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Hi Carla,

Things went well with my PCP. He says that he will refer me to a surgeon and he thinks that i am a good candidate. I am going to have a sleep study done within the next few weeks. That same week I called the BRS center and was awaiting a call back. Today I got a callback and found I that I do not have the mordbid obeasity services in my benefits. A total bummer! I am in a loss for words. I want to go thru with the referral but I am unsure how far I am going to get... I really don't have the money to pay out of pocket but I can't forget about having my surgery either. IDK?

It sounds like you are doing pretty well on pre-op. I battled the whole "being perfect" thing as well - I was on it for 3 weeks. I completely cracked mid diet and cheated because I felt like I was losing my mind, then I really had to say to myself.."Just do the best you can and that will have to be good enough." You'll be just fine:) When my Dr. asked me how much I followed it, I told him about 80% of the time and I was proud of my accomplishment. You can do it Happy Destiny!!!! Good luck this week:)

Hey girlie....I was wondering how you were doing post-op?? I saw where you posted that you were only off work for a week...how did that go? I am a nail tech at a salon and was thinking about taking about the same amount of time off.....

I was just wondering how you were doing and if you have had to start a pre-op diet yet? Mine is a week of clear liquids and protein drinks. I started today and so far so good!

I was very happy with the care I received. I have had no issues at all, quit taking pains meds at 3 days post op; never had much pain except my chest for the first 24 hours after surgery; no leaks, infections; my local primary doc took out my stitches and said it all looked great. I have been very happy with my sleeve but was nervous as heck the last few days before surgery. I also went down a couple of weeks ago with TiffanyIsMajor. I truly did not see anything on either visit that would keep me from going there again or sending a friend there. Have you seen my thread: Mexico or Bust? I have a long review there. If you can find it, let me know. You can also ask me any questions in a private message if you like.

Thank you. So far, so good. Yesterday was really rough. I ended up talking to my husband last night & confessing my little eating spree. He was very sweet and supportive. Just can't let this stall (or future ones) get to me like it did yesterday.

I really appreciate your support!

I'm getting things down so much better! I am waiting on soft fish and cheese next week don't want to chew but just am tired of the same ole food (liquids).

I am going to send this in 2 message since it will only allow 1000 words..

Sorry it's taken me so long to reply but i haven't been on in awhile. I log on when i need modivation and right now i am in another stall so i just logged on for the first in a while.

I loved Dr. Nicholson and his staff. I had my surgery at Forest Park medical center because i was a cash patiant. It's a brand new and a very nice hospital. If your having any complication and need to go to the hospital after surgery you never have to wait there like you would at any other ER rooms (you can even go there if you didnt have your surgery there; they also know Dr. Nicholson very well there). I have only had to return because i was having bad shooting pains in my main incision...and it came out only to be a pulled muscle in my main incision. So listen to the doc and don't over do it or lift anything over 10 pounds.

Hi Happy Destiny and thanks for the message! I don't 100% understand this site yet so I hope I am posting this in the right place for you to see it. May 18th - so exciting!! My consultation is not until May 12th, so I will be at least a few weeks past you in having surgery but hopefully we can be a support to one another!! (I posted this on mine too, I don't know which place I'm supposed to post it lol)

Hi Shutterbug I know its just seems to being going so fast the days and actually the weight is going pretty good to. Glad to hear you are doing good. I've been doing pretty good had a stall for a couple weeks but I think its moving now. I still can't eat very much and still have probolems with keeping it down some days but other than that no to bad. good luck and keep up the good work.

That was taken Feb 07 right before I got married. I was about 226 and not super thin lol but thinner than I am now after having another baby in April 08. Thanks for the compliment. My surgery is in 2 weeks.

The stall is over. It must have been the carbs. I am cutting back a lot on the carbs, and home this does the trick.

How did it go with the surgeon, i am appealing denial d/t considered investigational, its been a week, they have 30 days to respond, my surgeon is no help he wants todo the bypass, they make more money i think but i'm concerned about my body, wishing you all the best, let us know how you are doing, thanks for sharing Jeani

Wow, you look great!! I have hit a stall too...and it sux!! I guess it comes with the territory, and all we can do is hope it will end soon! Glad to hear everything else is going great. I feel so much better about myself already!! So glad I made this choice! It was good to hear from you! Take care!

How have you been? I've been good here! I think i'm on a stall with weight loss, grrr a little disapointing especially when you know your not eating, and i'm working out five day's a week! Ha whatever!!! I'm a total down 32 pounds...

