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Huge cost difference for those of who are self pay and many of us can't get it covered through insurance for one reason or another here in the states.

I am still pre-op. I am having my procedure at the end of this month. I hope you're doctor comes to her senses and acts decent.... I can tell by your posts that you present yourself and your concerns in a rational manner (even though you have every right to be irrational at this point)

I am truly sorry you are going through this... But Im angry that your surgeon is being a jerk! WTH?

F.Y.I.--- Instead of getting a passport, you can go to your Secretary of State office and purchase a passport card or " enhanced drivers license" as long as you are traveling by land or water across the boarder. It was only $45.00! AND you get a temporary card (stapled to your current license) that will (according to the Secretary of State) in conjunction with your birth certificate, allow you to cross the boarder immediately, incase your passport card doesn't arrive in time.

I had the ablation done 2 years ago... If you're certain you are done bearing children, I HIGHLY recommend it.... Like the sleeve, I wish I would have done it years ago.....

Wooooo! You are going to do great! How exciting!

I'm going the week prior... 28th?

If you are not in danger of being homeless (or jailed) by your financial situation... Do it now... I have put mine off for over a year now (also due to guilt) and I can tell you with absolute certainty.... There will always be something else buying for that paycheck. Don't put it off anymore.... Your never going to get your time back...

If you are not in danger of being homeless ( ior jailed) think you should go for it. I know how you feel, I've been going through the same feelings and have myself already put it off for over a year now.... Even if you use your tax return for bills and wait.... Chances are next year there will be something else, some other opportunity that needs your money or seems like a priority. Do this first.

I would encourage her to talk to her auto-immune specialist. It seems like the excess weight would make her symptoms more pronounced. It's a tough spot to be in.... You want her to be healthy but if she feels pressured by you and does experience complications, she could resent you for it. Maybe she just needs a little more time to see the positive effect it has had on your health and life. There is a husband that posted his post-op (along with his wives) success story/ pics on here earlier today, reach out to him maybe they have some advice or just an awesome story to share and relate to. Best of luck to both of you.

That is a very good point!

I want to wish you good luck on Tuesday even if you are a Spartan Fan!! Go Blue;-)

You look fabulous! Love your profile pic! Im a Mitt girl too!

I am not an expert (by any stretch of the imagination) but the cumulative of the symptoms sounds neurological..... Maybe a pinched nerve or vagal??? The weight.... Last thing on your mind! The lack of mobility.... Kind of concerning.... But more than likely transient. any facial drooping? Have you had an MRI? I don't believe in tilt table tests from a diagnostic stand point but many PC physicians still use them. Did they tell you to increase your sodium intake? Im am sorry you are going through this. It sucks. Be your own advocate. Docs sometimes make you feel crazy or like you're over reacting when they can't rattle off an easy to find diagnosis. Keep pushing. Best of luck!

You look great! Thanks for sharing its so encouraging!

Beautiful. So happy for you!

Nobody's mad! Just want you to be ok! I want to punch that doc in the face! He needs to have some bedside manners!

Congratulations! So excited for you! I plan on scheduling mine on Monday.

Don't freak out! You're going to be fine! I I think you're far enough out to not worry about NSAIDS. CALL YOUR HUSBAND!

3 days? And you were good? My biggest worry is getting back to work. New (ish) job I worked very hard to get and I can't really take any time off. Im hoping to have surgery on a Thursday and return to work the following Tuesday. I know everyone is different but still it's encouraging to hear 3 days.

You look amazing! I love before and after pics! Thanks for sharing!

Ok. Im on the fence on this one. I am pre-op and have been going back and fourth in what Im going tell people. I get telling people who are going through their own weight loss struggle but I also know a lot of people.... Obese people that are going to react negatively all be it ignorantly to my choice to have surgery. Why should I subject myself to that? If its someone who I think is open minded I can trust to be supportive then I will be honest if not.... I will probably keep it simple and tell them I stopped eating.