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Hi Lima. I'm currently awaiting a surgery date and question myself everyday. But I out to breakfast with a group this morning and saw myself in the mirror and said, this has Got to change. I've read posts from people who almost got off the operating table but went through with it and never been happier. I've even read the complications forum and don't think I've read a post of someone wishing they hadn't done it. Stay strong and think of the "big picture " a littler, healthier you.

I've discussed with a few co-workers who have had wls just to ask how it went. My husband totally supports my decision and when I asked him if he supported my decision to get it done he said yes a little too quickly. My BFF is behind me which means a lot to me. I finally got up the nerve to tell my one sister and she was all for it which was a big relief. ( didn't tell te other sister because she lives in new Zealand and only breezes into my lifr every couple of years or so.) Scared to death to tell my mother. actually posted a topic about it before. Wanted to wait till I had a date in hand which I was hoping to have this past Friday but of course, my surgeons office didn't return my call. (also posted another topic about inconsiderated office staff!) I want to tell her before I have the surgery because I think she will be extremely hurt if I don't but I don't want her to try and talk me out of it. I wanted to tell her face to face too which would be tomorrow but I don't have the date in hand yet. Probably last time I will see her till Oct.

My dr said those Mios water flavoring are okay to add to water to make more palatable. They actually make me more thirsty!

Yup, you need someone to drive you home.

Unjury.com.

Thanks for your stories. One of surgeons I considered doesn't even do them anymore just because he doesn't feel they are effective. do the remove the band and do the sleeve during the same surgery. Best of luck with your new sleeves!

Go find that scale! You will amazed What a few days of the liquid diet will do! I put myself on a modified liquid diet, protein shakes for breakfast and lunch, sensible dinner and tons of water. Lost 8 lbs in 4 days. Totally keeps me motivated!

Yes! Good question! Do tell, please!

Fantastic! Congratulations on the beginning of your new life!

Just curious Why so many of you who had the lap band are now going to the sleeve. Really just curious, I know the lap band is not for me. Thanks in advance for sharing your stories.

If I can't get in touch with the office first thing Monday, insurance company will be my next call. Thought of that too late on Friday.

I'm told the Unjury is fantastic. They have a sampler pack too that comes with two packets of each flavor, a food thermometer nd mixing bottle.

I'm waiting for insurance approval too. You can see my rant about inconsiderate office personal in another post. Mine was submitted last Friday or this past Monday. Better get an answer first thing Monday or I may go sit in insurance ladys office all day Monday till I get an answer.nwhen I spoke to her on monday she said they were booking third week in september . Ithat is what I am shooting for because the school I teach at is closed that Monday and Tuesday . Good luck and keep us posted.

Yes but I can't find her card! Grrrrr

Is there a way to fix the kink? There has to be a way to fix it because the way you are being told to eat is a miserable way to live the rest of your life. I know you don't want another surgery but it would be worth if to be able to eat semi normally. Best wishes. I'm glad you would still do it all over again. Stories like this make me start to rethink getting it done.

So frustrated with the insurance person at my surgeons office. This is the second Friday in a row she has done this to me! Last Friday I called and asked if she received the letter from my PCP and if my paperwork was submitted to insurance yet. Called early enough in the day to expect a call back. No call. Was very annoyed all weekend having to wait for the office again on Monday. Talked to insurance person on Monday and she said she got the letter and paperwork was submitted to insurance. She INSTRUCTED me to call back on Friday for an update. Called back today at 11am. Still hours before 4pm closing time. Left a message that she told me to call her Friday morning for an update. Also asked for a preliminary surgery date. Again no call back. Called office again at 230, went to voice mail. Didn't leave a message this time because I didn't want to be a pain but wishing I had. Is it that hard to return a phone call. It should be a law that if message is left at a Drs. office more 2 hours before the office closes on a Friday, the recipient MUST return the call before going home for the weekend. Even if it's just to say there is no news from insurance. Why should should I have to endure another weekend of frustration. Just had to vent.

FMLA is a federal thing. Your job can't make up its own rules about how to use it. I just googled it quick and it's for an employee who has "a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the essential functions of his or her job" amongst other things. Don't think it will apply to me though. Just guarantees you health benefits, not pay. Don't think it will work for me. I need to keep getting paid. So I will use sick days.

How do you get it covered under FMLA? Is it only if you don't have enough sick days to cover it? Do tell! I was able to use FMLA when I had my c-sections and it was so useful!

Hey mommeof3! Good for you getting it out there and telling them. I am scared to death of telling my mom. She has been over weight most of her life and I can just see her saying, just don't eat as much. You've done it before, do it again. True but the was 15 years and two kids ago. There are possible complications for every type of surgery. I had two c sections. Should I not of had kids because of the possibility lf complications from child birth? Of course not. The drs that do these surgeries are very knowledgable and would not put you at risk. Keep a firm upper lip and do what's best for you. Time to be selfish for once. You will feel better and in turn be a better mommy to your babies!

A friend of mine said it felt like having a c section but higher up! Lol. Waiting for my date so I cant help much. Please post about your experience. Congrats and I hope you have a speedy recovery!

Just had mine last week and it was a piece of cake. Even got pictures of my ides as a souvie!

You may want to find out if the BMI has to be at the first appt or right before surgery. Many drs make you loose 5% prior to surgery which can put you under again.