NHJulie

I am 3 months post-op and was wondering what everyone else is able to eat at one time. I can eat about a 1/2 cup of food at one time. What can you eat?

I'm so excited that my day is just about here! New year, new me, new life! It's been a great journey so far and I look forward to it continuing!

Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement! It means a lot! I will update as soon as I can. Thanks again!

Congratulations!! I'm excited for you! My surgery is set for January 7. I have my pre-op appointment December 19. I have Cigna and was pleasantly surprised that I got approved on the first time! I wish you the best on your journey!

I am scheduled for surgery on Jan 7th also!! I'm so excited and it's so close now!

New Hampshire

I'm from NH!! I was hoping there would be some people from the area on here. Nice to meet you all!

Congrats!! I also have Cigna (open access) but have not submitted yet. Here's hoping you have a quick, smotth approval!!!

OMG! I totally agree with everyone's posts on here. I see myself as "in shape" or not "too bad", until I see a picture of myself. I think that can't possibly be me. I don't look like that! But, I do. I have taken pictures of myself as my "before" pictures and I use them as reminders as to why I want this surgery (if I'm doubting myself). Once I see the pics, I'm horrified and disgusted with myself. I want to be healthy and can't wait to have a great picture of me, for ME!!!

Wow! All of you are amazing! Thank you so much for all you've said. I do know, deep down, this is right for me. I'm tired of "dieting" and not feeling comfortable within myself. I think this was a little hiccup along my journey I am so glad to have people like you on my side! This site is truly wonderful! Thank you again everyone!!

SO, I have my first info session next Friday and I'm now doubting this whole thing. Maybe I don't need to do this. Maybe I will succeed with another diet and exercise. I just don't know. I know I want to succeed but all these doubts keep flooding my head and I can't sleep! I haven't even begun the process and can't sleep lol! What will I be like when and if things progress? I've bought some sample protein drinks and some other things that people have mention on here but I just don't want to make a mistake. Advice? Anyone? Did anyone feel like this? Also, my father died at 47, not from weight related issues. I'm 44 and want to live alot longer!

Wow! Good for you! Congratulations and best of luck!!

I'm so glad you shared your experience. I'm glad you're feeling better and such!! Keep up the good work!

Congrats! and good luck to you!!

I'd love to go to the movies and actually fit in the chair. Or on a roller coaster, where I wouldn't have to worry about getting strapped in. I'd just love to be able to go shopping in a "normal" store for clothes!!

Does anyone have Cigna as their insurance carrier? How long did you have to wait before getting approved? Are they decent to deal with? I've heard horror stories about some insurance companies.

I know they say no soda or carbonated drinks, but what's the reasoning behind caffeine? Just wondering.

Good luck and congrats!!!!

Yes, great idea! Thank you

Congratulations!!!!! I am so happy for you!

That is fantastic! Good luck!!

Hey Jenn, that's cool!! I'm going through Elliot Hospital and Dr.Gould at Dartmouth Hitchcock. You're only in Waltham so you aren't that far away.

Thank you so much for all the information! I really appreciate it Emily!

Wow, I thought I had a good support system in place for my WLS, evidently, I was mistaken I have my first info session tonight at one hospital. They have all my paperwork, referral, everything. Now, my partner finds out that the hospital she works for is a center of excellence and would be cheaper, she wants me to go through that one. I can't get into a session until August with that hospital. She says, "what's your hurry?" Really? My hurry is that this is a long process and I've already started. Maybe it's just me and I'm being a jerk. Advice anyone? Thank you.

Thank you. I appreciate your talking to me