Sweetbaby1

So I am approaching my last 6 month follow up with my insurance. We have to complete a 6 month follow up with a nutritionist and than we have the surgery. Now I have to lose about 10 lbs before March 11th. I'm nervous because I am really struggling with these last pounds, it seems like no matter what I do it can't come off. I'm telling u, I work out drink water watch what I eat, but i am at a steady weight this is so frustrating, honestly I'm contemplating on starving myself or doing the lemonade challenge, I'm running out of time and if i don't lose this weight it's a strong possibility that i can't get it, until i lose the weight. Ughhh since October i have been following the orders and getting things done, he wouldn't bring me this far to leave me.

I seriously have to mentally prepare for this but I will do it. I'm so close to the finish line.

Thank you for the suggestions I will do the liquid fast until the 10th starting tomorrow ughh if the "skinnies" only knew the half.

I am almost finished my 6 month follow up for surgery. Things were going as planned and right on point until I received not so great news. My Doctor told me I had sleep apnea. As I pretended that it did not bother me I can't fight the pain. I am 27 years of age, 5'6 285lbs. I have never in my life been this size and I seriously wonder how the hell did I get here. I am a youth counselor and work with boys. Many times they make comments to myself and other staff members about my weight, sometimes I brush it off, but deep inside it bothers me. I guess I am in denial about My actual size, when I look in the mirror I feel as if I'm looking at someone else. Between college life, stress, depression, and bad break ups I guess that will really do it to a person I honestly thought this would never be me. Someone who has to seek surgical treatment in order to lose weight. I have yet to tell anyone but my two best friends about my sleeve operation. My mom, dad, and sister will flip out, and try to encourage me that we should workout together. I was born and raised in the church. My family owns 3, I feel terrible when my mom asks me "hey did u go to church today" I tell her no all the time, not because I don't want to be there, but because I am so ashamed and embarrassed of my size. Most days I don't even want to get up and go to work. This summer I took my daughter to the fair, when they came around to secure the bar I almost could not ride the ride. I'm not looking for a pity party what so ever, and the type of person I am, I usually bounce back in a second I chose not to dwell on things for a long period of time. ( one good quality about me) Because I got this news today, I plan on being a better person to myself, I will push myself harder than yesterday. I will live a long fulfilling life so I can be around to love my family. By this time next year, I will not have sleep apnea, and nor will I be obese. Aaaaaaaa I feel a lot better now

Thank you guys so much for the support. It's so nice to know I have someone to listen and help encourage and vice versa. I am in the social work profession and I am so use to encouraging and supporting others and it feels great to have this in return. I will continue to post and track my journey, I know tomorrow will be a better day. Thanks a million guys I really feel better: )

Welcome so excited to have u. I also will be scheduled for surgery in April. Good luck

I have not been on this forum in months due to my crazy life. 2 jobs and school also in process of moving. However my insurance company requires us to complete a 6 month follow up with a nutritionist to track and monitor our eating and exercising. We also had to complete an array of test h pylori, sleep apnea, physical behavior evaluation ect. This some what became a challenge for me, due to the new criteria in 2014 my insurance has now. However i was still able to complete these extra things. I am approaching my 5 th month on 2.11.14, I have 1 more month after that than I am complete. I will meet with my surgeon, complete a few more test with him and I will be ready for surgery. I'm praying I can have this surgery during spring break. Which I have a week and a half off of school. I am excited about this summer. Being smaller and healthier is something I always wanted. I believe I am physically prepared, but may have some difficulties being mentally prepared. All in all I am excited and ready to begin my new life.

Continue to stay focus, this is just the beginning. Follow the Doctor's orders and always ask if you don't know.

So I have another follow up visit with my nutritionist on monday. This is so exciting for me because I am almost half way to my surgery. I'm so excited for this new life and I can't wait for the new me!!!

I would hold off on the lipo. I was actually thinking the same thing, naturally I have big thighs and arms. So I know they are going to be my potential challenges no matter how much I lose. I spoke to a cosmetic consultant, she told me I had to at least be 190 or less. Which makes sense getting lipo isn't a " permanent weight loss" the weight has a strong possibility of coming back if workout regiments and healthy eating habits aren't practiced. Your best bet is to lose as much weight as possible than get the lipo.

I would hold off on the lipo. I was actually thinking the same thing, naturally I have big thighs and arms. So I know they are going to be my potential challenges no matter how much I lose. I spoke to a cosmetic consultant, she told me I had to at least be 190 or less. Which makes sense getting lipo isn't a " permanent weight loss" the weight has a strong possibility of coming back if workout regiments and healthy eating habits aren't practiced. Your best bet is to lose as much weight as possible than get the lipo.

