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I could eat more when I was on liquid and purees The minute I switched to solid regular food that stopped. I often can barely get down 1to2 oz. of Protein and only about 1/2 cup of anything with substance. Some days are different then others for me. Today I can't seem to get much of anything before I feel full and is a challenge to eat enough, but I just listen to my body and adjust what I eat. Today more Soup and Protein Shakes and tomorrow maybe meat will feel good. You're not to far out so be patient sometimes what you can eat changes overnight.

That's been happening to me. I thought it was a full thing, but I am finding it to be my signal that it is time to put something in the tank. It's like learning to eat all over again. I'm still a little confused, but getting it.

Im 2 days out and so far so good. Pretty sore, but having a pretty good evening. Water still a challenge, but had hernia fixed during surgery and everything is really tight. Should get easier as swelling goes down. Better days ahead. Good luck all.

I have read on here before that someone had submitted WW records and they excepted them. I also was prepared to use mine if I had needed to, but got lucky and was approved first go. I think it may have been caligirl?, but can't remember. I think it may depend on insurance. Best of luck.

I too have had Hair loss over the last few years. I am most concerned over hair loss. I would love to have information on Rogaine sucess. I started Biotin yesterday hoping to head it off. My stylist tells me she will give me the greatest styles to minimize the look of thinning. She is my hero.

I'm May 2nd! Day three on low carb pre diet. so far so good. Need to get my stuff ordered.

Good luck all!

I am day 2 of 14. I am so glad that my pre diet guidelines are to stay under 40grams of carbs and that is all. Harder then you would think, but I am not hungry. Took forever to shop today though. Labels, smabels! They gave me a weeks worth of menus. So to save my sanity I am going to follow that and then mix and match next week. Lots of lean meat, egg beaters, cheese and thank goodness, low carb bread, tortillas, and some fruit. Sorry to hear some of you have such restrictive diets. i can only imagine the will power. You all ROCK! Good luck and best wishes with your surgeries.

I am located in Bothell. I got my surgery date yesterday. May 2nd at Puget Sound Surgery Center, in Edmunds. My first surgeon was Dr. Crouthamel, but he has taken a medical leave so Dr. Billing will preform my surgery. I am taking some time off from my job post surgery(work nights) and am looking forward to attending support group. My friend who is a nurse at Overlake mediates the support groups over there and she has invited me to attend there so I am sure they would have any who would want to attend. Would love to find a walking friend in my area. I am on the Mill Creek/ Woodinville side of Bothell (Maltby area). Looking forward to being part of the losing team.

Just got my date today! May 2nd for me. Can't weight to start my journey. Happy journey ya all.

I'M APPROVED!!! HAPPY DANCE!! OMG.. so relieved. Thanks ladies for your words of support and encouragement. Will get a call tomorrow to schedule. Such a long brutal wait. AAAAAAAHHHHHHHH..... WOOOOHOOOOO!

we usually lose the weight that we gained last first. I lost a lot of weight a few years ago and I always joked that I felt light I was shimmying out of a fat suit and it got caught at my hips. I have always been pear shaped and working with a trainer really helped me tone the tummy and hip areas.But I had a really hard time getting rid of that hip/tummy area. i also was a C cup when i was younger and got up to a DD at my heaviest. I lost down to a D/C cup and very happy with my proportions. I think we are lucky and may lose less in our chest because of our smaller upper body. Thanks for great bra options and augmentation.

Omg .... I submitted to Aetna on Thursday and was approved yesterday surgery set for the 22nd of April!!!! Ohhh lord thank you!!!

I can't remember Caligirl, did you say if you had any co morbidities? My insurance coordinator was not sure if they (aetna) would want to wait to get my 3rd full month diet report before making decision. Appointment scheduled for the 17th. Will still follow up with her tomorrow. Taking forever and I will be upset if she has received any info and not let me know. It was a week later then they told me when they filed my paperwork. Frustrating.

Congratulations!! I am 12 days submitted and still no word. Did you find out through insurance or through your surgeon? I have considered calling insurance, but the nurse @ surgery center said to wait, but it is killing me. So excited for you.

