ChristyLove

I too have BCBS and I am still waiting approval

You're welcome, I am trying to take my mind off things also

What is a balloon?

Same here the only thing I know to do is focus on something else and deal with the nervousness with prayer

I had the band also and it had to come out. I have three kids and I am waiting for approval to be sleeved.

That is a very good way to look at it the situation

I am pre op myself but I am wondering what I will need for my stay at the hosiptal? There should be two different list. One list iif you are going out of the county and a list if you will be going from state to state. Out of the county Out of the state

I noticed that many sleevers are so excited or nervous about their surgery date that they can't seem to focus on anything. I though it would be a good idea to have sleevers post some strategies they used or are using to help pass time. Read the bible it is always a good idea to get closer to our heavenly father before surgery Pack one thing in your suitcase you will take to the hosiptal daily. This way you feel you are one step closer Focus on two events or things you will do weekly and try to be there 100%. This ways you can begin to get excited about other things Pick that project you been avoiding and begin it, even if you don't finish Take one picture a day Feel free to add to the list

I am curious about the first stages of weightloss. Do you think most of the weight that comes off in the beginning is because the liquid diet or the actual surgery?

Did anyone lose the weight after surgery without excerise?

Thank you for the instruction on how to edit. I never knew you could edit after a post.

Were you a slow loser from the start? When did you see the weightloss really slowing down? Congrats to you!

Wow that is really amazing. Congrats. What was your biggest challenge?

I wanted to start a topic for those sleevers who have about 125lbs pounds or less to lose. What are your result? How is the extra skin? How was you weightloss journey because you have less to lose? Did you stall a lot? How long did it take to show results?

congrats

Your date is almost here

sorry saw your post to last. Good Idea to get people in the chat room at a certain time

I had two hernia repairs and a lapbad removal and my doctor didn't say it was a problem at all

I am in NJ . Consider yourself buddied

Bloodless surgery is not just that blood won't be given to you. It is also the procedures used in it place. Most doctors need to be trained and certified as well as have the equipment at their hosipital in case of complication.

Hey sleeve teacher/sister

Hey sleeve sister. I am also in NJ and we are in the same boat. My date is July 3rd however, I am still waiting for my approval.

What does that mean and how does that affect your weightloss?

Hey guys I am focusing on small events every week to pass the time. This way it takes the focus off of July 3rd