janedoe92

I told a few people in my family and my mom has a big mouth and told my aunts (who weren't supportive at all). I then choose to tell some close friends and my best friend was super supportive (because she's had VSG so she knows what I'm going through) the others either didn't care or are expecting me to fail. I don't plan on telling anyone else because it's none of their business, and I don't want anyone's opinion on something they know nothing about:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah my manual says to walk at least 5 min every hour so I think I'm going to still do that on the drive back, I'd rather take forever getting home than have clots lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yeah my manual says to walk at least 5 min every hour so I think I'm going to still do that on the drive back, I'd rather take forever getting home than have clots lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! So I will be traveling (by car) to get my surgery done (I'm getting SIPS a modified version of the switch) and I'm driving 4 hours. Im a little worried mostly about gas pains and not being able to pull over often to walk them out. Are their any comfort measures anyone could suggest it'd be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you both! Yes @@heidikat72 I have someone to drive me home and I'll definitely plan to stop thanks for the input! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah I figure it's all about the money too. It's good to see some people only see their surgeon a handful of times. I was discouraged seeing others on here saying how they love their surgeons and how amazing they are, but I guess at the end of the day all there job is to do is complete the surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow lol that's insane, my surgeon oddly only does surgery on mondays update though she emailed me back and said she got my papers, so hopefully they'll be submitted now. I know they hate people bugging but with the experience I've had I plan on staying on top of them Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah I met with the PA and she was the one that made it seem like I would be only seeing her for my follow ups, but yeah I'm going to stay on top of them. I feel this delay has pushed me back because I was hoping to get surgery before the end of the year because I met my deductible, but that's definitely not going to happen now Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you guys so much! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon's office is going to submit my paperwork:) so excited yet nervous! Now it's the waiting game! Once approved I will get a date! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I went to my aunts house she tells me my mom told her that I'm having surgery so I was like oh yeah I'm going to I'm just getting everything in order or whatever and telling her stuff and she's like well you know you can't eat this and have to do this and telling me how her coworker got it and stuff, so that automatically makes her an expert. It annoyed me because it's like everyone's expecting me to fail. It makes me so heartbroken more so than mad. Like it's easy to say to myself fuck them don't pay attention to them, but mentally it's really starting to get to me Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So the top of my eyes below my brows are pretty puffy and have always been, and I've attributed it to my weight. I love doing makeup but hate it because of my eyes, did any of you ladies notice any "weight loss" in the eye area, or is this something I'm just doomed with? Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Personally I'm not getting the sleeve, but my classmate recently did and she only took one week off of school. It's really all depending on the type of work you do and stuff. In her case, school is just walking and sitting so one week was all that she needed. However I'd ask your surgeon just to make sure Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Isn't it funny how people are suddenly experts just by knowing someone that had WLS lol if only they'd actually educate themselves Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much! And you know what I never thought of it that way, but my aunts are overweight and this particular aunt lost a lot of weight but has since gained a good amount back, so you definitely have a valid point. I'm so happy I've found this forum it's been such a huge help:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah my mom was a struggle to get on board just because another one of my dumb aunts told her how her coworker gained all her weight back and had sooo many issues, so my mom went to my seminar to learn more, and told her sisters, which I believe why they're all thinking they can have an opinion about it, but I just told my mom stop telling everyone, and it may seem rude, but I also told her I didn't really want her involved in any of it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I agree I'm in the same boat as you and I felt so bad for myself I gained some weight which I feel made it worse, but now I'm practicing stuff like not drinking while eating (I recommend trying this to make it a habit it's super hard IMO) cutting sugar out (I'm a sugar addict) and carbs keeps you focus and you loose the weight:) keep the goal in mid you'll do great! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been checked but I don't have it:( hopefully I loose in the face lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the info and good luck in recovery! keep me updated on the progress Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hopefully I won't, but I'm definitely not against it because I hade how puffy they look Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What are the cramps from? And are you having many bowel problems? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is the best post yet! Literally was just thinking if pho broth would be okay, you have made my day! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My insurance requirements were pretty lengthy and I began my process i my home state only to get knocked back a step after my insurance told me it's a requirement for me to go to a center of excellence, and the closest one to me was almost 300 miles away:/ I cried a bit, but got it together and began contacting that hospital, that had its own trials and tribulations between constantly fighting with my mom (because she's scared for me to have the surgery) to trying to get time off for me to be able to travel and get some of my tests done. Got over that hump, had a consultation, and set up future appointments. Literally the next day I find out I have no insurance due to a discrepancy on their end, so I was forced to cancel all my appointments:/ this brought more tears and heartaches. I felt at my wits end as if it would never happen, and paying out of pocket just wasn't an option. I had to sit and twiddle my thumbs waiting for an appeal process to go through with insurance, and it finally did yesterday! First thing I did was call to set up my appointments. My first one is on Monday, but I don't find myself feeling that same happiness I once did. I find myself waiting for the next bad thing to happen, and I absolutely hate feeling this way my only hope is I eventually get out of this funk and I'm able to finally find the joy about this new journey I once had. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Exactly, it's so disheartening that people aren't more supportive, especially people that have been pushing for you to loose weight then when you decide to have a little extra help it's a problem. My surgeon warned me of relationship changes, and sad thing is I haven't even had the surgery yet and so many relationships have suffered due to it, but good riddance, if it's my health over a person I'll most definitely choose my health Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I agree, I made the mistake being so excited telling some choice family members and friends, and the responses from most of them were so unreal. It's like they can't phathom you loosing weight. Hearing things like "you're beautiful the way you are" and "don't loose too much weight" took a toll on me, so I decided to not talk about it anymore, but this site def has been a great encourager even through the hard times. You got this! Good luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Okay great! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App