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KEEP FIGHTING! you deserve this. Anyone that is willing to change their lives for the better deserves this. And I know you do. I'm here if you ever want to chat, vent, whatever. Kelley and Walter are fantastic as you know. I know they will get it over turned for you. Do not give up!!!

Aww haha thank you, that pic on the right was April 12, I've plateaued a lot and I've started lifting weights which makes a huge difference.I'm feeling fantastic!!

I was denied for a weight gain during my 3 month supervised diet. And no weight for 2013. But I had 5 years of dates. Didn't matter. I was denied in July, sent my appeal on my own by August, denied 2 weeks after and hired lindstrom. They had me approved in 2 1/2-3 weeks! I was approved October but because of my work I couldn't schedule surgery until jan 5th. I was looking at end of November/December with my doc. But had to wait. And it was 100% worth it. I'm down 95 pounds since jan. Best thing i ever fought for!!

Hahha thanks!! My pink Philadelphia Phillies Socks! Love them! Hahah Tho-they don't really go with dress shopping ????????????is much better!!

Same here. I am now 4 months out from surgery. I appealed twice. Denied twice. I hired lindstrom obesity advocates in CA, and they had me approved in 3 weeks!!!

Wow! You really look amazing & I'm so happy for you! I love the fact you're in the same dress just way smaller size for this photo comparison! You are really an inspiration for me! My surgeon said it was up to me as to which surgery I wanted to have done and since last month I have been on the fence as to whether I should have the sleeve done or have rny done but seeing your results as well as researching my butt off all about both surgeries (especially the malabsorption issue with rny) has me totally OFF the fence now... finally...I'm definitely getting the sleeve done Please keep us in the loop with your great progress!! xo Just wanted to thank you for your kind words. I was where you are now too. I had a hard time deciding. But I then realized this is not an easy fix. I am going to have to work my tush off and change the way i look at food, the way I eat, and the way I think about food. I am so happy I went with this. This is one of the greatest opportunity for all of us. It's a gift no doubt...and I do not plan on wasting it!! I fought hard to have this done. I was denied twice last year for this surgery. Because I had a net gain during my 3 month nut visits. My 37 year old husband had a heart attack and needed a triple heart bypass last year. He is doing well now but it has been a terrible struggle, physically and mentally. 2014 was the worst year of my life. I ended up hiring lindstrom obesity advocacy and they fought my 2nd level appeal. And WON! I began my process jan 7th 2014, my husband had his heart attack 2/6/14. He had his open heart surgery on 2/14/14 (❤️ what are the odds) I gained weight. Denied 7/7/14. Denied again 8/16/14. 9/1/14 hired lindstrom obesity advocacy in CA. 10/11/14 APPROVED!! Surgery date (because of work I had to wait) was set for Jan 5th 2015. This is my year, I am taking back my life. I will not be put down, made to feel inferior, or like i am worthless. This has been the strongest I've felt ever. And if there is anything I can do to help anyone, let me know, so many people got me to this point on here, I don't know how I would be mentally without the support I receive here. Thank you again and I'm so happy you decided with the sleeve! You will love it!!

Thank you all so much. This by far, is the best thing I've ever done. ????????

Hi!! Update! Down 90 pounds as of today!! Thank you all for your kind words I appreciate it so much!! I'll keep you all posted on my progress!! Katie

Hey! Yes it's amazing. I work out 4-5 days a week. An hour on elliptical and now I just started adding weights. I wish I was at my final weight, but I still have 60 to go. But thank you all! Still can't believe it's me! Whoop!

Thank you!!! I still can't believe it. It doesn't seem real! Crazy and so exciting!!

Thank you so much! To all of you! And yes it IS THE BEST!!

Thank you so much! It's hard, I need to workout in order to lose, but I'm hanging in there! I started back to work last week and now I'm so tired after working (im an X-ray tech) but just push to work out 45 min on elliptical and home, shower, bed. Haha. I will eat more than that at times depending on how long I work out for. You Keep up the great work too! And don't say "I only lost"!! You are doing great!

