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I suggest developing your new habits now. If you leave it all until right before surgery it becomes a stressor and the transition is not as smooth. HW 270 SW 238 CW 188 VSG 11/7 [emoji471][emoji471][emoji471]

Hmmm Maybe I am under shooting my potential (which I'm not prone to doing) I have a lot to think about now Thanks for the words of wisdom HW 270 SW 238 CW 188 VSG 11/7 [emoji471][emoji471][emoji471]

I went to lunch with a friend and had to make a ton of excuses about my food choice or lack thereof . This person does not know about my surgery (I want to keep all of my health issues private so I only told two people who are my proxies) How do you deal with friends without outright lying (not my style to lie) But still maintain your privacy? HW 270 SW 238 CW 182 VSG 11/7 [emoji146][emoji146][emoji146]

Hmmm interesting I lost weight prior to surgery , developed healthier habits , increased Water intake, I'm at about 1200 cals daily yet my post op weight loss is slow, where would I fall in this study ? HW 270 SW 238 CW 188 VSG 11/7 [emoji471][emoji471][emoji471]

That is always a possibility But if you have uncomplicated surgery you only see them every couple of months for lab work, which can easily be ordered by your primary or a hematologist . I thought I would see my team ALL the time and I just don't , there isn't a need. You may want to consider going to your local Bariatrics seminars and support groups as those are almost always free and helpful HW 270 SW 238 CW 188 VSG 11/7 [emoji471][emoji471][emoji471]

Amazing HW 270 SW 238 CW 188 VSG 11/7 [emoji471][emoji471][emoji471]

I don't remember that being a requirement of insurance but definitely a requirement of my surgeon.

Hmmm now I wonder what my goal/maintenance weight actually is? HW 270 SW 238 CW 182 VSG 11/7 [emoji146][emoji146][emoji146]

In the state I have to follow up with both on a regular basis. Usually your primary has to be on board and sign off in order for surgery to happen. I hear alot of follow up for medical tourism is done electronically then mostly handled by your primary. So it would still be a good idea to let them know on advance What do you mean trouble being accepted? Insurance or socially?

I get hormonal acne every month along with no loss, it happens . We can sit in the back of the class together and pass notes.

Congrats!

When i was in my twenties i had a friend have the procedure abd insisted that we stop for pizza on the way home from the hospital she was alert in minimal pain and most importantly upset when i objected to her request. She got her pizza in the end. When i had VSG my hospital roommate had the procedure and was up walking within the hour like it was nothing, she even felt sorry for me and wished me a speedy recovery as she glided home the next morning. It may not be that bad.

Probably to pretend nothing happened because im sure it would look like a hostel workplace complaint that you could go to HR about...

Youve got this!

Apparently all of my friends and acquaintances are SUPER nosy and ive become a mystery they need to solve. Sometimes i think i should have just made a wls instagram profile so i would not have to answer questions over and over again. I dont quite have the energy for it, coupled with other medical concerns i just wanted a little peace on this journey... But nope either way my eating habits are the subject of much discussion

Thanks everyone!

Lol the power of black clothing strikes again!

If you are still on your cycle come surgery you maybe able to use a menstrual cup (google divacup). Ask your team ahead of time just in case. When i got wind that my period would occur during surgery i requested to be rescheduled, there was no way i was dealing with that , turned out to be a good decision

Congrats!

Protein and vitamins usually boil to quality and tolerance. I LIke RTD protein like premier and EAS mainly because i can still stomach them Many people only use bariatric vitamins and thats worth looking into, i use sams club or equate brands that boasts of being compared national brands because they cost less Safe journey!

POST Sample meals etc

You will never eat and drink at the same time Thats the only never i can think of...

Im pretty sure they teach this sense of humor to 4th year med students or first year interns The course is bedside manor/ icebreakers...

CONGRATS!