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I am from northeast Kansas and was wondering if there was anyone else on the board from Kansas?

I'm having mine done in Kansas and it's going to be $8100 plus a few extras...so I'm guess in the end will be around $1200. But so worth it.

MY insurance doesn't cover it either so I'm self pay. I got a loan from my bank and am going to make monthly payments. Anything is worth getting healthier!

If food was a person, this is what I'd say.... (reminds me of the old country song Oh Whiskey, if you were a woman)
Dear food,
I'm Six days postop and wow... I never realized how much I depended on you for everything! I've discovered I counted on you to be my lover, my best friend, confidant, my everything. You were never meant for that! You were only meant for how I'm using you now - to sustain life and energy. Our divorce was final May 17th (surgery day) and there's no going back. I won't lie - I miss you, but this too shall pass. I feel incredibly guilty for allowing something so insignificant to control my life for so long... and still called myself a Christian. You will never take first place in my life again. This grieving process isn't easy, but it's necessary. You betrayed me... with my permission. No more. I am in control of you - in Jesus' name!
Sincerely,
Shell

The night nurse at the int hospital in Tijuana started my IV with one stick. I can't beleave it. It normily takes five or six stick. Boy is she good.

Why don't you just ask your Nutritionist??? There are so many pre-op diets out there.. I did low carb diet up until 2 days before surgery. I had at least one Atkins bar per day. Lost 17 lbs pre-op and down another 22 lbs since my surgery on April 16th. Worked for me!

So today is my one month post op, I was sleeved on 5/20. First let me throw some numbers at you. 6 months ago I wieghted in at 458. I lost 68 pounds getting ready for surgery, mostley by calorie counting. on 4/20 I was sleeved my weight was 390. Today I am weighting 358, lost 32 pounds in first month. First of all I have been pushing myself. In the morning before work I walk/jog 3.5 miles before work. And then after work I try and do 1 hour of cardio. So far its worked for me. When i started this journey I was wearing a size 58 pants, today my friends that also had sleave gave me some hand-me-downs to wear because my clothes are getting baggy. I couldnt beleave a size 48 fit me good. WOW!!! Made my day, starting to really like the way I look again and i feel 100 times better than last year at this time. Really excited about the future in a really long time. Just feeling grateful and happy, havent had that feeling in a long time. Just to give you a sample of what i eat , never more than 1/2 cup of food. And beleave me I have gotten sick my share of times. I Am I have 1/3 cup of egg whites with a slice of ham. mid morning I have my premier shake. for lunch usally a Soup or a 1/2 cup of Beans. then next few hours I take down Isopure drink. then after gym I make myself a shake with frozen fruit and frozen veggies with whey powder Protein. I think key to my success is the walking and cardio. I am walking/jogging about 15 miles a week. I havent jogged in 15 years. It amazes me that i can jog. Life is good. Everyone good luck dont mean to brag but hopefully motivate. Walking is the key people. I feel like the weight of a teenager is off my back

It'll be the best investment you've ever made! Congratulations!!!

Well I was approved today for my loan so going to try to set my surgery up for the middle of October since I have a very busy schedule so I won't be able to start my 2 week pre-op diet until the first of Oct. It's nice to know for certain that I can now move forward on a healthier life!

Oops..meant drink & stroll

How about drinki and stroll?

You look awesome!! And I love the dress.

You look amazing but I think you were beautiful before too...just healthier now. Can't wait till I can post pictures like that! Congrats!

Good luck to you. Will say prayers for you as well. Let us know how you are doing.

Hey everyone...I weighed in today and for the first time my lovely Wii told me I am overweight! hehe. When I started this journey I was morbidly obese....and felt like death was chasing me. Now I am just overweight and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel...and it isnt death...lol
So happy to just be overweight now! cant wait till I am normal weight!

So I went to the dr's today for my physical and I was amazed to find out I was down 43 lbs in 30 days today! Not only that but my A1C was 12 about 3 months ago and it is now at a 6.9! I was still a little anemic and my Vitamin D was a little low so I have to add some more Vitamin D and some iron! It was such a positive appointment and for me it is usually very predictable and I normally would get meds added and adjusted but not this time I had meds removed! Thank you all for being so supportive and helpful...

This reminded me of when I had my hysterectomy in Oct. of 2007 and we had only three more days until we could have sex again and I fell down a flight of stairs and broke 10 ribs and it was another 3 1/2 months before we were able to do it. My husband said that most women just complain of a headache but his wife had to throw herself down the stairs....he was kidding of course...but it was funny...Sorry just had to share.

This reminded me of when I had my hysterectomy in Oct. of 2007 and we had only three more days until we could have sex again and I fell down a flight of stairs and broke 10 ribs and it was another 3 1/2 months before we were able to do it. My husband said that most women just complain of a headache but his wife had to throw herself down the stairs....he was kidding of course...but it was funny...Sorry just had to share.