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***Correction**** Naturist community! Sent from my SM-G360P using the BariatricPal App

Going to a naturalist community and feeling comfortable nude, purchasing age appropriate clothing, visting Miami in a 2pc, and getting a part-time job as a exotic dancer (don't judge I've always wanted to try it!) Sent from my SM-G360P using the BariatricPal App

Hello all, Please tell me I'm not the only one. I am two weeks away from VSG and I am regretting my decision already. The first thing that comes to mind is that I could do this by myself. I know that is a lie because I've tried so many things in the past. I assume that this feeling is coming from the fear of surgery, I honestly don't have a clue. The only thing that keeps me going is knowing that the surgery as well as diet and exercise will ensure some weight loss. Please tell me I'm not the only one with this feeling...... Sent from my SM-G360P using the BariatricPal App

My nutritionist gave me a scenario asking how many pounds a year I would gain/lose in a year. At the rate I was going I would well over 150 lbs to lose and very likely lose all my mobility. With all the important people in my world I want to show them that I am proactive in using the tool of bariatric surgery. If I have surgery and gain weight I will never be as heavy as the rate I was gaining before. I am 4 days post surgery. It is tough but with support and education i will save and enhance my life. I feel I am being respectful towards myself. God bless you. Sent from my LG-V410 using the BariatricPal App Thank you. May God bless and heal you! Sent from my SM-G360P using the BariatricPal App

I am so happy to be a part of this forum with such supportive people. Thank you all for replying. Sent from my SM-G360P using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all. For the comments and insight. I feel better knowing I'm not alone. Sent from my SM-G360P using the BariatricPal App

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Greetings my WLS family. Its been a while, I'm still learning how to navigate through this website. Anyhoo I GOT APPROVED!!!!!! I am so elated and filled with multiple emotions. I am excited, scared, and nervous all at the same time. It's been a hell of a journey, yet I'm so ready for the next step. If anyone has any questions just contact me!!!!!!! Sent from my SM-G360P using the BariatricPal App

Good afternoon, Usually as long as your bmi doesn't lower, the insurance company wants to see that loss of weight. Losing weight shows that you are trying. As the gentlemen stated above, you still may want to speak to your bariatric team or nurse just to make sure. Sent from my SM-G360P using the BariatricPal App

The final straw was when I was diagnosed with sleep apnea at the age of 24. BOY I WAS ANGRY. Before researching it, I always viewed it as the old TRUCKERS disease, because it is often associated with old over weight truckers in the commercial drivers license world. Man was I wrong, I was so disappointed and I knew I had to do something. Knowing the fact that I could possibly pass away in my sleep scared the heck out of me and I started to contemplate the idea of surgery, but I threw it on the back burner. It wasn't until my oldest sister got RNY bypass last year , and I was like damn I too can start to fight obesity as well. My final, final, final, final straw was my social life( well the lack thereof) and my passion for fashion.... HOT DAMN I love clothes. I can't wait to get into a 2 pc with no biscuit or sides lol.

Greetings, Allow me to put my 2 cents in the circle. Plain and simple.... Screw their opinion, they are simply haters. As you stated earlier, they too suffer with weight related issues. I believe that they cannot accept the fact that they will soon be the only unhealthy ones of the circle and they resent you. I have numerous hating nay sayers in my work place telling me to do it the "natural way", yet their also obese. I say do it for you and no one else. Good luck on your journey girlie!!!!!!