Jeff

Could NOT be happier with my choice of hospitals or surgeons. He said everything went flawlessly. Was expecting mild to moderate liver enlargement, but thanks to a 70+ pound weight loss before surgery that was not even a factor. Slowly feeling better each day. Be patient and listen to your pouch!!! Jeff

Best wishes Mandy!!!

OH YEAH..... Surgeon's office just called. The insurance has APPROVED my RNY at MY hospital of choice and with MY chosen Dr. My dream is slowly becoming a reality. Come on February 22nd!!!!

Will definitely do that!!!

Hey folks...I am Jeff. I live in Lehighton, PA...not too far away from Allentown. I am having my RNY in 4 weeks at Lehigh Valley. Down 55 pounds from my highest weight. Someone close give me a shout. Jeff

Welcome aboard Tim...glad you found us guys huddled here in the corner. I just jumped through my last scheduled hoop yeaterday; pulmonary clearance. Surgeon's office submitted all my stuff to the insurance company yesterday. Guess now I sit back and wait. My RNY is scheduled for 2/22....and I cant wait!!! Jeff from PA

You people are all nuts...thats why I love it here. We are one big dysfunctional family.

Or just start shaking your money maker. LOL!!!

Tammy...we love you for you!!!

Maybe he is just feeling threatened by your success? I know my wife often feels left behind and left out of certain steps along the way of my journey.

U go girl!!!

Anytime hun...just glad to help.

Tammy...HUGS!!! You need them sweetie.

Thats just sad...I'm so sorry for you.

Is the hubby holding out on compliments???

Being preop and only down 35 pounds I'm getting NOTHING here...LMAo

Vwry motivating...thanks for sharing!!!

Ok guys...I'm attending all the classes and support meetings. I am SUPER motivated to get down to a healthy weight. Are any of you out there in my same weight class? I am wondering what kind of long term weight loss I can and should expect...within reason!!! I don't think I will ever get below 200. Jeff

Thanks little pooh. I'm just so looking forward to starting my new healthier life. Merry Christmas!!! Jeff

Welcome Blue...we are glad you joined us!!! Jeff

I'm READY!!! Met with the surgeon last week and February 22nd can't get here soon enough. My last official class for the 3 month program was Friday. The bariatric surgery review board will meet the Thursday after Christmas and discuss all possible patients. As of Friday I had successfully lost 36 pounds which I am VERY proud of!!!!!!!! I'm currently preparing and tasting various kinds of clear liquid protein options so I know what I will be able to handle during my clear liquid phase. My motivation has been 6 preop photos that I had my wife take before I began this journey. I keep them in my bedside table and view them EVERY morning and night. I will NEVER let myself look like that again. Thanks you all for listening. I wish everyone much success. And most importantly...being a loser can make you feel like a winner if the company is proper!!!!!!!! Jeff

Anyone else out there have sleep apnea and sleep with a cpap machine? How long did it take you to lose enough weight to ditch the breathing machine? Jeff

Welcome Fred. Enjoy you stay with us. Jeff....Pennsylvania

I like that thinking Kat...one day at a time!!!

Ladies and gentlemen....friends I have made and friends I have yet to meet, I want to that you all for this site and the sharing of your experiences. I'm not nervous...merely excited to get it over with. As of Thursday I was down a total of 37 pounds preop. And that's without any exercise...due to my bad ankle. If anyone else is near Allentown, PA and using Lehigh Valley or Dr. Harrison please get in touch with me. I wish you all the beat of success. Jeff