Truckerchic_M

Truckerchic

I dont smoke but my hubby is heavy chain smoker, we drive truck together so were in very small area 24/7 this worried me also but my doctor told me 2nd hand smoke does not affect your test

For my insurance I have had to do 6 months worth of classes doctor visits and support groups..my hubby has gone to every single thing with me and asks I think more questions than anyone else lol it has been great having his support, he doesn't have any weight or food issues but he has changed his eating habits, uses MFP to log all his food and encourages me whenever I need it. Keep your spouse involved as much as possible since it is part of his life to that is going to change even though its your journey

Amazing how an inch or two changes things lol I sleep in a moving truck so its not very restful but nights im home I do get between 6 or 7 Im sure the weight you have dropped has helped

O love the tips lol its not good to weigh yourself every day imo and would love to only work 8 hours a day oh and sleep 7 hours ya ok but everything else I have been doing for years: )

Ive lost mine with no exercise at all like none lol I drive truck, protein shakes, yogurt. Cottage cheese are good just watch carbs and sugars...you can do this

How long do they give you reach your goal? I have Geisinger which is kinda to east coast Kaiser lol surgeon insurance program etc places this requirement. Well with 2 babies you got the activity part licked lol Protein Shakes are good just dont burn yourself out on them to soon.

Sounds weird huh? I started my program in january and was told I had to lose 10% which is 30lbs for me. I am now 25lbs down and my finale doctor visit is June 10. I dont know how long your program is and what it entails but slow and steady is all I can say, work towards making better choices use an app like my fitness pal, lose it spark, people etc to keep track. The first couple months I had a lot of "this is the last time ill be having this" or food funerals but as I made changes and educated myself of life post op it has gotten easier. Look at this as just another step closer to your healthy life your sleeve is just a tool and we have to change the habits and behaviors that got us to this point, be strong you have a lot of support here!

Dont take this wrong but if its military (nothing against military mind you) its government and that is why its 4 to 5 days

Mini vacation!

Another area that all programs are different in, a lot depends on insurance also. My doctor said 2 days as long as im getting some fluids in.

Im an Agnostic, I cant believe in the bible or a god anymore than I can believe in witches and wizards but because I do believe we have souls and cant fully explain at this moment I cant say im an Atheist...for me and my addictions (food sex love) I have to find it within myself to find peace, talking to some of the people who have hurt me. To forgive, and try every day to live my life in a positive way, to smile and try to make others smile. Dont think I added much to this thread but its a good topic

Check out tho insurance section on here there are a lot of threads with people who have BCBS

I started my 6 month pre op program in January, june 10 will be my final visit I was required to lose 10% which was 30lbs, I have lost 25 so far. There are a few reasons to do this and its not to torture you either lol it helps prepare you for the change in lifestyle and to make better choices, to be aware of bad eating habits but most important to reach your goals....the sleeve is just a tool and if you cant make changes before the sleeve you may have a hard time in long term...So you can either figure out the hoops you have to jump thru for insurance or be self pay and check out mexico.

In my 6 months of classes and binders of paperwork I have received, they stress on staying hydrated the first 2 weeks, our bodies have plenty of reserves to work off and if you can get some protein in that is great...being dehydrated will hurt you a lot quicker than not getting all your protein in everyday. But all programs, doctors and NUTs are different and any concerns should be directed to them, you dont want to get sick.

That will depend on the insurance and your surgeon..I have done all that my last visit is june 10 to submit insurance so you would think soon right nope their are 4 surgeons at my center and scheduling is about 2 months out ...chin up you will be on the loser bench at some point

Make sure your at least getting some water in, your only a few days out dont rush trying a variety of things..it will get better

Congrats to anyone that can take it off and maintain it as long as it was a healthy way...I have lost and found the same 100s of pounds over the years, tried pretty much every diet, pill, group and deal a meal out there, according to my doctor all the yo yo diets have knock our bodies out of whack that a person with a normal life would be hard pressed to lose and keep off more than 10 to 15% of current body weight..sorry I need to lose more than that.

I have heard this and have been reading for more info most of the updated stuff is saying that is not true but than a few say it is..eh just like a lot of info now a days eat this not that, this is good no its bad now lol it can be a full time job on how to eat a healthy balanced diet every day