Gordita81

@@cc1967, Thank you. I have started practicing mindful eating. I have an app on my phone called Baritastic. This app has timers for chewing, as well as timers to keep me from eating and drinking too close together. It also has reminders for taking the supplements. The information you gave helped me to bring this all to reality. @@Shrinkinqtpi, Thank you. I do realize that every clinic is different. All the required testing must be completed prior to my preop or they will reschedule. I am trying to avoid having it rescheduled. I have done my EKG and Upper GI. Working on the sleep study and blood work. Everything is set up to be completed prior to my preop appointment. I think I'm just scared that something is going to happen and either make this not happen or delay it at the least. Sent from my SM-G530T1 using the BariatricPal App

As far as the approval, my understanding is that I already got it. I did nutritionist and psych. Then they submit for approval. Once approved, he does the rest of the tests. As for smoking, I quit the day I found out that I was approved. The only thing that I was told is that surgery is normally 30 days after preop. Sent from my SM-G530T1 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you everyone for the advice. I am definitely going to look into a diffuser bottle. Sent from my SM-G530T1 using the BariatricPal App

I also quit using a vape pen. It is not for everyone. My surgeon said 2 months nicotine free. He does a urine test as well. He didn't specify how I should quit, just that I do.so far I am doing well. No nicotine for at least 2 weeks now. Sent from my SM-G530T1 using the BariatricPal App

I have been told by many people that I am taking the easy way out. I tried not to tell anyone what I was doing, except my husband, until I got medical approval. Once I got approved, I told my family first, then announced it to everyone else. For those that say it's the easy way, I just brush it off. My husband, though he says he supports me in this, insists that I just need to be more active and diet more. Despite it all, it is my body and my choice. I am willing to put in the work, just need the jump-start this will give me. Anyone that says this is easy has no idea what they are talking about. Sent from my SM-G530T1 using the BariatricPal App

I was told the same as trekker954. I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea and not given a machine. The doctor said that if I lose weight the apnea will go away. Sent from my SM-G530T1 using the BariatricPal App

Good morning. After almost 2 years, I finally got medical approval for my surgery. It hasn't really hit me yet. My preop appointment is August 25, hopefully I leave there with a date. Until then, I am reading everything I can to prep myself. I'm so ready to be me again. Sent from my SM-G530T1 using the BariatricPal App