mitchjoann132010

Absolutely, this sounds like a great idea!! Is there a link to this new Facebook group you are creating or is it still in progress. I would love to join!

Good thoughts and hang in there. The point of this forum is to be there for each other. I look forward to hearing your progress and am crossing my fingers that everything gets worked out!!

Remember that you are amazing no matter what. This surgery will help us become healthier but you will remain an awesome person either way. We are harder on ourselves than anyone else!

What are you guys looking forward to most after surgery? Let's keep the inspiration up. For instance... Crossing my legs again. Painting toes without any hassle. Food not being on my mind constantly. My contour on my makeup being emphasized more. Snapchat filter not slimming my face but instead it's done naturally. Wearing shorts again. Not being looked at weird because I'm a chubby girl wanting a salad. Not hiding my body under layers of clothing. Not having only my face complimented. Not being embarrassed to run on the treadmill because my weight makes me feel like I'll break it. Not being looked at weird in the gym. Saving money on groceries. Bending over to tie my shoes without being breathless. Not having my heart pound out of my chest when I am walking fast. How about you guys? Anything you're looking forward to? No matter how silly!

The day of Surgery. Depending on the program also they might weigh you 2 weeks before your surgery when you start your liquid diet. They normally weigh you every time you go in for any appointment with them. In regards to before insurance approval they weigh you after everything is done and they review their information with you and then submit it to insurance where it can take anywhere from 2-6 weeks to hear back. I heard back from my insurance within 3-5 days.

I'm located in Wisconsin. Raised in Louisiana.

Hi Becky, I subscribed to your YouTube channel and liked your videos. I think this is something you should definitely keep doing. Your videos are great and real! I can't wait to see what you upload in the future. #supporting each other #I need to do this too

My Gastric Sleeve surgery is set for April 2018. My journey began in June 2017. I was a go getter from the start and completed everything as soon as I could. I knew I probably drove my doctor's nuts but I was determined to finish this one way or the other. Unfortunately, my drive was not enough and I was stuck waiting on everyone else with long wait lists, not hearing back timely, etc. 10 months later I am getting the surgery. I cried when I got my surgery date. It all started from one phone call after years of diet, exercise, personal trainers, pills, doctor appointments, before I got the urge to Google possible options. I had never had surgery aside from my wisdom teeth removed and so this was a huge leap of courage. I found out all the requirements, looked up a surgeon and program that could do it, contacted my insurance company found out any other remaining information, verified surgeon and program were in network, and kept on running ever since. I am terrified for this surgery but mostly its because nothing is certain. I am the type of girl that creates a spreadsheet to clear my mind. I love plans, numbers, details, and viewable goals. There is nothing I can plan with this. I have watched almost every YouTube video out there, done countless hours and days of research, have 2 binders made up organized into tabs and stages, and have kept up to date with many forums. I however have not really posted to many forums until now. So I think instead of taking this scary, crazy, unbelievable, amazing journey alone, I could be in contact with some amazing people starting their journey's around mine so that I can not feel so overwhelmingly alone during this process.. My husband no matter how sweet he may be is tall, and skinny and will not understand the restrictions I am under. I have told very little people about this surgery and they are to keep it surgery however these friends and family will not be able to understand anything I'm going through. I love to offer support and am excited to begin this journey with you guys. Let's be strong and change our lives together!!!!!

Hey everyone, my surgery is not until January!!!! But I am curious to know how my fellow January sleevers are doing. What are your experiences? What kind of surprises are in store? What things did or did not happen as you expected? How much weight have you lost thus far? Note: I'm only 5'0 so I would also love to hear how weight loss is for us shorties!!! Sent from my SM-T813 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you so much!!!! It's inspiring to hear from someone who has been through this. I'm short and starting at 220 which is a 44 bmi for my height. I'm nervous but excited and you made this a lot more reassuring. My husband and I joke that food will be a lot cheaper as I can pick off his plate then. Sent from my SM-T813 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey everyone, my surgery is not until January!!!! But I am curious to know how my fellow January sleevers are doing. What are your experiences? What kind of surprises are in store? What things did or did not happen as you expected? How much weight have you lost thus far? Note: I'm only 5'0 so I would also love to hear how weight loss is for us shorties!!! Sent from my SM-T813 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey everyone, my surgery is not until January!!!! But I am curious to know how my fellow January sleevers are doing. What are your experiences? What kind of surprises are in store? What things did or did not happen as you expected? How much weight have you lost thus far? Note: I'm only 5'0 so I would also love to hear how weight loss is for us shorties!!! Sent from my SM-T813 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey everyone, my surgery is not until January!!!! But I am curious to know how my fellow January sleevers are doing. What are your experiences? What kind of surprises are in store? What things did or did not happen as you expected? How much weight have you lost thus far? Note: I'm only 5'0 so I would also love to hear how weight loss is for us shorties!!! Sent from my SM-T813 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey everyone, my surgery is not until January!!!! But I am curious to know how my fellow January sleevers are doing. What are your experiences? What kind of surprises are in store? What things did or did not happen as you expected? How much weight have you lost thus far? Note: I'm only 5'0 so I would also love to hear how weight loss is for us shorties!!! Sent from my SM-T813 using BariatricPal mobile app