welittle1

You are beautiful!

I have my surgery on Oct. 15th and Dec. 12th I turn 50. I am hoping I will be able to buy a nice christmas outfit for myself. When I hit 199lbs, the whole world will be able to hear me scream with excitement!!!! Happy Birthday to you!

Hi, I have also read about several patients that were that size and had the surgery but like Rootman said that is a question only the surgeon can answer. You and I have almost the same stats. I'm 5', 20 with a bmi of 53. Keep us posted on your surgery.

You look amazing. Good work, keep it up!

Wow 13 days! Please keep us posted, prayers coming your way!

My surgery has been moved from Oct. 17th to Oct. 15th...YAY!!!!

I wish you both lots of luck with your recovery. Let's keep each other posted!

October 17th here but in Topeka, Ks

Thoughts and prayers to you today!

I was told that if you apply to BCBS of Kansas that you will be denied because they don't cover any WLS and that after that, any kind of medical issue that you bill them for, like lab ect. that they will try to relate it to your wls and won't cover it either.

I have BCBS of Kansas and they don't cover any kind of wls period! So I'll be self pay.

That's not that far away, how are you doing?

Hi Lucky, My surgery date is Oct. 17th. I have to wait until mine and my husbands work schedules slow down. I hope your surgery lives up to your name! Can't wait to be where you are. Keep us posted please.

I love watermelon and think that this sounds yummy. I haven't had my surgery yet but you can bet that I will be trying this one. Thanks for sharing and good luck on your journey!!!!

You have done an amazing job with your sleeve. You look great! Keep up the good work and keep us posted!

Tammy, hang in there, it will happen and it will be worth it. I am on pins and needles waiting for Oct. 17th to come. Wish I didn't have to wait so long but again it will be worth it!

Good luck to both of you...prayers for a speedy recovery. Please keep us posted.

Metformin gives me stomach issues all the time. Good luck and feel better soon.

Good luck to you. Thoughts and prayers coming your way. Can't wait till I'm in your spot!

Although you are taller than I am, we are shaped exacftly alike. I enjoy reading your post and look forward to following your journey. My surgery isn't until Oct. 17th because I have to wait until mine and my husbands work schedule slows down. You look great so keep up the good work girl!

Tammy, I still couldn't find where to add you as a friend when it brought up your timeline. Sorry, try just adding me and see if that works. Isn'tsheclever, I'm glad you are doing well....I hope that mine will be as successfull as yours.

Congrats! That has to be an amazing feeling. You are a beautiful lady and you have definatley inspired me!

I had to have a sleep test done five years ago. I was hospitalized with 10 broken ribs and that was when they discovered that I had sleep apnea. The test was no big deal. Took awhile to get the junk out of my hair. But like quietcougar said, The first 1 1/2 hrs I just tossed and turned then they woke me up because I had stopped breathing 20 time for 30 seconds up to a minute each time. They put the mask on me and I slept like a baby. They actually had to come and wake me the next morning. I've used a cpap ever since and can't believe how much better I feel. It not only gives you more energy but also helps lower your sugar levels and high blood pressure because your body isn't stressing any more from lack of sleep. But it isn't for everyone, just saying that if you do have sleep apnea it will definately make a difference, just like this surgery! Good luck to you and please keep us posted.

You go girl!!!!

Congrats...wishing you a speedy recovery!