Ok, I have a question about everyones aetna approval experience. I have had my paperwork submitted to Aetna for approval 2 weeks ago today. I am right on the edge of the approval requirements and in my opinion could go either way. I am so on edge and reading things into everything. Taking so long because they are considering all options... haven't gotten to me yet.....needing more info... on and on. So here is my latest.

Friday I received a letter from Aetna and could hardly breath as I opened it. Inside was a letter telling me that a nurse would probably be contacting me to discuss how to use my insurance benefits to better my health. And in the part that says why they are sending it to you is several explanations, recent claims, preparing for surgery, etc, etc. So did anyone else get one of these on their journey to approval? Is the any signifigance to this or is it just something kicked out of a computer? I am going crazy waiting for the other shoe to drop. GET ON WITH IT ALREADY!

are you super hydrated. Drinking lots of Fluid will increase your blood volume and can make your blood flow awesome! If you have had an active morning your blood pressure could be elevated and going strong. Call if it is just making you crazy.

Hi, I'm pre op, but remember fondly having my gallbladder out. I had similar gas pain in my shoulders, very painful. I've had several lap surgeries and my gb was the most uncomfortable. slept sitting up in recliner for several nights. Feel better soon!

Im in Mill Creek/Bothell area. I am having my surgery at Puget Sound Surgical/ Edmunds. I am currently waiting for insurance approval. On pins and needles. Dr. Crouthamel was my surgeon, but has had to take a leave so am not sure who will be doing my surgery, but I hear everyone is great there.

Do the ablation. Best thing I ever did. I had it done a week after having a gallbladder hernia fixed and I really had no discomfort. It will make a world of difference with my periods and minor pain far less then your period.

That makes me nervous. I to got down to a BMI of about 31 and now I am back to a BMI of 46 after a 2 1/2 yr gain. That would crush me if I am denied and my appeal is denied. I am trying really hard not to be to pessimistic about it, but it just so stressful.

By the way. I live in WA, but my husbands company is out of California, so I would think is may be similiar to what you have.

I have Aetna insurance and have just finished my pre approval requirements and am waiting to see if I get approved (fingers crossed). Aetna required 3 consecutive months of supervised diet/fitness and MD visits and also 2 yrs of weight history and any co-morbitities.

The last is my big if. I lost weight a few years ago and worry that it put me under the high end of BMI. I have put weight on over this last year and was the reason behind my surgery decision now. Ironically the fact that I am to healthy, even at a 46 BMI, may require me to work harder to get approval. I should be hearing back my the middle of the week and will check back in with my status. Good luck. Aetna has always been great to us and easy to work with. I hope that trend continues and I hope we both have good luck.

I think that is awesome and I am so getting me one. Thanks for sharing, and if it empowers you, go for it.

So I had my gallbladder out about 9 years ago and weightloss is one of the things that can cause an increase in attacks. I had lost about 35lbs and was having attacks daily, even when I only ate small amounts. Mine was done quickly because my gall bladder had died and was causing an infection. Best surgery I ever had. I can feel your pain. Nothing like it in the world. It doesn't surprise me that so many here have suffered from this considering what brings us all here. My specialist also told me that rarely once you have started having attacks, can they be controlled long term without surgery. Im really glad I did it and just wish I hadn't suffered so long. Good luck and wish you a quick resolution.

I read a book recently and I highly recommend it to anyone having surgery or thinking about surgery. It made me reevaluate my reasons for deciding to have surgery and also think about things I had not considered about the way the people in my life would react. It is called (I believe) " Emotional First Aid for Bariatric Surgery" It was a really great read and opened the door to some great discussions with my husband and children. I too have also chosen to tell only my husband, children and two close girl friend about my surgery. My husband is also having the surgery and has chosen to only tell same people. We are doing this for us and for our lives.

You are seriously messing with your hormones losing that much weight in such a short amount of time. Every time one of your little fat cell dies it dumps estrogen into your system and yep here comes aunt flo. It will level out over time. I have dealt with this before. Birth control may help and you should talk to your doc about it. It is awesome and sucks at the same time.