MrzSongbird

Right behind you last requirement, nutrition assessment, on 7/31 then off too insurance for approval. I just woke up from dreaming about my surgery, does anyone else dream about this stuff? Sometimes I just gotta disconnect from all things weight loss in fear I'm gonna go insane. Can't wait to have this life saving surgery. I don't think there is anymore I can research at this point. All the best to you all in your journeys.

Take your husband advice....I also go on how I'm feeling so days I feel sexier than other..
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Don't feel bad or discouraged at all!! I am now at 9 months out, lost 84 lbs so far, 10 lbs was pre op. So, since surgery I've lost 74 lbs at 9 months. As all will say, we are all different and lose at different rates, but we will lose!! I'm at the gym 5 days a week with 50 min of cardio and add 20 min of strength training to that 3 days a week. My weight loss even slowed down alot the past 3 months, but I just know we have to keep on keeping on, no other way around it, right? We might be slower, but you are doing awesome in my eyes!! Smile :-)
Karen

Pear shaped that's me! My hips and arse ain't moving...
My name is Tamara and I am a slow loser
LMAO! My doc thinks I am on target and that is all that matters. We are on the sleeve forum not the bypass forum! I don't know why there is a belief that we are slow! The sleeve produces slower results. Not everyone will get to goal in 6 months and I be damned to feel like a failure! I had to step away from the forum to regroup and realize that I am an individual. This journey is different for us all.
We GOT this!!!! Hail to the "slow" losers!!!!

No prob....I ate salad with fst free vinaigrette dressing and Protein. chicken, turkey etc. No carbs or sugar. No meals after seven. No carbs besides complex carbs in fruit. Water, water water. ....I put cucumbers in mine to help with flavor. My surgeon did not put on any liquid diet or anything of the sort. He simply said you need to lose x amt of weight or I will cancel surgery. I had surgery 10/16/2012 and have lost 85 pounds so far.

Well tomorrow is the day I get my surgery date. I am so excited! the only negative part is my doctor has quite a few patients and my surgery will probably be sometime in late June or early July. I know it is right around the corner but when u have been struggling with weight loss your entire life its seems forever like you will never get the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Vst, just continue to pray for me and that we all encourage each other! I will keep you posted of date tomorrow!

No prob....I ate salad with fst free vinaigrette dressing and Protein. chicken, turkey etc. No carbs or sugar. No meals after seven. No carbs besides complex carbs in fruit. Water, water water. ....I put cucumbers in mine to help with flavor. My surgeon did not put on any liquid diet or anything of the sort. He simply said you need to lose x amt of weight or I will cancel surgery. I had surgery 10/16/2012 and have lost 85 pounds so far.

No prob....I ate salad with fst free vinaigrette dressing and Protein. chicken, turkey etc. No carbs or sugar. No meals after seven. No carbs besides complex carbs in fruit. Water, water water. ....I put cucumbers in mine to help with flavor. My surgeon did not put on any liquid diet or anything of the sort. He simply said you need to lose x amt of weight or I will cancel surgery. I had surgery 10/16/2012 and have lost 85 pounds so far.

Got approval today! HOOORAYYYYYYY! Only took 5 days with Cigna. Now comes the wait. Due to Dr. schedule probably won't be scheduled until late June. But thats ok I guess as long as I know I am going!

Hi Ladymorgan....I just got approved today...will be joining the ranks soon. My surgeon did not require any pre-op diet restrictions...but I started weaning my sugar carb intake. It will be tough enough doing liquids for 2 weeks so I wanted to ditch my sugar cravings and withdrawal headaches now and only deal with not being able to chew food for awhile. Are you glad of your decision?

I love this thread also. I have been checking in periodically and it has been so encouraging and informative. I had my surgery on Aug 17th 2012, HW 348. Best decision I have ever made just for me. I have had a lot of struggles including having my gallbladder removed a month later but would do it all again to feel this good. Blessings to you/us all on this journey;-)

Haven't been on in a while...had surgery Oct 16 2012 down 80 lbs

Haven't been on in a while...had surgery Oct 16 2012 down 80 lbs

465. Before 428 after a week .. What an encouraging start .... Still a long way to go though

October 16th is my day as long as i lose my 13 lbs. 32 y/o mom of 4 ages 10, 8 6 and 4 (nov.). Surgeon is Dr. George Woodman in Memphis

October 16th is my day as long as i lose my 13 lbs. 32 y/o mom of 4 ages 10, 8 6 and 4 (nov.). Surgeon is Dr. George Woodman in Memphis

Congratulations on getting your date.... I'm sure you'll do just fine on loosing those 13 lbs, you have your new family to motivate you right along! (( hugs))

nectar is pretty good.... you still get the Protein you need. I use it when I get tired of drinking chocolate shakes.... caribbean cooler is my favorite. You can order sample packs online at mybariatricpantry.com

I'm another just getting started.....got to find ways to get my mind off VSG, I don't work so when I'm not tending to my children or getting my workout in, you guessed it I'm here. I can't live the next six months like this......smh

The doctors just sent my paper work to Cigna this morning. I am crossing my fingers that I am lucky enough to get a 6 day turn around.