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The good news is when I weighed in yesterday I was down 25 pounds from my pre op diet! Am calling Dr. office today to talk about re-scheduling. My problem is I started a new job and haven't accumulated much sick leave or vacation time. The University closes over Christmas so I am off for 1 1/2 weeks right now and timing would have been great if surgery would have been as scheduled!

Will tell you more about my experience in Athens. Have a wonderful Christmas, will get back to you later in the week.

Hugs

I am doing great. I'm down 80 pounds. 40 pounds from goal. working out 4 times a week and feel wonderful. I just dropped off this site due to being so busy...so glad you are having a great result!!

OMG Telisa - One week from today right? You must be nervous/excited. Good luck to you. Let me know how you are when you can. Lisa

I loved Dr salimath. Was very happy with his staff. And my surgery. I am almost a week post op, and feel great. Good luck to you on your journey and you can message me anytime and I will help you as best I can. The hospital is amazing too.

Tiff your hair is amazing in the last pics looks like you never had any fall out, I guess time just heals everything-hope is good as I am weeks away from the big baldy!!

My Name is Marilyn & 3 years ago I had the lapband for about 8 months which aggravated my tortourus esophagus & I had to have it removed. I have a BMI of over 50. I have Medicare as my primary & BCBS of Illinois for my secondary. I just met with my surgeon a week ago today t...

You seem to be doing great. Don't sweat the stall. You will get passed it.

Hey Becca, I haven't been too tired. I've felt fine, in fact. Regarding food, I've been on mushies for a week now, so I haven't had any problems (but I also haven't tried any new foods). I think if you want to try something new, maybe try it in the evening when you aren't at work if you are concerned.

Thanks for letting me know two weeks is a good enough time off. I am feeling better each day, just a little sore. I am loving the weight loss!

My DH is doing better than I expected. He still is in pain.

The surgeon said shoulders take a long time to heel. He will be out

work for about three months.

So glad your in the 60's now ...I've been stuck at 166 for 1 week now ugh...oh well better than gaining like I normally would this time of the year

Well IMO you really came close enough to say you pretty much did make it. It is so true, I'm such a streaky loser that I'll lose 6-7 Lbs in a matter of days then nothing for weeks... it's ok though! I know I'm losing! I'm even sitting here in a pair of jeans I absolutely couldn't fit before surgery, and right now they look like I got poopy pants... haaa!!!

Hey Deb, If you have time, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind telling me some of the typical foods that you are eating now that you're a little farther out...my body is really stalling on me, and I am curious what others are doing who are still steadily losing weight! Any thoughts?

I know it is in two weeks now! Yikes I am almost there.

I know how you feel! My doc wants me to lose 40 lbs in the next 2 months.... wha?!!! But, just keeping doing the best you can do! This week I am swamped at work, but hoping to double up on the workouts again next week!!!

Hi Mrspalmours I want to know what are my options on how to get an expedited appeal with a successful approval. I have UHC EPO and I live in Fl this is my story I have UHC EPO and I live in Fla. I was denied last week for wls. The reason was because they didn't have my BMI nor my 5 year history. I notified Dr. Jawad's office about this and they assured me that they sent everything over....

doing good, except i am not losing weight, still stuck. went to doc's and i lost 1 lb in the last 3 weeks..sux.....how about you?

Coops! How are things?? I've been a bad girl in the last few weeks, trying to get back on track!

YAY! CONGRATS!!! I have an appointment next week to go over the pre-op diet and all other pre-op info. I don't have to do as long of a liquid diet since I already have a lapband (although it hasn't worked in three years-LOL). I will let you know if I find out anything new. Do you think you will have your surgery in December?

I am so glad to hear you are doing well!! 6 Weeks left before I get mine. I cant wait!

Deb - Well, things are going fine. I am still not use to eating yet. My eyes are still a lot bigger than my stomach. Other than that, things seems to be going pretty good. Weight loss is going pretty good. You weight loss is amazing!! Congrats!! Hope you have a good week.

Hey Becca,

I'm going back to school on Monday. Kids return on Tuesday. Fortunately, it's a short week. The week following is final exams, so I only have 3 classes that whole next week. How long are you taking off?

About me...I'm finally trying to think about me a bit and in a huge way want to get healthy and happy again. I have married 19yrs and have four children. I have not told really many people about my surgery in four weeks. I wanted my children to know. I 'm not good at keeping secrets that have to do with myself. I just hate confrontation and I don't feel that everyone would be all for it.

well im approaching my 1st week of my pre op diet, if i see another veggie stir fry again ill go crazy haha

im my 1st week iv lost 8 pounds didnt think it was possible but very pleased with my self

my op is on the 22nd of december i wouldnt say im even nervous but anxious to get it done so i can be happy for once in my life and make the people around me happy

thanks...