Devon

Im wondering if anyone is hungry a few hours after eating? I think I eat too fast and get full quickly. I am not sure how to slow it down. Usually by the time I eat, I'm running on empty.

I do the same thing. I eat so fast that in stuffed after 3 bites. But hungry later. What will help?

I was denied. But decided that my health and future were worth it. My norther passed away and I received a small inheritance. So I took the money and spent it on myself. I ended up with a gallbladder removal and a hiatal hernia repair so maybe I'll get lucky and some will be covered. My pcp was in favor of the surgery for health reasons, but had nothing to do with the acceptance. Wish she could have helped. Oh well. I'm saving lots of money on food!

Good luck. I did mine last Friday. It's not too bad.

I had my surgery Friday 7/6. I took a week off but I could honestly have gone back today, possibly Monday. It hasnt been bad. I told everyone at work that I had a gallbladder removal.

My PCP called me in after labs and said what the heck are you doing. My numbers were horrible mostly weight related. After I told her of my plan to take the weight off, she was on board.

On a different but related topic - are you allowed to drink caffeine. I am a coffee drinker but was told no on caffeine.

Wondering if I can take my pre surgery meds. The surgeon didn't mention it. Im on levoxyl for thyroid and Xanax to sleep.

Surgery went well. They removed my gallbladder and repaired a hiatal hernia. I'm a little sore, having trouble sleeping all night - and seam to have lots of gurgling everytime I sip! All in all - I'm well.

thanks for your thoughts and prayers. I'll be heading over shortly. Surgery at noon.

I probably shouldn't have watched some of the youtube videos, but the recovery looks a little rough. I can't tell whether the majority have a trouble free first week - or not! I am trying to keep a good attitude.

I'm going in tomorrow too. I'll be thinking of you.

sorry I'm not in Fairfield County - but I am a fifty something. I'll be having surgery on Friday. I'll let you know how I fare! Good luck to you. d

I'm going with the bubble option! thanks Marty!

my breaking point is being 55 with diabetes, high blood pressure, high everything, I am having trouble walking - my knees, ankles and hips kill me. I don't want to be seen in a pair of shorts - I don't feel like going anywhere... my son is getting married in October and I really don't want to be that fat mother of the groom. I want to look and feel great - and be healthy. I am worried about the extreme measures I've had to go to - and read some of the horror stories. I am having surgery on friday. wish me luck!

Yes I was denied three times, but decided it was worth the money. My surgeon Dr. Turnquest (Houston) was very nice and decreased his price. I am having surgery on Friday. YIKES... Any words of wisdom?

Keep posting - I'm doing this on Friday!

I too am a bit embarrassed that I have to be so drastic. I wonder if my friends will think - what's wrong with her that she didn't have the will power to quit eating. I don't care - I am not telling anyone (except family). It's my business! Good luck!

Lucky Lexy - what's causing the negative outlook?

Good luck to you. I would have to say that we all suffer the food demon... otherwise, we wouldn't be here. I too am having lots of pain (foot and knee) - and am anxious to get the weight off. My surgery is planned for Friday. My joints hurt so badly last night I couldn't sleep. I don't think I'm supposed to take any pain meds... Keep us posted!

I am ready to shed these 42DDs - and so is my back.

I'm going in on Friday. Any words of wisdom? How was it? How are you feeling?

Good luck

Thank you all for the positive comments. Just wondering if any of you had to pay for the surgery (my insurance denied me 3 times) - and if so, what it cost. I decided that it was worth it no matter the cost, but if you have to stay in the hospital - is that taken into consideration. also Sleeve master - wow. A size 18 - to a size 6 in 6 months! Unbelievable And you are 62 - congratulations. I am in awe. d

I just had a gall bladder ultrasound (not sure why). Next week is the pre-op, but my doctor's office just called to postpone the surgery until 7/6. It's only a few days - but I'm disappointed. I'm told this is outpatient - did any of you go home that day? My husband is going to be out of town - and I'll have to find a friend to take me.