BrandiceLeSha

I'm June 28 too! Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Me too! Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm looking for a sleeve buddy/ accountability partner for my journey. My surgery will be June 28. I'm 32 female...5'3. HW:236 CW:229 GW: we'll see[emoji6] Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm so excited! I've been waiting couple weeks for my insurance approval, then I found out on Wednesday my documents hadn't been submitted. My doctors office was waiting for insurance to give them a fax number. I got the fax number, and two days later...i got my call!!! June 28 is the beginning of My new journey[emoji16][emoji16] Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

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I thought this was so accurate Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

If I wasn't already excited enough to start my journey, my mom just gave me a bag of motivation. Sorting these adorable "skinny clothes" is so exciting because I know I'll be able to wear them later in my journey. Silly maybe but I'm all [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16][emoji16][emoji16] Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Very informative! Thanks Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Gotta love those camera angles. But angles aside, you're looking great![emoji106] Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

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Yessss! I'm [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16] seeing this. This is one of my goals for the future Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

You look amazing. And your ink looks great! Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

So inspiring as I wait for my approval! Loving that the new clothes too lol... Go Mets![emoji16] Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm still working on my approval, but I had my moment awhile back when I realized I'm only 32. Lol, I know that sounds crazy but I've been living like I'm 82 last few years between my back and arthritis. I know I need to lose weight to help put off my next spinal fusion. And I know losing weight will help me be able to exercise more and strengthen my core. But, I finally realized there's got to be more than this couch. And that there's a tool (gastric sleeve) available that can help me get to where I want to be[emoji3] Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I am just curious. I have saw that these portion/bariatric plates are encouraged by some. Has anyone used these plates after gastric sleeve? Were they helpful or a waste? Any suggestions on a certain set? Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Do you use a scale? Or just eyeball? Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank y'all for the input. Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank y'all for the input. Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm going to be using Dr Touliatos. Are you still pleased with Grandview? Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

You look great! I can only pray I look half this good when my journey is complete! Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks DaleCruse... wise advice[emoji5] Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I've met with the surgeon I'm going to use. I have completed my 6 month diet. I will have my psychiatric evaluation on Friday. I have the cardiac tests, upper gi, and nutrition/ fitness/well-being classes on June 07 after my husband as returned from school at Camp Shelby. My insurance coordinator and surgeons office feel confident about my approval. But, I will feel more comfortable about being excited once I am (or am not) officially approved by insurance. I was told not to lose too much weight because I have another weigh in on June 07. And my BMI is only 41.5. I feel like I'm at a stand still. So, any tips on other ways I might can prepare are appreciated.

Very great advice! Thanks! Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks so much!