Bluepoint Surgical Group

[Sadie1980 18]

The FB group is secret (you can't search for it) once you attend the first meeting they'll email you an invite.

[Jennifer2575 55]

The FB group is secret (you can't search for it) once you attend the first meeting they'll email you an invite.

ok thanks!!

[Sadie1980 18]

Got my insurance approval from BCBS Fed! Blue Point submitted on Friday, May 2nd and they called me on Tuesday, May 7th with the approval. Set the gastric sleeve surgery date for June 5th at Fair Oaks. So excited for the next steps!!

FYI - Got an email that the May 19th support group meeting is cancelled at Fair Oaks.

Have a great week!

[Megan00 38]

Got my insurance approval from BCBS Fed! Blue Point submitted on Friday, May 2nd and they called me on Tuesday, May 7th with the approval. Set the gastric sleeve surgery date for June 5th at Fair Oaks. So excited for the next steps!!

FYI - Got an email that the May 19th support group meeting is cancelled at Fair Oaks.

Have a great week!

Way 2 Go !!!!!! Sadie1980 your headed to a new you don't forget to keep us posted!!!!!

[Jennifer2575 55]

Got my insurance approval from BCBS Fed! Blue Point submitted on Friday, May 2nd and they called me on Tuesday, May 7th with the approval. Set the gastric sleeve surgery date for June 5th at Fair Oaks. So excited for the next steps!! FYI - Got an email that the May 19th support group meeting is cancelled at Fair Oaks. Have a great week!

. Congrats!! I know your super excited!!!

[Megan00 38]

How are you ladies holding up :-) tomorrow is my 3rd NUT class time is passing fast

[meg22407 4]

Well I'm now 3 weeks out today. Feeling a little discouraged. Since I started on mushy food last week I have gained 5 lbs back. Somebody from the Woodbridge office just called to confirm my appointment this week, and told me not to worry about it. Said it was probably Water retention. How do you not worry when it's right there on the scale and not going anywhere. Yesterday was the most I have eaten at 800 calories. I also haven't gone to the bathroom in a week. TMI. Maybe that has some to do with it too.

[Jennifer2575 55]

Well I'm now 3 weeks out today. Feeling a little discouraged. Since I started on mushy food last week I have gained 5 lbs back. Somebody from the Woodbridge office just called to confirm my appointment this week, and told me not to worry about it. Said it was probably Water retention. How do you not worry when it's right there on the scale and not going anywhere. Yesterday was the most I have eaten at 800 calories. I also haven't gone to the bathroom in a week. TMI. Maybe that has some to do with it too.

. Don't get discouraged. Wait until your appt. you could be dehydrated some and retaining water. Def could be Constipation. 800 calories seem a bit high. I'm 8 weeks out and getting a total of 4 to 500 per day, mostly Protein and lots of water and walking. I I stalked for 3 weeks but lost 3 pounds the following week. If I don't get in all my protein- 60 grams I don't lose at all. Keep me updated after your doc appt. at three weeks your new tummy is still recovering so don't fret!!

[meg22407 4]

Thanks. I am getting 60 grams of Protein every day, but may not be drinking as much Water as I should. I work 10 hours a day in a pharmacy where I'm not allowed to bring a bottle water with me. I have water available in those little paper cups. I try to get aside to drink, but sometimes find it difficult. Yesterdays 800 calories was the most I've had so far. Today I've only had maybe a little more than 300-350 so far.

[Jennifer2575 55]

Thanks. I am getting 60 grams of Protein every day, but may not be drinking as much Water as I should. I work 10 hours a day in a pharmacy where I'm not allowed to bring a bottle water with me. I have water available in those little paper cups. I try to get aside to drink, but sometimes find it difficult. Yesterdays 800 calories was the most I've had so far. Today I've only had maybe a little more than 300-350 so far.

. Then I'm sure it's just your body healing and adjusting and you will start dropping soon. Your water situation is hard with work I have to sip all day to get the 64 ounces in.

[meg22407 4]

What exactly are you eating in order to get 400-500 calories? Between my 2 Protein Shakes they are 160 calories each, so a total of 320 calories. What do you eat that actually keeps you full?

[Sadie1980 18]

Hi Everyone,

I'm having surgery tomorrow morning with Dr. Halmi, super excited and nervous!!

It's helpful to see how those are doing a couple weeks/months out, I'm sure I'll have the same concerns.

Tonight I'm going to take my measurements and pre-surgery photos.

[CrissyRing77 232]

Hi Everyone, I'm having surgery tomorrow morning with Dr. Halmi, super excited and nervous!! It's helpful to see how those are doing a couple weeks/months out, I'm sure I'll have the same concerns. Tonight I'm going to take my measurements and pre-surgery photos.

Yay for you! How did it go? I hope you are resting comfortably! Can't wait to hear from ya! Are you at Innova or Potomac/Sentara? I saw Dr Halmi Monday for my 6 month appt and he reached his hand out to shake it as a hello/greeting type thing and I said "no way I'm hugging you, you've changed my life!" He is by far the best doctor of any kind I've ever had, tho my OB office is outstanding lol! Congrats on your new life!!!

[Megan00 38]

Hi ladies, Meg seems like maybe its the Constipation hope you feel better soon keep us posted

Congrats Sadie speedy recover so you can tell us that are still waiting all the great things to look forward to.

Crissy have you been sleeved yet.

I am patiently waiting still have 3 more classes FYI - what did you ladies do in the last class ????

[CrissyRing77 232]

Hi ladies, Meg seems like maybe its the Constipation hope you feel better soon keep us posted Congrats Sadie speedy recover so you can tell us that are still waiting all the great things to look forward to. Crissy have you been sleeved yet. I am patiently waiting still have 3 more classes FYI - what did you ladies do in the last class ????

I was sleeved November 20th 2013 I don't recall my visits bc they were super fast like all within one months time, bc I'm self pay so insurance didn't require anything of me...I'm sure my last appt was just details of the surgery and checking to see if I had lost any weight on the preop diet...when is the big day for you!?