ZinNH

I'm on the other side of the country, but I do hope you can find some local support. Does your surgeon's office have a support group? Mine has one that meets monthly, but it usually conflicts with other things, and the few times I have gone, I just feel overwhelmed. (At least a hundred people attend, so it isn't very personal at all.)

I'm always a big sweaty mess. I hope that changes when I lose weight!

Has any doctor ever figured out why you gain so easily? I'm very similar, and all I ever hear is "keep trying." It's so frustrating! I've been following the keto diet for the last two months, and was finally able to start losing a little more steadily.

I listened to a guest speaker at a support group meeting who said that he bought some salt shakers, and filled them each with a different flavor of sugar free jello powder. Then he just buys plain vanilla protein shakes, and sprinkles a little flavoring into it so he has lots of options. I haven't tried it yet, but it seems like a great idea!

I'm nervous and excited too. I'm still trying to decide how open I am going to be about this surgery. I had the lapband before and failed miserably- and I was so glad I hadn't told many people. Hopefully this will be ,ore successful. Theres a FB group for September sleevers, but there's also a group here, for those of us who don't spend much time on FB. https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1273-september-2017-sleevers/

I start my pre op diet Monday! did you guys know that there's a support group section on here? I just noticed it. There's a forum just for us sept 2017 sleevers. https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1273-september-2017-sleevers/

Sept 12 in NH!

I've lost over 40 pounds so far, so I've definitely started to overcome my food addiction, which is huge for me. Since I am starting my pre op liquid diet Monday, I am going to treat myself a little this weekend.

Good for you! That's great news!

I read a book called Never Binge Again. It really helped me get past my food addiction issues.

My doctor said the average is 65%, but that for a revision (in my case, from lapband to sleeve,) it's more like 55%. He said in their practice, their patients tend to be above the averages though. He didn't give me a goal weight (yet.). After being over 300, I'd be thrilled to get down to 200.

Hmm, I guess it depends on a lot of things. But since you are meeting with a psych next week, it would be the perfect time to ask!

Happy birthday! I have the same goal- to be able to go on rides at the amusement park. Hopefully next summer, we will both have no problems fitting into that space! have a great birthday!

I am meeting with the NUT on Tuesday to find out the details of the two week pre-op diet, and the post op diet. Then, that same day, I go meet with the anesthesia department for a pre op appointment. And then the countdown really begins!

My approval took three weeks. It wouldn't hurt to call and check on the status of your authorization.

I have surgery the same day, and would love to have people to touch base with.

Yes, I will msg you!

I'm scheduled for 9/12

I haven't had surgery yet, but I have lost over 40 pounds so far. I'm a little bummed that nobody has noticed- but, I just remind myself that nobody commented when I packed on 40 pounds either!

I had many problems with the lapband, but the most embarrassing one was "sliming." (Where I'd randomly belch up an enormous amount of slime.). Does this happen with the sleeve as well?

So, no regrets then? My date is 9/12 and I'm already questioning the decision! I had my lapband removed a few years ago, and have been a yo-yo weight wise, so I know I need help. I'm just nervous after not being successful with my first WLS.

I have bcbs Fep. Mine was submitted at the beginning of July. It took over three weeks before my approval letter came.

Have any of you started a journal on here to document this journey? I was thinking about starting one, because I figure it will be a good reminder for after surgery when I am questioning whether I made the right decision or not.

Are you starting to freak out a little? My surgery is five weeks from today, and I am already starting to feel cold feet! On the other hand, I'm also dreaming of all the things I'll be able to do differently this time next year. Heck, even six months from now! At my job, we sometimes have casual days where everyone wears shirts from the local sports team. Everyone, except me, since I can never find any in my size. Yesterday I was at Walmart and saw the NFL sweatshirts and realized that I may very well be able to fit into one by the time winter comes!

I'm curious too about what people eat 8 weeks out. My surgery is scheduled for md September, which means thanksgiving with the one noses will be about 9 weeks later. I couldn't care less about not eating the traditional meal, but I dread the thought of dealing with all the comments about why I'm not eating like I have n the past. (I haven't decided how open I am going to be about the surgery.)