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Good Luck Carole!!! Hang in there.. : )

Ahh sorry you had to go through all of that Cindy!!... Hang in there, you have a great attitude about it and are still moving forward! Please keep us posted about your journey.

I am with you, I think everyone has the same feelings now and then. I agree with everyone about not spending time with these feelings... I think of them as friends that are no longer welcome. You know them but you don't have to hang out with them anymore hahaha. :thumbdown: I am working on doubt too... I keep telling him that I don't have time right now to include doubt in my life so he should just shove off. ROFL Believe it or not it really works!

I hope everything comes through soon for both of you!!... sorry to hear you have had such a time of it. : (

Sorry to hear your insurance does not cover this procedure... : ( From reading on this forum there are a lot of people who have gone to Mexico for the surgery and had great results. I wish you all the best in your search for an option that will work with your finances and health care provider.

thank you for the post... I did not think about a medic alert item (good call).

Wishing you a safe journey home! Congratulations on a successful surgery and hoping for a quick recovery for you!. :thumbup1:

Thank you for the resources. : )

Thank you so much for posting this! It is really encouraging to see so many people rocking their sleeve and making a huge change for their health!!.. I am on my way to our final weigh-in before insurance approval. I did my round of blood work today and have a 1-1 with my PCP next week. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. This forum is a wonderful resource and I am so glad I found you guys.

I will keep you in my thoughts~!~ Wishing you a quick recovery! Please post when you can so we know you are doing well. :")

Congratulations!!! How great, you must feel like a million dollars!!! Your hard work and change is inspiring!

hAHAHA Love the story Mini.. haha I can see my niece doing the same thing. Only it would involve a well placed back of her hand to her forehead *queue fainting pose* hahah.

Thank you so much for posting your experience. The stories on this forum mean more to me than any statistics. I am happy to have every piece of information you can share. Best of luck on your new life! :thumbup1:

I hope you find this list helpful. : ) Things to bring with you (from Banner Gateway handbook) Lip Balm Pillow Medication List Robe and Slippers Loose Clothes (to go home in) Toothbrush and Toothpaste Deodorant Lotion or powder Special Toiletries CPAP or BIPAP machine I would add a good book and Gas-X strips. From all of the videos I have watched online this is something that is very helpful to have with you.

Please let us know how you are doing as soon as you can. I will send you healing thoughts and keep you in my heart. : )

I have not had surgery yet but I completely understand food addiction. My first thought when I am upset is food. I found out some very upsetting news this morning and I got in a small snit with my husband because I wanted to get a coffee from starbucks. (honestly if I wanted coffee that badly I could make some at my desk) but, I just lost it.. I was so mad. Then later I thought about the same moment and I was over it. I am tired of food making choices for me instead of the other way around. I feel so guilty after I indulge in bad foods.

Take time now to know yourself.. the boys will always be there. Trust me! In the end you will be able to have a longer lasting realtionship when you have a firmer idea of who you are. Treat yourself with the same kindness you would give your best friend! :crying: I am pulling for you!!

My thoughts are with you! post when you can on how you are doing after surgery,

Thank you for being so honesty citygal.. it is really hard to be in a relationship where you give your soul and have it crushed. I am glad you are making the changes for YOU!!! I am on the side lines cheering you on!!!

Thank you for bringing up a necessary subject that is hard to consider. I would much rather consider it now and save my family additional heartache. I will send you healing thoughts for your surgery. I wish you all the best! :001_unsure:

Great advice Tiffykins. :001_unsure: Don't forget to have some fun!! If you are headed to the beach put your toes in the sand and relax!

MIni said it all!

I agree with the rest of the forum the choice ultimately is yours. I would research everything you can (which is what I am doing) If you do decide to delay make sure you are keeping up with monthly weigh-ins (if using insurance). You can always get approved and really hit it again and see how things look in 2 months.. etc... I just know for me if I could do it alone I would have already. The sleeve is the added kick in the proverbial (you know what) I will need.

I am with you Possum!! I am stressed out and tired and fed up with being overweight. The person I am is not the one I see in the mirror. I want them to match.

I agree with deedee... never hurts to call your doctor just in case. I noticed your name says songbird in it.. do you sing? I would be interested in knowing that side effects you have noticed in technique if you do.