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danithomas

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  1. Posted

    Hi! I'm brand new to the site and am excited to have you guys to go through this with! My date is set for February the 8th!

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    I'm excited! Mine is Feb 6th and each time I think of backing out with there are less expensive ways to do this I go back to thus site and I get the courage to set my mind on doing it. Lol

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  2. Posted

    I will be on liquids for 2 weeks after surgery too. Stay strong! You can do this!!

    I am staying as strong as possible. One thing that has given me a big boost....I put on my wedding rings today. I have not been able to wear them in a long time. ;) It's the small things that count right now.

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    No longer being able to fit mine made me realize it was time to consider surgery. Thank you for sharing this...

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    Hello everyone.

    I'm a newbie on this portal. I've had PCOS for about 16 years with horrible menstrual cycles and every bad side effect. My menstrual cycle took the worst turn last year when I had bleeding for 9 months non-stop. Yes, 9 whole months. I visited and changed several gynecologist but every single one wanted me to go on birth control pills, which I was totally against, the reason being I gained close to 88 lbs in a year after I took birth control pills (for a year).

    Finally, after long research, I found my current gynecologist (my guardian angel) who took care of my situation but still insisted that I loose as much weight as possible. I tried, I tried real hard but only lost 1-2 lbs a month and would gain that back again in the next month. My gynecologist suggested about undergoing a VSG about 2 years back, but I kept postponing the idea of a surgery due to financial issues. She has put me on a combination of Metformin tablets (I take 2X500mg tablets on a daily basis) and Meprate 10 tablet which I am suppose to take from the 16th day (after my periods have stopped). This combination worked like a charm and I started having regular periods (5 days flow), but after 6 months when I visited my gynecologist she said that she did not want me anymore on Meprate and I had to make a lifestyle change if I wanted to be healthy. My BP now reads 140 and I am close to becoming a diabetic.

    So finally I decided to undergo the VSG. I am scheduled for the surgery on Dec 26 (or 27). I like the bariatric surgeon who will be performing the surgery, he is a reputed doctor from UK and I will be undergoing the surgery in Bangalore, India (as I reside here). I have heard a lot about people supporting each other via support groups, hence when I was searching for one I came across this portal.

    I know I'm definitely going to need some support, someone to talk to who can relate to the day to day challenges of the post-op lifestyle.

    If there is anyone who wants to be a mentor or buddy please let me know.

    I'm currently 251 lbs and I know it's a long road to reach my goal weight, but with the assistance of the sleeve and the support of understanding people, I'm sure I can do it. :D

    Height: 5 ft 4 inches

    Current Weight: 251 lbs

    Goal Weight: 165 lbs

    I also need assistance with finding a good Protein shake. I found many mixed review about ON whey Protein Isolate and Compound and many other brands and was not sure which would be good for me pre and post surgery. Can someone suggest me a good Protein Shake brand that will be good for me and will be easily available in India? I will have to get on the protein shake diet from next week onwards.

    Wishing you all of the best. I have PCOS as well but my periods are actually pretty normal with some unexpected spotting but the infertility at one point was my biggest challenge. Now being older and not wanting kids at this age becomes another worry for me after surgery. I'm having mine 2/6/2017

    Please post before and after photos!! Best wishes dear!!

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    So as of March 2nd, (2 days past my 9 month surgeversary) I have reached my goal weight!!!!!! I am ECSTATIC! I never NEVER dreamed that it was possible to be this small! And even better, I feel incredible! This journey has been truly life changing! 9 months, and 111lbs lost! It doesn't even seem real!

    High weight: 236

    Starting weight: 223

    Current weight: 125!!!

    Started out at a size 16/18. Now (and this is still hard for me to believe) I am a size 3!!! I've never been a 3 in my life!

    I think I owe you my life! The first time I saw your before and after photo (in the purple sweat shirt) I was considering throwing in the towel. This was costing too much money. My insurance covers something if I cover my $2500 deductible!

    But when I saw your photo my husband walked past and said "Wow she looks amazing. You're going to be that small again too."

    I have never been that small! Lol but my husband was trying to be supportive so when he told me to think of this as an investment. I knew I had to do it. February 6th 2017.., I can't wait!!

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  5. Posted

    Thank you for encouragement. My bible tells me that my God will never leave me or forsake me. So as long as that is true, I'm alone physically yes but God has this all in his hands. I'm noticing strength that I didn't notice before in myself. It hurts but hay, I will be okay sooner than later.

