The Candidate
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@@LadyCole So glad to hear you're feeling better. You look great! Congrats!
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Glad to hear you're home and over the bad hump. Once you get the drain out you'll feel even better. Congrats!
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Mine insisted we were up to date on everything from mammogram to flu shots. But I get a flu shot every year anyway (and a mammogram) so I was all set.
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Insurance you're killing me
The Candidate replied to @lici@'s topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hang in there! I got an approval email saying they were forwarding my records to the surgeon. It was probably another week after that before I got the official letter, and then a second week before I heard from the surgeon. There's a lot of waiting involved, but it's so worth it in the end! -
Pain after surgery
The Candidate replied to Joymarie333's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had very little pain, and once the drain was removed it was barely noticeable. I was able to sleep in a bed the first night home, never had trouble getting up or down. It was my first surgery ever and I expected it to be a lot worse. Hope you have the same luck! -
Congrats on going smaller!
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Happy (belated) Birthday Elode! Where are you?
The Candidate replied to jane13's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Happy birthday @@Elode! -
Husband/Wife Bypass TOGETHER?!?
The Candidate replied to creativediff's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't think there's any written in stone guidelines for how long they should be apart. But I'd schedule them at least a couple of weeks apart so one could help the other with recovery, if needed. And if you have kids and such, you'll still have one around to take care of them. Plus it might be tough if both are off work at the same time. Just some things to consider. -
Driving after surgery
The Candidate replied to citygirl1962's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I drove the day after I was released from the hospital. -
Just Got The CaLL!
The Candidate replied to Terra B's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats and best wishes on your approval! -
1 year surgery anniversary, before and after pics.
The Candidate replied to SuperDave's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Dave you are truly an inspiration of what hard work and dedication can deliver. Congrats on your successful journey! -
finally under 220! and crossing my legs!
The Candidate replied to BairwithMe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Those are all indeed NSV's worth shouting about! Congrats! -
You may be on all liquids, but I bet you'll still be all smiles. ????. Congrats!
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Authorization request sent to insurance!
The Candidate replied to Laura Lopez's topic in Insurance & Financing
YeeHaw! Here's hoping for a quick and successful approval process. Congrats! -
Oh I love the sound of this one. Thanks for sharing!
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6 Months Post Op (pics)
The Candidate replied to Martene81's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Wow @@Martene81! What a transformation! You look fantastic! -
I'm crossing my extremities too. Even my legs because I can do that now! ???? Best of wishes and luck!
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Excellent idea @! I'd invest in that start-up! ????
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Post Op Pain
The Candidate replied to treblecutie23's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
An abdominal binder might help. Hope it gets better soon! -
Things we can't wait to happen seem to take the longest.
The Candidate replied to @lici@'s topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I know it feels like eternity now, but after surgery you'll look back and realize it was nothing. And surgery day passes by in a blur. You'll be there before you know it! Congrats! -
Before And After Gastric Sleeve Surgery Photos
The Candidate replied to StacyS's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congrats @@kimdlawson06! You look like two different people! Awesome job! -
Before And After Gastric Sleeve Surgery Photos
The Candidate replied to StacyS's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Big difference @@akreese02! You look wonderful! -
Things are moving along...
The Candidate replied to sumbrown's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm sure your story has a familiar refrain to a lot of us around here. I've also been obese since childhood. I'm now nearly four months out and couldn't be happier. Finally, I've found a way to conquer the beast that has negatively controlled my life in so many ways. It's like finally being set free after a wrongful conviction. I'm glad you decided to listen to the signs. You have a wonderful new life awaiting you! -
It's part of the norm, and prepare yourself because it's going to happen again. You'll also experience weeks where you don't lose an ounce. It's your body trying to adjust to all the changes. Throw out the scale for awhile or you'll drive yourself crazy.
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I'm New! I've already setup my initial Appointment
The Candidate replied to camfan1987's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I chose to only tell my immediate family and a few close friends. I have no regrets in making that decision.
