MsVeDub

WOW~ I love your way of thinking! I'm actually going to steal that from you. Thinking about this a "rebirth" is truly a great way of putting this journey. Good luck to you!

I had the same questions with the BMI for my Dr. I actually talked to them about it yesterday. My BMI is also 43. I was afraid to lose weight because I didn't want to get denied for surgery. This is what they told me. They (the Dr office) using my starting weight as my weight to go by. So, if I fall under 40, I should still be ok. Of course, I am aftaid she's not telling me the truth, or is mistaken, so I get where you are coming from. I would continue with your plan of action. Get that jump start in - those 6 months are the hardest (I'm in that now). If for some reason you get denied, you can always appeal. Does that make any sense??

For me, it is all about the choices I make. If I eat 5 crackers, 10 minutes later, I can eat 5 more. Not a good choice, but I do allow myself a cracker or four now and again.
Let's take those same crackers and add a slice of deli meat and a baby belle cheese. I can eat 4 of those and NOT eat another for at least an hour.
Protein fills me up and gives me that feeling longer. It keeps me from snacking and making bad decisions.

Of course, if you are really troubled, get help. These sessions appear to me just to be a service for insurance companies to weed out folks who are vulnerable for rejection and, subsequently, savings to boost their bottom line.

That is exactly how to handle it. Remember, Psychs look for weird, so don't be. Tap into your best oatmeal self, young thespian; you're Hepburn, you're Pacino!

That really sucks. It really makes you want to just lie about everything.
I had mine this week as well. I tried to keep everything level and not really go into details about anything. She also asked me what I expected from the VSL and I told her. She was happy with my response and basically kicked me out of the office. I was shocked on how fast it was.
I wish you the best of luck. I am sure it will work out

Stating , "Mexico and Hispanics are tearing this country apart," is hostile and negative! Seriously this is not a forum for stating racist sentiments.

Well dont hesitate when you start just post and I will follow

I have just told my Husband, Kids, and 1 sister. I really don't think my other family would be supportive and I don't need that negativity in my life. I might tell a few friends if I am ask how I lost the weight but I’m not planning on bringing it up unless I’m asked.

JMO....but why are so many people afraid to tell the truth. This is our lives - not theirs. This is one of the biggest personal decisions you will make - and you should stand proud. Not telling people shows you are hiding. Be proud. Stand tall. If people aren't supportive, tell them that you respect their opinion, but this is your life. Period. I have been very open. Some people try to tell me that I should try this or that, and I have a strong reply to each of them. "I have dieted for 14 years. I will not waste another moment. This is my decision and my life. If you aren't going to be supportive, then don't talk to me about it. I need all the support I can get - keep the negativity away."
Many blessings to all of you!!

I had sleep apnea so bad the sleep study was the first time I got anything close to a good nights sleep in years. It took a couple of adjustments to get me tweaked in and it was goodnight Irene! I never thought I'd be able to sleep with a mask on, now I can't imagine not having it. I do hope that after I get sleeved I'll be able to get off the BiPAP, but I sure have slept like never before since I started using it. I was so tired all the time I would just about fall asleep at red lights, it was getting dangerous.

The same thing happened to me. I just told the guy, I haven't slept on my back my whole life. I literally can not fall asleep that way. They realized after I was staring at the ceiling for 4 hours I was telling the truth. They came in and said, just lay on your side. I was asleep in 5 minutes. I was in and out all night too. The sleep tech said they got enough for a study. I think you'll be fine with yours and not have to go back

My sleep study was conducted shortly after I had pneumonia and I was forced sleep on my back which I never do and I kept waking up. For these reasons I think my sleep study was flawed as they came up with a severe status for me. Nonetheless, I used the C-pap machine for years until my sleeve weight loss rendered it unneeded.

You'll be fine. I actually slept better in my car on the side of the interstate after my sleep study than I did in their lab.

I am an official sleever. I spent 48 hours in the hospital. My incisions don't bother me at all. It is the gas and the air from drinking that is killing me. No regrets so far.

One step closer the end of this particular road. I got a call today that I have been approved. Scheduled my pre-op visit with the surgeon for Friday.
Yippee!

You are absolutely right. I've tried every diet you mentioned and failed. If you tell me I CAN'T have it, I want it more! I'm struggling again through this full liquid for 6 weeks phase. Tonight I might have one pretzel.

Wow...you have an incredible outlook on life that I love. Keep up the good work!