chitowngirl

Yes.... Worst feeling ever. It's Been quite the adjustment eating so slow.

I bought a set at target, they were about $7. However I must admit they are toy story, but that's ok because I've always thought Buzz Lightyear was hot. Lol.

Congrats. You are officially a loser, it's great!!

My son always watches that and freaks himself out.... Lol

I had to take the lovenox shots for 2 weeks postop, not to mention they gave me some in the hospital.

This surgery has literally been a life saver. I cannot tolerate hotdogs and breaded fried foods, but honestly I've has enough of those to last a life time. I personally had to stop reading the complications because the stories were really starting to freak me out. I'm 4 months post op and 70 pounds down. There is no way I could have done that on my own. I love my sleeve.

Do you mean you have health insurance As a student from your school? You can private message me. I work at a hospital and I verify benefits and do authorizations all day, so I can prob help you clarify this.

As far as your insurance. 99% of insurances will not cover an elective surgery unless it is medically necessary. The surgeons office will usually submit a preauthorizarion/predetermination request to your insurance to see if it meets medical necessity according to their guidelines. I would first suggest that you call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card. Ask them first if you have coverage for bariatric surgery, if you do then ask what are the requirements. Good luck.

Panty hose that's such a good idea!!!

That is indeed a great accomplishment. Congrats.

Wow... I'm sorry to hear that happens to you. I find myself being a little more moody if I do have a bad day. I do contribute it to not being able to pig out and relieve my stress. A big part of this surgery is finding other methods of dealing with life's events. I do agree that maybe you should consult a psych... Maybe the person who did your preop psych eval, or even just a therapist would help. I would also suggest some type of exercise, I know your so fresh off your surgery, so maybe you could start meditation see how that works. Immediately preop I took dancing as my therapy, trust me when I was home alone I was one dancing fool. It tired me out so bad, but I would take a nap after, and just wake up feeling soo good. Best of luck to you.

Are you on my fitness pal or do you have some other method of tracking your food. I would say that is a very big important step to great success. Ideally you should be consuming 60g a day of protein. What kind of foods are you eating??

Lol... That's great. I bet it didn't help that you knee is prob all boney now. Ahh... I love my sleeve.

Wow, that sucks. Is going away for college an option?? That would get you out of the house. Maybe you can see a therapist, to help you with coping mechanism, you really can't change your mother, but you can change the way you react to her, this is something a therapist could help you with.

Have you tried EAS protein shakes? They're ready made and they are sold at Walmart / target. This are really the only ones I'll drink, once in a while I'll blend a banana in there and it's soo good. I do buy a small fruit cup everyday at work and that's what I snack on throughout the day. Maybe you could allow one of your snacks to be fruit. I also do eat veggies with my meal. I just feel its unrealistic for me to only eat meat. I always get the green giant frozen broccoli in cheese sauce. The 4 pack comes is perfect sleeve size containers and they're only 40 calories.

My suggestion is to always carry water wih you. I always have my bottle water with me any where I go even if it's for a 10min trip to the store. You would be suprise how much more water you consume that way.

Just want to pause and say how great full I am for this wonderful life I'm living. I'm not living an extravagant life. My husband and I are working class people we don't even make 6 figures combined. We rent because we'd be broke in a tiny house if we bought in a decent area in Chicago, the schools here suck and I'm going to have to pay tuition for my son to attend private school, but you know I'm so ok with all of that. I love my life the only problem I had was my weight, and now I'm 4 months postop and loosing. It's surreal, a once upbeat happy person, I'm now on top of the world, I'm literally ecstatic!!! Life is great.

Apparently your husband is not sympathetic to your struggles. You apparently need this surgery as your health will continue to go downhill if you do not do something about it. You pretty much need to be in survival mode. I would go on with the process, hopefully your husband will change his mind during the process. Please don't think you don't have support because you have us. Also go to support groups an you confide in a close friend or family member?? Ultimately it is your body and your decision, there are going to people who just have negative views on wls. Let's hope once your husband sees the results of the procedure along with the hard work you put in, let's hope that will turn him over to our side. Good luck and don't be discouraged.

You go girl... I know I need to cut my hair also, I'm feeling like if it's shorter it will at least look healthy and not so wispy...

Ok let me tell you I've lost 70 pounds and have not said a damn thing to anyone at work. Let them think what they want; I don't care. I'm not at all ashamed of my sleeve, but I just don't feel my medical condition is any of their business. And let me tell you I even eat lunch in a group, but IDGAF. I eat my little soup most days for lunch. Ive gotten compliments on how good I look, but it pretty much stops there. I just really don't care to be the topic of people's conversation, that's why I didn't tell my inlaws either. It is like the big pink elephant in the room, but aghh... They'll get over it.

I passed my 60g of protein, I am under 30g of carbs. Also my size 18 (**not plus store or women's size just plain ol size 18 from the non plus size store) are fitting me loose..after I super dried them, so I know I didnt just stretch them out, like my pre sleeve days. Yeah!!!

I would definitely bring it up to her, also let her know that your husband is not very comfortable with it either. Considering she has never met him, I find it kind of weird that she would reach out to him like that. If it were me I'd be bothered. I'm sorry, but there are just some scandalous women out there. The only time I ever contacted my husbands friends directly was when I was planning a suprise party for him, and I needed their help to get him out of the house, at that I let the wives know that I would be contacting the guys. I couldn't imagine crossing that boundary, so just ask yourself if you would feel appropriate reaching out to her husband in a similar manner.

Cograts. Sounds like your doing great.

Pork grinds, just be careful with them they are high protein, and high calorie. I always get green giant broccoli and cheese single serving it's 40 calories if you buy the 4 pack they are perfect sleeve size. Those are not high protein, 2 grams, but it does have fiber and makes a good healthy snack.

Well talk about baptism by fire. Well congrats on your upcoming procedure. I had to wait like 2-3 months for my date to come, so trust me when I say at least you dont have 2-3 months of anticipation, second doubts, and driving yourself crazy. Good luck.