Chub rub, Sweet mother of god, chub rub! Will be so happy when my thighs stop touching after weight loss TP being stuck in you after going to bathroom due to folds Sweating at the slightest bit Spending a fortune on limited, ugly plus size clothes

Chub rub, Sweet mother of god, chub rub! Will be so happy when my thighs stop touching after weight loss TP being stuck in you after going to bathroom due to folds Sweating at the slightest bit Spending a fortune on limited, ugly plus size clothes

Of course i know it's a risk and have had a robust conversation with my surgeon about the pros/cons but now that i've been approved and scheduled for October i feel excited but also terrified. Terrified of not waking up, complications etc...... My surgeon and hospital i'm using has an excellent track record but I can't shake this nervous feeling. Maybe it's because i've never had surgery. Hope it's just pre-surgery jitters.

Oh i feel like i'll probably burst into tears at the hospital. This is the right step for me and I'm committed to doing the work but doesn't help with the nerves. I wonder of requesting a tour of the facility might help.

No deaths in the practice. Again highly capable surgeon. It's very reassuring but i'm still nervous as hell

Haha i'm sure it was good that you quit anyways. Congrats on quitting!

Congrats those are amazing stats. Did you lose the 12 pounds before surgery with the liquid diet? Is the liquid diet that hard? Also, how was your recovery process. Just got approved for a 1 night stay and scheduled for end of October. Excited and Terrified at the same time.

Submitted to insurance today; so excited!!!! I'm hoping to hear back next week, is that realistic. Anyone have experience with Anthem Blue Cross? Thanks

Thanks I hope your situation gets sorted out soon!

Weird question i know but I feel like it's possible to hate the physical part of being overweight but like some things about being overweight i.e. the eating, being invisible etc. For those that have had the surgery and lost the weight, do you sometimes miss being overweight?

Haven't ever been thin so wondering what kind of changes to expect? Obviously with the weight loss, I'm expecting things like being more nimble, thighs not rubbing together maybe dropping a shoe size etc. What else can I expect? Also did anyone experience an unexpected changes (either good or bad) from the weightless e.g being cold, change in taste etc Appreciate your feedback!

Yup in my current state I feel like this is something I might miss.

Feeling like my life is on hold. I'll do xxxx when I lose weight Lugging the weight around, so exhausting! Feeling like people are judging you Man, hoping my approval comes through soon. So ready to start this journey!

I feel on top of the world right now!!! I've been fretting since I submitted on the 19th. I called to check up on my status on the 26th and it was still pending. Called them today and turns out I was approved on the 27th. Arghhhh for the delay but yay for the good news. I'm so pumped right now! So ready to get the show on the road.

Man they really do take their time getting back ti you huh. Congrats!

Well isn't this timely, I've just been approved for surgery. *crying tears of joy*