Dknal2

Mexico was my second voice if Cigna did not approve me but to my surprise , Cigna approved me in 5 days and since it's end of year and I have been to doc plenty, 'my remaining balance on deductible was $17 for my hospital stay. Thank you God. I was elated ????????

I can't wait.... my date is dec 5 Monday with Dr Frenzel in Plano..????????????... I'm ready though.

Well I don't know if I am to say thank you for information or be insulted because you darn near called me stupid for calling squats non strenuous. But thanks, I guess ???????????? I almost snorted my Water when I read that, LOL. I beg to differ a bit if I may -- squats are a compound exercise, they use several major muscle groups at once. And even if you do just body weight squats without a barbell, they can still be strenuous depending on your weight and fitness level. For example, a 300-lbs woman doing squats is like a 150-lbs woman doing squats with a 150-lbs barbell. And since every pound of weight is 4 pounds of pressure on your joints...that can be a lot of strain on your knees (again: depending on your current weight). Personally, I was injured really badly a few months ago by a personal trainer who. A Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I can't wait to ask my doc. He's probly gonna think I'm crazy but it is what it is ????????

I'm just trying to lighten the mood with couple of jokes people. My surgery is dec 5 so I'm getting a little nervous and I'm not that vain until I will die if my butt goes down. I will live. I Just like my butt????

Great suggestion, but I don't know how to swim ????????, maybe pool therapy would be good pretend like I'm running in Water. I will certainly ask though.

I'm going to buy one of those butt lift spanx type shape wear and it will come off when I bathe. I'm going to make this butt behave ????????????

???????????? thank you @proudgrammy... I'm hoping it doesn't go because I have plenty...I'm not having a funeral for my butt I'm fighting to keep my butt alive ????????????.. I'm just being funny but I do thank you for chiming in. I have surgery Monday so keep me in your prayers. @@Dknal2 i don't think you can prevent the loss of your rear end after/during weight loss, exercise might help improve it if the loss is gonna happen anyways - make funeral plans no hurry on strenuous/any exercise immediately PO YOUR doc will advice you butttttt not every ones tushy is totally gone post WLS (mine went bye bye LOL) squats "sound" on the harder side right after WLS going down, lots of pressure some people get plastics to help give themselves a "lift" LOL good luck next month kathy

I'm hoping one of the Bariatric pal vets will chime in

I wanna keep some of my curvaceousness. ???? Lord let me have just a little butt left please . ????????????

My date is Dec 5 and that's Monday ... so I understand the anxiety and being overwhelmed. I have ordered my Multivitamin Patches and Protein Soups as well as drinks from Bariatric Advantage. I'm trying to be prepared but my nerves are getting bad ????

Dixiediva im praying for you... that's soon, My date is right next door on dec 5 ... by may we will be down at least 50 lbs n so proud of ourselves. Lets stay encouraged and motivated. quote name="dixiediva" post="4330502" timestamp="1480380829"] Just joined this group, my date is this Friday, 12/2/2016. Excited and nervous!

I'm right here with you yardsleever... but I keep telling myself it will be worth it in about 4-6 months when I look in the mirror and see maybe 40 or 50 pounds gone , never to return. We got this. My date is dec 5 and I'm shaking in my boots but ready as well.

Omg that's so great .. I finally meet someone that is having surgery with same surgeon. I will add you as a friend . Good luck to you let's connect I am having VGS with Dr. Frenzel on Dec 19th! Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

That is my date as well... really excited.. hospital just called me to say that my portion of deductible is 17 bucks... I have met all out of pocket expenses and 17 dollars short of my deductible...God is good.

I have sleep apnea as well. Everyone wants to know what's best for you and they know nothing of the sort. quote name="computercat" post="4330126" timestamp="1480354175"] I'm so tired of being told I'm not that fat to need surgery. My BMI is ~42 and I have SEVERE sleep apnea (AHI of 77! That means that if I didn't use my cpap I would not breathe for at least 1/3 of the night!).

Embrace the intimidation of your courage as THEIR problem, not your burden.... that is powerful. I appreciate that so much. Thank you.????

Thank you. I hope so too. Your husband sounds great and even though he didn't agree he was still supportive of your decision. That's a great man. My husband is really making me feel bad about my decision . Saying he likes my shape now but wverytine that I have lost weight he couldn't keep his hands off me . I hate that I have to go in alone but oh well I am moving forward.

You are working that sleeve

You look great You look great

If you click on my pic it goes to my profile and will ask add as friend ... I'm not great with working the site either ????

Hi@ sleeved.jennys2xo. My date is dec 5 and I am becoming anxious. Are you doing your preop yet?

Hi @ coletteholm. My date is dec 5 ... I would love to be added as a friend . I need all support that I can get i am getting so nervous. But add me as a friend or I will add you.

My doctor put me on liquid diet but it consists of 3. Premier protein shakes a day, sugar free jello or posicles, and s sensible dinner such as protein n vegetable. He even said it cud be lean cuisine . I am to stay on multivitamin n iron n 64oz water daily.

Hi... I'm in lower Alabama... Mobile... my date is dec 5th... still willing to be a bama buddy though????