Sboulie

I am so confused. I tried to join the page but I don't know if I was approved...I don't see any of the discussions.

I already added you mermer! Can't add friends thru the phone. You gotta log on the website. It's a big bunch of us in July!! It's so exciting!

I'm July 9th! We got each other's backs!!!

That sounds great Lynda! Thanks for the suggestions!!!

GOOD LUCK TNPEACH!!! So happy and excited for you. Please let us know how you're dong when you feel up to it!!

I guess when you are physically unhealthy. Diabetes HBP. But of course being overweight to a point that it hinders your existence and those around you. I was projecting and I'm sorry. I feel if I was at a place like really low 200's I wouldn't chance the surgery. I have 2 kids and need to be a better example for them I really hope I didn't offend you. Everyone has their personal struggles and I promise I meant it sincerely.

Honestly it doesn't seem like you need wls. I don't mean that in an insensitive way. I am sure your struggles are real. I looked at the pics you posted from the dr office and I think you look great. I know happiness is for the individual and what I think means squat if you're not happy but I wanted to share with you.

So I just requested to join the group. Hope it worked!

That's what I do. I drink a medifast shake on my way to the gym. Never have this issue

And let's face it, I'm thinking we all have fatty livers. Please for the sake of peace of mind I would do a week of preop and fasting the day before surgery. If anyone wants an example PM me and I can send you my preop. It is sooo worth doing and not impossible to follow

Really? I find that very strange as it's usually to shrink the liver to make surgery easier. Do you need to fast the day before surgery?

Hey mermer! I'm July 9th too! I'm going crazy with the waiting. Welcome to our little party here. Best of luck and success!!!

So you need to go to a dr to document it. It should be covered by your insurance!

$15,000 is huge! I don't know about you guys but when I lost my first 200 pounds back in 2004 my insurance company paid for my tummy tuck bc I was getting skin infections. You can totally ask your dr to submit for authorization as long as it's documented that it is a medical necessity. That's what in going for again after I lose my weight.

Congrats!! You've been waiting for so long for a date. Can't wait to see how we all do!

CONGRATS!!! What an accomplishment. Good for you to be at this stage of your journey. Can you share your stats please?

So sorry juliarg. That really is so disappointing but you have to think everything happens for a reason. I canceled my first surgery for April 21st. I came to my senses and reschedule July 9th. What was the doctors reason for the change? You're joining a great group here!!!

I'm going for the wrist so not too bad an area and ummmm YEAH I am def having my rolls removed once I lose all the weight so I won't be getting a tat inside my thighs or my boobs. Lol Just tried for a consult at three places and it's a wait list of three months!!! (Sorta like wls!!). What's the deal w that!

So I already have this one. Got it for the first 50 pounds I lost of the 200 in total I lost back in 2004. I have gained about 100 back!!! Anyone know if I can get a tattoo before surgery? Is there a risk factor I'm missing?

Where on LI? Who's your surgeon?

I'm from NY Long Island. Date is July 9th. Goal is 150 but would love to be 130. This waiting is killing me.

July 9th for me. Time is crawling by! Start my 2 week preop June 25. Favorite shake is EAS carb control. Can't wait!

I am going to get a wrist tattoo of an infinity symbol w my children's name in it. Wanted to get it before surgery but I don't know if I'm allowed. So how much does a wrist tat hurt??

Hey Susan. So sorry for the late response. I didn't see your reply!! I can tell summer is here bc I've broken out the blender and got some tan lines! I've been fighting the same 5 pounds fie the last month. I get down to 260 by Friday. Then we have piña coladas and sausage patties all weekend and in back to 265 by Monday. Work my ass off all week only to repeat the ritual. But knowing that after 3 weeks I start my preop I am not going to beat myself up about it. I've lost 65 pounds thus far I am going to allow myself the three weeks of summer darn it! That's my plans for the remainder. Since I've already done this, I already know how my preop goes. Sooo important to pick a shake you like. My fav is EAS carb control. Got my soups already. Just playing the waiting game which stinks. I keep thinking if I hadn't canceled the first time I'd be 6 weeks out by now. My own fault. So in the meantime we all can keep each other company!! Anyone plan on attending the new charter meetings the site is promoting?

I completely understand. I was a soda fiend but knowing how dangerous it was after surgery I sorta just cut it cold turkey. I haven't had any since December. RARELY I will allow if I'm having a rum and diet coke. Maybe switch to diet first then slowly cut it out. I snack too...cheezits are my weakness. I can eat a whole box and not realize it until I'm hitting plastic. It's terrible. Something I started to do was measure out a serving and put the box AWAY! Do you have a date yet?