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That is great! Congratulations Raider Rob & applesaucy!

Peacequeen I am glad it all turned out just like you wanted. :hug:

I disagreed with Peacequeen interpretation of her family members questions AND I also wish her the very best. I hope you are not implying that those of us that disagreed with her don't wish her the best.

To me these are perfectly normal questions. Since most people know very little about WLS, these are the kinds of questions I expect to be asked. In my opinion, this surgery is a courageous & drastic move on our part. Most continue on the diet/exercise merry-go-round for life, so I expect people to ask me why I don't continue going round and round like they do.

Handsome and wonderful? You go girl!!!! Congratulations on losing weight and finding someone great. Loved reading your post.

I just realized you already had surgery! LOL Disregard the post below. Sigh I have a different opinion. It would have bothered me greatly if my surgeon had such low expectations. It would make me wonder about his expertise, his post op care, the size of the stomach he will be leave me with etc I am 5'4 and 233. I said I wanted to be 150 and my surgeon said that was very reasonable. At your height 190 pounds is ridiculously conservative, even if he is covering his bottom as others have mentioned. I wouldn't just let this one go, if I was you. I would question him, ask some former patients and switch if necessary. I am drastic, I know, but this is serious surgery..... Best wishes, keep us posted!

I can only hope my attitude will be as good as yours. Congratulations on staying positive & your surgery. I hope your health continues to improve.

I am also sending good thoughts and vibes your way. Please take extra care of yourself these days. Breathe deeply, try to stay calm. Please keep us updated.

Your requirements might be different than another policy holder with the same insurance. Give them a quick call. They might even have it posted online. There are plenty of posters here that had surgery with a BMI around 38 and lower, if that helps. Google BMI calculator to find out your BMI. Best wishes!

Welcome Carlito! Glad to hear you are feeling well. Your enthusiasm is contagious.

You might want to consider googling the surgeons & hospiitals of excellence in Atlanta. Best wishes!

I believe the other posters have had surgery recently. You might want to post a thread just for you since your surgery was a few months ago. Hopefully you get some answers from others. I haven't had surgery yet. You might want to consider calling your nutritionist or surgeon.

My goodness, you look wonderful. I have lost 50 pounds before and I don't think my transformation was this huge. Congratulations!

Sounds great to me too.

I don't have one yet. I am jumping through the insurance hoops at the moment. I am hoping for November. Glad to hear you are feeling better.

I congratulated you at the beginning of my post but can't see it now. Congratulations!!!!

I haven't had surgery yet so please excuse my question. How much effort do you have to make to eat this way? To my "volume eater" mind & stomach it seems you have eaten 3 ounces of Protein & a little veggie for 7 months. :-) Gulp. On Weight Watchers I felt like I was under Water and eventually had to come back for air. Hope my question makes sense. I'm having a hard time wrapping my brain around this. I am also on my phone.

I'm bumping your question. Hopefully you get some answers and you call your surgeon. I have not been sleeved, so I have no idea. Do you weigh/measure your food? Could you be overeating?

I'm jumping through insurance hoops at the moment. Hoping for end of November.

Yes, except I will be the only one NOT sleeved. Argh!!! :angry:

Welcome from me as well. I think you will love this website. Read away in the next few days and you will have great questions for your surgeon on your upcoming appointment. Come often, the wealth of information here is amazing. Best wishes!

Best wishes & congratulations on your upcoming surgery! I will be sending you lots of good vibes. Please post when you can.

Congratulations Gatorman!!! WOW, you have done amazing. Are we going to see pictures?

My surgeon doesn't require the 2 week pre-op diet for BMIs lower than 40. Not sure if he does a day or two of liquids, I haven't asked yet. I am exactly at 40 (was 39.9 at orientation) so I am hoping I don't get one. I see the benefit, but I am a volume eater and have no desire to suffer like that. One or two days of liquids before surgery is punishment enough. (I will, of course do it though if he requires me to)

Eddie! How are you feeling?