My update from June 1

[DinaJuneSleever 33]

I did my last weigh in and my insurance approved my surgery even though I have gain due to the steroids and dietitian wasn't listening to me and when she reviewed my history. I see my Dr. On the 7th to discuss my date and time. O will be so happy.

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[StorminJ 50]

Congratulations on your approval and I wish you the best.

[James Marusek 5,244]

Congratulations on being approved for surgery by your insurance company. I would recommend three things at your stage.

1. Take a good before photograph of yourself, so that you have something to compare to after surgery. Many times we are blind to our obesity. We do not see ourselves. Therefore when the weight begins to drop off rather dramatically, we question if this is really happening. Photographs are a good visualization of our success. Many people carry a before and after photo with them, just to remind themselves of their success.
2. Walk 30 minutes each day, every day until surgery (or equivalent exercise). Walking helps the recovery process go smoothly and minimized the pain levels from surgery.
3. Wean yourself from caffeine and carbonated beverages now. After I gave up my 6 diet coke a day habit, I suffered from a week of severe withdrawal syndrome consisting of severe headaches and body aches. I was miserable. You don't want to combine the effects of caffeine withdrawal with the effects of surgery.