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Everything posted by achappex3
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Your love for food will not be over. The way I see it, you'll get a new found love for it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Anyone just now starting thier 6 month supervised diet?
achappex3 replied to QueenLeo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I literally go in, get weighed, she asks if I have any questions, and then allows me to leave Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Anyone just now starting thier 6 month supervised diet?
achappex3 replied to QueenLeo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
First of all, congrats on taking that step!!!! From personal experience, those 6 months will FLY!!! I'll be having my 4th this coming wed. Hoping for RNY this November! Also malabsorption from what I've read, asked, and have heard from the meetings I've gone too, is something like a tool. So that helped put my mind at ease some! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
November surgery.. anyone else?
achappex3 replied to bybybelly's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've already had my EGD I'm so pumped! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
November surgery.. anyone else?
achappex3 replied to bybybelly's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started in April, my last thing is October 5th and it's off to be submitted! I'm so excited. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I don't know. I'm at a 39.5 BMI no co morbidity so I have no idea. I was mentally preparing for a two week liquid diet but the surgeon told me only 2 days clear liquid. I'm in the US in Miami. Going to get my act together starting today as if I had to do the liquid pre op diet so I don't get crazy headaches afterwards. I'm 39 and have a weight of 208 lbs and a goal 138. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Your liver reduction diet is based off of your BMI before hand, at least that is what my surgeon and my nut told me. For example, I have a really high BMI, and my surgeon wants me to have a 3 week liquid diet preop. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Insurance pre-diet requirement
achappex3 replied to amanda0930's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was told that there wasn't too much weight that I could lose. That it just shows dedication. I am curious to hear other people's responses to this Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Breaking habits before surgery
achappex3 replied to Gordita81's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Add flavoring!! I add crystal light, and sometimes the self serve koolaid Packets. Both are sugar free. I can only drink bottled/filtered Water. Tap water literally makes me gag. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
How did I allow myself to get this way?
achappex3 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What was your breaking point? When did you realize "I cannot keep living like this" I'm up, and cannot sleep... And can't help but wonder, "how did this happen to me?!" I'm 22 years old, and fairly active... Well I thought I was until I realized my phone has a tracker and I wasn't doing nearly as much as I should've been doing. (That has since changed). I have twin girls, and realize that my mother can now get up and get to them quicker than I can. My mom is only 43, but that's no excuse. There is absolutely no reason why she should be more fit than me. None at all. My girls get away with more than they should because I'm too tired, or too lazy, to get up and remove them from what they're choosing to mess with at that moment... My girls are two. I am depriving myself of seeing their future. Everyday. I just don't get it. How at 22 years old have I allowed myself to get to the weight that I am? And why hasn't the things that I've tried worked for me? -Slim4Life: I lost 30 pounds! Felt great, but slowly and surely the weight crept back on. -Weight watchers: same deal. -21 day fix was super complicated for me. I don't get. I've tried several little "crash diets" but nothing came of it. This surgery is one of my last resorts. I want to know what it feels like to feel and genuinely look amazing, healthy. I want to know what it's like to walk into a room and literally not be the biggest one there. I want to know how it feels to not worry about not waking up the next day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Taking Vitamins at Mealtime?
achappex3 replied to LaDivaDev's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My Nut told me to take them in the morning, not necessarily with food. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
November surgery.. anyone else?
achappex3 replied to bybybelly's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm looking at a surgery date in November as well! I'll finish pre stuff in October and it'll be submitted on the 5th or so Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Congrats!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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1400 calorie diet
achappex3 replied to Jessica Smith_270718's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My PCP has me at 1500. If I want to eat more, I'll work out more. If it's that important to me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Called my insurance (UnitedHealth Care) and was told that though I have 2 more months I'm guaranteed surgery. I would be lying if I said I didn't break down crying! I had been freaking out about weight loss (or lack there of) and was told that it does not matter. Of course I don't want to gain more. It's just great to know that now I can breathe a little easier! Hoping these next few months fly by!!! I'm hoping to be bypassed by my bday Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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@@Mysticpink74 (877) 542-9238 I won't be officially done with my preop stuff until October. They claim that it'll take 4 weeks for a date lol. My bday isn't until December 10 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Happy birthday to me!
achappex3 replied to melbell2222's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Happy belated!! I'll be having surgery around or a little before my bday as well. I told my family that id just like money. Lol. My goal is to go into Pink and by a jacket there. I'm 22 and that is popular lol. I have a bike (an actual bike) that I have my eye on and can't wait to purchase. I cannot wait to be able to run with my twin girls, and mainly... NOT BE THE BIGGEST PERSON IN THE ROOM! There's so much lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
sleep apnea diagnosed after denial
achappex3 replied to vandernoordh's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yay!! Congrats!! 3 more months and I'll be right there with you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
sleep apnea diagnosed after denial
achappex3 replied to vandernoordh's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have you tried calling them and asking? I also have UHC and was told to call and they'll make it priority Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
You'll have more than enough support through this app! Look up support groups etc. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Being denied due to weight gain...
achappex3 replied to achappex3's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I lost 10 pounds. My nut is super happy. I have been using my fitness pal for a year now and put everything, and I mean everything, down. I'm just not going to stress it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Being denied due to weight gain...
achappex3 replied to achappex3's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Mysticpink74 did your surgeon require you to lose weight though? Mine doesn't require weight loss to happen Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Gastric Bypass vs. Gastric Sleeve
achappex3 replied to Armygalbonnie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sleeve has 27 more years of data. It is the Gold Standard Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App Sleeve doesn't have 27 more years than bypass. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
In search of WLS buddies :)
achappex3 replied to Jadane_dm's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 22! But I live in Kansas. I'm going into my 4th weigh in on the 5th Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Being denied due to weight gain...
achappex3 replied to achappex3's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have united healthcare. There isn't any weight gain/loss rules! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Gastric Bypass vs. Gastric Sleeve
achappex3 replied to Armygalbonnie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
First let me say thank you for serving! You got this! And have every reason to be nervous This is a major lifestyle change! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App