nelle1230

Good Luck and keep us posted!

I understand you all perfectly! I am re-starting my WLS process (had to stop cause I was preggers) and the only people suportive of this is my Fiance, my best friend, and a co-worker. My mother, sister, brothers, extended family, and friends all balked when I told them I was getting the surgery before. I haven't even told this go-round, so I don't have to hear anyones mouth! All of my friends and family are healthy and skinny or their unhealthy and overweight and don't care so they really don't get it. I have been overweight since I was about 11 years old, and I was ready to lose the weight before, but with the birth of my son, I have to get healthy to be around for him! I hate hearing "Don't take the easy way; that's cheating; or just work out more..." What part of surgery, liquid diets, and removing 60% of my stomach is easy? I hope you have some one close to you that has your back and supports your decision and we are also here if you need to vent of rant, or just need some virtual hugs. Good luck on your journey!

Deep down, I know its worth it. Especially for my little guy but its so discouraging and frustrating to start back from the beginning... I guess was just hoping for surgery soon. I'm not the most patient person, and now I have to wait even longer...boo...

I have finished all of the requirments for surgey (6 months nutritionish visits, weight loss classes, surgeon infor sessions) and now I am waiting to hear if I was approved or not. Is there anyone in with Kaiser that has had to wait for approval that can tell me how long you had to wait? Or if there is anyone that had Dr. McKenna for a surgeon? Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Hey there ladies, Is there any one that had their procedure soon after giving birth? I was on the way to getting my surgery (already met with surgeon and everything, and was just waiting on the call toi schedule my surgery) and found out I was pregnant. I am due in January and I am hoping to get my procedure while I am still out on maternity leave but is a month or two too soon to have the procedure? I don plan on breastfeeding, but not exclusively, so the baby will be used to formula already. I have already sent a message to my surgeon and am still awaiting an answer but I'm getting really impatient. Any advice would be handy, and thanks in advance!

Has anyone found out they were pregnant while they were in the process of getting banded? I am about 2 months from having surgery scheduled and just found out that I'm 4 weeks pregnant...Am I going to have to start over from scratch?

Is there anyone that can tell me if they found out they were pregnant before their scheduled surgery? If so, what happened, was it just postponed until after the birth or ...? Just a general question and thanks in advance!

I understand that, I was wondering if they cancel your procedure all together and you have to go through the process all over again or if they just postpone it until after the pregnancy.

So I had my initial meeting with my surgeon today, and he told me that he doesn't recommend the lap band surgery at all!! He told me that he removes almost more bands than he puts in, and told me I should consider one of the other 2 surgeries. I have no idea what to do now. I had my heart (and head) set on the band, but now I'm completely thrown for a loop... Can anyone tell me what they would do in this situation? I'm not too keen about getting 1/2 my stomach removed and I'm not even going to contemplate the bypass...HELP!!!

Thank you everyone for all of the advice. After my original surgeon told me that he didn't recommend lap band, I went into a spiral for a while and gained about 7 pounds in 3 weeks. I decided that I am going to meet with a different surgeon and get a second opinion and I hope that the outcome of this goes a little better. Please throw some good vibes my way and thanks again. Nelle

So I was freaking out big time cause I thought that I could only have the dr. that my insurance selected, but I'm apparently very special and I can pick the surgeon of my choice. I want to thank everyone that responded to my question, and I am going to seek a second opinion and hopefully get a surgery date soon. Keep you all posted!

i'm in Maryland, and I =have Kaiser Permanente, does anyone else have Kaiser? I'm so confused, he also said you only lose about 30-50% of excess weight? Have you guys lost more? I just want to make sure I have the best chance possible.

This is so exciting to hear!! I haven't had surgery yet but I meet with my surgeon March 2, hopefully get my surgery date then! anywho, I wear a size 11 wide width, and its the hardeat thing in the world to find cute shoes that don't hurt my feet and don't cost a ridiculous amount of money. I end up at payless hoping their not sold out because the selection is so small. This gives me hope that after surgery I can wear a size 9 (preferably and 8, but i'm kind of tall) and get some sexy stilletos! Thanks ladies!!

I want to be able to buy a wedding dress and it not be plus-sized. I also want to be able to wear a bikini on my honeymoon!!

I received my approval for surgery yesterday, and I meet with my surgeon (Dr. Cantor) next Friday. As excited as I am, it’s a little bittersweet, because I'm told it’s a 4-6 month wait for the surgery...Oh well, I STILL GOT APPROVED!!!! However, can anyone tell me what questions I should ask my surgeon? I have some general questions, but I want to be prepared as possible for this meeting and make sure I can get as much information from him that I can.

You should try and find the Crystal lite popsicles. I first tried them this summer while dieting and needind smething sweet. You should be able to find them at any grocery store, but I found them at Safeway. Good Luck on your Journey, I'm hoping to be there soon!

Alright, so who has done everyrthing that they needed to do in order to get the surgery, and are just waiting on that pesky approval...THIS GIRL RIGHT HERE!!! I have Kaiser Permanente and there is 6 months worth of nutritionist appointments, information sessions, and weight loss classes, and now I have to wait on my approval. I'm so nervous but excited at the same time, and I'm not even sure that I am getting approved...Although I'm pretty sure that I'm getting approved. Think positive thoughts Janelle. Good Luck to anyone that is in the same boat!

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