Tara1992

I found this jem on Pinterest and love it!!! This may help you, I struggled my whole life with not getting enough Protein so I'm always on the lookout for things like this. It sounds like you're doing amazing though! Keep us updated!!! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I think it would be worth it to have a consult with a Dr and discuss options and see if you meet the insurance requirements! I don't know if your in the BMI range but if you think it will be a helpful tool for you to get to your best health and feeling good, its worth considering!! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

First of all, I'm glad you found some light at the end of the tunnel and reached out for help! That right there is something you should pat yourself on the back for! & thank you for this post! I am still in pre-op stage, and I had no idea about this emotional change. Also, I am also in the human services field and a huge part of the field is SELF CARE. So surgery or no surgery, its a good idea for people in this field to release life and it could be a good way of dealing with and working out feelings and emotions a health way. Now, I also see that SELF CARE is important for post-op WLS! Social workers, therapists, psychologists, support groups, nutritionist, whoever can give you educated and private advice will probably help! Don't be nervous about seeing co workers or ashamed because you should be on the other side of the table! Any professional will NOT belittle you for seeking help and there are STRICT ethical and moral guidelines for confidentiality in those professions! I hope you feel better and keep posting! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

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I got my first when I was 18 and I wanted it a while. I didn't necessarily have to wait til I was 18 cause my mom was ok with it, but that's how timing worked. I wanted something to represent my views on life and how others should be treated. Its on my leg above my knee and it says: "Human Like You" We are all the same in terms of skin, flesh, and blood. I think maybe people forget to be decent enough to treat one another with respect as a human being. Since then I got an oragami bird that's a banksy piece right below my collar bone. That one was on a whim, but I like it, I don't think I'll ever cover it or anything. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Update!!! My Doctor office called and said I was approved!!! Took 3 days!! Yayyy Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

My Doctor said that YES the band is still on the market but he doesn't believe for long. So he said he'll do a band if you absolutely beg him to, but highly discourages it and suggests the sleeve. Over all, it's more natural because there are no foreign objects in your body and there is no jumbling the way you were originally created. Just taking something out. Also, little personal story to add: my mother's good friend had the band and she is sick from it almost everyday. It doesn't stop her from eating at all, she's now over 400lbs. It only slows her down, but not by much. I believe when food is an addiction and/or is something that's hard for individuals to control (could be due to medical conditions etc), the sleeve forces better diet, encourages exercise, and better portion control overall. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Yikes! That's a tough one!! Wear some thick glasses!!

People who have multiple noises going on at the same time. My mom does this All the time, TV blasting, watching a YouTube video, and talking on the phone or WORSE trying to talk to me, all at the same time! People who call you and are talking to someone else... I immediately hang up on them. Last one I can think of.... When you're driving on a single lane road with a speed limit of let's say 50 mph and someone is turning right And slows down for 3 miles prior to the turn then comes to a complete stop and then proceeds to s l o w l y turn.. JUST GO!!!!! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Omg yaaaas!!! #1 is my biggest pet peeve!!!! You're allowed to have separate accounts ppl!! You didn't merge into the same person when you got married!!!! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Good for you!!! I'm 5'8" and I weigh 248, I lost 33 lbs in the past year and 11 since starting this journey. My doctor said DONT LOSE ANYMORE WEIGHT(for insurance purposes). I was actually devistated because I was doing so well and then had to stop dieting... So I'm trying to maintain weight but I don't really know how to do that... Its either eat healthy and on my diet... Or eat regular and gain weight for me (I have pcos). So these weeks before I get approved are so nerve racking as well!

That's awful! Did he try going to the VA hospital and maybe getting a referral from them/ seeing if they'll do the procedure there? Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

That's exactly how mine was too. It actually made me feel calm and happy! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I live in NJ and I have Amerihealth. All of my pre certs are done, 3 nut consults, 3 bariatric meetings, and 1 psych eval. My surgeons office sent the request to the insurance today! I'm wondering if anyone is / was in a similar situation, and how long did the insurance take to approve it? Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

This is very enlightening. Although I'm going to do it here, I wonder if our surgeons really do leave the stomach bigger. How much post op are you and have you lost since your revision? Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Wow that's good to know! Thank you! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I work for the VA and some of the medical centers are doing the robotic surgery. I've heard it's extremely precise and non invasive. There is also I doctor right there, so its not like no one is there in case of an emergency! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Right???! Lmao where are you in your journey and what was your preop diet like? My 13 month old was taunting me with her garlic toast last night... lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Actually I'm just waiting for my approval from my insurance!!! I feel like its taking soooooo longggg. This whole process is so long lol. But my Dr. Said they highly reccomend the liquid diet but they aren't strict like yours. Hahaha garlic toast, ???????????? so meannnn lol Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Omg girl! This sounds so intense! GL!! If you can do this diet, you can make it through any challenge in life! Loll!! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Let us know how it goes!!! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Good luck!!!! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I whole heartedly agree. I came on here to find advise, relieve some stress and connect with people in a similar situation as I am in. The amount of hostility around here is unsettling. I'll have to put a pre-lude to my next thread... PLEASE NO HOSTILITY OR BICKERING. I feel bad for some people who are coming on here to get away from other stressors and actually get relief/ answers. It can all be avoided by people moving on and not posting... If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all! If you think this thread will end up being a heap of shit that you've been involved in before, KEEP MOVING. No one forces anyone to throw intolerences around. I hope it gets better from here, because I've seen this nonsense on a few threads. On the other hand, thank you to all the people who genuinely answer, stay on topic, and care. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

So true and very simple!!

@ -- at work you need only tell them your doctor is scheduling you for surgery, its private and you do not wish to discuss. The only time HR/boss can push on that is that if it is a worker's comp injury, which this is not. When they ask when you will be back, you'll tell them when the doctor clears you to come back but you hope to be back in 3 weeks of less if everything goes well.Thank you! I'm going to keep that in mind! I just think it's going to be hard because the company I work for is literally 5 employees so it's really small and we all talk all the time... I just have to just stay strong. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I've tried OTC diet pills before and they've had the worst affect on me. I felt jittery and uncomfortable and didn't lose any weight. What I did to lose the weight was cut out all carbs like bread, Pasta, and rice. If you go on pinterest you can find recipes that are high Protein carb replacement. My face are cauliflower mash and cookie dough bites made from dates and peanut butter! These foods made me feel great and I lost weight. Best of luck! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App