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Good for you!!

don't you love how the little things are sooo much fun to experience!!! Congrats!

I had to reschedule my surgery becasue insurance didn't ok 'til the day it was originally scheduled. Had the surgery the next week, alls well! Red tape always seems to take so long. I would call the insurance people see if they can help. I think you are probably ok.

I have sleep apnea, had a second sleep study this spring. Even though I've lost weight I still have sleep apnea. Not a big deal. Won't insurance cover much of the cost???

It's similar to the fit bit. I just bought a fitbit, trying to decide if it is really worth $100.????

Isn't this the coolest place, ask and an answer comes to us!!

I would usually say "trust your doc" but not this time, we all take vitamins (I take liquid ones, easier for swallowing).

Mis73 I am 64 and thank God I take the chance and had surgery. You tell your Mom she'll never know if she doesn't take a chance, any weight loss is good and will lengthen your life expectancy! I lose slowly now but, I am still losing lbs & inches - YAHOO..... wearing a size 12 now. I would never have gotten this far with surgery -never.

Wow, you are both doing so well, congrats!

good for you! take it easy with the exercise, you are still healing. I am glad you have had weight loss already, helps keep the excitement up! You definitely made the right choice, you do not want to die at such a young age! Keep protein in mind for all meals and success is yours!!

OMG I love coffee but I have basically given it up. I had terrible stomach ulcers, took meds for it. Since the surgery (I had a hiatal hernia repair too) I kinda decided to drink tea. I love Chai (decaf) and I have found a coffee substitute called Teeccino ( I buy it at the Whole foods Store). It comes in many flavors and is so nummy. I use Carnation Coffeemate or Soy milk as a creamer.

I hope you are not expecting the band to do all the work! You know that you have a big part in this new life, right?? You are still so new to this process, slow down. I think you are still in the healing phase. Are you tracking your food? What are you able to do for exercise, track it too. how about h2o? Sorry to sound angry but you have to know that you have just started this journey!

what are you eating, give us a typical day. what do you do

you sound good, following the docs rules. sorry the shakes taste bad, I still love mine. I use Jay Robb, with my soy milk I get 32 grams of protein. I buy it at the Vitamin Shoppe. It costs a little more but soooo tasty! you will make it through this 1st struggle and be so ready for your band!

good luck, it will go well!! let us know how you are feeling. be patient with yourself, put recovery first and don't worry about weight loss in the beginning.

Welcome, hope your journey is a successful one!!

I have only had 3 or 4 incidents of "slime", if you are careful it's nothing to worry about. Eat small bites, chew like crazy, you will be fine.

I didn't eat much of anything the first weeks either. I also didn't drink all of the water, I just sipped all the time. Don't worry, just let yourself heal! I am sure you have to do some things differently with the diabetes, try to follow the ideas the doc gave you. Everyday will feel more "normal"

Welcome and be patient with all these Doc appts. and tests. I know it will feel like you will never get to the surgery!! Read as much as you can you will feel so much more comfortable by the time you have your surgery.

you are not eating anything that can get stuck now. I think it's probably the swelling that you are feeling.

Congratulations & welcome to your new life of health!

the only walking you need to worry about now is to keep the shoulder pain away! I didn't leave the house for the first week! I had a hernia repair too so I just walking in the house!

I like your attitude! Seems more like a life long effort for better health. I have always sabotaged my weight loss in the past because "I broke the rules". I usually felt like "@@## it and quit, quit feeling better about myself, quit trying to take care of me & my health. I don't want to do that ever again. your post puts it in a better prospective for me. I do have bad days, I am losing at a slower rate. I wish I could exercise more but, in general I feel great and this experience has been amazing!! Thanks for such an uplifting post!!!

happy for you!

WELCOME TO THE MOST HELPFUL PLACE EVER!!! Try to read as much as you can on the forum, there's so much info. Ask questions too! This has made me change my life, everything has changed, everything!