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Let's keep in touch! Nov 9 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm Nov 9th also!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good morning everyone! I'm scheduled for sleeve surgery in November...reading a lot of course and seeing a lot of talk about GERD after sleeve. I have never had reflux or GERD, but wondering if any people with no prior symptoms developed GERD after surgery? Would like to know how common this is.

Hi everyone Just doing a little venting. I am scheduled for surgery Nov 9, am 49 yrs old, 230 lbs with a BMI of 39. I have high blood pressure and pre-diabetes. I have only told my immediate family and 2 close friends about the surgery. Issue I'm having is people telling me, I think your crazy, you're not big enough for this, are you sure you can't just diet and exercise? This seems too drastic, etc. At this point in my life I realize I need help....or I would have made this happen for myself years ago. All the negative talk makes me second guess myself and make me more nervous, even though I know I am doing the best thing for my health and quality of life. Thanks for listening and would love to hear any advice or experiences you have with this type of thing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ugh that's disturbing. Sorry to hear that. What is it like? Painful? Does it affect your days? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Can anyone see who is in the group that are friends on Facebook? Tryjng to keep my surgery private Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm Nov 9th, would love to be in a group!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you Loopylulu I kind of wish I told no one! Besides my husband of course. Kristen yes I am def obese and need this for my health. I think I also hide the weight well...people would be shocked by what I actually weigh Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have my last appointment today and my surgical coordinator will submit to insurance today for approval. I am tentatively scheduled for Nov 9 surgery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone! Just looking for some feedback regarding sagging skin after your surgeries. I am scheduled for sleeve surgery this November, I am 230 lbs and hoping to get to 160 ish (of course who knows I may lose more or less)...but that would be my goal. In your experiences, would losing this much weight cause sagging skin? Thanks for any experiences you can give me...nervous and have a million questions!

Congrats laceemouse! So exciting Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for sharing the pics AnA...I think you look amazing for losing the huge amount of weight. It's obvious you have worked hard! Congrats on the success! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How are you doing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much everyone for the great feedback! You guys are amazing therapy and<br />knowledge. My surgeon did lean a bit more towards bypass for me, since I do like sweets and I have pre-diabetes. I just cannot bring myself to do the bypass, I'm not comfortable with the procedure. I'm thinking that for either the sleeve or bypass, I will need to make big changes to not go back to my old weight. So...it seems that in the beginning its easy not to eat much at all, therefore the weight comes off quickly for maybe the first 6-12 months? Then I guess the hunger comes back and some restriction is lifted? I'm wondering if the hunger comes back somewhat, hopefully we are still not able to eat as much? I am going to look into finding an eating psychologist, as you suggested. Really, I love all the suggestions and advice on how you are all coping with the new lifestyle and eating...appreciate it very much. Yes, Marchmellow, lets chat!

Hi everyone! I have my sleeve surgery tentatively scheduled for Nov 9 (pending insurance approval). What I'm worried about is that I am a total carb and sugar addict. Honestly, I could eat Cookies or ice cream for dinner right now and would be fine. I'm a grazer, eating small amounts all day and most of it is not good food. I know that after the sleeve I will have restriction, but I'm reading that after awhile those things like cookies, cake and other sugary foods can go down endlessly...this fact concerns me. I will be working with a nutritionist and obviously will have to make HUGE changes and have self control, which I obviously have not had in the past, hence the surgery. How has it been for others who previously had horrible eating habits, to suddenly have to have self control and eat healthy? Thank you for any feedback!

How long are you staying in the hospital? Hope you are feeling great soon Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck! I am still in the midst of my appointments, hoping to be ready for insurance submittal by the middle of Oct. Did the coordinator give you an estimate of how long the approval might take?

Best of luck for a smooth surgery and easy recovery! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Best of luck to you! Hope it's an easy and smooth surgery and recovery for you. Can't wait to join you in November! Let's us know how you're doing Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good morning everyone! I am new here and have my surgery tentatively scheduled for November. Just wanted your opinions on returning to work. My doctor said it is normally 2-4 weeks at home. I work at a desk and really don't have to move much. My surgery would be on a Wed, do you think its feasible to stay home that week and the next, then go back the following Monday? So approximately 10 days home. I don't have a lot of paid sick time and hoping this will work for me, but want to see what your experience tells me. Thanks so much, appreciate any feedback!

You look amazing!!! Congrats! Hope to be like you one day soon

Thanks for the feedback everyone! I guess I was just hoping that if by Gods grace I can lose about 60-70 lbs which is my goal, it wouldn't be so much loose skin that I would want/need to have surgery. I was thinking that severe of a case probably only occurs when there is much more weight lost? I'm reading weight training and of course all exercise during weight loss will help this.

Thanks for the feedback! How long did it take you to lose the weight? Was it an easy recovery and adjustment? Did you exercise while losing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App