Momof3JML

Hi! I have had an awesome experience with my surgery!! I was really anxious about the insurance at that same point. Just remember that they pre-certified you after your information session. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have or share my experience. Just send a pm.

Only 2 miles tonight due to rain. Brings my total for the month to 10.

Ok I'm a little late joining the challenge but I want to give it a try...and I'm Jennifer!

Did my 4 miles yesterday. Puts me at 8 for the month.

Sent from my iPad using VST

4 more miles tonight. Brings my total October to 8.

Sent from my iPad using VST

I'm in!! I logged 4 miles tonight with Map my Walk. Hello everyone I am Lynn from Mississippi.

I would love to join your FB page. Rosalynn Revette is my FB name.

Sent from my iPad using VST

Ok I was just sleeved on 7/16/13. I realize that my question is very early on in this process. As of today I am 304, which is down 15 pounds since the day of surgery. I am 43 years old and I have been overweight all my life. I am 5.5".

Question: what are some things,that some of you that had similar numbers, do to reduce excess skin. I don't want to lose a whole lot and then find out that I could have done something along the way that would help. I know I will have some, but I want to minimize any that I can.

Sent from my iPad using VST

Mine is Thursday 7/25 and I'm excited!!! I wasn't required a liquid diet per-op. did I miss the memo? Is it required?

Not every doctor requires them. Mine only required the day before. To be honest I'm thankful because I'm already bored with it.

Sent from my iPad using VST

I made a request to be added. It will appear as revettel.

Sent from my iPad using VST

Akay02. I'm sorry to hear that your surgery was rescheduled.

Happy birthday Maddie. My Facebook name is Rosalynn Palmer Revette.

Sent from my iPad using VST

I'm having surgery July 16th in Dallas. I'm 5'1" and 185. I just want to have someone to talk to as we go through this change in our lives!

Hi, I'm having surgery July 16 in Ocean Springs, MS. I am 5'5" and 319.

Sent from my iPad using VST

Where are you having your surgery? I'm in Michigan

I am in Mississippi. Having surgery in Ocean Springs.

Sent from my iPad using VST

July 16th for me!!

July 16 for me too!! We will have to keep in touch Akay02.

Sent from my iPad using VST

I am also using Dr. Avara....do you mind sharing your experience?

Do you have a surgery date yet?

Sent from my iPad using VST

When was your surgery and how did it go?

Sent from my iPad using VST

Thanks' date=' Daydra!! Keep up the good work - you're doing awesome

And Momof3, it sounds like we'll be crossing paths a lot on the boards. I'm really glad to know a few folks who are all having their sleeves at the same time, so we can check in with each other on where we're at and how things are going.[/quote']

Sounds like a plan. I am an elementary school principal. I have only part of the month of July off put like you I am going to use this time to Oxus on my surgery and recovery. Best of luck to you!

Sent from my iPad using VST

I'm having my surgery on the 16th of July.

Sent from my iPad using VST

Business or anything considered professional dress.

Pictures please.

Awesome!! I too enjoy reading your post. I am having surgery on July 16 and my starting weight is just under your starting weight. You give me so much inspiration as I'm traveling this pre-surgery journey. I pray that I will have similar results as you. I am 43 and have 3 children that are 6 and under. I want to be healthy so that I can be around to watch them grow up. However, to be there, I have to change where I am today. I'm spiritually, mentally, and physically ready!! A lot of my feeling and being ready is from reading post from people like you. Keep it up!!!

I got word from Aetna that I am approved after only 6 days! I was worried it would take alot longer or something would be wrong. Now' date=' next Tuesday 16th I have my pre surgery testing, upper GI, EKG, bloodwork and Xray. If all of those come back fine, I will finally be scheduled for surgery. I'm hoping for the week of May 6th or 13th. I started this journey in November of last year with an information session at the South Mississippi Surgical Weight Loss Center in Ocean Springs. Everyone there has been remarkable. I'm so excited but also terrified, the surgery is real now, if that makes any sense.[/quote']

Did you have your surgery? If so how are you doing? I finally have my date -- July 16!!

Yes. I'm very excited. Like you said if traditional diets worked for us we would not be even looking into wls. I'm determined to keep my eyes on all the positives that this life changing experience is going to have in my life!

I finally know my surgery date---July 16.