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For those who have completed surgery...How is your scarring from surgery ? I know there are several small incisions for laparoscopic tools and the larger one where the stomach portion is removed. How does it look 6 months later? A year later?

Nobody?

I'm 4'10" and BMI 38. Paired with several comorbidities/health problems, My surgeon said I am an excellent candidate.

I had a hard time sleeping too. I didn't toss and turn, but I woke up constantly. My study did show moderate obstructive sleep apnea, and I've been using the CPAP since January

It's funny, I was just mentioning this to my husband. After all the years of Weight Watchers, where they tell you to fill up with water before and during your meal so you feel fuller sooner- I will now learn a whole new way. It will definitely take getting used to. I agree with not having water nearby during meals though[emoji1303]

As I was reading this, I could've written it myself yesterday. I had just had this exact conversation with my husband. I've decided I need a new hobby. Something more active. Riding my bicycle, running again... I thought about volunteering at my local animal shelter walking the dogs. I know it won't be easy. It's going to be a big adjustment, but we can do it. [emoji4]

As each day passes and my surgery grows closer, I think of how my life will change. I wonder what will it be like to eat to live instead of living to eat. What will I do instead of eating? What do I look forward to if I am not eating? I have built my life around eating. Vacation meals will no longer be a focus point.

I'll be sometime in may also. I'll know after may may 1st appt.

If you are on Pinterest, there are a TON of recipes that look great for every stage of the way. I am pre op, and have been collecting recipes for after surgery

How do you like the patch? I'm pre op, looking at a surgery date next month, and have seen these. I think they look fantastic, but My nutritionist had never heard of them

I am, but I have chosen not to tell anyone I am having surgery. It's a personal choice for me. I believe if you click on my name it gives you an option for messaging. My BMI IS 38. I am 4'10", And have asthma, sleep apnea, hypertension, PCOS

Not yet. My last appointment is may 1st, they'll schedule me then. They say I'm looking at a mid to late may date though [emoji4]

I'm Islip! I'm using Dr Lee in west Islip though. South shore bariatrics

My surgeon says I will be mid to late may. I won't know my exact date until my last appt on may 1

Good morning everyone, I have a question about protein powders and liquids. I've been doing some reading and research but this is not something I've used before. Since most of them are whey based and/or contain milk derivatives and products, what is the shelf life? For example, post-op, I will only be drinking two ounces at a time, to start. If I'm using a premixed liquid protein drink, how long will it last in the refrigerator once I open it? I think the containers are about 16 oz. that could last days. Also, adding protein powder to things like Jell-O and pudding that I would pre make in 2 ounce containers. How long will that protein be good in the refrigerator prepared like that? I hope I'm making sense[emoji23] I honestly would have never of thought to ask this question, but I bought the isopure zero bottles, to try, and I drank half of one bottle closed it and put it in the refrigerator and when I went to drink it the next day it smelled rancid. I don't know if I just got a bad bottle, or if it wasn't supposed to be refrigerated again after I opened it and drank half. Any opinions or experience on this would be appreciated![emoji4]

2x on Sunday LOL [emoji23] I'm cracking up [emoji23][emoji23]

May 1 is my last appointment with my surgeon. I will have fulfilled all of my insurance requirements and surgeon requirements. I will sign all of my releases and They will submit to insurance, they said I'm looking at a date mid May or end of May, and my insurance company generally approves in 7 to 10 days. I'm doing a little happy dance right now [emoji1319][emoji1319][emoji445][emoji445][emoji445][emoji1303][emoji1303][emoji1303]

My last appt is may 1, at which time they will give me a surgery date, pending my insurance approval. My surgeon says that my insurance usually takes 7-10 days.

Yes... what a process. I've been at this since November, and I think it's Been the longest 6 months of my life!

Good luck on your surgery day! [emoji3]

HOLY MOLY!!!!![emoji1303][emoji1303][emoji1303][emoji1303][emoji1303][emoji1303]

I see my surgeon for visit #6 tomorrow. I have my cardiologist consult on 4/6 and second visit with nutritionist on 4/20. All my requirements will then be fulfilled. I'll have one more appt with my surgeon 5/1, where we will make sure everything is in order, submit to insurance and schedule a tentative date for surgery, pending my approval! [emoji4]

I'm a LI girl too![emoji3]

I was curious about other people's liquid protocol as well. My surgeon has told me that I will do a 1 week liquid diet, but no details as of yet. I'm looking at a late may surgery date.

"I want to lose weight on my own"???? Like someone else is losing it for you??[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]you're still doing all the work!