Thank you! Are u exercising? Tht is key for me to lose. I have a Greek yogurt in AM a babybell cheese for snack if I need it. lunch is usually an egg cooked whatever way, hard boiled is easiest for when I'm at work. dinner, Is Protein shake (if I can get it down) and one of the smart ones meals, lean cuisine, Atkins meals. I usually only eat half and save the other half for dinner the next night. What are you eating? Pm if you want how much are U exercising? Katie

Wow good for you!!! I am off soft foods as of March 5th, then I can technically eat whatever I want. But I'm staying with whats been working and staying down. I am so so happy I did this. It's a big change but for once in the right direction!!!

Update! Surgery was 1-5-15 I'm down 56 pounds! I've been walking non stop, 2 weeks ago started an hour on the elliptical. I'm am THRILLED with the results, I start back to work Monday the 2nd. I've been a lil gaggy at times and I have a terrible habit of eating too fast. So I'm working on that. Eat too fast= vomit. Exercise is key. How's the rest of jan Sleevers making out?!

I'm one week and one day out. Feeling really good considering and I went yesterday for my one week post op!! I broke even on the scale, which they said was normal, most gain so they can tell I've been walking. HW 325 SW 294 CW 294 GW....they say 140 but I'm 5'9!! So I just want to be at a good healthy weight for me! I'm off for a 2 mile walk now!!! Keep all the hard work going!! Can't wait to see all of our stats changing!!!!!!

Surgery was Monday the 5th! Doing really really well! I was home Tuesday evening and Wednesday went to the mall and walked with my mom for about an hour. It's cold and snowy so outside isn't an option. Then Thursday and Friday I went to the gym. Walked slowly on the treadmill for 30 min!!! I'm keeping everything down, which is only Water, crystal light, Protein broth, Protein shakes and now cream of wheat. I was just watching my husband eat sour cream and cheddar chips-which were my favs. I just even thought.... What if I lick the powder off the chip?? Would that be AWFUL?? Yes. Yes it would. I googled if anyone has ever done that, and they have. But they also said something along the lines of your body is craving salt. Make broth!! So I just made a protein chicken broth from unjury for the first time. It's pretty good. And guess what!! I did NOT lick chips lol. I'm still working on my "head" part of this. I know I don't want chips, I wanted SALT! So if anyone has that urge, MAKE BROTH!! Sip it slowly and this too shall pass!! Hope everyone is doing well or getting ready to have it done!! Praying that all goes well for everyone!! ???? Katie

I'm jan 5th!! I was supposed to start my liquid diet today but I started yesterday to give me a buffer. IM STARVING!! I know it's more in my head than anything else. I actually dreamt of tacos... I mean SERIOUSLY!? I don't even care for them that much! Now my coworkers (2 i work directly with) are getting mcdonalds for lunch. Looks like I'll be walking around the building while they eat that. Brutal. Oh well! I want this more than anything sooooo is what it issss!! ????

Just wanted to get another supportive and motivational January thread going here!!! Tell us your dates, where you're from, and what pre op diets U are doing and when!! I'm katie 33 Right outside philly, pa Jan 5th!! Pre op diet is one week liquid Protein shakes and green veggies First 5 days then nothing but 3 shakes a day for last 2 days Starting liquid diet on dec 28th and I'm afraid I'm going to be a BEAR to everyone. I can barely get through a day eating healthy food without feeling hungry. Just feeling nervous. Let's hear from u Jan sleevers!!

Your husband will cope, UR kids will cope!! A friend of mine had the sleeve Monday August 11th and visited us at work and looked GREAT by Friday August 15th!! She had 3 rough days but she said it wasnt as bad as she thought. So everyone will survive and U will be on a way to a healthier more active and happier YOU!! Don't give up! I'm here anytime!! Stay strong! ????

Mine starts 12/28!!

Hay!! I'm katie! Jan 5th right here! Getting super close!!

That is awful, I agree. But u have the approval. I was denied 3 times. I should have been done in August. So I feel like I'm already 6 months behind. But it is what it is. Everything happens for a reason. August wasn't my time. And hopefully January is. Stay positive and keep us updated! ????

Hey Jennifer!! Sounds great!! Not far from me and from @timeforjune too! What's the green apple cleanse!? Keep us updated on any new info! Can u believe it's almost time!!??