audaciousmarie

It really does depend on your insurance. My first time around I had UHC and they required 6 months supervised diet, Upper GI, sleep study, psych appt and nutritionist and weight loss (all of these appointments were at different places). Now this time I am going through Kaiser and all my surgeon required is psych, nutrition, ekg and pre op weight loss. It took 9 months with UHC but with Kaiser I think it'll take 2 months. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Congrats and good for you for continuing on in spite of the complications. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

I use Splenda Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

The Kaiser where I am do not require Options classes but I almost wish they did. I can use all the info I can get. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Thats great. I am also going through Kaiser Norcal in Fremont. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

I love my food scale Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

29? You definitely fall into the young sleevers category. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Good luck..you got this! Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Wow that sounds so informative Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

I didnt realize bypass could be converted to sleeve Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Awesome. Congrats to you! Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

This is something I am wondering about too. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

When people say ignorant things like that..I just laugh it off. She thinks she is being helpful but really its annoying. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

I hope your approval comes soon Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Pauline annoys me something terrible with the way she ignores the doctors orders (no activity, eating what she wants, etc) and then she acts so befuddled when Dr. Now is upset. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

You look amazing. I don't even think you need to lose 21lbs. You have done very well and should be sooooo proud of yourself. I hope to be that successful. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App Thank you so much! People keep saying that but I am still 27.6 BMI and I do still have some chub. Lol Not a whole lot but hopefully it'll be gone 20 lbs from now I completely understand where you are coming from. I am 5'10 and people always feel I weight less than what I do but the BMI chart is always in the back of my mind saying I'm still so overweight. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Wow. What a transformation. Great job. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

You look amazing. I don't even think you need to lose 21lbs. You have done very well and should be sooooo proud of yourself. I hope to be that successful. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Yes I did. It was interesting to meet Lola for the first time. I found it kind of funny that when Chay first walked out as Lola, the 2 family members in the chairs were like "Ok..what else is new?". Pauline was up to her same ole tricks (refusing to walk, believing she is losing weight,etc) until towards the end of the episode. I am glad that she is trying to let her son have his own life because the way he has been living (taking care of her) is no way for someone his age to live. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Good luck and congrats! Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys, So this is my second time around with wls. I am back on the pre op diet (1200 calories) and I am struggling so much with reducing my calories. I don't remember it being this hard on my last pre op diet (I lost 40 pounds on that one). Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

You're right...mind over matter. I need to create a mantra "Mind over matter" lol. Thanks Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Great! Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

That is so true. What works for you may not work for the next person. You really have to make the decision that works best for you because you are the one who has to live with it. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Sorry to hear it was a struggle but you really do look great. CONGRATS! Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App