LifesJourney

Hi, Just wanted to check in and see where everyone is at: SW: 266 SX date: 7/24 SXW: 257 Now: 217 I stalled this week, but starting to move again. Still weighing out food and trying to get 60-80 oz water in. Totally over protein shakes.

I’m 7 months out of VGS and woke up in the middle of the night with a pulling feeling near my largest incision. It’s a dull feeling that I’ve felt all day. Any ideas what it might be? Thanks!

Thanks for sharing! Love that we’re so similar in our paths. As far as the stall, I refuse to beat myself up over weight any longer. I look at it as my body’s break before another losing run. I have embraced that this a marathon, not a sprint. I look for to hearing from you again!

Wow! I hope this get easier soon. Thinking of you and sending good vibes.

Thank you! Trying to be the warrior my dad swears I am. We are allowed to have black coffee, but I think I slacked on the water the day before. Although I drank a lot, I don't think it was 64 oz. I thought about why it might be worse today and I think it might be from chewing the tiniest piece of gum. My husband, very kindly as I was walking out to an event, told me that my breathe was stinky. I tore a tiny piece off, but I think the chewing may have triggered something. Just a theory, but maybe.

The first few days it was like: OMG! I can't eat, but it was fine. Friday, I had a headache in the morning and yesterday in the morning I had a stomachache for a few hours. Today, I'm struggling, but not craving anything specific. My friends that have had this swear this is the worst part. 9 more days and I'm counting!

My surgery is 2 weeks before I have to be back at work.

Unbelievable transformation! I'm currently in the pre-op diet and this motivation like no other. Thank you!

I get it! My hospital pre-op is a phone call that is scheduled for today. I did start the shakes yesterday. It's hasn't been too bad. I walked for 1.5 today and was expecting to starving after, but all is good. I'm going to get sugar-free jello this afternoon. Sorry to hear about your cold. Get better soon! Feel free to ask a million questions.

Pre-op class was good. They give you a few packets and go through a lot of information. We discussed each stage of food, vitamins, medicines, what to do and not do, weighed in, confirmed dates, and a send off with the shakes.

Ahh! My date is Tuesday the 25th. I swore they told me the 24th. Anyway, started my optifast shakes today. I can also have sugar-free jello. It's not terrible, but I had to remind my self not to try my daughter's food that I was made tonight. I actually chewed a soy bean to make sure it was cooked and then spit it out. Haha! I made a friend at pre-op class today who is similar weight and same surgery date.

Congratulations! It so exciting!

I'm loving the early July surgery check-ins. Thank you!

Too funny! I definitely will!

De La Cruz Munoz

My surgery is on the 24th and in Miami also. Tuesday is my pre-op class. I'm super excited!

I'm so excited! I start my 2 week liquid diet on Tuesday.

Yay!

Congrats! Are you doing a liquid diet before? If so, when do you start?

I am still waiting on approval from Cigna, but I'm scheduled for July 24th. Fingers crossed. I have 100 lbs. to lose.

So, if it's a closed Facebook group it won't advertise, but if some searches the page it will show up that you're in the group.

Please add me to 7/24. Still waiting to hear from Cigna, though. Fingers crossed.

Funny! I had similar situation where when the provider logged into my CIGNA account it showed the incorrect deductibles and payment percentages. When I went for my upper G.I., I had the hospital call the insurance company while I was there. They confirmed that I didn't have a deductible, and I didn't need to pay anything for the upper G.I. So glad I checked!

Congrats! They submitted mine on the 21nd and I received a letter yesterday that they asked Dr for more information. I called doctor today and they said they already submitted. Fingers crossed!

I'm considering flying with my 9 yo (we travel often) 2 weeks after VGS. Thoughts? Pros & Cons? Thank you in advance