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Dr Forse works out of Bryan West- he claims he is the new Old guy- he's taught bariatrics at Stanford , wrote tons of journals on it that has been published- I had actually been thinking of going to Dr Seip in North Platte- great program there- then I heard about Dr Forse-- I just figured I'd be more successful having a local Dr-- their total staff has been outstanding- He has support groups on the 2nd Tuesday each month at Lifepoint .

Do you think you need a different kind of anti acid med?? Good job in the weightloss!

Also- had your MIL had great success ?? Did she have sleeve?

I am going with Dr Forse- I work in the medical profession and there are too many people that I sort of know in Dr Hungs office - I just didn't feel like I would be comfortable - How long will you be off work? I will be off 6 weeks !! That's kinda my choice, but I run a office and am on the go with not much breaks- I wanted to be comfortable and know what foods I tolerate for quick breaks and so forth-

That's great!! Are you telling people ? What are you doing ahead of time (preop)? I have a friend that had Dr Hung.

I have been looking into this for about 1.5 years- reading, figuring out which Doctor I was comfortable with- so now I'm just Ready!! I think most people are the same. I read posts on here daily- then I think about different holidays and wonder what size I will be then. We went with friends to the Casinos on Sat. night-buffet dinner- it kinda grossed me out- then I kept thinking- thus us my last buffet I will be a part of- cause what a bunch of food and I won't even come close to eating that much- I have been mindful of menus and thinking- sleeve options would be... Just ready!!

It's like when you've been reading and absorbing the information for the surgery then surgery can't come soon enough!!

Great!!!

I'm having my evaluation and stuff in about a week- I don't have a surgery dat set up other than after July 30th. Glad I have that set up- Hang in there !! It's all about your story and determination- it will work out- sorry it's a stressor right now!

We very well could end up with close surgery dates!!

Same with short term disability or FMLA - policy is to be there a year-but last job it wasn't covered and I was planning to pay out of pocket-so this is worth it- I have been to my Primary, attended group, sleep study is scheduled in a week- so when the date rolls around it cans be approved right away.

I'm in the same boat- my steps are getting checked off and scheduled- I think if it wasn't for my funny rule from my employer ins-saying I have to be employed a yr first I'd have a schedule date- All I know is after July 30!!

What a great transformation- Give stats please-

Fearless is powerful- I have a beautiful friend that became a yoga instructor, has invited me several times to her small classes- I would love to go, but my mind would be in over drive- how bad do I look, how would I get in that pose in a graceful way-I would not find it relaxing at all- Down the road - it excites me to go-

Feel good in my clothes.. Feel good without my clothes;) More energy.. Be more active.. Fearless to try new things, yoga, Pilates, run a 1/2 marathon the year I turn 50 (2016). Cute boots that fit over my calves. Become that photogenic person I once was, instead of hiding and avoiding having my picture taken, cause I don't want to see how large I really am ... Surgery can't come soon enough, I am so looking to a improved better ME!!

I live in Lincoln, NE. I have UHC choice- my hold up is that for FMLA time off or the procedure to be covered by insurance, my plan says I have to be employed a year. I am getting everything done by July 30, so at that date it can be approved. I have to meet my deductible anyway, so this way I can spread out some of those bills.

My sleep study has been approved- one more step to get a check mark next too.

Caffeine is a dehydrator - since you need liquids to keep you hydrated- caffeine doesn't help:(

Good for you!!! Where do you live, and where are you having surgery at?? How long did you have to wait to hear back from UHC??

I have thin baby fine hair- I've never been able to grow out hair and do cute stuff with it other than tons of product. I'm very serious, when my hair starts falling out -- I'm going to get a couple of wigs!! The human hair ones at wigsbuy.com are great looking- pick a style- I went to a wig store- they let me try on and explained the different caps, how to care for them-then I started looking on line-just know that my hairs already thin and fine- I won't need to lose much to fill like I'm bald-

Thanks!! You're doing a great job!! I'm like a sponge right now- getting as much info as I can!! I'm a planner

I am in the pre op faze- I just got a batch of labs done- I knew my lipids would be high, but I was shocked to see that my Vitamin D level was at 15! It said range 30-50. Just wondering what you think Doc will do, we are still waiting for one other lab that's not resulted yet. Also, being new to this site- I see on the app that I have notifications, but I can't find them in the feed- (?) iPhone is what I have.

Congrats!! Just take it a day at a time!! I can't have mine until August -

That's how I'd work it too !! Lol

Good to know! My one thing that is required is that I have to be at my job one year before it's allowed, but they said I can work on everything leading up to the one year. ( that date is July 30) -good news cause otherwise if it was the 6 month process that would put me at Sept. I've been looking into this for almost 18 months-