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You look amazing! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I couldn't agree more! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Liz, having gone through the surgery already, what do you think you might have done differently during the early recovery period? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

YOU GOT THIS RAYMIA! Stay strong! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

It's getting close Steph! Congrats and good luck! Keep us posted with your progress! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

This may seem crazy, but my wife bought a few small jars of baby food (turkey, chicken, beef etc). 6grams of protein, 0sugar, 0 carbs and may be a perfect serving size for the new belly! Gonna clear with the Nur to be sure it's ok still. This would be in the purée stage of course...just planning ahead. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! Keep us updated on your progress. Glad to hear your feeling good! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Wow thank you - all of this info is really encouraging My doctor has prescribed phentetmine several times over the years and I am also a Veteran diagnose with depression so I hope my first visit will be able to include all this info Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App Thank you for your service! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Welcome aboard Blev! It all depends on your insurance, but usually 3-6 consecutive months of supervised. Nutritionist, exercise and psych visits are part of it. Good luck on your journey, take the time to get your mind, body and soul ready for the change...it will be here before you know it! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations and good luck! Looking forward to hearing your updates on the other side! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I haven't had the procedure yet (Feb,9th) and from all of the preparing and reading I have done, this is what concerns me most...putting the weight back on afterwards. I'm now joining a couple groups in apps like myfitnesspal, with others that are/have gone through this. Goal is to motivate and keep challenging one another. Feel free to join, you search in the add friends section using sleevinpops. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Would any of you be interested in setting up a group on myfitnesspal? I use it for nutrition and activity tracker, and think it may be useful to challenge and motivate each other through this process and journey. I can be found by my username Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Try without the @ before the name Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I have to take the Vitamin D supplements as well. I also started the Biotin now as my Doc seemed to think it may help with hair loss down the road. To be honest, I think I'm gonna be shaving my head later anyways so not too concerned about that Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I have similar and starting tomorrow. Protein shakes and no more than 24g of carbs, <6g sugar per serving and Clear liquids. Tough part will be next weekend (Super Bowl!) Let me know how you do tomorrow Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

You should be fine, it takes about 3-5 weeks for nicotine to be out of the blood system, even less for urine test. You can google it as well to confirm. There will still be traces but nominal to that of an active smoker. Also, don't be vamping either, there is nicotine in most too. Good luck, YOU GOT THIS! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Woohoo! That's great! Looking forward to reading about your progress! Good luck! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hang in there shorty, it will be here before you know it. Mine took about a week once my Drs office finally submitted, but every carrier is different Good luck & stay strong! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Do you also have a pre-surgery diet to follow? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

That's great! Looking forward reading my fellow 9'ers updates as we progress! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm on the 9th too! So close but still feels like forever to get here! Very excited but still a little nervous. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thank you and it took about a week. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Can anyone share how long after surgery it was before not having to use CPAP for Apnia? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Anyone Han an idea on how long after sleeve until CPAP is not needed? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

That's great! I didn't know the history, but sounds like your ready to go! You may be able to shorten the time if you can show that you have been actively working on a weight loss goals. Check with your PC he can probably recommend too. You got this! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App