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I went today for my visit with the psychiatrist and the dietitian today and something was said that is a bit of a concern for me. She said that even after I lose the 60-65% of my excess body fat I will still be considered obese she said that it is rare to see people with the sleeve lose more than the 65%. When I hear this I want to ask myself, " Do I want to go through all this to still be obese?" I even asked my daughter what is the point if I'm still going to be obese. Has this been the case for you all? Have you only lost the 60-65%? She also said that I would probably hit the size clothes I want to be in but not the weight on the scale. Has anyone had this? Am I just freaking out over nothing?

I know what you mean. I'm so excited that I can hardly stand myself. If it were yesterday it would still not be soon enough.

I have FINALLY been to the surgeon's office. I will meet the surgeon on July 31. They say that they want me to have an EGD with CLOTC done first since I have GERD. Their office requires a 6 month diet and you have to have 4 of their forms filled out before you can schedule at their office. So they are telling me that I can get the last one 2 weeks after the first and they will allow it. Then they say that the authorization will take up to 6 weeks to get from my insurance. Why does it seem to be hurry up and wait with this? Anyone else feel that way?

How do you determine your goal weight with the sleeve?

I'm thinking the more I read up on the sleeve the more I lean toward it. Now I'm worried about my hair falling out. Lol

My office's owner actually told me that I need to schedule my appointments on my days off since I only work 3 days a week. I have had 2 major back surgeries in the last 2 years and my surgeon is only in for follow ups on Wednesdays. I just had back surgery in June and I got in trouble for having to go on a Wednesday. I'm just afraid of losing my job since I don't have FMLA yet and who knows when we will get it.

I am just curious as to how long will you generally be out of work. I am a front office manager for a pain management physician's office and sit on my bum 95% of the day. My office has only been open a couple of months and my helpers would be lost without me. I seriously think my office would go under ( not being conceited at all just telling the truth )!

Last night I attended an informational session that is required by the surgeons I will be going to. I went with my mind fully made up that I want to have the gastric band surgery. After hearing the information I am leaning more toward the sleeve. But am I ready for something that drastic??? Would you guys do it again? What made you choose the sleeve over the band? Any failed successes? Thank you for your help!

Hello everyone! I am in the beginning phases of my journey. I'm in the process of getting my clearances. I'm hearing a lot of horror stories about the band working for a couple of years just to have the weight find its way back on. My family doc is suggesting the sleeve, but I don't think I want to go to that extreme. I know several people who have had roux en Y done and they have either gained it all back or they are very sick. This is one reason I have chosen to go the band route because it is adjustable and not irreversible should something go wrong in the future. So, has anyone gained their weight back with the band? Am I just getting the jitters? Thanks guys!!

I have had 2 major back surgeries in a little over 2 years. My last one was in June and the medications they put me on for the nerve damage has made me gain so much weight. I've always been heavy but now I have other accompanying issues to go along with it so I'm ready to get it over with

I think right now I need mine closed completely. Lol

Thanks guys! I probably post too many questions on here but I'm just trying to grasp all I can before I actually have the surgery. My surgeon's program director told me to invest in saucer sized plates and baby spoons now so that I can get that in my head that they are going to be my utensils from now on. So, my daughter bought me 3 saucers yesterday and did the permanent marker drawings on them and baked them for me. They are cool! One of them has random things on it and, of all things, she put a bikini and a belly button ring on it. She said that was going to be my motivation. WOW!!! Thank God I have her and my other daughter's support. I really don't think they realize the changes that are going to happen. But they are 15 and 13, so I'm sure they will get it.

I am in the process of the pre-op things that have to be done. My surgeon's office is saying about 4 months. I'm trying to get in my head how to determine bite sizes after the surgery as I have taken notice that I take pretty big bites now. How do you determine your bite sizes? Also, how in the world am I going to get through these next few months? I'm so excited I don't know what to do with myself!

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Best of luck to you. Keep us posted as to how you are doing.

Here is the medical reasoning for the weight gain. Once you stop exercising for a few weeks or even days you have to get the muscles going again. When you do this, Fluid gathers around the muscles you are working. This is a protective mechanism to keep the stretches muscled lubricated and to keep the joints lubricated. As for the muscle weight compared to the fat weight ... Yes, a pound is a pound is a pound. However, it takes a LOT more muscle to fill the spaces than it does fat. It is denser than fat and it is tighter "wound" if you will than fat. So, ideally, muscle does weigh more than fat since it takes a lot more muscle fibers to fill a glass for instance than it takes loose-fibered blubber. Hope this helps!

I have just spoken with my surgeon's office to get started in the process of having the surgery done. I have been scheduled for the first session that is required for my insurance. I was told by the gastric surgery coordinator that I have to have 6 months supervised diet documentation. I have been doing Weight Watchers for 5 months and have all the diet logs from that. Does anyone know how I can transform that into dietitian documentation so I can get the ball going faster???

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I'm in SWVA!!!!!

Is there anyone who can tell me the requirements of Virginia Premier/Medicaid for the surgery? I'm talking in terms of pre-op requirements such as supervised diet and things like that. I have had two major back surgeries and my stomach is causing increased pain in my fusion area. So I am more than ready to get this done. I'm tired of living this way. I saw my pcp yesterday and he is working on the authorization and he did lab work and my EKG. He also said for me to get copies of my past medical records ASAP. So, does anyone know what has to be done for them? I'm planning on going to Radford to Dr. Bissell for the surgery. Thanks in advance.