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Exactly what I did a few days ago and IM GLAD I DID. WOW.

I asked my NUT about gummies and she also said gummies are a no no. She recommended some bariatric specific Vitamins. Chewable. EW. But Its what you gotta do! I would just do it fast and drink Water. Its only for a minute!

My surgeon said he has had patients regain weight and said they would eat until they got sick almost every time until eventually their stomach stretched out again. I would imagine this would be easier to do the further out you get. Like Ive heard over & over again, the sleeve is a tool, not a miracle cure. Its all up to you!

Yeah, Im going to call her and talk to her... Tell her that I dont have any other recorded weights I could find and see if theres something else we can try to do, like write letters or something. UGH.

Yeah, theres no harm in trying! I just really really hope they will allow it. :|

I agree. And when I first read this "story" it seemed a little sketchy & exaggerated. Then I saw that they just joined this site today... HMMMMM!

With my United Health Care Plan, they require 2-3 years weight history. My weight has been up & down through the years. 2010, my BMI was over 40. In 2011 & 2012, it was JUST UNDER 40 (39.8 & 38). I have no co-morbidities. My surgery coordinator says I need to find some professionally recorded weight for 11' & 12' or they wont cover. I havent been to the dr other than the ones I gave them, which were under 40. WHAT CAN I DO! I would hate for something so dumb & so close to qualifying prevent me from getting surgery. Is there ANY way I can get around this? Or is it pretty much hopeless? Do you think that since 3 years ago, I was over a BMI of 40 I could get away with it since it shows Ive been "morbidly obese" & struggling? DOES ANYONE KNOW????

From what I understand & was told, mine will cover the same! So far it has.....

What exactly did you have to do for the 3 months? Is it just a 3 mo pre op diet? or is it different, doing "surgical prep"(whatever that entails) & stuff? My BFF has aetna and we were confused when trying to read the requirements...

OH! And also! I just had an appt with my surgeon today and he explained to me that the part of the stomach they remove is the part that produces the hormone that makes you feel hungry. So you wont have that intense urge to eat anymore. Hopefully this will kind of ease your mind!

Girl! Im just like you... carbs are my THING. I love them so much and in all forms! UGH. And Im also the same in that I don't eat alot, just high calorie & bad for you foods. Luckily, Im starting my psych appts in a couple weeks & Im doing them early! This is the first month of my 6 month pre op diet. And will continue them throughout my 6 months (and hopefully after). Im really hoping that doing these appts will help me deal with my issues surrounding food. Also, I plan to start going to support groups. Im more worried about the mental side of all this than anything else. Its going to be HARD! Everything helps, including this site! We all have eachother who are going through the same things!

I have literally cried at this same thought. I too, doubted if I wanted to do this... but then I just have to remember that being THAT obsessed over food is what got me here... FAT. I want to lose weight more than anything so I know that Im making the right decision. I have never heard anyone say they've regretted surgery and your feelings toward food will change (from what Ive heard, Im still pre-op) I think we've all had a grieving process over food.

I started this exact same topic a few weeks ago... I also didnt want to tell anyone at first. I just didnt want the judgements & gossip being talked about me. But after seeing everyones posts on my thread, I kinda changed my mind. Im still not going to be like telling everyone I know or posting about it on Facebook, but now I feel like its nothing really to be embarrassed of... I just think that with losing so much weight so rapidly, people are going to know somethings up. And I would rather them know the truth than thinking I started doing drugs or something else crazy. LOL. Thats when rumors will start! I am just going to tell my close friends and people who would be "concerned" if they see me losing so much weight. If anyone else asks, depending on who it is, I will probably tell them. Overall, its up to you in who you feel comfortable telling.

I havent had surgery yet, but I hope I dont shrink down to nothing. Ive always had larger boobs, even when I was skinny so Im hoping Ill be ok and they dont deflate on me. If so, Im SO getting a boob job!

In Phoenix!

I just went to my seminar this morning! Im so excited to get this started!! I should get the call by Friday to set up my first appointment! YAY

Yes, I would be interested!!! Friendship Park is SO close to my house! So that would definitely work, but Im willing to drive too! Doesnt bother me....

Good to know! I will look out for him!

Congrats!!! thats exciting and I think with being 8 months out, you will be ok as long as you keep your dr informed!

That is SOOOO good to know! Thank you for sharing.

I feel we are SOOOO similar. I definitely want to go to counseling after surgery. Just to deal with my underlying issues of WHY I gained weight in the first place. But I have to figure out if its covered on my insurance. I am definitely going to support groups though. My mother has ALWAYS commented on my weight, even when I was skinny! I feel thats a huge reason of my weight gain over the years. And I have always been the same, losing when I am in a new love and gaining it all when Im single or after the honeymoon phase of the relationship. Ugh. We also have similar stats! Im 5'3 and 230!

I can deal with having to go through all the little things, as long as down the road I can eat normally (just smaller portions). But I do understand that you get used to things like that and eventually you dont even crave the soda and other things... I guess its just hard to fathom it at this point, having not started the process yet.

Although I am SO excited to get this surgery, I think about all the things that will change and it worries me. So many things that will be a pain in the ass, such as no fluids 30 min before or 30 min after eating, vitamins for the rest of your life, no more soda or carbonation. I normally chug tons of water through the day and feel like I HAVE to drink with my meals. I just feel I wont ever be able to eat or drink normally again. I havent gone to my seminar yet (in one week!!) so I havent gotten "the facts" from the actual doctors yet but everything Ive read on this site makes me feel like I will be deprived. But I guess thats because Im still in my fatty ways. Maybe its because Im hungry.

How are you ever supposed to get enough Water? Is that ever a concern?

Is that forever? Or just at the first stages?