I feel real good!!! Well hope you are doing awesome!

Hello there... I hope you are feeling as well as I am. I tend to heal very well and have a pretty high tolerance for pain. I almost feel bad about taking another week off work.... almost!! haha I am doing pretty good on the liquid diet. My doctor requires a 2 week liquid diet prior to surgery so I'm kinda of already in the zone so to speak. I have my follow up appt tomorrow, and after that, I can add protein shakes. Then 3 more weeks until mushies. I will be MORE than ready to eat by then!! My incisions are starting to itch a little, but I'm sure that's par for the course. How are you doing with everything? Did you have it done by a local doctor or did you have to travel? I'm really glad my doc is local (5 minutes from my house). I thnk that will make it all much easier in the long run. =]

My doc hasn't mentioned doing another ultra sound, but I may end up asking her about it when we get the results from the blood work she did. I've added some cream soups this week. Cream of chicken, cream of potatoe (had to blend) and I cooked the lentil soup recipe on the recipe forum here (but also blended it) and boy was that good! I can't wait to have cottage cheese. lol I never thought I'd hear myself say that. I've also added some whey protein shakes for breakfast. Some are good and others taste awful. Sounds like you are doing pretty good. I start back to work tomorrow and sure hope I do ok.

Thank you for your kind words regarding my stress/ tummy issues and not being able to eat... it makes me feel SO much better to know that there is hope that this too shall pass. I had it so easy for the first 9 weeks I did not see this coming and I am for the most part very happy.. just on those days where my tummy is so sour and I know I'm not getting enough nutrition it's so scary. Thank you for always responding to so many people.. you rock!

~Chandra

Hi Laura,

How are you doing? I am doing much better this week then the first week. The first week was full of pain and regrets. This week I really feel good. I am happy with my decision. How are you doing??/

Hey Coco, THanks for your friend request. I think you will really like Dr Alvarez and his team. During my stay there he came over to see me about three to four times each time, and this is in addition to all the nurses/attendants checking on me.

I got a 32 bougie. My understanding is that it does not make a huge difference (apparently millimetres difference).

I did not have to do the liquid diet since my BMI is on the lower end. I did take the UNJURY protein powder that I mixed into my drink on the way back from the airport. (But I have to admit I did not like the taste of it a day after discharge).

Good luck to you and your mom Ann. I know it will go wonderful for you as well.

Hey, friend! Just checking in on you to see how you are doing. I have my six week checkup on Thursday. Hard to believe it's been that long. Frustrated because it's PMS week big time, which means the scale won't be my friend on Thursday, but it's the life of a woman, I suppose! I am officially down 24 pounds since surgery and 40 since preop. Not a speedy loss, but I guess I'll take it. I'm certainly doing all the things I'm supposed to do, so I'm "trusting the process." It will come. So, how about you?

well I went to my two week appointment yesterday! It was great! I've lost 27 pounds!!!! I'm soooo happy! I ate some chicken last night like a tiny bit and was ok with it! I feel great! How are you doing and feeling?

Hey Barb! I'm still in the mushier stage, too. It's easy to stick with for the most part. I've had eggs a couple of times and did fine and also have had shredded chicken (think chicken taco) and have done fine with that. That's the most solid things I've had. I think I'm at the stage I need to take calcium but can't remember how many of those little chews we're supposed to do a day. One or two? I got blood work back from my endocrinologist and I'm anemic! So I called Sandy McCoy and she told me what kind of iron to take. I've ordered it and hope I can tolerate the chewable. I hated their chewable vitamins but like the Viactiv chews. Hope you had a good first week back at work. I'm doing well except that I'm exhausted by the time Thursday/Friday gets here. Went to the support group Wed. and didn't get home til 10:00. Theresa and Matt made a quick trip to Disney before she goes back to work on Monday, so she didn't make it. Have a great 3 day weekend!! Anna

I've also lost 9 pounds and holding! I have my two week appt on Wednesday morning, so I'm excited! Well I've had a Tbl of Refried beans and mashed potatoes! I did fine no issues! I feel great, I'm not taking anymore meds and up and around fine! So are you having any like cramping on your right hand side? It's not all the time just every once in awhile?

Well have a Awesome weekend!

Well, I'm disappointed you won't be there and jealous that I'm not going with you! Have a great trip and I'll catch up with you next week!! (((HUGS)))