Raven21

The smile on your "new" face says it all! Great job!

Great attitude ladies! I'm still jumping through insurance hoops hoping for a Nov/Dec date. Show me how it's done!

Dr. Zeni at St. Mary's Hospial in Livonia. Hoping for late November/early December sleeve date. Jumping through insurance hoops for now.

No, but only because you'll probably really regret it and then be depressed about that. Think of it as the one thing you DO have control over. If for no other reason than tomorrow you can come back and brag to us how strong you were!

What is Biotin for?

A swear we ARE twins! I just can't do 20 minutes on the treadmill every day. I've done it before and I hated it. I have come to the conclusion that there is probably not one single exercise that I'm ever going to be able to do every day without hating it. And I know that if I hate it every day, it can't possibly last. So I'm researching different options to break up the routine! Like treadmill, yoga and/or Pilates, Water aerobics class, stationary bike, walking, etc. all mixed up. I don't have to find just one exercise that I can do, I can do different ones every day! Maybe not this summer, but next summer I can play tennis, basketball and volleyball, and go biking and swimming with my family!

But think of how much more it will help now that you still want to lose more. It will be like kicking in another gear!

Wow, your story just keeps getting better! 50lbs in two months without much exercising? I want to be just like you!

You're so close to the answer to your prayers! Don't lose hope now!

How much exercising were you able to do in the first two months?

Stay strong!

Hello! I have Aetna insurance and I am just about to start my 3 month pre-surgical program. According to the guidelines, BMI over 40 is enough to get approved. BMI over 35 but not 40 requires 2 documented comorbidities. I have them, just haven't gone for the sleep test to officially prove the sleep apnea, haven't been to an ortho to prove the knee problems, etc. I'd rather avoid it if I possibly can. My BMI is about 40.6, so I should be ok. My question is this, on what day do they consider my BMI to be the ONE they will use? When I start the 3 month program, I would hope I'd lose at least 5 or 10 pounds, if not more. If I do, it will put my BMI at less than 40. I certainly don't want to try NOT to lose weight just to keep my BMI up!

You lost 49 lbs in two months?! Your pics are amazing! Congrats! You're so beautiful but you can tell you're happier in the last pic!

Thanks so much for sharing your story! I have my first appt. on Wednesday, then I start the 3 months of pre-surgery diet. I need to stop kicking myself for not doing this sooner but I am so excited I could scream! Your pics blew me away!

OMG, you and I look very much alike, both face and (before) figure. I'm pre-surgery at 260 so again, very similar. TWO months, just TWO months post surgery I'm going to look like that?! I'm going to cry with joy! No way did I think it would be THAT fast. You look amazing! Congratulations, you must be so proud and happy! Any secrets to share so I can do as well as you did? And would you mind telling me your height? My goal weight is also 150 and I am 5'7". Thx!

Where were you in the process when you applied? I have my first meeting this week. I think I have to do diet and counseling for 3 months or doc visits for 6 before I can apply?