curlyinthecity

January 25th, the start of the rest of my life! I start my pre op diet on Wednesday. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi there! Congrats on taking your first step to becoming a healthier you! My surgery is scheduled for 1/25/17. I would first suggest finding out if your insurance company covers bariatric surgery at all, as some do not. Most insurance companies require 3-12 months of medically supervised diet/nutritional counseling, as well as a BMI of 40+ or 35 and at least 2 co-morbidities. I switched insurance mid-process, but both BC/BS and United Healthcare required 6 months. I attended an introductory seminar, 6 month nutritional counseling, and 2 support groups. Your insurance/physician may require additional testing like a sleep study, EKG, etc, as well as psychological clearance. It seems like a lot but I completed it quickly. Best of luck to you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi All, Aside from the average surgery worries, I am very concerned about my relationship after surgery. While I was always curvy, I gained about ~100 lbs after an abusive relationship and anti depressants/anxiety meds. To give you some background on my current relationship, my current partner and I have been dating for about 4 years and are both overweight. When I started dating, I was extremely self conscious and I suppose there was initially a sort of "comfort" or judgement-free feeling, in terms of my body, with him. To quote, I am the "ideal, perfect everything," to my partner, but he's expressed how he prefers a bigger girl. I love that how comfortable I feel with him, it's the best I've ever felt. However with my surgery scheduled for 1/25/17, I've become very anxious on how my weight loss will impact my relationship. He understands that surgery is for my health first and foremost, but of course I also miss my "old" body, the one I had before we even knew each other. I am sure that my partner loves me and supports my decision... but as superficial as it sounds what if he isn't as attracted to me physically? Obviously physical attraction *IS* significant, so what can I do to lessen my fears over it? Thank you for your help in advance! -Chrissy Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm from the Bronx! Soon to be sleeved on 1/25/17 @ Montefiore Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Premier Protein Caramel is DELISH! I start my pre-op diet on Wednesday but I was sure to sample a few flavors. costco has the 18-pack for $20 on sale. It's originally $25, but there's a manufacturer's coupon. Enjoy and good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@OKCPirate thank you, appreciate the insight. I failed to realize the "power dynamic" you mentioned. It does make a lot sense when you put it that way. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Babbs Very good point, thank you for the advice, I'll work on that, Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@clc9 I agree that I would want to be with someone who wants me for my insides over my physical appearance. However, I do believe that physical attraction does carry SOME significance in a relationship. I appreciate the analogy you used though I will definitely try to look at it from that perspective. Thank you for sharing @@woo woo I think that's a great question & thanks for bringing it to my attention. I think that maybe initially I did "settle" when we first began to date, more so because of my past and abusive ex leading me to think otherwise of myself. However, I'm a very different person from that time and I truly do love him for the person he is, not just how he makes me feel. This is someone who I want to spend the rest of my life with, regardless of my size, but I can't help but to have superficial feelings. I appreciate your input and thank you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App