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Now that is what I am waiting for. The amazed looks.

Knees don't hurt!!! That's a good one. My knees don't hurt but they make a crackling sound when I walk up stairs!! OH I sooo hope that goes away!

Funny cuz I find even now when I talk about nutrition people just look at me like HA yeah right!!! I can't wait for those "little things" to happen. Thanks for sharing!

My bottle actually recommendations it twice a day but, I honestly can't tolerate it because it makes me run to the bathroom (sorry I know TMI). I know after awhile it would pass but, I think one has worked great for me so far.

Haha I remember as a kid being able to wrap my arms around myself and pretend I was making out with someone. I sooooooo forgot about that, it's been so long since I have been able to do that! I can't wait till my pants are falling off. I think I will keep all my belts and just add holes to it so I can constantly remind myself of where I never want to be again! Thanks for sharing!

Oh yes I didn't think about my calves shrinking (I have beefy calves lol). Hiccups? Hmmmm that does not sound enjoyable. Thanks for sharing!!

Source: Anyone with Health Net & denied for low BMI?

Congratulations! Have you already left the hospital? Are you flying home?

You will do GREAT! The are plenty of people that would love to switch spots with you right now.You are going to change your entire life in a couple of hours. Then you will be on your way to a healthier you!!!!

Way to go!! I hope you meet your goal.

You look amazing, a whole new you!!!

On my phone (android) go to settings and uncheck notifications. I think you'll have to turn off the email notifications from your computer. I don't see it on my phone.

When you click notifications do you see boxes that are checked? If you do uncheck those boxes. Are you on your phone or on a computer/tablet?

I haven't had the surgery yet, and I'm not sure of the post open requirements but, I'm just wondering if you can have baby food? Usually the fruits are delicious. I'm just throwing this out there, at the same time making sure I hear the plus and negatives of the procedure. I hate to hear your having a bad day. I hope it gets better soon.

I haven't had the surgery yet but, my doctor said the supplements will help. I take 5,000mg of the hair, skin and nails, one pill each day. It does take at least 2 months for you to see a difference. I have also heard fish oil pills work great!

Hi, Go up to the right hand corner, under your user name go to "my settings", on the left to go "notifications", you can control how and what you receive. Hope that helps!

Have you tried any of the hair, skin, nail supplements?

You make a valid point. I thought the very same thing but, I also thought will I be the same person after surgery? I will have way more confidence and hold my head just a little bit higher. Some people are just that shallow they can't see past our weight. Screw them. When you find the right person it won't matter anymore.

HI, I'm not a teacher but I work in the main office of a high school (so basically we are on the same schedule). I am currently going through the 6 month requirement and asked my Doctor if we could really push for December during the 2 week break. He didn't see a problem with it. When I finish with my NovemberI weigh in I need to go over and give them a heads up so everything is done and when I finish that final weigh in they will submit, Keeping my fingers crossed for the surgery to happen during the two week winter break. You can always make sure you keep in touch with a sub you like and give them your lesson plans. I think you can use FMLA. It will just come out of your sick time. Well....at least here in California. Hope that helps.

I agree! I have told myself after the surgery I will not become scale obessed. I don't even own a scale. The way I feel and the way my clothes fit will determine my happiness. I see so many posts about daily weigh in numbers and I just couldn't deal with my weight numbers going up and down. Good luck to everyone on meeting your goals! I can't wait to start my new journey. F

Hi, I haven't had my surgery yet but, what is the hardest part for you? Is it just the energy and protein? Congrats on your weight loss!!!

Hi, my first visit was a discussion about why I chose weight loss surgery and why I chose either the sleeve or gastric bypass. He went over my weight and my BMI and his expectations between that visit and surgery. My surgeon was very thorough. Originally I thought about getting gastric bypass but, I didn’t like the fact that my system would be “re-routed”. After researching (before I met with him) he agreed that the sleeve would be best. I have a 6 month waiting period to prepare. Based on your co-morbidities you will have to have different work up’s done i.e. EKG, endoscopy, Upper GI, nutritionist, psychiatrist, dietician, endless lab work, take your vitamins and find the right protein shake for you. Good luck on your journey. Do you have a waiting period between your visit and surgery?

HI I have been considering WLS for about a year. After pitiful attempts at dieting, working out and other, not so healthy methods at losing weight, I decided that I would look into gastric bypass. My Dr. referred me to a specialist and I attended a seminar. They had three options, gastric bypass, the vertical sleeve and the lap band. They went over each option very thoroughly. I chose the vertical sleeve and my doctor agreed. My breaking point wasn’t when I couldn’t fit on the rides at the amusement park or into my clothes. It was when I looked through all my pictures and I only had a handful of myself and my son because I avoided cameras like the plague. My health (according to my labs) are fine but, I don’t feel fine. I don’t care what anyone says. We live in a world that discriminates against fat (fluffy) people. People judge you and stare at you. I have to admit I self-sabotage myself because I don’t feel comfortable in crowds. I don’t like being the odd ball out I know once I lose all this weight myself perception will change and so will my attitude :ph34r: !!!

Hi, I have a BMI of 40.5 I am almost 4 months into a 6 month requirement. I hope that I get approved. You're lucky you don't have to wait 6 months. Good luck to you.