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@@James Marusek The timing of nutritional supplements is crucial. Thank you for emphasizing the importance.

@@hhbbmm4 Y'all look amazing! I love that the background to the second picture seems to be a cruise. Enjoy your new normal. Thank you for the inspiration! - Donna

@@2goldengirl Thank you for your insight into the world behind the scenes of the insurance company. My father-in-law is a registered nurse who now works as a manager for an insurance company. It is a tough business to be in. You are appreciated.

My doctor's office & nutritionist said that a 30 minute walk is an appropriate goal. Take one step at a time and you may surprise yourself!

@@tagyourit There are soups available through the bariatricpal store that are highly recommended by my nutritionist. High in protein. Low in salt and carbs. Salty is out there for you during the preop diet.

@@grandmaofone Massage is a great idea! Shopping is always good. It might be fun to look around for something new to do in honor of the new you. Short flight somewhere? Boat ride? Amusement park?! I would love to find a roller coaster or other fun ride when I feel safe in the safety gear. Bumper cars? Dune Buggies? It really depends on what you are near!

Just learned that my reassessment has been bumped to Thursday next week AND that AETNA decided this week to mandate another month of dietitian visits for all incoming patients. Looks like I am waiting again. School starts for me the second week of August with teacher in-service and training. The time crunch is going to be a challenge.

@@silkouj You are cute to your painted toes! WTG!!!!

Thank you ladies! Laughing out loud has to be spelled out this time. hahahaha Anticipating lifetime supply of beano and Probiotics NOW!

@@Ginger Belle I will!

@@shanoutlaw Great news! Our stories are similar and it is good to see how your process works in order to anticipate what is getting ready to happen here. Heavens it happens fast when the process is approved and the hoops have been jumped!

@@michymoo Thank you for updating us. It is good to hear that you are progressing so well and have support from everyone. This is the beginning of your new life. Be blessed and take it slow.

@@lakegirlmn How are you doing?

@@Ginger Belle - I am in the exact same place. I meet with my surgeon on Thursday to begin the waiting game. I have an approval letter and have jumped through every hoop they could throw at me. Post here when you know for sure. Did they have you start the pre-surgery diet/fast?

@@shanoutlaw how long did it take to get the approval letter?

@@Cervidae You are amazing!

@@taysidebell y'all look amazing!

@@foodfighter78 thank you for the inspirational pics - you look amazingly fit!

@@HanSolo1977 We are very near the same point in the process!

@@Pup You can update your profile online only. It is a much easier interface to personalize through a computer.

@@MozzaWehsha Listen to your doctors and nutritionists. They know the process and the ladies and gentlemen on this forum have great ideas. Remember there are other paths to health as well. Rosemary essential can be added to your routine through conditioner or direct rubbing in your hair and scalp. It works for some to thicken hair and improve skin along with nails. I am battling now with prevention plans before surgery researching everything possible to maintain health through the transformation process. Look into essential oils - they really work!

@@laurarogersclark It is amazing that you have dropped so low. I am glad you did not just stay the path and keep losing. I am 42 and 340 at 5'6". At this point I anticipate an end weight around 130-150 but will take it one day at a time and listen to my body. How have you taken care of yourself now that you are figuring out how to stop losing?

I am preparing for Gastric Bypass in July and looking for advice about preparation, the procedure, and recovery. Thank you in advance.