kamrie37

Cant wait until I'm able to look down and see ms kitty again...... It seems like nowadays I have to lift my stomach to catch a glance lol........

Welcome to Two-ter-ville!

I'm down another 4 pounds. Been stuck at 2 pounds a week since week three, 30 pounds down!!!!!!

Right on with all of that.......but can't wait to cross my legs, touch my toes and ride my husband care free (i know TMI) but being real. Want him to pick me up during ***! He's really in shape and I can't wait to be able to run miles at a time with him.

It only took my insurance 4 days to approve I called 3 times a day to make sure that they had what they needed. Then called the surgeons office to be sure they sent what was needed to both insurance and me. I would also forward the info to insurance as I kept copies of all my tests, labs, doctors notes, etc

This sounds like my story... I finally got snippy w/ the girl who handles submitting to insurance and asked her just exactly when she was going to start doing her job. Long story short, 3 days later, I was approved.

Can you call the patient advocate? the squeaky wheel gets serviced much quicker. I'd keep calling them every day if I have to so that they get so annoyed, they will call and find out what the hold up is. Better yet, try calling your surgeon and ask him. because the bottom line is, $$$$$. Keep at emmmmm!

Don't give up! Keep calling every day, multiple calls a day. I did that and I got my sleeve done in less then 2 months from my consult visit. Be polite and ask for copies, send them to your insurance yourself. I did this with much of the requirements for both the surgeon and my insurance. Be your best advocate because nobody wants this more then you! Good Luck!

Hugs! The sleeve is going to change your life in so many wonderful ways. Make sure to take pics of yourself now so you can see your progress later. I look forward to following your journey. Best wishes!

The good thing is that you are doing something about it. I would suggest to start picking up some sleeve habits such as eating slow, don't wear and drink. Best of luck..

What about being fatigued and worn out just from the pre-op diet? I can barely pull my underwear up! I know I need to walk some more but I literally am bone tired...any help?

Wow! It sounds like it does pay to be persistant.

Diet has to be the first place to look. What is she eating? At her age you need to be the boss of what goes in her mouth. learn early is the way to go. I don't think trainers and gyms are needed for kids. What kids need is to play. Like proper play. Outdoors, up trees, on bikes......all that stuff we know to be good for them. Much for fun for her to go for a bike ride than to walk on a treadmill. My fear would be that she would resent the treadmill, and it could impact negatively on her self image. Wii fit? Play together. So many options to do that are low to no cost, walking as a family, swimming, playing ball, etc.
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This also helped kill the nasty smell of the PP.

San Jose here.. Sleeved 6/12. Down 13 pounds, but am hungry!!!

I'm approaching two weeks since my sleeve and I can't lie. I really do miss food. There are moments when I smell everyone's dinner cooking and I start jonesing to pig out even though I know I can't. I know it has to be all mental, like when I quit smoking... my subconscious was conditioned to eat eat eat and now it's like HEY HELLO WHERE"S THE food? !? LOL
Strength is all we can hope for. You have to keep telling yourself that you're strong enough to make it without the food. And you are!

I hate the Protein Shakes that I bought, but I found if I add in a TBLS of sugar free/fat free pudding mix, it is doable.

I licked the seasoning off of some sun dried Tomato flavored wheat thins my first week. About 4 or 5 a day...it was like heaven in my mouth.
Then I gave the freshly licked crackers to my dog, and she was happy to get them. It's like we both got a treat.

Love me some kegels
Well, I think my coochiewa appears smaller and I don't have any camel toe's going on. My husband and I "front spoon" much easier and we fit during the sha bang bang better. OMG,,did I type all that out loud?lol
Seriously, I think if you do crunches, it helps lift the muscles that support that area.

Oh, and I just added a new exercise to my daily routine... kegels.

Technically I guess we could google "how much fat is in a va jay jay" and then get a study done on yours before and measure the difference. I fear I may never stop laughing. I'm just waiting for someone to tell me I'm immature because it's a serious question. And it is. But.....

Um, the outside has shrunk, but the inside seems the same at 9 months out and 100 pounds lighter. As a matter of fact, things seem to fit better/deeper these days. TMI?

Good luck I have Kp to and it was the best thing ever I'm 4 mths out and I'm down 101 lbs. I wish u the best

I live in Lake Elsinore. I had my surgery on 6/12.