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I'm staying on mine Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Nov 29 here..had to move it out,due to pto Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Congrats you look great Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

This is the most motivating thread for me...everyone is starting where I am. I have surgery Nov 29. I am interested how you felt after surgery? Did your cravings stop or continue? How do you deal with head hunger? Just love the motivation!!!! I have been chunky since I was a baby (thanks mom) and battling my weight forever. I got up to 223 and used diet pills and dropped to 140 my lowest weight. I maintained this with 800-1000 diet, weight lifting 45 min and walking an hour 6 days a week. I kept it off for 8 years while maintaining the exercise. But it slowly climbed up. Then I went through an ugly divorce, had extremely low thyroid and potassium levels. Next came a stressful job and now I am up to 228 my highest ever I was excited to start the WLS program and the Drs told me to maintain my weight for surgery since my BMI was lower. Not sure that was good. I am worried that it will harder for me at surgery time. I am really trying to be 'good'. I cut out soda, drinking out of a straw, slowed down eating but I need to work on my sweet tooth. its fine at home, we keep no sweets here. It is when I leave and start driving somewhere. I will nip it in the bud I am sure but its a challenge.

I was told to maintain my weight. You'll need to meet criteria of bmi or bmi with co-morbid. They're upfront and awesome team. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Curious, everyone sounds able to easily adjust after surgery. We're you following a strict diet before? My surgery is Nov 29 and I've cut back but feel like I'm going through the food funeral stage but regretful because it doesn't taste as good as I thought it would Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

One update I just found is I do have a minor heart valve leak from the pills. Be aware of the side effects. I personally wouldn't have used them if I knew it would happen. Sometimes we get too wrapped up in the results and ignore the risks Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I only told my husband and daughter. Not sure what to tell work why I'll be out 3 weeks tho Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Yes it's mandatory Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I think you look great If your not lifting weights that will tone you Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I've had those same symptoms from surgery where they blow your abdomen with gas. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I've read a lot of people have stalls. But you mentioned you ate beef Jerky which is high on salt. Salt makes you retain Water. Try to avoid processed foods. I know every Drs guidelines are different on food but my Dr will have me on soft foods at that point. Good luck...slow is not a bad thing, your going in the right direction. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I waited a week, then called every 2 days. At 2 weeks asked the Dr if they've heard back and they reached out. Just approved today at 3 weeks Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Just approved through Bailey Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Yea!!!!!! I received approval today! Next step is for scheduling the surgery Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Soon nervous, sitting in the Drs office for my last appointment. I have a low BMI and need to maintain. I couldn't sleep at all. Woke up at 3 an and my weight was spot on. Ugh before I left the house I was 1.5 lb heavier...so nervous. I didn't eat much yesterday or today. I'm scared I have a gain and insurance will deny me. Are they that picky? Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Congrats Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon doesn't allow bread till a year out. It gets too gummy Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I haven't had surgery yet but as long as the scale number goes down, I'm happy. Slow Isn't a bad think. Exercise and it will help the loose skin from bring as bad I've heard. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

The PA said I'm fine. If the insurance was going to be that chosen they would have denied me for not losing much. I'll find out in a week. It's so stressful. I would have thrown we ights in my pocket the first day had I known thanks for asking! Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Thank you..now the Dr scale shows 2 lb more...they weighed me on a different scale than last time Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I started 6 months ago - insurance requirements 1. 6 Dietician visits 2. 6 Dr/PA visits 3. Cardiologist clearance 4. Stress test & Echo 5. Chest X Ray 6. LOTS of bloodwork 7. Pulmonologist clearance 8. sleep study 9. Surgeon clearance 10. EGD 11. Pre op surgeon 12. 2 weeks liquid diet prior to surgery I have my last Dr/PA visit. Then insurance approval, surgery schedule, liquid diet...heading towards the end

Yes I have to maintain and not drop below 35 Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I use direct nutrition. Chewable, taste good and insurance covers them Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Have you contacted Dr Kirk at Bailey Medical in Owasso, Ok? Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App