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Good luck. Hoping you have no complications and speedy recovery.

You look fabulous and in such a short amount of time. Congrats and keep up with your hard work.. Best Wishes Tara

No they have not told me anything like that. I know of three women here in my support group here who have had the panniculectomy and breast lift done with no out of pocket exspensives. I know they preform the panniculectomy here at NAS. I have not looked into the breast lift. As to where they do them. Hope I was helpful. Tara

At NAS JAX here in Jacksonville Fl.

Yes. I have a few friends say their partner can feel it. Also had a friend have hers fall out and that is why they tell you to check for the string.

I have Tri-Care prime and having surgery at a military treatment facility they will cover a panniculectomy. The only requirements that I have been told is that they normally will not do it until about 18 months post op. I was told you need to reach goal weight and then maintain for 6 months. Once that happens they will do a panniculectomy and a breast lift. Good luck. Best wishes Tara

I can definitely see the difference. Keep up the good work. Tara

Yeah!! We are sleeve buddies. I am on the 18th too. Good luck. Tara

This is one of my biggest fears. I have three children the last one was a surprise baby due to failed birth control. When I say failed birth control I had a tubal ligation after my second child and three years later on Christmas I turn up pregnant. Now I have had my tubes tied again and my husband had a vasectomy but still have fears. I will be talking to my doctor to try and get another form of birth control. Tara

Amazing!! You have such wonderful results in just 2 months. Keep up the good work

well I can say here in Jacksonville Fl I was weighed in at all my NUT appointments but not for my psych. Also everytime I had an appointment at general surgery I was weighed in.

It's ok to slip up. The good thing is you know you did and what you need to do to fix it. People ask me why am I still having surgery when after doing the 6 months of diet and exercise I have lost 20 pounds. They say I do not need the surgery. I tell them I know myself. Something will happen and I will fall off the program and gain all the weight I lost plus more. I tell them how the surgery for me is a tool so if I slip it will let me know and not let one slip turn into many slips. Good luck. I know you get thru this. Tara

Hey Fellow September Sleevers I am having my surgery on Sept 18th. My pre-op diet is 1week of the clear liquid diet so pretty much Water, broth, sf Jello, sf popsicles, crystal light and any proitien powders made with water. Good luck. Tara

Congrats to everyone who got their September dates. Time seems to be flying for me. I have been so busy getting ready for surgery and the kids heading back to school and starting all their activities. September will be here before I know it. Goog luck to everyone. We will all be on the losers bench soon. Tara

We have the same sleeve date. Congrats! As most people have said this site is very helpful. Good luck on your journey. Tara

Hey everyone. I am 5'0" and weigh in at 202. I am pre-op with a surgery date of Sept. 18th. I am so excited to have my surgery and start my new life. Good luck to everyone on their journey. Tara

Most people including me get bummed when they hear about the six month wait. I wanted surgery right away. I can tell you I have learned so much about myself and thru this forum learned so much about this surgery. This forum also has a ton of good advise about how to be successful. People talk about the ups and downs of the surgery. I know that my program tells you it does not matter how much weight I lose during the 6 months all that counts is your starting weight. Also they said they do not like to see you gain because if you are honestly making all the small changes in your lifestyle to eat better and get more physical activity you will lose something. Good luck in your journey. Best wishes. Tara

Congrats !! I know from reading your previous post that was the last test you were worried about. Good luck on getting a surgery date. Tara

Glad to hear the weight is coming off. Keep it up

Newgrandmother Glad to hear you are on track. September will be here before we know it. Tara

Everyone looks amazing. Very inspiring to see everyone be so successful. Thanks for sharing. I hope to be sharing my own success very soon. Tara

Congrats. Will be praying for a speedy recovery. You will be on the losers bench in no time

Good luck! More prayers coming your way. Hope you have a speedy and complication free recovery. Best wishes. Tara

Sept. 18th for me NAS JAX Jacksonville Fl Captain Flint is my surgeon

We have a store here called World Market and they sell about 10 different flavors of the Torani syrup. I am here in Fl. So I am not sure if World Market is everywhere or not. Tara