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I agree Nicki. Some people just need to not comment and move on if they don't have anything positive to contribute to the post. Let's just ignore that person and move on with our tv shows list haha ^0^ Sent from my LG-H830 using the BariatricPal App

Try checking out Bariatric Adavantage, Celebrate, or Bariatric Choice ...I believe they all can send you samples if you want to try them out. I personally am enjoying Bariatric Advantage. Although they do cost a bit, they are worth it. They have a variety of chewables and chewy bites Sent from my LG-H830 using the BariatricPal App

You can still enjoy some tv shows or movies even while you are working on losing weight and after having surgery. I have found that doing some in-place marching or weight training while watching my favorite tv shows helps and actually keeps me motivated. It is kind of like a reward for working out or doing some cardio, and working out is something I have always struggled to do. Yes, a very sedentary lifestyle can lead to some weight gain, but I don't think it means giving up the simple pleasures of watching tv. I do think everyone has their own ways of dealing with that, though. I hope your WLS journey is going well Sent from my LG-H830 using the BariatricPal App

Hi trekker. Yes, I have been approved by my insurance and I have already completed all my pre-op testing requirements. What I meant is I am cleared with all those reqs and have met with my surgeon to sign all the paperwork. Now I am just waiting to get the surgery date. I'm still contemplating whether to go for it and get that date soon or if I should wait a bit longer, but I can't seem to decide... :-/ Sent from my LG-H830 using the BariatricPal App

American Horror Story (FX), The Walking Dead (AMC), Shameless (Showtime) Sent from my LG-H830 using the BariatricPal App

Hahaha unicorns and Barry White songs. Love your sense of humor and great attitude. Keep it up and congrats on your journey so far. I hope things are going well and that your transition to new foods goes well take care Sent from my LG-H830 using the BariatricPal App

That is awesome. Hope your vit levels remain at a healthy level. Would you mind sharing which Vitamins you are using? Sent from my LG-H830 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you. You are right in what you say. I know this is something only I can decide in the end. And I am taking everything into consideration. I do have a list going for the reasons I want and need to lose weight and maintain that loss. It is something I have struggled with for a long time and I am ready for a big change in my life. Thank you so much for your advice on this. I will definitely put more thought into this before making my final decision. Sent from my LG-H830 using the BariatricPal App

That is awesome. Congrats on your weight loss maintenance and on having a better life I hope to work hard and be determined like you are. Thanks for sharing your story and for the advice Sent from my LG-H830 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for that information. Yes, I agree that everyone is different in how they lose and maintain weight changes. Thanks for the advice Sent from my LG-H830 using the BariatricPal App I will check that post out. Than you for the info Sent from my LG-H830 using the BariatricPal App

I started off at HW recorded 545. And at the moment CW is 425. I am 28 years old and am 5'5 in height. My BMI at the moment is around 70.So, I still need to lose a significant amount of weight in order to reach a healthy BMI. Thanks for your help Sent from my LG-H830 using the BariatricPal App Very true. I keep thinking that I need to go ahead and do this now before my health gets any worse. Sent from my LG-H830 using the BariatricPal App

I'm currently in the pre-op stages of getting weight loss surgery. I have done all the pre-op tests and have been cleared to get a date assigned. The only thing now is that I haven't made the final decision to go through with this. The reason for this uncertainty is the following: I started to work on changing my eating habits and to work on nutrition and getting more physical activity in since back in January 2016. I have successfully lost around 120 lbs up to this month of September. My doctor and others have mentioned that perhaps working on losing more weight on my own with the habit changes I have been making should be something I should continue, and to post-pone surgery for a few more months to see how much more weight I can lose on my own. This is where I am stuck. I'm struggling with deciding whether to try to lose more weight on my own as I have been doing and wait several more months for the surgery, or to go ahead and proceed with setting a date and having the surgery done sooner. Anyone have any thoughts or advice regarding this thought process I am having? Did anyone have similar second thoughts or decide to wait longer before having surgery? Thank you all for your support Sent from my LG-H830 using the BariatricPal App

Hi all. I'm actually looking into WLS and live in Austin, TX. I'm considering going to SW Bariatrics. Looking at RNY gastric bypass. Any recommendations or suggestions? I would appreciate any advice Sent from my LG-H830 using the BariatricPal App

Hi I'm also new to WLS and live in Austin, TX. Looking at getting gastric bypass and working on talking to the staff at SW Bariatrics. Anyone have advice or suggestions regarding WLS & this location? Thanks Sent from my LG-H830 using the BariatricPal App

I'm just curious as to if anyone else here is dealing with or had been dealing with lymphedema of their legs or arms? If so, for those who had weight loss surgery, how did the surgery affect the lymphedema? Can having severe lymphedema be a reason for not being able to have surgery? I only ask this because I have been dealing with severe lymphedema in my legs and feet. Currently only my right leg and foot are extremely swollen and deformed due to this. I am unable to move around or walk much because of both this debilitating lymphedema and being very obese. I have also been hospitalized several times due to cellulitis infection of my leg that is affected. I'm only afraid that my lymphedema might be affected and get worse if I do have weight loss surgery. Any suggestions, comments, recommendations, or stories? Thanks for the help everyone!

Hello. I'm new to this site/app. My name is Mario, I'm 27 and am currently considering WLS. I am interested in joining the Austin support group. Thanks

Thanks to everyone who so far has given their advice. I really appreciate the info.!

Awesome! Keep up the good work!