kell911

I am almost 8 moths out, I started at 212 also 5'2". The first month a lot came off. Then it slowed to about 4-9 pounds a month. Then there was a month the scale did not budge. You will lose inches when that occurs. Your mind set needs to remain on the end goal. Don't get frustrated because the number on the scale didn't move...It sucks but get over it and fast because some people get depressed. Keep your body moving!!!Drink your water and get your protein. Those are not the easiest things to do, I still struggle with both! I was able to reach my Dr's goal of 143 at 6 months, my personal goal is 137 by my birthday. I did not make it but I still felt good and was okay with that. Little goals before BIG ones! Good luck... Kelley

This sleeve has been a blessing. I am 5.5 months out and 6 lbs from my Dr.s goal and 12lbs from my personal goal.

i only lost 2 lbs in the 2 wks before surgery you are fine!

I can tell you this, I am 4 months out some days, weeks and months are better than others. Stay the course..don't over do anything. work hard at everything. TRACK what you are doing...

do you have a SAMS club there>>if you do they are about 13$ for a case of 12..

Have you tries the ready made premier shakes?? they really are good and filling..

I agree, need to drink the protein! It is the most important. How much are you consuming of the refried beans? even though they are good for you , they are high carb's. tofu? does tofu have any nutritional value? Look at what you are consuming..and walk...no empty calories..

It is really great tasting. I think it is a hearty version of a pancake. I think you should try it. Everyone is scared of cottage cheese, but it you can't taste it. real food phase...

The one I use is one that I put together and is amazing... 2 cups 3 min stone ground oats 1 to 2 cups cottage cheese ( I prefer 2 cups) 5 egg whites 1 tsp vanilla ext. cinnamon to taste 1/4 cup ff milk or almond milk 2 scoops of protein of choice pecans or walnuts optional let sit about 5-10 mins I use a 1/4 cup to scoop it to cook on pan. I freeze what I have and heat in microwave. Great go to breakfast and can make a lot and have ready at any time.

His insurance has criteria that has to be met. BMI with the 1-2 comorbidities, with possible other requirements. Do you know what they are?

I am 11.5 weeks out and it has begun with me as well. I am doing all I am supposed to do. so my resolve is to get a new hairstyle to work with me while I go thru this phase. I am going with a short angled bob. GOOD LUCK!

have you tried cream soups or pureeing the vegetable soups?? did your surgeon tell you that those were off limits?

You will be fine! You either want this or you don't! I am assuming you do! You have made it to this point! DON'T STOP!!!! okay, I am 11 weeks out.....I made it and I LOVE FOOD! LOVE LOVE FOOD!!! BUT! I LOVE ME MORE! The liquids SUCK! yes. I found that if I really need something to eat during my 2 wk liquid I looked up protein shakes, made ice cream.. FROZEN YOGURT with fruit, frozen sugar free pudding pops. SEARCH THE INTERNET. If it is liquid and you can freeze it YOU GOT THIS! GOOD LUCK..SEE YOU ON THE LOSERS BENCH!!! Kell

ok so what I understand it takes 6-8 weeks if not longer after the application to get it. my question for you is why did you wait to do your passport.

go to my ticker edit and go thru the whole thing. at the end you will be able to adjust the weights

I had to use a BCBS center of Excellence. Austin Texas. I had the best experience and I paid the hospital 25$, surgeon 200$, and office visits 40$ each, psych 100$, Nut 125$. That was all of my out of pocket paid. I had my surgery March 6th, just got the itimimized bill with all costs of 52K. I am blessed I had to pay none of that!!!! GOOD LUCK!

Anyone have DR. Sherrod From Southwest Bariatrics, Texas?

HOW ARE ALL MY FAMILY OF MARCH 6th SLEEVE?

Well, I would call everyday until they complete the steps.

It is part of the process. You are making better choices and it is difficult. Not eating those food from Md's is a milestone.It will bet better. The pre op will be tough but it will be worth it!

I have been working on getting this surgery for a while now. I first wanted to do it in Mexico husband talked me out of that and that was about 1.5 years ago. I now have insurance that covers it at 100% with just co copays. I have aid about $600 and that is it. AWESOME! RIGHT?! My surgery is Monday the 6th. So EXCITED but yet very sad because my marriage my friendship with my husband is in the crappers..My heart is Sad and feels like no matter how hard I try it won't get better. I just want to be happy that I am doing this and life will be better. Or that is what I am telling myself. He will be there the day of surgery which i am glad about. I want him there. I am just wanting this time to be joyful and this experience to be one of the highlights of my life.

I started with close to 37 bmi, my insurance stated i had to lose and not gain at all between my weigh ins. i made sure i didn't. my surgeon told me it is the initial weight that counts. i am only my surgery is next week and so far my bmi is 34.5 or close to that. GOOD LUCK

TOO EASY! JUST DO IT! YOU GOT THIS!!!!!

if you did not have a weigh in during November it will be like you skipped a month. That happened to me as well and yes I had to start over because i had a weigh in at the begining of the montha and at the end of the month. They require on e weight each month. I hope you call the insurance and explain it to them and they work with you. GOOD LUCK

My Dr did this and I just got my approval yesterday. surgery on 6th of March.