    I went through the same thing with my Daughter dad great fully when he proposed to me I didn't accept him as my husband I end up leaving him because I realize I'm doing this for me and my daughter I be damn if any one option stop me or cant accept my decision .so yea I totally agree do what make you happy after all you have to live with you not everyone else my mom does it too sometimes I feel alone but I read my Bible for strength in I keep on pushing baby

    . God bless

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    Yes and His hands will always have you. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all they ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path.

    My husband couldn't understand how much pain I constantly was in and why I stopped wanting to go out. Then he went with me to the consultation with the surgeon and then a few weeks after he surprised me and took me out for a night in the town but he saw how hard it was for me to walk. A lightbulb went off.

    At 5'5 and 237 lbs I hide my weight well but how I feel is a different story. sleep apnea, PCOS and Fibromyalgia are all my new normal, but after turning 40 last month I refuse to live like this anymore. 2/6/17 I will be sleeved. I have always struggled and yoyo dieting so much from WL plans to pills to pills and plans.

    I'm praying for you honey because marriage is hard work! But Gods got that too!!

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  6. Posted

    Thank you both. Yep - I truly feel God has amazing things planned for me. I know now that you are right my life will be better without him & already feels like it is.

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    Sweetie, I am so encouraged and happy for your 50lb weight loss but I think the biggest weight that you lost was your husband. You seem to be doing so much better without him.

    Congratulations on your future endeavors.

    God Bless!!!

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  8. Posted

    See I have a boss and then her boss. Her boss I'm really close with. She didn't ask reasons why but I told her because we are close. She was very supportive and understanding.

    I was detailed with my direct supervisor and she's trying to get me to cancel surgery and take Garden of Life Vitamins instead of surgery. She's 4"11 and weighs all of 98lbs wet!

    I wish I had of went with the hernia story. Lol

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  9. Posted

    I'm scared to death now!! Lol My husband and I do not have nor want kids. At 40 and 48 we are enjoying time with our very spoiled dog.

    But the fear is reading stories of women getting pregnant not even a year after.

    I'm sorry but I just found my belly button kid and I intend to keep it, pierce it, etc...

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    I told too many people. I was excited but several did take the "Oh No! You're not that big! People die after having WLS" approach and it went on and on. Even my PCP kept saying "You're such a pretty girl. Just work out a little and change your diet!"

    Um.... been there, done with that. Wrote the cook book...and ate that too!

    I had to explain to her as well as my sister and parents that this was not a choice being made because I wanted to get into a little black dress but how this is a choice I made because of all the other health risk I face and deal with each and every day.

    My husband is very supportive but was hesitant at first then after speaking with my doctors he came around and my pastor and best friends are supportive as well.

    I go in February 1st.... my boss is another ney sayer but she's like 90 lbs wet!

    But the bottom line is that no one else knows my pain levels like me, bring out of breath all the time, and living with Fibromyalgia and PCOS at 237 lbs! It's hard!

    So this surgery will prayerfully give me life! ☺

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  15. Posted · Edited by danithomas

    Someone please tell me it will all be worth it?

    My surgery is scheduled for Feb 1st. I'm excited even though a few are against it. I.e.: co-workers who either weigh 100 lbs wet or who are 100 or more lbs overweight themselves.

    I will admit at 5'5 and 246lbs I do hide my weight well but the countless other health issues behind it, I don't care what I look like! I care how I feel!

    But learning that my $2500 insurance deductible with BCBS of MI rolls over in January not August anymore and I am already $900 out of pocket, and to my knowledge about $1000 out of budget on what I had set aside for surgery... the only thing that's losing weight is my bank account!

    I meet for my pre-op surgery next month on the 16th and I'm scared of what they will bill me with next.

    Is there anyone else feeling the pressure of paying for all of this? Or anyone who knows if there are payment plans, grants or scholarships for this?

    I mean my only option here is becoming a part time belly or pole dancer after surgery to afford surgery! Lol

    I'm sorry but I can't talk to family and friends about this because I am already too far in to be told I shouldn't go through with this.

    Suggestions and encouragement are welcomed! Thank you!☺

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  18. Posted

    So in the beginning my husband was hesitant about being on board with me having the surgery. But after meeting with my surgeon he felt better about it. My mom was on board my father not so much. But the one thing my sisters, cousins and friends all keep saying the same thing. " You don't need surgery. You are not that big. You just need Will Power" blah blah blah...

    I have a BMI of 39, hbp, sleep apnea, PCOS, rheumatoid arthritis in my lower back from my surgeries (2 to be exact) and of course Fibromyalgia! I just turned 40 years old!!! I have a family history of diabetes and obesity....

