SabrinaLee

My first visit with the surgeon was on October 31st. After that visit I have changed my diet to get used to the changes after surgery. Well, since that day I have lost 45 lbs. I only have 13 more pounds to lose before my BMI is at 40. I still a few more appointments and tests to complete before my surgeon will be submitting my case to insurance (if all goes well). I really have my heart set on this surgery, but I don't want to stop the healthy changes I've made now. I am torn on what to do.

Thank you, I will do that and hopefully get some insight on how it all works. haha

Thank you. I feel very much like you, I need this tool to keep the weight off for life. I'm just afraid that I wont get approved for insurance purposes if I go below 40bmi.

Quinoa is delicious! I love it. My favorite recipe is meatless stuffed peppers. Quinoa Stuffed Peppers (Serving = 1/4 recipe) Ancient Harvest Quinoa's recipe for Traditional Quinoa Stuffed Peppers. Minutes to Cook: 30 Number of Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 c. Quinoa 2 c. Water 4 large or 6 med Green Peppers (tops & seeds removed) 1 medium Onion, diced 1/2 lbs. fresh Mushrooms, sliced 2 Tbsp. Butter 1 - 28 oz can Tomatoes, diced, reserve juice 2 cloves Garlic, crushed 1 - 12 oz jar Mexican Salsa 2 Tbsp. Dry Sherry 10 oz Mozzarella cheese, shredded Directions Preheat oven to 325-degrees. Cook quinoa per package directions. Steam peppers until soft but not limp. In large skillet, saute onion and mushrooms in butter. Add tomatoes (reserve the juice). Add garlic and salsa. Cook over medium heat for 10 min. Add sherry and simmer 10 min. Fold in quinoa. Place peppers in baking dish and fill with quinoa mixture. Thin remainder of mixture with reserved juice and pour around peppers. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over peppers and bake in 325-degree oven for 30 - 35 minutes. Number of Servings: 4

It's very comforting to know I'm not alone with all this stuff. I can relate to almost all of them. Hopefully someday we wont have these worries anymore!

Congrats! Hang in there!

Hello everyone, My name is Sabrina and I am from upstate New York. I am married and have two wonderful shih tzu dogs that my world just revolves around! =) I have been browsing this site for a few month now, decided to join in on the fun. I just love how people are so supportive of each other on here. I will be 31 years old next month and have been struggling with my weight for as long as I can remember. I am very much looking forward to my first surgeon visit on October 31st! The information seminar I attended in September was really the moment I decided this path was right for me. So needless to say I am at the very beginning of my journey! Looking forward to what the future holds!!

Thank you everyone! It feels so amazing to have so many people dealing with the same struggles as myself. Its going to feel better to share achievements with fellow sleevers as well! =) Thanks again for the warm welcome.