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I lost my sister this April. It hurts so much that I am crying now. She had a massive hart attach in her bathroom after a workout. I doing this surgery for myself and family. I don't want to just die as it almost kills the ones you love. In the last 12 years I have also lost two baby boys and my parents. There are days I just cry. I want to live healthy and happy. This process is giving something positive to work on for life. I want to live above the pain.

Hugs. Words cannot express how I hurt for you.

Hi all, I'm sharon & am thinking about having surgery. I'm doing a lot of research & all the information out there can be a bit overwhelming at times & leaves you with more questions than answers. i am finding the forums great as hearing from people who have had the op is an amazing source of information & hearing about the mental/emotional side of things is so important. I'm from New Zealand, any other kiwis out there???

Not a kiwi. More of a grapefruit (Texas). Welcome.

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Hugs to all of you in this group. I lost my beloved daddy in 1995. I had just seen him the night before and he was fine. Got a call at 5:30 the next morning saying he had a massive heart attack and died. I still think my step mother had something to do with it. That was so difficult, as I could tell him anything. Then in 1998, my older brother died in a plane crash. Another horrible day. He kids, ages 10 and 12 at the time saw him crash.

In 2009 my son, 32 at the time had a motorcycle accident resulting in a traumatic brain injury. He was in a coma for a month. The Doctor kept telling me he wouldn't live. When he came out of the coma I was told he would never walk or talk. But after a year of therapy in hospitals he does just fine. He is different now. Has the mentality of a 16 yo. I miss the man he was. Don't get meh wrong, I am very grateful he survived but it's not the son I had. I do feel like I "lost" him. Please don't judge me on that.

Wow. Sounds really good!

My dogs name and breed (deceased)

Dragon

OK, just an FYI...

I thought it would be a good idea to use the Isopure ready to drink Protein in my green smoothie. I had kale, strawberries and the Isopure. The Isopure will whip up like egg whites, making the smoothie fluffy, but not sip able. You have to use a spoon. I'm thinking this may work well as a high protein dessert if made with sugar free pudding.

<p>I'd try appealing. You can ask your surgeon's office how to do that -- I hear they have to do it a lot and also that many times appeals are succesfful. </p>

I am. In fact the Doctor office is. But they said their insurance girl is out for 6 weeks, so it will be after that. :-/

Today I went to my doc appt ready to get my surgery date. I've done all the required prerequisits, etc. Only to be told my insurance company denied benefits. The clinic said the insurance originally told them I had coverage, and now they are saying I never did have coverage for bariatric. I cried. Not sure what the next step is. Checking to see if the hubs insurance will cover. What have y'all done in this situation?

Ecto6@yahoo.com

I'm game!

Email me if you did not get a match for July please

Tashapettit@gmail

Please include your RNY screen name.

Anyone here use dr. Gomez or UTMB Galveston? Would love to hear your experiences.

I've have had family members comment about WLS. It generally goes something like this 'I'd never go that route..." or some other negative connotation concerning the use of surgery to correct an obesity problem. When I decided on WLS, and it was a hard and personal decision, I decided that I didn't want all of my "inlaw" side of the family to know that I was undergoing surgery. There were several reasons..... first, if I failed, they would be the first to say "I told you so..." or that I could have had better results by dieting and watching what I eat. To be honest, for the past ten years I have been very careful about what I eat. My bi-yearly lab results show that I have lowered my cholesterol from a 260 total to under 130 total, for the twenty lab tests over the past ten years. My doctor said I must be eating like a rabbit.... but none-the-less, I could NOT lose weight based on a cholesterol free diet plan. Those pesky carbs kept creeping into my diet, no matter how good the lab numbers looked. On the other hand, if you succeed with WLS, there will always be a few who will comment, or think, that you could have done this "on your own" by keeping you mouth shut and eating intelligently. Only folks who have dieted and failed, and folks who have undergone WLS, really understand what motivated us to undertake elective surgery, with all of the risks that we face, in order to enjoy a happier, comfortable, and more productive lifestyle. I am sure it was a not easy out for any of us, and my doctor warned that any elective surgery carried the risks of dangerous complications or risks. Sure, I feel comfortable sharing my story on here, because most of you are "family," and have undergone the same emotion roller coaster ride of dieting, losing and gaining, and then finally deciding that risking you lives for WLS was worth the chance of success, and for a better life... anyone who hasn't been faced with those life changing changing decisions, or those who never faced weight problems, will really never understand what we have gone through. This is something that many family members, or close friends, will never appreciate. And, many will be judgmental, which will only lead to a loss of our self esteem and value. If you have friends or relatives who are supportive, appreciate them... they are the ones who are there for YOU and who will help you through the bad times. Avoid the naysayers and so called friends who exude negative vibes and who don't support you. You did this for yourself, and no one else. You only answer to yourself, and no one else. I consider posters on these forums to be my band family. Many have had health issues with the band or other surgeries, but we are all still brothers under the skin--which is hopefully loose and need of tightening by now--LOL!

EXACTLY!

• I have not told many people about my upcoming surgery. My husband and my sister know. I just don't want everyone in my business. I'm not ashamed. Just a bit private. I know that sounds funny, as I am on this website and have joined discussion groups, but it feels different here. I suppose I may change my mind and let more people know the closer I get to surgery.

Good luck! I don't have a date yet, but hoping it is in the next few weeks. My doc has not said anything about a cleansing diet. What is that all about?

Ecto6@yahoo.com

I'm game!

1> Not be the biggest person at work. Or home. Or anywhere for that matter

I work in Galveston and live in League City

Hello, I am new to this forum. I have attended several of the seminars on weight loss surgery. I have never gone past that until now. I am terrified of the by-pass surgery. The band feels ands sounds like the right choice for me. I will see a baraiatric surgeon next week, and will learn what happens next.

I look forward to working with all of you, learing what you are doing to enhance this experience.

Thanks,

T