Reducingraven

I was sleeved in August and didn’t feel even the slightest hunger sensation until about 5 months post op. Don’t be afraid of that! If anything I feel like crap from forgetting to drink water and not eating but seriously this has been the best thing I’ve ever done and I would do it all over again. I’m 94 pounds down 33 pounds down until I get to my goal weight. You can do it!

I live in Virginia and was wondering what kind of experience anyone has had with Anthem Healthkeepers. It's through Medicaid if that matters. Thank you! [emoji4] Sent from my LML713DL using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi! This is my first post! My name is Raven and I'm 5'8 and 315 pounds. I had my first appointment last Friday and went over my insurance and hospital requirements. I'm required to do 6 months of watched dieting and weigh ins. Plus a whole other list of stuff like a sleep study, get cleared by a psychiatrist and take 3 hours worth of computer personality tests, have an exercise evaluation, see a nutritionist monthly, get my lungs and heart checked, and more. It feels like so much stuff (worth it of course) but the 6 months wait feels like lifetime! But I've been fat my whole life so I guess it's doable. [emoji23] They said my goal weight as far as they are concerned is 198 because that would be me out of the obese marker. I can't believe the process is started!

Wow! Congratulations! How are you feeling? Sent from my LML713DL using BariatricPal mobile app

Have you had surgery yet? Sent from my LML713DL using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi there! Where do you order this from? Sent from my LML713DL using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi there! Where do you order this from? Sent from my LML713DL using BariatricPal mobile app

I found these at Walmart after hunting for a new shake because I hate Vega. Purely Inspired tastes SO GOOD! Is this a good one? I am 99% vegan and try to stay as low carb as possible. I'm not due for the sleeve for 5 1/2 months (oh my glob it feels like a lifetime!) but I definitely want to find the perfect one before then because I'll be using it so much. I use 8 ounces of the milk and 2 scoops of powder. What do you think about the label on each? Anything I should worry about? Thank you so much! Sent from my LML713DL using BariatricPal mobile app

Awl sorry! I wasn't trying to be annoying! I'll delete them if I can figure out how! Sent from my LML713DL using BariatricPal mobile app

I showed her at my first appointment last week and she seemed happy with it! But had never had a client use it or any vegans at all period. Sent from my LML713DL using BariatricPal mobile app

I just started my 6 month journey to get the sleeve. I was wondering if everyone tells people that they got surgery when it happens, or that you are expecting to. It feels shameful kind of and I know for a fact that everyone around me thinks it's the easy way out but they don't know that I've been struggling for 10 years with PCOS and Hypothyroidism and that the weight just won't come off. I'm really nervous about telling but I also want to be transparent about my journey. What did you guys do? Sent from my LML713DL using BariatricPal mobile app