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I have also cut out sodas 100% but I feel like I'm snacking more so I doubt I have lost anything. And yes my surgeon told me not to loose to much or they will consider not doing the surgery. I get the same way that's why I'm so excited to be able to have surgery and actually see results.

Haha Kailie your welcome you are helping me to!! Also I downloaded the app last night it's giving me 2800... Isn't that a lot? I put I don't exercise just walk and my Height and weight I feel like 2800 is so much and It says I'll loose 5lbs. I guess it's because I'm not trying to loose a ton yet until I know what my nutritionist wants. Also the chocolate shakes are good and I use to freeze milk in ice trays and blend them in a blender as a shake! But that was a few years ago.

I've already gotten the paper started and all my appointments made. They have been doing it awhile and are on of the higher ranked clinics in the nation. It's a tough process but like others say... It helps the understand it better, your not as nervous and the surgeons are dedicated to helping you the most they can. It's a lot of work but it's worth it!

That's awesome good luck!! I know I wouldn't have succeeded if I did it last time but two years later I'm more passionate and driven to have it and to be successful with it!

That's great. My clinic requires a TON of stuff for instance I have to write a 10 page research paper, contact ten previous patients, a patient consent form that is 12 pages and each question has to be answered in a paragraph, and lots of reading and signatures. Does wf require that? From what I've found out they are the only one that does and that of course sucks but if it allows me to have the surgery then I'll do if!

Hek that's awesome I hope you get a date soon! I live in Archdale which is about 30-45mins from WS. I'm having my surgery in high point. Where are you having yours at?

That's neat!!!! I might have to try it out. They told me not to start changing the way I eat until. Meet the nutritionist which is the 20th then I will find out what to do. But for after surgery I might try it! I did however go on and stop drinking sodas this week!!

That's awesome hero!!! Sooner the better and what is my fitness pal ladies?

I'm the same way! I'm glad you have decided to do it this time and it is very exciting!!!!

Welcome hero! We are here for you! Good luck on your journey

Thank you so much!! I have BCBS of Illonois (my dads company for some reason we out of state. Lol) they require my 10% up front, documentation from doctor and surgeon, BMI over 40, 18 or older, psych appointment, and 7-10 day for approval

I'm the same way I can't stop thinkin about! My seminar went great, they called me today an set up all my appointments. Now to do all the paper work and approval from my insurance. As of now there aiming for June!!!!

Thank you!

Thank you!

I know right how dare everyone be so different.. Lol

I'm not sure do you have to have it before surgery or during?

Yes Linds they told me my insurance covers 90% so that would leave me with 1500 .00 but the clinic is callin to double check everything she told me.

Also thank to Nurse Jenn. I'm so excited I can't stand it but today I found out that someone with a BMI If 40 or greater has the same health risk as someone with stage three breast cancer... This has scared me to death and now I'm more motivated then ever.

Yay I'm glad your consultation went great! Mine did as well I found out my BMI is 55 and I should be able to have a surgery date as soon as a month!!! I just have to get ALL my paperwork completed and labs done. I'm from North Carolina!! The hardest part for me is finding the money to cover my part as of now my part is $1500.

I haven't weighed myself in awhile but I think the last doctors appointment I was around 375 also blah. I have always been large. I think the smallest I've been is a 22 so I'm really looking forward to feeling so much better. Well I'm going to head to bed but keep in touch! And good luck at your seminar!!

Thank you!!

That's awesome he is supportive. My boyfriend is also supportive he told me he would do whatever he needs to. I've heard a lot of couples don't make it after one has the surgery but I'm hoping we beat those odds. If you don't mind me asking what size are you starting at? I'm 6ft an wear 24/26 and hoping to maybe be a 10-12 I'm not sure what a realistic goal would/should be. One of my friends recommended buying an outfit in your goal size and hanging it were you can see it everyday she said It really helped her stay on track!

It would be great if I could just do the liver shrinking diet and have surgery in two weeks instead of the long process. I'm trying to be patient but the thought of loosing 200 or so pounds makes me so excited I can't stand it. I've seen so many people do the color me rad races or being able to walk into any store to buy clothes and I'm ready for that to be me!!

I would love to!!

Yay Linds I would like that! I just have a seminar tomorrow. I've actually been to this same one two years ago but decided to wait in surgery but I had the realization last week that I'm 25, out of school, and not going to start my job until later this summer so why not start now and try my best to have it done this summer!! Do you have a lot of paper work? My surgeon requires two 10 page papers and tons of other paper work.