Epiphany

Hi Erica The Texas Center for Medical & Surgical Weight Loss has a support group that meets once a month: http://www.texasbariatric.com/patient-support/bariatric-support-groups/ I have yet to attend one of their groups, but hear that they're wonderful! Welcome & best wishes! Linda

I was sleeved on Tuesday 9/20, released from the hospital on Thursday & could have gone back to work on Friday --- wasn't cleared to drive until the Tuesday following surgery, though --- so I waited until then & went back 3/4 time. I have a desk job & don't do any heavy lifting --- really felt great, was just a bit tired in the late afternoon. I start full time again at work tomorrow - no more cat naps in the afternoon!

Wow!! I'm sleeved!! It seemed like it took forever for my insurance to come through with an approval, but it was really only about 10 days...once we got that, everything happened REALLY fast!! I went for my preop that Thursday & was sleeved the following Tuesday (9/20).... surgery went very well -- had absolutely no problems & barely any pain at all. Was walking within an hour. The worst part was not being able to drink anything the day & night of surgery...and then the week + of clear liquids, which i'm still on. I have my post op tomorrow & I'm hoping that Dr. Cavazos will move me to the "mushies" stage. I have to say that the care I received at Foundation Surgical Hospital was absolutley OUTSTANDING! If you're lucky enough to be sleeved there, you're really in for a treat -- everyone there was wonderful!

I'm 8 days out & am having the same problem...and I started back at work today -- made for a very sleepy afternoon! Tonight, I'll try some chamomille tea before bed & hope that helps...

<BR><BR><BR>Hi Robyn ~ <BR>How exciting for you to be already be on the other side!<BR>Keep up the good work --- and keep posting about your experience! <BR>We need to hear @ the reality of being sleeved...<BR>Thanks a bunch!<BR>

Hi MsC ~ Thanks a bunch & best of luck to you!! See you on the losers bench soon!

Well, I've completed 3 months of medically supervised weight loss & waited allllll last week for the approval which didn't come until yesterday. Today I got my pre-op & surgery dates!! I go for my pre-op this Thursday & I'll get sleeved next Tuesday, September 20th!! I'm so excited that everything is finally falling into place...it seems like it's taken forever --- by far, waiting has been the hardest part of all of this! Anyway -- please hold a good thought for me, if you're so inclined! I'm soooooo looking forward to being a loser!

Just a quick post to say that my doctor submitted to BCBS for approval this past Thursday & now I'm just in hoping, waiting & praying mode! I knew I'd hit a plateau because I hadn't lost any weight last month -- and, in fact, gained 1.5 lbs. (Was pretty disappointed about that.) But...Doctor was pleased that body fat % had gone way down and body muscle % had significantly increased -- so there's something of an explanation for it... Anyway -- just wanted to say that I'm still here, eagerly reading about everyone's experiences ~~ so please keep posting, it helps keep me focused & motivated!! Much thanks to y'all!!

I haven't been sleeved yet, but I suspect that quite a few people experience what you're experiencing...doubt & worry!I think that's a pretty normal (and even healthy!) reaction and I'm sure when I'm 3 days out from my surgery date, I'll be rowing the same boat... Like you, I'm only arranging to take a week off --- once I lose a significant amount of weight, I'll be going for knee replacement surgery & will need LOTS more time off for that...so I'm saving as much as I can! Please let us know how you're doing! Very best wishes!

Thanks, Care!! Best to you, too!!

Hi Kathy ~ I know what you mean about getting on the scale! I'm enjoying it these days too! My hope is that once I lose all this excess weight that maybe my knees will forgive me (!!) and I won't NEED knee replacement... not likely, I know, but I can still hope! Congratulations on the 34 lbs lost!! That's fabulous!! Best to you!

Hi Reb ~ I have a $5000 deductible for WLS --- not sure about all the other coverage details just yet... I have my 2nd appointment tomorrow & I'll be asking those questions. Mexico is a lovely place!! I was lucky to be able to live in San Miguel de Allende for a year & absolutely LOVED it! Medical care there was just as good as any care I received in the states & yes, quite a bit less expensive! Best to you!

Hi Sylvia ~ It's so good to hear about your success! Great news @ being off your diabetes meds, too! Looking forward to hearing more for you!

Hi Blessed & Broken ~ First of all ... Thanks soooo much for starting this group!! How are you doing post-surgery? Any words of wisdom for those of us who are still doing pre-surgery preparations?

Thank you ALL for the warm welcome!