I would hold off on the lipo. I was actually thinking the same thing, naturally I have big thighs and arms. So I know they are going to be my potential challenges no matter how much I lose. I spoke to a cosmetic consultant, she told me I had to at least be 190 or less. Which makes sense getting lipo isn't a " permanent weight loss" the weight has a strong possibility of coming back if workout regiments and healthy eating habits aren't practiced. Your best bet is to lose as much weight as possible than get the lipo.

Yes stay focused and follow the Doctor's orders. Continue to eat a lot of fruits veggies and incorporate a lot of water. Get in the habit of exercising but make sure u have different regiments. Continue to reach out for our support and don't look back. Congrats on the journey to a new you.

I absolutely understand where you are coming from. I am in the same boat. I have to do a 6 month monitored nutrition plan with my nutritionist. BEfore she told us she is lookin for some changes in our eating. Once a month I have to submit my food diary. My first food diary I submitted to her she chews me out. I felt so ashamed because I did begin to change my eating. Well the next month I was able to really be on my (a) game. Just try to do your best! Best wishes!

So today I go to see my nutritionist for a monthly follow up. My insurance require me to follow up with her four times and attend two bariatric surgery classes. I have 3 more follow ups with her and 1 more class to attend. I have four more months until surgery, even though that is a while from now I feel a little more closer to my goal and new life. I am just so excite today because it really hit me that I am actually going thru this and refuse to look back. Today is a happy day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good luck and I will keep you in my prayers. I am sure you will be fine just think about it as if today is the last day of your weight troubles. Tomorrow begins your new journey. I am so happy for you keep us updated!!!

I am so sad I feel like going somewhere and hiding. I hopefully will get my surgery in march due to my insurance. I have a 6 months process I need to complete before surgery. I am approaching the third month..... In which I am very excited About, however it is extremely uncomfortable and embarrassing for me to even attend family gatherings and events due to my noticeable weight gain. I never would have seen myself here in a million years Nd I get so upset with myself a lot. I traveled to Virginia today for my nephews 1st birthday although I feel so out of place even though I am around family I feel like crying. I notice people looking at me strange like close family friends that I haven't seen in years. I almost did not come to the party because of my weight. Just tonight As I help clean and set up for the party my mother pulled me to the side and gave me that look that I am so familiar with. She asked "did u stop going to the gym?" I became so defensive and went upstairs to the guest room to cry. I seriously don't want to be here I hate to seem so selfish but I have been emotional ever since. I not only need march to come a lot faster but I am so anxious to start this new life.

Wow the big day is coming soon. I'm nervous about my surgery and its not until march so I can only imagine how you feel. Being nervous is completely natural. Just know it will be over soon and you are on your way to a new healthier you.

Thank you everyone for the thoughtful comments You just don't know how much you all have inspired me. One thing about me when I am down or depressed I am able to put my "big girl panties" on and get over it. I will continue to post and support us "sleevers" and continue to update!!!!!

Yea it's gets very emotional at times. I am very excited about march and I do work out I just sometimes feel more content At home and not in public, even around family. But I will get over it, congrats on your sleeve by the way = )

Wow we are in the same exact boat. I began my process roughly a month and a half ago. I am crossing my fingers that march will be the month of survey too. We should continue to motivate each other, I am so excite and nervous at the same time. Good luck and I hope everything works out for you! = )

You look awesome congrats I am so proud of you. Way to start my morning. Can you share the things you do, such as workouts and eating regiments?!?! I hopefully get sleeved in march and praying I will look like that by the summer time = )

So the last week in September I spoke to my Doctor about weight loss surgery/gastric sleeve, after doing months of research on it. This surgery just seems to make more sense to me. Of course like many of us I have always struggled with my weight my entire life. I have had ok years and I have had bad years. Due to stress and a bad break up I reached 280lb at 5'6. Since my highest weight I have been able to lose 20 of that. Although I am still over weight and unhappy speaking to my Doctor put me more at ease. She was able to understand my issues and weight struggle. Due to my insurance, 6 months of follow ups, surgery weight loss classes, and food tracking with the nutritionist is mandatory. I may seem compulsive but I am absolutely doing the count down as we speak. March will be my 6th month of follow ups and visits I am required to complete. I can not wait and I am getting even more antsy by the day! Ughhhhh dunno what to do with myself!!!!! #suggestions anyone

I really hope you get Approved I'm not sure the criteria of your insurance company?!?!

I was just going to fly to Mexico and get the surgery, however when I realized that my insurance would cover it and educate me over the course if 6 months I decided to go with that. Plus meeting with the surgeon he was very nice and informative. He answered every question I had they even test the stomach portion that they are removing for cancer. I am very excited about this and can't wait.