slimmingdani

Kaiser covers a tummy tuck, my dad lost weight a few years back using optifast and they completely paid for his tummy tuck.(a tummy tuck isn't the same as a panniculectomy)

That makes me feel better, thanks for responding. I was starting to worry about having to be opened up

You look great!

He didnt put me on one either! I even asked about it and told him I had read others being on one and he said not to worry. Although I don't want the big scar, so I've started eating better but my surgery is 8 days away so I'm afraid I'm too late

My surgeon told me if the liver was too fatty he wouldn't do it laparoscopic and he would instead make a long incision from your chest down your stomach, has any had this happen? I haven't seen any posts about it on here so I'm just curious

I am!

My doctor didnt give me any diet to follow but he did say to try and lose weight

lol I thought the same thing!!

Thank you guys for replying! I'll make sure I bring plenty of protein shakes haha

Do you think I'd be okay to go to Vegas a month after the surgery? The trip is already paid for and it's for my best friends birthday but I'm wondering if I'll be able to handle it? All the walking and what not.

So amazing! Thanks for some of the tips, I start my two week pre-op diet today and I'm also going to take your advice and begin a walking regimen. You're an inspiration!

Can I ask what your starting and current weight is?

wow that's amazing! Good job!!

I want to know what a bougie is too lol

I got mine in about a month and a half

My surgery isn't until the 21st but I almost have the exact same stats as you. I'm the same height but I weigh 298 and my goal is 150 too! Lets do this!

I live I'm ontario, but I'm having my surgery done in la on feb 21st

Did they tell you before hand you'd be having an endoscopy done?

I've read different threads but I can't really seem to figure what they do in a pre-op appt? I know they'll tell me the diet I'm supposed to be on before the surgery but do they do any tests?

yay haha we can suffer through the first few days together lol

I would like one!