robinagogo88

Has anyone had success getting insurance to pay for varicose vein and/or spider vein removal (Sclerotherapy)? I still don't wear shorts or short dresses (anything above my lower knee) due to my road-map legs. Wondering what I'm up against. Thanks!

Thanks everyone!!

I'm 7 months out and I can eat at least a cup of food at each meal. Anyone else able to eat that much? I'm still worried I've stretched my sleeve. Grrr.

I have lost 46 lbs. since surgery, 76 lbs. overall, 70 lbs. left until goal. I'm 5'11" and 42. Ni'm also losing my hair. Even that has slowed down.

I feel you!! I've been stalled for 3 months and I just so depressed and wonder if my body is destined to stay at this weight. I've lost 47 lbs since surgery on 1/14 and I have another 70 until goal. Went from size 26 to 20 by March. Still in a 20. I can also eat whatever I want and quite a bit too. Frustrating!

I'm 5 months post op and haven been the same size for about 3 months now. I have been under and overwhelming amount of stress that doesn't seem to end (husband lost his job, my father-in-law who I was very close to passed away, my office moved and I was in charge of 90% of the work). I'm so depressed. I wonder why I did this to myself. No, I'm not eating as well as I should be. I'm not writing stuff down. Maybe I should do the 5 day pouch test? Anyone else going through weight loss hell too?

I've been a stall for several weeks too. I am eating stuff I shouldn't...chips, a glass of wine on the weekends. But I'm exercising 4 days a week minimum yet the scale isn't moving. Frustrated that I had this surgery and still self sabotage. I'm my own worst enemy. Plus I feel like I'm about to shoot out of these jeans like a rocket. Maybe that's why I'm feeling so negative today.

I bought a bottle of B-12 sublingual at Costco. I have to take 1/week. The bottle will expire before I run out of pills! It was about $14, I think.

I'm 3 mos. post-op. I can eat small amounts of iceberg or romaine lettuce without any issues. My doc recommended shredded lettuce. I love spinach but can't eat it--if I do it gets ugly real quick :-(. Good luck!

You look fantastic! Congrats!

Surgery date: 1/14/13 HW: 327 SW: 295 CW: 260 Total 67 lbs. I joined a gym and watch Sex and the City whilst on the Elliptical Trainer. Geez! Had I known this technology existed I would have joined years ago and would still have all of my stomach! LOL I was a size 26 in September, today I'm in a 20 and tickled pink. Most foods go down without a problem. I still have a hard time getting all of my Protein and liquids in. Hope everyone is doing well!

I am 7 weeks post-op & craving salad. My dr. Is fairly conservative--I was on full liquids for 3 weeks and started soft foods 3 weeks ago. No issues so far. Thx.

I am 5' 11", 42, weighed 321 when I was approved for surgery (October), and weigh 270 now. I had surgery on 1/14. I won't blow smoke up your a$$ and say it's been easy. I knew this would be hard and it's harder than I thought it would be. I miss food all of the time. I'm finally on soft foods and can blend up basically anything I want (within reason). I've spent this weekend with my family of wine drinkers content to drink my Protein drinks. Honestly, your body changes and you don't want the large portions because it physically hurts you to eat too much. You don't want the alcohol because you can only drink 2oz every 15 minutes anyway and it's empty calories! Once you see those pounds start to come off the scale THAT will be your new addiction. I was so nervous before hand too, which is normal!!. I cried when I said goodbye to my family. Just know you're in good hands. Have faith. The first couple of days are rough, but it gets better every day. Talk to a psych professional if you're having serious doubts. I've been seeing a psychologist since October and it has helped me immensely. If you're a food addict and you're prone to gain it back then this tool will be beneficial. And remember, it's surgery for your stomach, not for your brain. Good luck!!

I can't wait to get rid of my C-PAP mask & machine!!