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I think the stall is getting to me more than anything even though Ive read that they are normal. I don't get head hunger and am patient for when i am finally able to eat regular foods but in the interim, not seeing weight loss is frustrating.

My surgery was 9/19 so I'm five weeks out too. I feel like the rest of you not enjoying food. I miss the flavor really. The 3 week stall has lasted 3 weeks too. I'm so close to onederland and cant get to it. Beyond frustrated. My dr is releasing me to work out on nov. 4th and I cant wait. Hopefully that will help. That burrito bowl from chipotle does sound good to try.

Best of success to you! I totally understand how you feel cooking dinner for your family and being on your own diet. My surgery is September 19th as well in Sacramento. I start pre-op diet tomorrow. It fast tracked from insurance approval to 1st consult today to starting pre-op tomorrow. The doctor's office said it doesn't normally go this fast, but sometimes it will when everything is done, which I spent last month getting everything done. So they told me to jump in two feet and prepare myself asap with the information. I like getting the surgery done sooner rather than later. One thing that surprised me was that I came in requesting the sleeve, but my surgeon who is a huge fan of the sleeve discussed with me, and recommended gastric bypass. I trust him so am preparing for that. Hope everything works out for you!

I nearly was scheduled today but is 9/6. Would you share with us what you learn today?

Phone call today. Approved. Consult on 9/6. Projected surgery date probably in last week of September.

Great news! Congratulations!

No date yet. Surgeon won't schedule one-on-one appt until surgical authorization request is on-line in their system. My PCP's medical asst is working on it from what I was told this morning. I hope you get fantastic news so you both can relax!

I have Western Health Advantage grouping with Hills Physicians. Hills required me to take the six month class/weigh ins program, psch evaluation, endoscopy, colonoscopy, EKG, chest xray, mammogram and pap, labwork. I also attended mandatory seminar, support group meeting and nutrition class required by surgeon. Pending insurance approval now. My PCP sent surgical authorization request last week.

I feel for you. Waiting also. I have Western Health Advantage grouping with Hills Physicians. Took their six month class/weigh ins, psych evaluation, all required procedures done, also attended mandatory support group meeting, nutrition class and seminar required by surgeon. Have pre-diabetes, BMI is 40. This is the hardest part waiting.

I'm pending insurance approval so if accepted, the only people who know is a couple (the husband had gastric) and one friend. I don't plan on telling my children, parents, brother or work associates.