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Had I not been approved by my insurance, I was definitely going to Dr. Alvarez too! Good luck...

I will definitely say a prayer for you! It will work out! Trust...

I'm with you! I was told to stop drinking coffee 2 weeks before the procedure! What the hoo?

No coffee 2 weeks before surgery! What the hoo?

You look wonderful! What an inspiration! Best of luck to you!

People have no idea until they go through it.

Amen to that!

I think I'm not prepared to deal with the questions. My office is soooo nosy! All of us have been caught up in the office gossip about why so and so is out of the office. I don't really care what they think, but I'm just not sharing until I'm ready. So, my story is that I'm having a procedure to deal with some underlying heart issues. And, I'm sticking to it!

And my birthday is August 5! I would totally be down for a trip next August because we will be the bombs!

Me too' date=' day 4...cramps. slight Constipation (tmi)... i weak weak and nasty. Glad you got all your stuff done! I bet it reallllyyyyy feels real now!

Just keep telling yourself it'll all be okay and remind yourself of the reasons your doing it. Have you researched your doctor and his stats? I hear we won't have hair problems as long as we have the Protein and Vitamins ...and we will <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Don't worry so much <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Your reading my mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES YES YES!!!! lol Shirts yes! disney was my first thought ..not sure where everyone lives but its definitely more fun then the center of the US with corn crops lol

lol, i forgot to change it back. thats the only way I can see when i'm trying to update it! lol carrot Soup sounds AMAAAAAAZING right now. I would killlllll for that right now. fkn Protein Shakes ....grrrrr!!!

Congrats!!!and welcome!!! I will add you to the list soon!

YOU ROCK!!!! I scrolled through that list about 5 times and couldn't find your original date!!!! and wooo hoooo, it's sooner! How'd you pull that one off!?!?!

YAY! CONGRATS ! I'll add you very soon! [/quote']

Oh, and my surgeon is Dr. Chu with Surgical Specialists of Louisiana! Woohoo! Go Saints!

For the record, I am now officially added to the August list. My surgery date is August 16!! Woohoo!!

I had my visit with my surgeon to sign consents today and the surgery date is set for August 16! Woohoo! Hang in there everybody! It will happen!

I haven't had the surgery yet, but I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. I was apprehensive about the machine as well, but I'm starting to like it. With regular use, I have been sleeping very well with it. The facial contraption takes some getting used to, but overall, it's not too bad. I was told to bring the machine to the hospital on the day of surgery.

Congratulations! We're on our way...

My liquid diet was for 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after.....

after a week I could add creamy soups....etc

NOw I can have shrimp' date=' fish, and shredded chicken.

I will say I lost 23 lbs those first two weeks, and no I have stalled for 2 weeks. I am very discouraged.[/quote']

Don't be discouraged! Maybe you need to up the Water intake and exercise more. You've gotta fight through it. We've come too far!

This one is evil...I have already had one mini-victory when my ex-husband saw me a few months ago after not seeing me in over a year. He doesn't know I had surgery. We didn't speak but the look on his face was...priceless! Now I can't wait to run into him again so he can see how even better and happy I look. The woman he cheated with sent me a text last year with their picture saying "thank you for the best gift of my life' date=' he is a better man without you". Now she is bigger than I was and they have a baby. I wont ever stoop to her level to send her a text...but you can sure bet I have been posting new pictures to FB and leaving them as public! :-)[/quote']

That one is priceless!! LOL!

Yes when I met with Dr. Chu to sign my consists' date='she put me on a liquid diet. I followed it pretty much,but I did cheat and have some of my favorites for the last time. A Sub Sandwich, Mexican etc. The last two days I followed it strictly. I love smoothie kind smoothies, the gladiator with mango and strawberries, I was able to have one yesterday for the first time. Up until then I wasn't able to get much Protein in, and it was very sweet to me when before it was perfect. Just now my husband brought me a creamy lowfat potatoe Soup, I was able to slowly get in 4 small spoonfuls and I feel kind of sick.

on a sidenote, Dr.Chu said my Liver was not fatty at all. Oh and I also had my gallbladder out and a hiatal hernia fixed.[/quote']

Jena, how long was your liquid diet? I think I forgot to ask that question.

I had three months and the first month didn't count. Started in May, ended in June. You should ask.

I totally feel your pain. After 90 days of mostly 2 Meal Replacements a day, I had a loss of a whopping 1 lb. How old are you? I'm convinced that I have reached a really bad hormonal place because I am 45 and looking menopause square in the eye. I just can't seem to lose. Although I didn't really lose during the diet, I was approved. This has been hard, so I know what you're saying!

Woohoo! Good luck to you!

I don't have Aetna, but was told my ins uses the same guidelines. They accepted 3 office notes for 3 visits from each year. I didn't have to have a complete 24 months of visits. My PCP'S nurse chose the visits with the highest and lowest weight to show that had tried before.

I've been taking Biotin regularly since 2 months post op. I'm just one of those people who it didn't work for. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Thank you! I'm loving the easier maintenance of the short hair. Can't wait to try different looks with it.

One of my friends gels hers down all the time and just goes! I always think she can get away with the shortest looks because she has a perfect figure! I can't wait to do the same! Welcome to the chic, short hair club! Once your hair is healthy and strong again, try a few highlights! You'll love it!

Thank you VACookey! If no one else can tell' date=' then you're in good shape. How long have you used the biosilk? I've never tried it &think I should start now so my hair can grow back healthy.[/quote']

Maybe you should also try the hair Vitamins that everyone talks about on this forum. But, I love the short look. I've always worn mine short. Once I lose a few pounds, I might even get daring and spike it! LOL!

I am here just been "stalking" more than posting. I am down 39lbs as of this past Monday. have been out of state for a few days so no scale. how is everyone doing. let's hear some stories or see some pics. anyone have ideas of football parties or tailgating what are some healthy easy eats?

Wow! Congratulations on almost being out of the 3's!! You're right, it's almost football season! Go Saints!

welcome kfinity' date=' hope everything goes well for you. and you are soo correct about the support on these boards it has just been amazing to me the things i have learned and the support I have rec'd and I am only 7 weeks out!!!![/quote']

Beach, where have you been? I guess you had your surgery? How did it go?

I don't believe that J Hudson did weight watchers alone! I believe she had weight loss surgery~ that's my final answer!!!!

The lies are what is making me want to tell the world about the sleeve! I don't want to provide people with false hope~ especially those that have been struggling with their weight for years~ #ijs#

T~

I totally agree with you!! Until I started this process, I thought I was the only one struggling and everybody else was getting it together. Now, I realize that so many people in my hometown and so many celebrities have had WLS!