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Finally got my date- August 18th-yeah!! So excited and scared! Best of luck to all!

Question for the group- I was thinking of taking only two weeks off since I have a desk job but I do travel a lot once I return so I'm wondering how would I prepare for the type of goods at. 2-3 weeks out if I'm traveling? Would I need to be out longer or have restrictions?

Hi. Chad! Aren't these posters amazing? I love them all and this site has helped me when I couldn't count on anyone. I'm going to echo Madame Reverie and be blunt . The REAL reason he 'a not supportive is the same as my husbands reason: the men are AFRAID that once the weight is off, you'll be so hot that you' have a the men out there ogling you and that you may end up leaving him . Sorry to be blunt but I am quoting almost verbatim what was said to me. And know what? Good - let them think that. when you're overweight , it's easy for others to dehumanize you - make you think you have no feelings so they can be the controller F*** that ! You take care of yourself- YOU matter now and If he loves you now , he 'll love you then. OK , I'm done. All the best you!

I'm right there with you Tammylb ! I'm saying "female surgery" and thankfully my boss is a man. It'll completely shut him down in the unknown zone and no man wants to go there!

Thank you SherB! I'm so looking forward to this! Your surgery coming up fast- keep us posted on how you do and all your learnings. Best of luck to you and that you get through surgery with no issues.

My insurance called me last week to tell me I'm approved!!! Yeah!!! But nothing yet from the doctors office and I've left several messages. I'm so excited I can't focus. How long is the time in between? Are there that many surgeries going on? I would have thought waiting for the insurance would take longer. Please share your experiences-

Wow! It's crazy for sure. Thank you for sharing. I know I'm in good company and we're all headed in the same direction. All the best to you- see you in the skinny side:)

Congrats!! Sending lots of good wishes and fast healing!!! Keep us posted on your progress and post pics if you can - I am now so excited and can't wait for my turn to leave my 30year old world of constant dieting and depression.

Hi alxmak1021! How did everything go? I have the same insurance and just started the process myself do anxious to find out how long it all took and how you made it through- insurance and surgery. Take care of yourself!

Just starting the process and getting more excited as I learn and read more about the successes of so many of you. My doctor is all for this for me so I know I have his support but I'm wondering if anyone with Independent Health as their insurance ran into issues with them. I just want to prepare myself for worst case so if anyone has any wisdom on this, would truly appreciate. -- God Bless!