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Hi June buddys Hope everyone is doing well. I met with the surgeon who will be doing my hernia repair as part of my procedure. 9 more days for me. I am definitely having a nesting instinct thing going on. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have read that a few years after surgery many people regain 8-10% of their weight. Is this referring to 8-10% of what they lost after weight loss surgery (including loss calculated from the first visit since apparently that is included in the expected percentage of excess weight loss from surgery) or is referring to percentage of total excess weight or is it referring to percentage of the weight they lost down to? These statistics drive me crazy because it is never totally clear to me what they are referring to!

Love it! Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Day 12 for me and I am getting very nervous. I'm not that thrilled with the after surgery care they outlined for me but don't want to start over. Basically I was told that I won't see my surgeon again after the hospital stay unless there is an issue. They neglected to mention when I started all this that the follow up appts are all group or nurse visits. I am really craving a banana. (How's that for a non sequiter?) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hmm - I was offered one by BCBS but never responded to the letter. I had already been approved without any problems. I just figured an insurance company is never going to offer anything unless there is a financial incentive involved. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

People who tell you they like to travel and then wait expectantly for you to compliment them like its a virtue. Who wouldn't like to travel if they had the money? Also drivers who see the lane ending but apparently think their time is more valuable than everyone else's. Instead of merging like everyone else they speed up and pass everyone expecting you to let them back in at the front of the line. Finally truckers with bumper stickers saying how much they paid in taxes without mentioning how much more money their trucks cost taxpayers with all the wear and tear on our roads. Oh, and I have to agree with PayItForward, I think most people stand while on escalators. There really isn't room to pass someone so I only walk up if no one else is on. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm on the 22nd also! Good luck everyone! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats and good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good Luck on your surgery. I am feeling nervous too. I'm one day behind you.

Congrats and thanks so much for sharing this!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Bobbieswife and tagyourit - Hope both of you had good days today. Day 8 for me. I was thinking today about what will I be feeling like on the 4th of July. Hopefully less hungry! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@psvzum what is the name of the spray? I'm worried about this also cuz I'm already noticeably thin. From what I've read that makes me less likely to have it grow back. I have been taking Biotin and already bought a topper (3/4 wig) in preparation. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Day 7 of preop for me. I felt pretty cranky this morning when everyone was sipping their coffee together but me (I gave caffeine up at the same time) but am drinking hot herbal tea as a substitute. It's interesting how different these diets are. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When you read expected weight loss statistics do you think it includes weight lost on the pre diet or the liver shrinking diet? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The best part of the day is the morning because I weigh myself first thing. It is definitely dropping. I have been using hot herbal tea to replace the coffee and it helps somewhat. food is boring now so I'm seeing how important food and thinking and planning for meals has been in my life. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I guess if it was too bad they would either switch to an open procedure or postpone surgery. The main reason for doing it as I understand it is to make the surgery safer so the surgeon has more room to work and see what she is doing. I would think there would be a greater chance of accidentally nicking the liver if it is in the way. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon's office said to expect an average of 60% of excess weight and they said my ideal weight should be at a 25 BMI. I lost 15 pounds on my own before starting with my bariatric center. I have lost an additional 20 during the pre-diet phase my insurance required and expect to lose 10-15 with the three week liver shrinking diet. I am hoping they are just lowering expectations because I have to say I would be pretty disappointed if I only end up losing 35 - 45 pounds after surgery as that would still leave me firmly in the obese BMI range.

You might want to inquire about whether or not delaying the repair until after weight loss would be a way to get insurance coverage for a tummy tuck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If you need another online buddy outside of FB send me a private message. I'm 55 and having RNY on June 22. I don't have a lot of health issues yet but am on the edge of developing them. Best of luck to you with your surgery!

Good luck! I'm on day four (surgery on 22nd) but I'm allowed some food. In some ways it hasn't been as bad as I was expecting but of course it's early days yet. The hardest part has been being around others eating foods I like. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Prayers sent. Please keep us posted.

I'm getting ready to start my liver shrinking diet. I was given instructions to eat a low carb, low fat diet with a max of 20 carbs but wasn't given a max for fat grams. How many grams were you allowed? I want to make sure I'm eating a low fat diet but know I need a little for health reasons. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I can have low carb vegetables and meat as long as I stay under the limit. I did email but will have to wait until tomorrow to call due to the holiday. It's my fault for not reading over the directions until the last minute. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was not given a specific Protein goal either but had the impression the more the better. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Or a variation "Why do you ask? (with a sincere puzzled expectant look) and then after they answer smile and change the subject Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App