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Slpcat, Congrats on losing 50 pounds! I can't wait to lose 50 pounds! That is what I was thinking on tellling them before the surgery and then after the surgery im hoping ill be able to eat alil more than just nibbles. How long did it take you to eat a meal after surgery, if you dont mind me asking?

Kristy is correct! Atleast that's what my doctor told me. They take your starting BMI and weight. Also, insurance sees it as maintaining the weight off as well as losing it. They look at the long run also. I only have 3 months pre-op and can't stand waiting! Im trying to enjoy food before the surgery but still working out and watching what I eat because I wont be eating the same after surgery. It is recommended you lose weight to shrink liver and you will have less complications.

Im asking myself the same question! My immediate family knows and fiance. I want to keep it a secret from my friends because I want to surprise them and have them wonder lol Also, I see them a couple times a month due to work and school and just busy schedule so it will just seem like I have been trying to lose weight and time has passed by. But my quetion is what do I tell my co-workers and boss? I gave my boss a heads up for Dec or Jan I will be taking a couple days off but im not sure when until insurance approves and I set the date. She keeps asking me silly questions like are you getting a nose job, boob job, stomach stappled, hair implants, botax, sex change I just told her she will see after a couple of months. Now what about the co-workers I eat lunch with? They will see that I will be on a liquid diet for the 2 weeks before surgery and couple weeks after. What do I tell them now?:rolleyes2:

Yay! Nora! So happy to hear all the positive outcomes! and from what I hear Dr. Watkins is the way to go! Im super excited and I got an email back from Melody and my insurance accepts this procedure! But I have to do a 3 month diet So looks like Dec is the month for me! I'm getting really excited now!

Nora, I am very anxious! I am still waiting for the call. Im going to call tomorrow morning. I hope my insurance covers it and if not o well im still going to do it! Money will not hold me back lol Im kind of nervous but excited! Yes, the staff and doctor seem very nice! I was speaking with one of his sec for a while and she was very informative and answered questions straight forward. Is your port in you belly button? I'm kind of afraid about being able to see the port or feel it. Or the scars? Dr Watkins says they are very small and when I am going to run around in a bikini you will not be able to see it! hehe he's very nice and funny also. I noticed you are around the same age as I am and he mentioned that most of his successful highest/fastest weight loss patients are young like me. I hope it will work for me. How are you feeling?

Hi Nora, Glad to hear the surgery went well! Even happier to hear that you had it done by Dr. Watkins. I actually met with him yesterday and he mentioned he did 2 surgerys in the morning. Amazing one was you and I found you on this website! I'm really excited and almost 100% sure im going to go with the procedure! How long did it take for you to get the procedure done after your first consultation? Did your insurance cover it? Im waiting for a call back from the office with an answer regarding my insurance coverage! I hope to get it done in November latest December hopefully. This forum is great....lots of different stories and my questions are getting answered :thumbup: