QueenOfTheTamazons

18 months from first visit to surgery. It took about a year to get the prerequisites taken care of. It took an additional 6 months to switch surgeons and get ins approval. We switched surgeons because my original surgeon, who was assigned based on coverage and location, had a $2500 lifestyle management fee that was not covered by insurance and was required to be paid in full prior to scheduling the surgery. The Dr in San Jose was just as highly recommend/regarded and only charged $300. That also includes food for the 2 week liquid diet. For my husband it took 21 months. We decided I would go first and didn't submit his insurance approval request until after my surgery. It took almost 3 months of fighting to get an approval. HW 385 SW 359 CW 305 Sleeved 10/5/16

I typically eat the oikios triple zero. Every once in a while (like today) I have a Noosa and add in some GENEPRO. How much depends on what flavor (pumpkin covers the taste of a full serving). HW 385 SW 359 CW 305 Sleeved 10/5/16

I am 10/5. How are you doing? Sent from my XT1021 using the BariatricPal App I'm doing great! I actuality had a pretty smooth recovery. Haven't started working out yet. I know once i do I'll start losing more weight. Have you started exercising yet? I suffer from chronic pain. And chronic laziness lol. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App Not yet. I was released for exercise at 8 weeks. I have been waiting my company to set up a corporate rate at the local gym but that doesn't seem to be happening. I am going to set up my own plan. The gym has several Water Zumba classes in the evenings so I am going to try those. I got swim capris so people can be spared my glaring white fat and I am spared the chub rub. Sent from my XT1021 using the BariatricPal App

I am 10/5. How are you doing? Sent from my XT1021 using the BariatricPal App

I did the same thing. Lol. I was hitting the button every 8 min or whenever I remembered it was there. I don't remember most of that day, but I was feeling fiiiiiiiiine. The next day I had 2 doses of vicoden only. Third day had no pain but took a loading dose of vicoden to get in front of any pain caused by the 3 hour drive home. There was a woman i was talking with who was sleeved the same day and time as me who had a really hard time with gas and pain. I think we are two examples of extremes. Even if you have a hard time with gas pains, it's a short term issue. The weight loss and health benefits are worth it. Sent from my XT1021 using the BariatricPal App

I had no gas pains at all Sent from my XT1021 using the BariatricPal App

I had a model surgery. No pain meds after the 3rd day (and that was just a dose of vicoden to make the 3 hour drive easier). No gas issues or problems sleeping. Very little nausea and not one episode of vomiting. I can tolerate most foods. The only real negative reaction was to pickles. The juice from one bite (I spit it out) caused nausea for hours. Sent from my XT1021 using the BariatricPal App

Is this even possible? For the past couple of days I have been feeling a knawing gurgling feeling that I would have classified as hunger before surgery. Could it be hunger returning? I know that acid is sometimes confused with hunger but I haven't had a prob with acid since week 3. I have been sick for the past week, not sure if that has anything to do with it Sent from my XT1021 using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Yuba City, near Sac. Was sleeved 3 months ago in San Jose. Sent from my XT1021 using the BariatricPal App

I haven't been taking PPI or antacids because I haven't had any symptoms. Sent from my XT1021 using the BariatricPal App

I am 3 months post op tomorrow and I've lost 77lbs. I lost 25lbs in the 2 week liquid diet and 52 post op. I have had a 3 week stall and a 2 week stall which has frustrated me to no end Sent from my XT1021 using the BariatricPal App

My stomach starts to gurgle (sounds like a hungry gurgle) when I am getting full. I get one, maybe two bites after that. Anything more and it's uncomfortable. Sent from my XT1021 using the BariatricPal App

I am so excited! After months of fighting with the insurance company, I got an email from my surgeon saying he has been approved. Now we just need to figure out when (work wise) we can schedule. HW 385 SW 359 CW 322 Sleeved 10/5/16

I would be willing to organize it if people were interested in participating. You can request as many names as you know you can fulfill. Rules: 1. Post that your in by 11/30 and commit to sending out your gift by 12/15. I will request your contact details by PM after you state your intent to participate. I will give you your person's address by 12/2. 2. Limit your present to $10-15 range. Homemade is ok. Be creative! 3. Any food gifts should be bariatric diet friendly only. No one should have one more temptation to worry about. 4. Post a pic of what you received! HW 385 SW 359 CW 331 (54lbs down!) Sleeved 10/5/16

I was averaging 600-750 but my bariatric nurse said 800 min and to aim for 800-1000. HW 385 SW 359 CW 308 Sleeved 10/5/16

Maybe we can do a non food valentines day cheeky cherub. HW 385 SW 359 CW 322 Sleeved 10/5/16

I received wonderfully scented lotion from BBW. Thank you Santa! HW 385 SW 359 CW 322 Sleeved 10/5/16

I have heard that insurance will cover some skin removal procedures if there were medical complications due to the excess skin, but havent actually known anyone with first hand knowledge. Has anyone else see insurance cover it? HW 385 SW 359 Sleeved 10/5/16

Sorry! I've been off line. I got it and put it under the tree. I will post on Christmas. HW 385 SW 359 CW 322 Sleeved 10/5/16

God I hope so. I have lost 3.6lbs in the 3 days after three weeks of yoyoing the same 2lbs. HW 385 SW 359 CW 325 (60lbs down! Finally!) Sleeved 10/5/16

The secret santa info has gone out! HW 385 SW 359 CW 326 (59lbs down!) Sleeved 10/5/16

Last chance to get in on the Secret Santa. I will be assigning victims... ahem... lucky participants tonight. HW 385 SW 359 CW 326 (59lbs down!) Sleeved 10/5/16

Unless its in zuppa toscanna or maybe made into a chip, I hate it too. I cant stand the taste of raw kale. HW 385 SW 359 CW 326 (59lbs down!) Sleeved 10/5/16

@ppressy24 and @@kurigotmoxie I havent received a response to my PM. Make sure you resspond by 11/30 if you want to be included. Anyone else who wants to join... jump in! The more the merrier! HW 385 SW 359 CW 326 (59lbs down!) Sleeved 10/5/16

Consider asking your doctor about Furosemide. It also treats Fluid retention , better than Hydrochlorothiazide generally , but doesn't do as much for blood pressure. I took Hydrochlorothiazide for peripheral edema for like 4 years and it stopped working for me. It also gave me gout. But my doctor switched me to Furosemide and it really helps with the fluid retention. At least for 2 years for me. My body adapts to Water pills and requires higher doses. HW 385 SW 359 CW 326 (59lbs down!) Sleeved 10/5/16