evy17

So I had my evaluation this morning! I was open and honest. The interviewer said he would recommend me but he doesn't have the final say. It will go to a supervisor and I will know within a week or 2 what their recommendation will be! I will be on pins and needles the entire time I think!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I called the doctors office this morning and I received the all clear. I meet with the surgeon on April 12th!!! This is getting so real but can't come fast enough

I got my appointment set up today to see a Bariatric surgeon. April 12th can't come fast enough. This particular surgeon is in Covington, La. He will not even see a new patient until they have completed a check list. The longest part being a 6 month supervised weight loss program. I am happy to say I'm down 58lbs from just watching my intake and portion control. I've started walking and I hope I can keep that up at least 3 times a week!!! I'm sorry I'm just super excited!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yep he said some people do really unhealthy things and will do it right before surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I plan on that before my liquid diet starts!! Once the liquid begins that's it no more fooling around. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

LoL food funerals! I had planned on eating a big juicy steak and baked potato before I have to do my liquid diet! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@_Kate_ thanks! I'm gonna try my hardest. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I surely hope so!!! Thank you....fingers crossed for me please. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@KGee88 the only thing that has got me worried is he asked about suicidal thoughts. I didn't want to lie so I told him yes but it had been years since it even crossed my mind. Then he asked about did I make a plan & I told no I didn't make a plan. To be honest if I truly wanted to go that route I wouldn't be trying to get WLS! I have the means but I got too much to live for. Too many goals not to mention grandbabies! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App And good luck on passing your exam! Hopefully you will be posting your date soon! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have my evaluation on Friday 2/3/17 at 11am! Can anyone tell me what kind of questions I can expect? I do suffer from depression and I am on meds. I function in life just fine. I usually have a good cry and I'm good. Guess I'm worried they will tell me I'm not mentally fit for surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Exactly what is considered too high of a BMI? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Evelyn Mills evyfluffy@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My highest weight was 423. But when I started watching what I eat last June I was 412. I'm now 362. It's been a long long 8 months but I'm down 50lbs just by diet. You can do it. Hopefully you are younger and haven't had a hysterectomy to slow down your metabolism & it comes off faster for you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much for the encouraging words! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck buddy! Before you know it you will be surfing the beautiful waters with your new sexy body!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My starting weight was 412 my BMI in the 60s. Now I weigh 362 with a BMI of 55. My highest weight was 423. Since I started this process I'm down 50lbs. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks everyone! I think I'm so worried because I just went through a break up and I'm completely devastated. I cry a lot. Funny thing is I haven't turned to food. Some days I can barely swallow it. I'm doing this for me and only me. She didn't want to me have WLS at all. I guess you can say I have daddy issues too.....that is what has gotten me worried. I know I'm completely sane most of the tIme. Suicide has crossed my mind a million times lately but I do know that isn't the answer. I have the means to do it and yet here I am still breathing. I have too much to live for & I need to be healthy for it. I am ready to make this change. I'm a strong person. Being strong is all I know. I was told this surgery isn't a miracle cure. I know it's not but in my mind I intend to treat it as if it's a miracle cure. My desire to lose weight and to be able to do things I can't currently do out weigh everything else in my life. Thanks everyone for the advice and your stories. I greatly appreciate all the advice. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm sorry for asking but exactly how high is your BMI? Mine is really high. It's 55. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App And it was in the 60s but I've lost 50lbs Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have the charge 2! I love it. If you are thinking as a gift to yourself......I say it's a perfect gift. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Please comment after you are done! I have mine right after you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm afraid of getting tripped up! I know this surgery isn't a miracle cure but I intend to treat it as if it is!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Evelyn in Morgan City, La Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's my birthday! It's gonna be a great day for you and maybe your new birthday as well. A new you will be born. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am doing mine over the phone! I had to sign up online and set up a date for the phone interview for Friday 11am. I'm nervous like crazy. I really don't have the best support system but I do have many people in life cheering me on. Not sure what type of support other than them being there for me cheering me on I will need. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I also defiantly have a group of ladies I was in weight loss class with that I stay in contact with. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm at the end of my 6 month journey. I cannot even see the dr until I've completed a checklist. I'm from Louisiana! I'm available for a chat any given day. Everybody needs friends! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I quit 2 years ago cold turkey! My trick was I got the flu from 2 lil monsters. I was sick for 2 weeks in which during that time I stopped smoking because I was ill. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! I'm doing my evaluation Friday at 11am. Hoping I pass!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App