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I'm a stay at home mom with school age children as well. I find doing my downtime activities (reading and such) in a room farthest from the kitchen helps me from grazing.

Journaling really helps. It not only helps to release what's bothering you but it keeps your hands busy so you don't use them to eat.

Hang in there! Cheering you on!

My dr said he would postpone the surgery if I gained even one pound because if I did it would show that I'm not on board with the necessary changes. I'm so scared! I've lost 6 pounds since then but we all know how fast that can be regained.

I think after using my cpap for years now I won't know how to sleep without it. I may be too scared to sleep without. I'm convinced it saves my life every night. Plus I have an inset jaw and very narrow airways that contribute to the apnea, not just the obesity.

My PCP said when you lose weight the estrogen stored in the fat cells is released and can cause heavier periods. On the other hand, the stress of the surgery could throw you off for the first month.

Wonder if our ihop here in Monterey is having that deal! Sounds like the perfect opportunity to blow my pre-op diet!

You and Fyre are what got me hooked on this site to begin with. Keep up the good work!

I have Anthem BCBS and live in CA. The insurance coordinator told me they take around 4 weeks to get back with an answer. Sounds like y'all got approved much faster. Is the coordinator just not doing it right or what?

Congrats! Must be exciting!

Wow! Sounds like everyone really is different. Can't wait to see how my body responds.

Don't want to lose the boobs

4'10 here and at 200 lbs pre-op. NUT said 113-125 for someone with a medium to large frame person my height. For a small framed person it's more like 96-104! I'm about a medium frame so I'm shooting for 120'ish.

For Laura - *pat* *pat* It's going to be ok sweets!

I'm new to this as well. I'm waiting on my surgery date. I, too am certain I NEED to do this. It's scary as hell but I need to be around for my husband and children. But not to just be alive but to FEEL alive. To be more active with them instead of in pain just walking to the park. My husband needs the peace of mind knowing I'm healthier. He's a detective and went to a dead body for an obese woman not much older than me (43) with a cpap machine like mine and similar medications as me. It scared him. I don't want him to feel that way. I have to go through the difficult times ahead to ease everyone's fears for me. I look forward to going on this journey with you.

Stay strong! This too shall pass.

I'm on something similar and have the same concerns. I think we will have to set reminders for us to know when to eat

Please keep us updated. I'm thinking of you and praying for you! Take care of yourself.

I personally chose the sleeve because of the complications of the band and also not having the best results. If you read a lot of posts here you will find several people who had their band removed and opted for the sleeve instead. Good luck

Hi fyre. How are you doing now? Still in pain? I hope not. Make sure your hubby is taking good care of you. You deserve it!!

Great job!! You must be proud of each other.

I had to have my gall bladder removed years ago after losing weight. The first ER doc missed it. Ask for an ultrasound. It sounds like the pain I had. Feel better!!

I'm in pre-op for a sleeve and my doctor has me going straight to blenderized foods when I get home from the hospital. Has anyone else started it so quickly after surgery? Did you tolerate it well?