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I'm going to send you a private message, not fair for us to take over this person's thread Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think the 40's cause you to lose the weight struggle until I hit them I was less obese and had more success with dieting Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Anna Nim I had ACL replacement about 10 years ago.. I'm 45... I feel like I could have wrote this post... Curious why your ACL is failing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

There is a TLC app, they may have the episodes there. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Right now I feel like I can't eat enough so the idea of all this is hard to imagine. Thanks for the insight... Hope your journey is going well Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for answering... Makes sense... Hope your doing well on your journey Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm still pre- op but have a question.... See many post about how hard it is to get the Water down. Sounds like it would be easy, what makes it so difficult? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Right, but what about the millions of people who survived and are doing well! I bet the reason is because many of us keep it secret due to people's ignorance, so they probably know plenty of people who've had it, but don't know they've had it.In general I find people tend to thrive on drama, someone dying injects that into the conversation more than the person who did well.Guess it's the glass half full or half empty thing. You can die if you have cormodites from being obese but they just think you will die from surgery. I guess they rather have you die slow rather than quick lol I notice a lot of people mentioning we could educate these people about what the surgery is all about, I spend my entire day working we kids who struggle to read ( very rewarding and fun), adults can educate themselves via Google. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm pre surgery.. My thought is your not there yet, maybe you got it in you to try the excercise diet route one more time. I think each person who does this has the Aha moment.. For me I just can't continue the cycle of the gain/ lose going on any longer. I was scared of the surgery but after attending the meeting run by the surgeon that fear has subsided... I would suggest you find a pre-surgery meeting run by a surgeon and just gather info. No harm in even having a consult with one if your insurance allows. Better for you to make this decision based on being informed rather than deciding based on people's opinions who may or may not be informed about the surgery. As you read on the threads here, finding support from others in our life isn't a given. Those who haven't struggled with weight, just don't know. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Here's a reality check, when you lose weight from the sleeve, you will move better, attract more women and have more opportunity to answer your own question... You can skip reporting back at least for me lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My dad use to say when their talking about you it gives someone else a chance... Basically people are always talking about someone one and it changes from day to day... Sorry you have others telling your story, rather than them allowing you to tell it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Looks like I posted before adding pics. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm still pre surgery, last year when I was diagnosed as prediabetic, I had to eat similarly to the way you do after WLS... I use this Protein powder with Water and would add cinnamon, flax seed and sometimes Peanut Butter etc... I have found ready to drink Protein shakes are awful... This one is Cookies and cream flavor, got it at costco... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@ pay it forward have you been taught if you got nothing nice to say keep your mouth shut... This is second post i see from you this morning that has a nasty tone.... I'm sure you'll will have some remarks for me but whatever.' This is a place to gather information, on WLS. If the topic of the thread isn't something you want information about please refrain from bringing your "tone" to the thread. As a pre surgery person I appreciate you sharing this. Good luck on your recovery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just keep in mind the people who review documents job is to not have the insurance company pay out, I feel they deny people just to see how willing they are to fight it... Good luck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes I agree it effects the healing... Quitting is the way to go but so much change at once... In reality smokers get surgery all the time, this is a planned surgery. An unplanned surgery would not allow time to quit... Yes I know I need to quit, been cutting back. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Actually the artificial ingredients in diet soda can be problematic if your prediabetic. Diet soda with caffeine is not hydrating. I was addicted to Diet Pepsi, 2 2 liters on most days. Still enjoy one now and again. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@stellastar85... I like what your saying about this... I read in the info pack from my surgeon it's 6 weeks smoke free.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Can you ladies give some info on how much overall weight you lost? Did the breast go smaller right away or was it once you surpassed a certain amount of weight? I'm c cup now, this might be a side effect of the surgery not to be liking... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon said its the weight on the day of the first visit... Another office told me don't lose any weight for 6 months... My thought is each place has different protocols. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You lived and learned Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just wanted to add, the only two surgery related complication I'm aware of are staple leaks and GERD... Pre-existing conditions can make surgery more risky and cause complications but those would not be a direct result of the surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I like what I read about BCBS eliminating the six months thing, do you know where I could read more about that? Had known about the position statement and have been googling... My BCBS policy has 1/5/16.... Haven't been denied yet but am drafting a letter just in case, did mention that position in it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think this is like anything else in life, some people follow things to the letter of the law... Other like to know the rules and modify them to fit their lifestyle.... My aunt has gastric about 12 years ago was very successful, she was taught by her surgeon that the surgery helps you to retrain your stomach, everything in moderation. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No one can foresee the future.... One way to lower your chance of complication is to extensively research your surgeon... Once you find out about his complication rate, you can feel confident... I met with one surgeon told me he has a 10% staple leak complication... I met with another said he only has one leak in 3200 procedure due to a staple malfunction... The first guy had no clue why the staple leaked... The surgeon is the key to a smooth procedure... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App