SamG

Thank you all!

So I was updating my weight on the website and when I went to view my profile I saw it. Yes, I saw it. I am officially down 61lbs. My first mini goal was to get to 250 and I achieved that; my current weight is 244. But to actually look at the number of pounds lost is blowing my mind. I could never fully understand what some people meant when they said they would look at themselves and still see the fat person they were. Now I get it. Sometimes I feel like I've lost most of the weight and then other times I look at myself in the mirror and still see the same overweight person. I promised myself that I wouldn't get overly obsessed with weighing myself as I don't want to get discouraged. And so far I have been doing good. I weigh myself once a week and sometimes I go two weeks without weighing myself. As long as my clothes are fitting differently and I'm able to get into clothes I couldn't wear, I know that I'm doing something right. I just can't believe I've lost 61lbs!!!!!!

I hate to give this advice but....my co-worker smokes and she had surgery in July. She didn't quit. Instead, she went to some herbalist and they gave her something to flush her system and when she went to get her blood work done she was clean. If you have a herbalist store near you, you may want to check with them.

Thank you! I know, I sent you a message letting you know what I think you should do. Try and see if you can have it at another hospital. Because your wait is crazy and is not fair at all.

August 12th here!!!!!

I was approved July 9th and I got my surgery date today. I will be sleeved on August 12th at noon. I'm just happy this day has come and I can actually say that I have a date. *wipes forehead* Now all I have to do is get some up to date blood work and an EKG and I will be all set for surgery!!!

I was approved July 9th and I got my surgery date today. I will be sleeved on August 12th at noon. I'm just happy this day has come and I can actually say that I have a date. *wipes forehead* Now all I have to do is get some up to date blood work and an EKG and I will be all set for surgery!!!

Thanks!

I've been approved. Just got my approval today! However, I don't really feel excited, it's more like a weight has been lifted. I have an appointment with my surgeon to schedule my surgery date, I think that's when I'll feel the excitement. I just wanted to share the good news. I always read everyone's approval posts and couldn't wait until the day came that I would be able to post mine. I will keep you all posted on my surgery date!!

Today was my last appointment with my nutritionist. I was beyond nervous. I was praying that I hadn't gained any weight and that everything would go as planned. Well I'm happy to report that I did not gain any weight and she said that she would be submitting my paperwork to the board for approval. So now I wait. I have to say that I'm not excited, nervous or anxious. I actually don't have any emotions going on right now. I guess because I don't want to get my hopes up only to get denied. So I'll keep you all posted. I should definitely have an answer before the end of this month. I'm praying that she gets my paperwork out for the July 9th meeting..we shall see!

steerlergyrl, I have KP as well. Yes, the first GB1 is exciting. I have my last nutritionist appt July 1st and I'm beyond excited. Good luck on your journey. Let me know if you have any questions!

If I were you I'd go see a nutritionist for six months only because it seems like your insurance is going to give you a hard time about this. I have Kaiser and they require six months of supervised weight loss with a nutritionist and to me its the best way to get a accurate/official log. Just a suggestion, but good luck!

Congrats! I'm hoping for an August date as well, but don't get my paperwork sent off until July 9th, so we shall see. LOL

Lucky! I actually had to switch insurance companies to get the surgery. I should have done it sooner but I was so undecided and afraid. Good luck on your surgery!

Melody...yes, I'm very excited. My last appointment with my nutritionist is in June, the time flew by.

So, I was told by my nutritionist that I needed to come to my next appointment with the vitamins that I will take after surgery as well as what protein I will be using. She wants to make sure I have everything lined up and don't have to think about it at the last minute. I am going to take the Bariatric Advantage Complete Multi Formula chewable vitamin. I tried one yesterday. I was scared that I would gag, because anything that I have to chew usually does make me gag but it wasn't bad at all. It didn't leave a bad taste in my mouth and it wasn't as chalky as I thought it would be. To be on the safe side I got the orange flavor, figured I couldn't go wrong with it. For my protein I did the dutch chocolate Isopure...YUCK! I definitely can not drink that stuff. It made me nauseous. So, I'm going to Costco tomorrow and will pick up the premiere protein that everyone has been talking about. I do way better with pre-made shakes than with that powder stuff. My next appointment is Tuesday...I'm nervous and excited. I'm praying I didn't put on any weight and that I've actually lost a few more pounds. I haven't been on the scale in 2 weeks, so I'm not sure. But I will be asking her what my possibilities are with getting surgery the first week in August. I plan on being off from work for about 5 weeks and that is the perfect time since not much will be going on, also, I didn't want to miss more than 3 classes when school starts back up. So, I'm hoping and praying that she says that an early August surgery date is possible.

You look great, congrats!!

I had a really good female trainer and she really got me toned before, so I'm definitely going back to her. Thanks for good luck wishes!!

My worse fear besides getting acid reflux would have to be loose skin. My body has always been pretty solid (see pic), but it still terrifies me! I have two more appointments with my nutritionist and I'm going to let her know at the next one that I'm going to be lifting weights. I was supposed to loose 5% of my weight, which I have done, but I'm sure that the scale will go up once I start lifting weights. I think the only area that I'm nervous about are my legs. My arms would be the second thing. My stomach, I'm not worried about that at all. So I have until August to get some muscle before this surgery. I see a lot of stairmaster, squats and bi and tricep curls in my future. How are you guys combating loose skin? Did you take and precautionary measures prior to surgery and how did that work out for you? I do see myself getting plastic surgery and that is a breast lift, minus the implants. I researched it and the average cost is about $4k, not too bad!

My worse fear besides getting acid reflux would have to be loose skin. My body has always been pretty solid (see pic), but it still terrifies me! I have two more appointments with my nutritionist and I'm going to let her know at the next one that I'm going to be lifting weights. I was supposed to loose 5% of my weight, which I have done, but I'm sure that the scale will go up once I start lifting weights. I think the only area that I'm nervous about are my legs. My arms would be the second thing. My stomach, I'm not worried about that at all. So I have until August to get some muscle before this surgery. I see a lot of stairmaster, squats and bi and tricep curls in my future. How are you guys combating loose skin? Did you take and precautionary measures prior to surgery and how did that work out for you? I do see myself getting plastic surgery and that is a breast lift, minus the implants. I researched it and the average cost is about $4k, not too bad!

I did my psych eval over the phone. She asked me 20 yes or no questions and that was it. Told me I passed and to pick up my results to give to my surgeon when I meet with him.