    Trying to explain to them that doctors don't just perform the surgery because I want to wear T shirts to show off my belly button, if it's even still there! Or that insurance companies don't pay thousands of dollars just so I can find out where my thong ran off too back in 2002! Lol

    This is real and I'm tired of hurting, tired of the excuses of not going out because I'm exhausted....tired of living without existing.

    Yes the surgery scares me but so is my husband waking me up in the middle of the night because I stopped breathing.

    So a part of me wants to just stop sharing my Feb 1st surgery date and just tell people post surgery when they ask me how I lost the weight that I just kept my New Year Resolution and avoided negativity! Lol

    I wish you all the best and please share your concerns from family and friends and how you overcame it....thank you!!

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  19. Posted

    Every day I question if I'm going the right thing!!

    I have actually started interviewing people who I knew who had both Gastric and Sleeve and they were all good with sharing with me the good, bad and ugly. But the one thing I asked after the interview was "Was it worth it?" and they all said YES! One even gained like 50lbs back a few years after her Gastric Bypass. But now she's taking the steps to lose it again by changing her daily lifestyle habits.

    Check out the local support groups if u need to. I keep getting people telling me I'm not "that big"... but I know my struggles. You have to do what's right for you.

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  21. Posted

    Well my dear here is another statistic that's scary.... you and I may very well be sisters because my father is the same way about me having surgery.

    I love him dearly and I know it's all out of concern but he had heard of other people who have had complications and he made me (yes I'm 40 but with good daddy's you're always respectful and any age) but he had me interview them and I got this....

    Two women had hernia issues, one cousin he had gallbladder issues, another lady bypassed the bypass (she gained the weight back) my PCP who honestly said she knows nothing about WLS explained that she feels that I am not big enough (BMI 40) I get that a lot and what I do is I thank people and explain to them how I truly just pack my weight in spanxs well. lol and I do!! My cousin's wedding was beautiful. My maid of honor dress was gorgeous. But I was in pain the entire time!!!

    But after I reported back to my father that they all agreed they would do it all over again if they needed to he backed off. Lol I even talked to my pastor who was supportive.

    People tend to think that we have other options and yes, maybe we do, but when you are in constant pain and in too much pain to do anything about it? This surgery is the best and safest way for us to maintain and work out.

    This is by no means the "short cut" for me this is just getting started. I have had fibromyalgia for 4 years. The weight does not help the fatigue, slap apnea, new or old joint pain.

    The bottom line is that it is our bodies and we have to make the choice on if we want to live or exist? I'm doing my surgery Feb 1st 2017 because I choose to live!!

    Well....and brag on social media how I kept my new year resolution and lost 100 lbs!! Lol keep us all posted.

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  23. Posted

    I have BCBS PPO of Michigan. I went to the intro class that was very informative. My insurance required me to have 6 months of meeting with my PCP and her discussing the surgery with me (she really just gave her opinion but she agreed to submit a letter on my behalf of the surgery) I have been her patient for 14 years so she's seen my struggle of the Yoyo dieting and the aches and pains I deal with. I'm 5'5 240 lbs but I also have sleep apnea, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure and PCOS....but the insurance company only cared about the sleep apnea, the BMI (they wanted 40 but I was at 39.5 but the sleep apnea diagnoses gave me .5 Lol) and my doctors consent and a psych eval.

    Call your insurance company and they will tell you what all is covered and what is required and copay amounts before you start. That's what I did. I have my psych Eval next weekend and I'm ready.

    Best of wishes to you lady!!

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  24. Posted

    I have done liquid fast before and I can assure you ladies it will pass. Your bodies are basically detoxing so you will have the headaches. It's just your body getting adjusted.

    I wish you ladies the best! I'm still trying to get my insurance BCBS of Michigan to say "give her a date please"....my BMI is at 39.1 but I have other medical issues that my body is not responding to the weight well.

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  25. Posted

    So my BMI is 39.1, I have a number of boarder line and hereditary diseases. I.e. Diabetes, fibromyalgia, sleep apnea and rheumatoid arthritis.

    Not to mention how on my own I have PCOS and possible sleep apnea. Needless to say the added weight is killing me. However my doctor of 14 years does not agree that I need surgery.

    I have found another doctor that supports the surgery however, I'm not sure how long I need to see her before they can operate.

    I am so tired of being tired and fatigued. But the insurance company will only cover 100% if I have a notice from my doctor with her approval.

    Yes I look forward to being smaller but having the energy to take the stairs or walk from the parking lot and not be out of breath is what I'm anxious about.

    Can anyone else relate or has been through these hoops just to be healthy?

    Thank you

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