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Thanks! I will have helpful tips soon. A bit loopy from meds at the moment..... Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Thanks doll! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! All went well. Having really bad tube pain. It may be gas. The nurses will get me up to walk pretty soon. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! Praying and sending positive energy to you. It's natural to have varying feelings. Be gentle with yourself. We are all here for you. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Today is the day! I woke up early. I'm supposed to arrive to the hospital at 10. Asking for prayers today! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Hey there! I'm glad you made it home. Sending positive energy for total healing. I have surgery on Monday. Congrats on the weight loss!

That's amazing. Congratulations! Welcome!

That's great! Happy birthday in a few weeks!

That's awesome. Glad you're doing well. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

@@linda71730, you are not doing anything wrong. I think the heavier you are, the more weight you lose. And keep in mind, even a small drop in weight like 5lbs will result in a successful surgery outcome. Before I did the pre-op diet, my surgeon put me on a two week metabolic reset diet. I ate tons of fruit and veggies, no grains/processed foods/processed sugar/high fat, 2 servings of animal Protein, and 1 serving of vegetable protein. Now I'm on Clear Liquids. You will do just fine. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon said my liver was fine based on a manual check and I'm more bottom heavy than abdominal heavy. I was put on a 14 day preop due to my bmi of 57. I have lost about 30lbs. Hopefully you don't have to do it. ...

@@Iscarelys,best wishes on your surgery. Happy birthday to a new you! I'm 3 days away....

Too funny! Thanks. I'm sure I'll do well.

That's awesome @@workingmom163! I'm glad both of you are doing well after surgery @@Purplej and @mel2k16. I'm 5 days away from bypass surgery and getting a bit nervous. I'm more excited and anxious than nervous.

@@Purplej, congratulations! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Will do!

Sending prayers and positive energy!

I'm scheduled for March 14th with Dr. Weiner at Huron Valley Sinai. I wish everyone the best and speedy recovery!

Hello everyone, My name is Tamika, and I am from Michigan. A little bit about me, I am 35, engaged to be married (8/20/16), work in information security, and have been on a weight loss journey most of my adolescent and adult life. I have normal cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar/A1C, and no heart issues. I do have polycystic ovarian syndrome, and suffered reproductive issues. I did lose about 100-200lbs on my own in spaces, but have been hovering between 275 and 368 for about ten years, with the last two years essentially at a stall in weight loss (most likely due to PCOS). I finally decided I need help through weight loss surgery. I was thinking of the sleeve originally, but may entertain the gastric bypass since my BMI is over 50. I am in the beginning stages, my initial appointment is on Monday, January 17th with Beaumont Weight Control Center. I did the seminar on 1/7. I was told by my insurance company they will cover surgery and the 6 month requirement of a weight loss program is waived if the patient's BMI is over 50 (currently at 58). The requirements for Beaumont is to lose 5-10% preoperatively, do some medical tests. For those of you with a similar BMI, how long was the wait from initial appointment to surgery? Thanks,

That you have to do a six month weight loss plan?

I have Blue Cross Blue Shield. I believe the requirements vary across insurance companies. Do have to do a six month program?

Congratulations!

I changed hospitals to DMC Huron Valley from Beaumont. I like Dr. Weiner's bedside manner and support of my mostly plant based diet. I have a surgery date of 3/14/2016.

That's awesome! Good luck to you. I meant to say in my earlier post I lost 12lbs (now 15). Silly predictive text on smart phones.... I'm hoping I'll hear something more positive next week after my doc appointment.

Hey there! I feel like it's forever! But seriously, I did a stress test, bone density, body mass composition, started iron and vitamin d, and losteoporosis about 12lbs without being told to do so. I have a second nutritionist,doctor visit, and the psych eval. Hopefully I'll have a surgery date for March.

Awesome job with the weight loss!