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Is my appointment with my surgeon! I was told we are going to discuss the next step (hopefully surgery) since I just finished my 6 month insurance required visits!

Is my appointment with my surgeon! I was told we are going to discuss the next step (hopefully surgery) since I just finished my 6 month insurance required visits!

Is my appointment with my surgeon! I was told we are going to discuss the next step (hopefully surgery) since I just finished my 6 month insurance required visits!

I'm 24 years old and my mom has been my #1 support system my entire life. We are close and talk about everything. Today we were talking about how close I am to finally getting a surgery date and I started to cry (happy tears). This is such an emotional time for me. I've struggled my entire life with the weight loss roller coaster and I can't wait to start the journey again and this time I know the roller coaster won't be going back up hill!

I'm 24 years old and my mom has been my #1 support system my entire life. We are close and talk about everything. Today we were talking about how close I am to finally getting a surgery date and I started to cry (happy tears). This is such an emotional time for me. I've struggled my entire life with the weight loss roller coaster and I can't wait to start the journey again and this time I know the roller coaster won't be going back up hill!

Yes, I am very aware. I've worked hard my whole life with various diets/plans etc.. but none of them have been able to become life style changes. I'm one of the more mature 20 something year olds and I do not look at this as a quick fix I look at it as a tool that will help save my life. Looking/feeling better about myself is just an added bonus.

I'm 24 years old and my mom has been my #1 support system my entire life. We are close and talk about everything. Today we were talking about how close I am to finally getting a surgery date and I started to cry (happy tears). This is such an emotional time for me. I've struggled my entire life with the weight loss roller coaster and I can't wait to start the journey again and this time I know the roller coaster won't be going back up hill!

I'm 24 years old and my mom has been my #1 support system my entire life. We are close and talk about everything. Today we were talking about how close I am to finally getting a surgery date and I started to cry (happy tears). This is such an emotional time for me. I've struggled my entire life with the weight loss roller coaster and I can't wait to start the journey again and this time I know the roller coaster won't be going back up hill!

I'm 24 years old and my mom has been my #1 support system my entire life. We are close and talk about everything. Today we were talking about how close I am to finally getting a surgery date and I started to cry (happy tears). This is such an emotional time for me. I've struggled my entire life with the weight loss roller coaster and I can't wait to start the journey again and this time I know the roller coaster won't be going back up hill!

I'm 24 years old and my mom has been my #1 support system my entire life. We are close and talk about everything. Today we were talking about how close I am to finally getting a surgery date and I started to cry (happy tears). This is such an emotional time for me. I've struggled my entire life with the weight loss roller coaster and I can't wait to start the journey again and this time I know the roller coaster won't be going back up hill!

I'm 24 years old and my mom has been my #1 support system my entire life. We are close and talk about everything. Today we were talking about how close I am to finally getting a surgery date and I started to cry (happy tears). This is such an emotional time for me. I've struggled my entire life with the weight loss roller coaster and I can't wait to start the journey again and this time I know the roller coaster won't be going back up hill!

I think that disclosure is a personal thing. I've told people and my family and friends know. I don't think there is anything wrong with not telling people however! Most of us have been plagued with weight issues our entire lives and don't want or need outside input to our decisions! And at the end of the day, the band doesn't lose the weight WE do!

Interesting topic to post....
Here are a couple of mine through the years.... In high school, I remember being told that I had such a pretty face from my PCP that I should loose some weight I was a size 12. In college, I had a guy tell me that if I would loose some weight that he would take me out and he was married . When I got pregnant with my son, one of my coworkers was concerned over every bit of food I was eating. She said that I guess i shouldnt be too concerned because she took care of a 700lb lady who ended up having a healthy child.
When I worked as a paramedic, I was talking to a lady during transport who it took 5 fireman to get her out of the house and down her stairs and she looked at me and said "your not skinny either". Another one said to me when I was questioning her about the rats eating at her toes and the roaches crawling out of her purse, she commented that at least "I am not fat like you are".

WOW!!!!! You guys look great!!!!

WOW!!!!! You guys look great!!!!

WOW!!!!! You guys look great!!!!

Im a Month or so away from surgery and I've started to drunk muscle milk light for Breakfast and lunch with a sensible snack in between such as fruit or nuts. I eat a balanced dinner around 5-6. Is it ok to be doing this or do I need to eat more?

When you're on the mushie stage the best thing I found was 'mushie' lasagna. It's low fat ricotta cheese, spaghetti sauce, garlic powder, and some shredded mozzarella on top. Just microwave for a minute or so and eat! It really helps with the italian food cravings that come from not eating pizza or Pasta.< /p>

1 FINALLY finished my 6 month insurance required plan two weeks ago and yesterday my surgeons office confirmed they received all of the paperwork needed. I was jumping up and down!
Then... they told me the first available appointment for a pre op consultation is on Aug 28th. I have to wait another whole month to even begin the process. I'm losing my mind!!!!!

1 FINALLY finished my 6 month insurance required plan two weeks ago and yesterday my surgeons office confirmed they received all of the paperwork needed. I was jumping up and down!
Then... they told me the first available appointment for a pre op consultation is on Aug 28th. I have to wait another whole month to even begin the process. I'm losing my mind!!!!!

yep I track my calories now and I had surgery in Jan... I hate the word diet too but I'm really happy that the band allows me to eat healthy... I don't feel deprived but I am determined to maintain a healthy weight and not get back into bad habits...

Is my final class of my 6th month insurance requirements! I'm so excited its finally here!!!!!

Is my final class of my 6th month insurance requirements! I'm so excited its finally here!!!!!

Last week was month 3 of my 6 month program. It is passing quicker than I thought but I still wish it was time NOW. Today at 3 I have a phone pre interview with my behavioral health psychiatrist (2 visits with her are required)
It can't come any sooner!!!