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[ccbarrick 8]

Hello!

I'm so glad I found this form! I been reading for a couple week.

I've talked about having weight loss surgery for the past 2 years and the last couple months I guess you would say I've hit rock bottom. I attended my first seminar class and it only pumped me up even more. I'm still waiting for the doctors office to call me back with a consultation with the surgeon. Luckily they have been wonderful with trying to fit all my appointments in on one day since I'm traveling 4 hours.

Before the seminar I was dead set on having the lap band because I was terrified to have most of my stomach removed. I had this thought that what happened if I get sick and something bad happened a to the remaining part of my stomach. After the seminar I felt lead to do more research on the sleeve. Even though my mind isn't 100 % made up I still feel lead to have the sleeve!

A few questions I wasn't able to find is with my insurance BCBS TN they require you to lose 10% of your weight before they do surgery. I'm very nervous because I feel like that will be the only thing holding me back. I haven't met with the nutritionist yet so hopefully she will be able to help me. Any advice so I can start?? Thanks in advance! I'm sure I will have more questions!

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Cheat!! Wear heavy clothes & ankle weights to your first appointment. Lots of salt will make you retain Water also. I bet you could add an artificial 15# or so with these. Then there are tons of ways to lose weight temporarily(I'm sure we've all experienced that). I'm sure you've lost weight before, you can do it again.

[abj 11]

I am just finishing my first month of doctor supervised diet-- I was discouraged about this at first, but am realizing that it is a good thing and does take time to complete all the requirements. Reading on this site is a great help. I am wondering if there are any of you that are about my age (64) that have already been thru surgery.?? My BMi is 39 and I have been told a very good candidate, however I am concerned about my age. Please--- encourage me if you can or PLEASE tell me negatives because of age. Of course I want to be smaller for vanity reasons --But I am a confident person and my most important reason is for my health. I would like to have a healthier more active life with my 4 children and 10 grandchildren. My husband is super and totally on board. Thanks for any insight.

[mokee 588]

I had the sleeve 2 days after my 66th birthday. There are quite a few of us 55 and up. I am 5 months out and lost 66 lbs. not bad for an old broad. I have diabetes and was on mega does of insulin. It was getting worse as time went on. That is why I did it and the diabetes has improved significantly. The smaller clothes was an added bonus.

[Jessica H 79]

You can lose the weight! My surgeon put me on a 1200 calorie diet. I used MyFitnessPal to help me out. Along with the low cals and exercise, I dropped 20 lbs! Seeing what is actually going into your body makes you realize all of the bad foods for you! Stay strong and positive, you can do it!!

[ccbarrick 8]

Thank you for the advice! I know I can do it. I'm just so ready for the surgery!! I've been day dreaming about myself and how I will lose weight and how I will be so much more healthier for my 3 children and my husband will have his wife back! I guess I'm a little impatient.