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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.

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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!!

I had VSG september 2010 and still not able to eat more than 2 bites at a time. I had a major leak at 6 days post op and spent 44 days in the hospital with 2 surgeries for repair. Had gallbladder removed early december 2010 due to excessive vomiting 3-4 times per day. I think I have a milk allergy and none of the protein supplements stay down. Im weak all the time and have not been back to work.

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!

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!!!

Surgery was beautiful! It was the same day as the Blizzard of 2011 ~ got to stay inpatient Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday as the hospital was basically CLOSED ~ Had my drain & staples removed today, advanced from Clear Liquids to Full ~ had a protein shake and BLENDERIZED cottage cheese, what a TREAT! Please keep the well wishes comin', I need them! Any FULL LIQUID favorites? Love to you all ! <3

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?

Yep..that's me!! HA! Long time no see huh?? So good to make contact with you again!! Missed our chats!! <3

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

Google the "cottage cheese" test. . . The pouch test will NOT show anyone their pouch or sleeve capacity. The 5 day pouch test is just to purge carbs, and get back on track with protein first.

My max capacity with the cottage cheese test at 18 months out was a whopping 4.7 or 4 and 3/4 ounces.

You really are an inspiration! I have been reading many of your post and you give me faith that I can do this. My surgery is on March 3! I'm nervous but at 32 and 304lbs., it's time. Thanks again for all your helpful insight that I have been reading and congratulations!

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!