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Fingers, toes, whatever - I'm rooting for you, girl!

Starting the habit sooner than later is going to make everything easier in the long run. Having a stronger heart and more efficiently running "system" will help, how much, that's going to be on a case by case basis, but it certainly wouldn't make things worse!

This is going to depend on your insurance. Most don't cover 100% after the deductible is met. Like mine is 80% coverage after, so after I meet the deductible, I'm required to pay 20% of whatever the charges are after the deductible. They should have spelled it out for you more clearly. For me, if the cost of a procedure is say, 10,000, and my individual deductible is 1000, then I'd be responsible for the 1000, then 20% of 9000 or 1800. So my total out of pocket would be 2800. Everything for the rest of the year now will be at the 20% of the total since I met the deductible. Some insurances have a "Max out of pocket" where you don't pay for anything after that max. Would be worth talking to your insurance company to find out exactly what your cut offs are and what you can expect after meeting them.

That sounds right. But to be safe, you could call an insurance rep and get the answer straight from the horse's mouth.

Congrats to the both of you best of luck and keep us posted

Great job!!! Let us know how it goes!!! I just got approved today.. surgery July 17th.

Down another three pounds and had my one-month post-surgery follow-up (although its actually be 7 weeks tomorrow, their scheduling sucks). The nurse practitioner was pleased with my weight loss (36 pounds in 7 weeks) and told me I was cleared to go back to water aerobics and whatever else I would like to pursue exercise wise. Now to find a new pair of tennis shoes

I only had 24 hrs clear liquid. I'm honestly very grateful. I had my food funerals. I got some cravings out of my system. I don't at all think it has harmed my post surgical success.

I agree with @Matt Z my husband was 100000% supportive before , during and after surgery, together we now set little weight loss goals for ourselves , we work out together and eat healthier. With regards to the protein shakes ; I actually share with him ( I order large quantities of the premier online ) after a good workout everyone needs protein. Coming from a woman I understand your frustration , your boyfriend is acting quite childish and maybe it is because he’s scared. Sit down talk to him and tell him you need his positivity in your corner right now ! Good luck honey this surgery was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and I would recommend anyone who needs it to get it. p.S. when I was on a full liquid diet for my pre op and the 2 weeks post op I was losing about 10lbs every 4-5 Days talk to your doctor about doing a supervised diet as such and maybe those extra 10lbs will come off

Congrats on taking charge of your life! It'll feel great when you can show them your improvements!