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How long has it been since your surgery? How much weight did you lose? I am getting sleeved mid-December and was told it is realistic to be losing 100+ pounds! I am surprised that could happen and want to know everyone's experiences. Thanks! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Since it's winter, I've been wearing a supportive sports bra (Under Armor has great ones) under my sweaters.. and then in the spring I will probably find cheaper ones I can not feel bad about throwing out! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

What's everyone's spin on cheese post op? I'm to the point where I can have it. Being a cheese lover, I think I can incorporate it in healthy meals as long as it is low fat and high Protein, but I want to know what everyone else thinks and how they've eaten cheese post op. I don't want to end up gaining weight post op. Thanks! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, I was sleeved on 12/13 and have lost about 12 pounds so far. I feel like everyone around me, on this board, on my facebook group, has been losing way faster than I am.. I just am scared I am going to be that person who only loses like 40 pounds despite doing everything right.. Any words of advice to calm my nerves and stop worrying about the weight loss timeline? Thank you.. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I actually haven't been, I hung around 150 for most of my life and then gained 100+ pounds in the last six years. I'm very fixated on getting back where I used to be and love cheese. That's why I wanted to make sure it was low in fat and high in protein! Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yes, that's what I've been doing! Very good advice. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Haha! Love it! How has it played into your weight loss? Do you think it helps or makes your weight loss slower? That's just my fear. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, I'm post op 11 days. Right now I'm still in my full liquids phase, and I made a bunch of Soup to help get past this phase. I added unflavored Protein and it has a gritty, chalky flavor which I can't stand. I love the soup, but without adding the unflavored protein I won't be meeting my protein goal. I want to give up on the 60-70 grams of protein I should be having, it sounds crazy to me.. besides the Greek yogurt and occasional Protein shake.. and then just really pick up on it when I start my puréed diet next week bc I will be able to have puréed chicken. Would this be really bad? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

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Hi all! Scheduled for 12/13. When I first scheduled all of my appointments 6-7 months ago, the bariatric coordinator at my doctors said that I could do a 12/13 surgery being that my last nutritionist appt is 12/1. Now I'm really worried my insurance won't approve on time being that its only 12 days.. I have Affinity if that makes any difference. Here is why I'm concerned: 1. I'm a student in a really competitive program and work part time, intern full time and school full time. So this is like a 2 week break where I can have my surgery and recover, and I really needed to use this time. 2. My surgeon is leaving days after my surgery to vacation for a whole month- he also only does surgery on Tuesdays. So this would be different if it was a few days, but I really need to do it now otherwise I will have to wait a very long time. What can I do to move this process along as fast as I can? My bariatric coordinator said she will send in my stuff and mark it urgent and I have said I will call my insurance every single day until I’m approved. I’m just so nervous it won’t work out. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! Surgery is approaching for me (12/13) and I have Celiac disease. I was wondering if there was any more of me out there who could tell me if having Celiac made a difference or not during their post op experience! Thanks! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm 12/13 too! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

For those who have had surgery: What is your starting weight? How much have you lost? How many months since surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

And to be honest, I think a part of all of us is scared too, because god knows this isn't our first time trying to lose weight. And we think, will all of this be worth it? I'm sure it will be. And I definitely want the surgery. I just hope with the right diet and exercise, this will work for me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm having a really weird thought process, sleeve scheduled 12/13. But I feel like it's not happening. Does anyone feel this way? Maybe because it's such a long way away and because I'm in month 4 of a 6 month process, or maybe because I'm scared my insurance will deny me for some reason, or maybe I don't want to get my hopes up? But I just feel kind of down about it. I've gone to every appointment and am counting down the days. Just kind of in disbelief that I'll be getting the surgery. Does anyone feel this way too? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

We definitely should stay in touch! I started early July too! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yes, that's exactly how I feel! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! So I'm supposed to get sleeved in December and I have been postponing losing that pre-surgery weight although I KNOW I am capable of doing it. I just feel lost about where to start especially when it comes to exercising. My surgeon told me that I should put more emphasis on lifting weights because that will be helpful post op, meanwhile everyone else says to focus on cardio because that will help you when you have a large amount of weight to lose (which I obviously do) So I guess I'm trying to get an idea of what everyone has been doing, or did pre-op. I have been walking on the treadmill at different inclines and speeds (not a runner by any means) and then doing a few light weights but. I feel like it isn't a good enough routine. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Yes I am December 13th! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi! I am the same weight as you except I am 5'3"! I am also getting surgery in December. My doctor just told me I should be losing 15-20 pounds before we meet again in October So I have been in the same boat as you. I am going to download Myfitnesspal and use it- some tricks I have been doing is eating Protein first, so I start filling up on that, drinking a lot of Water, having fruits and yogurt nearby for a snack, and just being conscious of how often/the portion that I eat. Lots of luck to you! I am here if you want to chat! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Orange County! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi all- my process that I must go through for surgery includes an endoscopy. I had one less than 2 years ago and the coordinator at my doctors said that it suffices. However, I have heard that for this specifically, they do an HPiLori (sorry if it's not the correct spelling) and I am concerned that it wasn't done for my endoscopy that I had. Does anyone know if this is a regular thing that they do during endoscopies? Lol may be a stretch but I am hoping someone knows the answer. I've left a message for the coordinator but she's on vacation. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks, I'll inquire about that. I was diagnosed with it a little over 3 years ago, but I think I was dealing with a lot of the issues for many years before that (the diagnosis was a surprise to me). How about you? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have Celiac Disease too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am around the same starting weight (280) and want to lose 20-30 before surgery. 160 has always been my goal! I'm really glad to see that you did it and it makes me think that I can do it too. If you don't mind me asking, did you stick very well to the diet? Aka eating a lot of Protein, vegetables, not a lot of junk food? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just wondering- and I don't mean the process from first consult to surgery, I mean like after all of your appointments and requirements are done. So when you submit it to insurance showing what you've done, until the day they say they're good to go. I've heard some people say their insurances took up to a month to get back to them, others I've heard about a week. Just curious because mine will likely be during my school break and I want to factor in some recovery time. My last appointment is 12/4 and I have Affinity (Obamacare, non Medicaid) if anyone knows anything about my specific insurance. Thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

We are on the same timeline. My last appt is 12/4. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App