melissa130

i had that problem-- my iron was low and so were my B vitamins

it is not an attitude- just a different point of view. Is your opinion the only one that matters? I don't think so.

Please do your own research when it comes to insurance coverage that you may need. I am not sure I would rely on any information posted on this site, posted by people you do not know. Good luck to you though- insurance world is crazy.

wow!! Just want you to know that you really do not have to depend on anybody to take care of you post-op. I have 2 little boys and a husband and I still had to do everything that I usually do. And i kept it a secret from my children because I didn't want them to worry. I was concerned about how they would feel. How old are you??? Quit blaming your mother for postponing your plans. Get a grip. Do you live on your own? You will be able to walk. You will be able to take yourself to the bathroom. You will be able to dress your self. You will NOT need any meals prepped for you. What is it that you expect your mother to do when she "takes care of you"? Have a friend take you to the hospital and have a friend take you home. You will not need to be taken care of. And yes your post screams that you are very selfish. Perhaps you can learn now to consider that the world does not revolve around you and your surgery plans. You need to know that you can do this on your own, even when you are hurting. It is not that bad- and they will give you pain meds.

I think that the hoops insurance companies are make us jump through are good for one thing--- they give people the time that is very necessary to think about this decision every day for months and really make an informed decision.

I am betting that your diet is "that bad". Please do not be offended. Once your really start to eat healthy you will realize how your current diet fails to be good for you. And your concern of being a slow loser is a bit negative. Try to retrain your though process. KNOW that this weight loss tool WILL help you succeed if you work with it and not against it. Because your current weight doesn't put you 100+pounds over weight- your weight loss will be slower. But it will be healthy weight loss. Good luck.

summer will be here in a minute. Just be patient. You are lucky to get the summer off. I hunted until I found a psych appointment available on a saturday so I would not miss any work. Took a few phone calls and i found somebody.

awesome

I am 9 weeks post -op and I am really starting to get excited. I am allowed more food than I am eating right now-- but the scale keeps moving down so I am going to stick with what I am doing. At Christmas I weighed 284. Just before my surgery (January 14, 2013) I weighed 264. I wish I had measurements but I never took them. Today I weigh 210. So since surgery I have lost 54 pounds. FEELS AWESOME. Can't wait to see how it feels to lose the next 54. I have not shopped yet for any new clothes and I think it is time. Everything is really baggy. I was trying to wait for the god forsaken weather to get warmer. I do not really want to buy winter clothes because by next winter I will be even smaller. And for the first time in my adult life- it will be soo fun to buy spring and summer clothes -- I hope.

That really is not insensitive. People need to hear the truth.

I quit smoking before I started the process for surgery. It was hard- but I was serious about having the surgery. And your willingness to cheat a nicotine test may prove that you are not willing to adhere to a strict diet and lifestyle change. It is NOT harsh to say that you are not ready. It is reality. If you smoke after surgery- you will get painful uclers in your new stomach. And you risk serious complications related to the surgery.

I was going to say the same as DrmBig4Evr. Keep us posted.

I wasnt allowed any food - just 4 protein shakes per day. You will be eating solid foods before you know it. You have not eaten your last meal.

What does NSV mean????

How great! Good for you,

the alcohol will affect your liver directly- dont take any chances

I chose not to tell my kids for that very reason. Actually what happened was when I started the process they knew about it. But I could sense their anxiety over it. So I lied. I told them I wasnt gonna have it after all. 4 months later--- me and my husband went on a "parent only" vacation. When I came home- they were in school every day and I just had to hide original discomfort and my shakes from them. My husband was very helpful at keeping them occcupied. It was awesome. They still don't know and I plan to keep it that way. Afterall- it is my business.

MISSING SUBWAY TODAY. I used to go to subway 3 times a week. I would kill for an italian BMT on italian herbs and cheese bread. I hope these cravings go away. I don't want to fight this battle my whole life. Anybody ever have a sub post-op? What month?

Drink your water. And if you can realize that the healthiest way to lose weight is 1 to 2 pounds per week - you will be so much happier. You will lose it faster - but if you set your mind up to be happy with 1 or 2 pounds per week- your state of mind will be better. I promise!

I had no drains and no staples. No gas - no complications- no problems. You should absolutely read everything you can - everywhere. However, so many Doctors recommend different things. And I have seen posts on here from patients that i find unbelievable and out right CRAZY. I think some people are not honest in what they write and others are getting advice from poorly trained doctors and are on the way to a disaster. Read medical websites for truly accurate info. Your experience will be different from everybody else. Good luck.

Oh and jealously is not normal in any healthy relationship. Not even a little bit of jealousy.

Of course you are gonna change dear! all for the good. If you are truly in love with him--- you will not care about attention from other men Therefore - your boyfriend will not need to feel jealous- because you will be showing him he has nothing to worry about and you care deeply for him. I truly believe that relationships that break apart because one party has lost weight were never meant to be. I have a friend who lost 100 pounds. She looked gorgeous and had a dedicated husband who adored her- even when she was fat. He always encouraged her to get healthy in a loving way. All of a sudden - she gets major attention from men at work and everywhere else they usually went as a couple. These men never even batted an eye at her before. But her husband - proudly stood by her and showed her love and respect. Well she ate it up and couldn't get enough attention- and ended up cheating with a man who gave her an STD. Her and her husband of 12 years - divorced. They have 2 little children. The husband is still a mess. ANd she is alone and miserable- gaining weight and seriously regretting the choices she has made. Sorry for the novel- just felt like sharing a story....

I am stuck in a rut eating very small amounts of food. I am actually afraid to eat because I do not want to stretch the new stomach. I still drink 2 protein shakes a day. I have a little bit of yogurt for lunch. And some days that is it. The scale doesn't move as much and I know it is because I am not revving up my metabolism like I should. Can't wait to get passed this and be able to eat a small plate of food. My surgery was January 14, 2014. Any body else go through this?

depends on the head! some guys pull it off really well- some -not so well. A bald head with a goutee (sp?) - that is super hot!

Great feeling huh? I am in the same stretch as you pretty much. I am 6 weeks post-op. I have lost about 42 pounds now! I am so happy I did this! Good for you.