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Thank you lizonaplane! I appreciate the encouragement. You are right - at this point I've got to get my head in the game and focus on eating clean. Just had steamed veggies and grilled chicken for lunch w/ an apple and tracked in MFP. I recently started reading A Pound of Cure by Dr. Weiner and am determined to adopt this style of eating now and after surgery (fingers crossed!). Best of luck to you at your next weigh in! My dr.'s office has consistently shown me 5 lbs higher than my scale at home. I weigh myself before I go w/ the same clothes, etc. to compare. I hope things go well! Looking at your ticker it looks like you've made some amazing progress!Congrats!!! 😃 Do you have a surgery date yet?

So glad you are on the mend! Been following this thread hoping all was well! Will keep you in my prayers as you heal up!

This. I am still pre-surgery, but I think a lot about this. I am planning on telling NO ONE but my husband (he already knows of course). Not even ONE other soul will know. So, I feel like I will avoid part of the rude comments, etc from family whom have made my body the focus of scrutiny and conversations since I was a kid. I do worry though how I will react to the potential compliments and praise I may receive on weight loss. I’ve been both skinny and fat and I can say with out a doubt when I was thin I was treated WAY better by family, friends, co-workers, etc. it’s a really messed up thing. I worry how cynical I may become and almost spiteful to my family over any positive comments. Def considering working with a therapist before and after WLS to help.

Hello friends! I am about halfway through my weight management program and am looking forward to (fingers crossed!) being approved for RNY in late June. My question for you all: I read these boards daily and I read a lot about the struggles and challenges after surgery (let’s say first six months) - I’m trying to keep a positive mindset about the first few months and was curious if you’d share besides weight loss what have the BEST side effects been for you? What can us newbies look forward to in those first six months outside of weight loss? I know a lot of this is going to be a mental process so appreciate you sharing! ❤️

This! Only my husband knows (I’m pre-op still going through ins reqs) and this is why I won’t tell anyone else. I am a very private person and prefer to keep information about my body private for the most part. I don’t think it’s anyone’s business and don’t want to be the ongoing topic of conversation for my very nosy and gossipy family - we live in a very small town to boot. They all share EVERYTHiNG and my preference for privacy has been a point of contention before, so it might be tough because this is a physical change but worth it.

Hi everyone! Im currently in month two of my six month insurance approval period (have to do six months of weight management). The first month went by quickly and even though I’m a ways out from my RNY surgery I’d like to get a jump on getting mentally and physically prepared. What advice do you all have for using this wait as productively as possible? Here’s my plan so far: 1. I’m 40 yrs old and currently around 280lb (5’9’’). And around a 41 BMI. I have sleep apnea, so insurance will allow me to have surgery as long as my BMI is 35 (or for me around 240lbs-ish). I’d like to work on losing down to around this point by my last appt which is June 23. This is the weight I can usually get to before regaining it all back. Thinking if I can get to that point before surgery I’ll be in a better situation to get to my goal quicker and it’s something I’ve been able to accomplish before (just not past that point without failing - ugh!) 2. To do this I’m planning to start tracking using My Fitness Pal and begin prioritizing protein and veggies/fruits and last carbs. Thinking I need to go ahead and get into this mindset as early as possible. I meet the nutritionist in early March and will also akin her her recommendations at that point. 3. Start establishing a fitness routine - thinking some walking until I lose a bit of weight - I have hip and knee trouble. What other advice do you have? Any other habits or things you advise I should do to keep myself moving towards being ready for this life change (mental and physical) and staying motivated in this rather depressing COVID world? Thanks everyone!!!! 😊😊😊😊

Hope you get feeling better soon!

Good luck and congrats!!!

Hi everyone! I’m early in my journey - just completed the required seminar yesterday and spoke to my insurance company today to confirm wls is covered - it is! Hooray! The surgeon I am planning to meet with Is Dr. Bauman in Concord, NC. Has anyone been a patient with him? I know things are a bit different with COVID, but curious how long it takes to get an initial consultation after the seminar? My insurance (BCBS) said they would not require anything special in addition to the surgeons requirements, any thoughts on what Dr. Bauman requires and how long the process may take? Thanks! 🙂