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TAJ718

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  1. TAJ718

    I'm at 8 weeks since surgery!

    Congratulations!! Are you finding its easy to follow the plan? Stick with the rules? How do you feel!?
  2. Great post! Great advice too!! I am still waiting on my approval... and it seems I am not nervous about the surgery at all, but the thought of eating and making decisions on my own after surgery and sticking to the plan after surgery TOTALLY FREAKS ME OUT!!!! Can I do it? What if I fail? What if I screw up? Will I know what to do? Will I be able to tell if I am full? Will I be able to resist the cravings? Am I strong enough for this? No lie... totally freaking out and I am not even approved yet. Anyone else go through this?
  3. I am still waiting on a couple things, my 2nd dietician appointment, haven't even submitted for my insurance approval yet either... but I am doing everything I can to be "as prepared as I can be" I gave up coffee, working on pop, I have significantly decreased. I am watching my sugar intake and increasing my protein amounts. I guess, I am still mostly scared and nervous about the after surgery diet. Can I do it? Can I stick to it? Can I follow it exactly? What if I do it wrong? How do you all feel? Do you feel prepared? Thanks!
  4. TAJ718

    Tomorrow tomorrow

    How's everyone doing!?
  5. I agree and LOVE all of you for this post!!! I am 5' 6" and weigh 236. I hear the "You wear it well" also... Gee, thanks! I feel like Shrek, but... yea thanks! I have very high cholesterol, I am always out of breath, and feel uncomfortable in most of my clothes. My BMI is 38. I am waiting on my 2nd dietician appointment and then its up to the insurance approval. I am ready for this. #goodluckeveryone
  6. Now I wait... 2nd dietician appointment isn't until 10/25... tick tock... tick tock.

    1. TAJ718

      TAJ718

      @Armygalbonnie that's what I have been working on! I have been giving up the caffeine/coffee, working on reading more food labels, trying to fit in a 30 minute elevated heart rate work out (for me, this seems to be the hardest so far!!) I work too jobs, run a house, single mom of a two year old!) I don't know where to squeak in another 30 min!) I know... don't sit and relax, wake up earlier... but damn I am beat!!

    2. Armygalbonnie

      Armygalbonnie

      Girl, it sounds like you get plenty of exercise without having to squeeze in more. Just having a 2 year old is exercise by itself!!!

    3. TAJ718

      TAJ718

      That's what I thought too... but my phone coaching doesn't feel the same way I do!! lol!

       

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  7. TAJ718

    The Secrets of the Slim at All You Can Eat Buffets

    What is an LB card? What is an LB card?
  8. Bad new in this situation is great news!! Just got my lipid panel back and thank goodness for high cholestorol! Hopefully this will be enough for my approval!

  9. Well... met with Dr. July, she doesn't think my esphogeal issues combined with my low BMI will be enough to get approval through my insurance. :( I had been fasting so I had my blood drawn to check my cholesterol and if that doesn't come back as "high" then we try a sleep study, but I don't snore... and I think I sleep fairly well. I am not feeling so good about getting approved. Ugh...

    1. Armygalbonnie

      Armygalbonnie

      I never snore either but shockingly I have sleep apnea. I don't sleep well but I always thought it was because I have an active mind. Good luck with everything!

  10. Meeting the dietitian and surgeon tomorrow!

  11. TAJ718

    Submitted. Now it's a waiting game.

    @@Sumaire Did you just happen to have a sleep study done or was it recommended by someone? I am meeting with my surgeon on the 22nd, but I would like to get all my ducks and appointments scheduled and in a row... just to be prepared!
  12. Congratulations!! You look great!! How is everything going for you? Is following the plan after surgery going well? Easy? Best thing you ever did? Nice Job!!
  13. TAJ718

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    Is that you with the white necklace on!?!?! You look stunning!! Congratulations!!
  14. Has anyone been nervous about what their body will look like after... like maybe my butt isn't so bad now, what if I lose all the good things about my shape/body/me!? Am I just overthinking!?

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    2. BayougirlMrsS

      BayougirlMrsS

      i best advice to you is..... Exercise... I didn't thousands of Squats, arm curls, Tricept work...cardio.... Etc. Don't depend on WLS to do everything. If you want your body to look half way decent, you have to work out... On line has some great tips. Good Luck

    3. TAJ718

      TAJ718

      @bayougirlmrsc Thanks! Work out even before surgery? I am meeting with the surgeon this Thursday! Eeeeeeccccckkkkkk!!!! I am getting nervous something will deny me, or something will happen.

    4. BayougirlMrsS

      BayougirlMrsS

      i actually gained 10lbs to have WLS.... my bmi was 38... and it had to be a 40... so before i started, i made sure it was where it needed to be. I qualified and the rest is history.... Im down to 125 almost 7 years later

       

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  15. @@Lexuskela I am in Albertville! I am still in the process of getting approval but I would love to chat with anyone close that has had success or is just willing to chat and answer questions!? I was looking more towards the RnY, but... I am open!?
  16. TAJ718

    Just got approved!

    Great news!! Congratulations!
  17. TAJ718

    6 days until surgery

    You have lost 50 pounds, even before surgery!? Wow!! Great job!!
  18. Way to go!! You look great!!
  19. TAJ718

    My heart & Soul

    From the album: Just Me

  20. TAJ718

    Just Me

  21. @@mngreeneyes I am out by Albertville. I will ask when I meet with the surgeon. I think she works both hospitals, I am meeting with Dr. July. I wish I could make the next month or two go a little faster!!
  22. Still working the steps/process... 1 coaching call done, 4 more to go! Back to the psych doc on Thursday and meet with the surgeon & dietician on the 22nd! Praying everything goes smoothly and I will be approved & scheduled quickly!

    1. TAJ718

      TAJ718

      oh... plus my primary doc wrote me a letter of medical necessity, just in case I need it! Another plus!! I am so worried that my insurance won't approve me, I am just trying to cover all my bases!

    2. MrsSugarbabe

      MrsSugarbabe

      Sounds like your ducks are lining up in a row. ;)

  23. I'm still preop, getting all my requirements fullfilled and praying I'm approved, Congratulations on your success!! You look amazing! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

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