simply.torri

You are gonna do great!! Excited for you!!! Happy Losing!

OOh my goodness that makes me mad! Im glad you got it straightened out!! I wish you well!! My surgeons office probably thinks im nuts because I always call and double check to see if they have everything they need as of now, and if its accurate lol. I called just today to make sure they had my sleep study stuff AGAIN because last week I asked and they had not recieved it (this was 2 weeks after my sleep study)! I am super paranoid! lol

Congrats!!!!! Can I ask why you got denied the first time?

I actually like it lol I feel like it is actually making me fall asleep, which is great because I usually resist sleep. Its pretty quiet with the exception of the gust of air, but that kinda sounds like the "sleep music" you can buy at the store. Anyhow i feel like a freakin energizer bunny now so I reallllllly love having it! It makes a world of difference! AND I CAN SLEEP ON MY BACK YAY! Sorry i have no spouse so I can't comment on that!

I am happy for you and I hope I recover as well as you did!!

I really enjoyed watching the surgery vids lol. I havent had my surgery yet, but im glad to know what they are gonna do, how they are going to do it, and how easy it looks to complete!! Looks like I can do that surgery myself lol. It gave me peace of mind actually. I watched about 5 or 6 different videos and still looking for more!!

I am just getting started (in my first month of the 6mo supervised)... but i am going to my first support meeting on Monday! Nervous, but excited!

Has anyone been denied surgery (disapproval from insurance) simply because they were able to lose a good amount of weight during the 3/6/9 months that Insurance requires?? I am pretty nervous about that. Neither my surgeon or the insurance company have a required amount that I need to lose before surgery. However, I am supposed to be changing my eating habits (which of course is necessary) but............... I will cry for two months if the insurance denies and says "I lost weight so much weight during the 6months, so therefore I can do it all on my own". Any feedback is welcomed!

simply amazing!!

Ya my physician and NUT said its healthy for the surgery to drop some weight, but nobody could answer the 'will i disqualify' question lol. I definately don't think ill drop 70lbs lol. If i do then I will only have 30lbs left to get to goal and wont need the sleeve lmao! That would be funny. But no your right i guess it will all be ok and work out correctly! Yes they said the same, they just want to focus on my behavior and if it has changed!! The changes you made are good! Did you gain a lot? I think you will be approved. Gaining wait is the reason we need the procedure

Yea they told me they go by your starting weight. I was just concerned that since i am losing weight, they will say I dont need surgery because i obviously CAN lose it. I keep asking but they dont really have a solid answer :/ Yea keeping it off is CERTAINLY the issue! lol. I have had some lbs come in with their friends also lol! They told me they go by starting weight, but i just dont want them to say "Oh, shes losing weight just fine without surgery, so DENIED!

Im not going to lie, I thought we were going to be discussing sex too! haha! I was like I SURE HOPE SO!!! hehe Well I don't eat spicy foods, so I cant help out here

My vitamin D is low too. I am just taking vitamin D Chewables, I hope thats enough. Thats all my Dr. told me to do. I honestly dont know how that happened... all i drink is milk and water! LOTS of milk!

glad everything went well for you!! I am 5 months away from my pre-op LOL but I was nervous until I read this!! Thanks for sharing!! I hope you get better SOON with the antibiotics!

Actually there is! Jimmy posted this link a while ago www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/

Oh my goodness im so sorry you had such a rough time!! How are you doing now??? (I sent you a private message before i saw this post)

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Thank you so much!!! Its elastic, and I just never thought of that!! lol not like i had it a long time, but i would not have that of that lmao. Im gonna do that VERY soon! thank you thank you!

Im right along with you, i need to lose 100. You will be fine. Do not change your mind, I am convinced that this is the ultimate tool and that after trying almost everything... if I don't do it, that will be the worse decision. The doctor knows what he/she is doing, and all you need to do is follow the rules and everything will be ok. Don't miss out on this blessing because of fear.

This right here doesn't sound like you are REALLY sure of how you feel about him. Its probably a mixtture of feelings but either way... REAL LOVE DOESN'T HURT and it is supportive, caring and kind. This doesn't sound like him. Like someone else said, don't stay with him just to have someone. Somebody it out there that will appreciate you and love you for who you are, even if you gain 100lbs!!!

Everyone's responses make me so excited! Its so hard to imagine that "there are things more exciting than eating" lol. I mean..... I can't wait to experience this! As for the tastebud reset-- that is AMAZING! I never thought of that and I look forward to it. Thanks for all your input!

2nd night sleeping with my CPAP was much better. I woke up kinda groggy but during the day i have had more energy that i have for years. It actaully feels weird to not be sleepy lol. I automatically think im sleepy then i realize im not lmao. Only issue i have is that I have to strap it tight so that it stays on, and the strap hurts the back of my neck, give me a little headache, but I supposed ill get used to that too! Yes i pray I am in that 70% as well!!

There are lots of really good success stories. I found that most of the "horor stories" are followed by the person saying that they broke on of the rules or didnt drink enough water or something like that. But.. dont let it discourage you

Great topic and questions! I have the same plan as you. I am on my 6mo pre-op supervised diet and i decided to start strength training now, to start tightening my skin and be in good shape for after surgery as well (which isnt until Late January). Sorry i am not answering the question lol but I am interested in the Post-Op peoples' responses, because this is something I am curious about as well!