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I have UPMC but it is a different plan (EPO). I had no problems getting approval for my surgery back in 2013. A few days after the center sent the authorization I called UPMC and they told me I was already approved. It was painless. Good luck!

Hi there! I also had my surgery at Magee in 2013. My process and surgery experience was similar to yours with the exception of surgeons. I wanted to check in and see how you are doing and tell you that if you ever have any questions, to please let me know. Great job so far!

Pittsburgh sleever here! Had surgery July 2013 at Magee.

I went from a 42D to a 34B over the course of my weight loss. I wasn't expecting to lose so much but I actually am happy about it. The only problem now is that they are more like saggy tube socks than boobs. Maybe one day I will be able to afford implants.

My suggestion echos what others have said. Eliminate sugar from your diet before and after surgery and then, the most important part, STAY AWAY! I kept away from sweets until I hit my goal weight, about 10 months after surgery. It was so easy because I had zero cravings. Then, I thought I would allow myself a cookie here and there because I was at goal. Now, at 2 years out, my sweet tooth is out of control. I have regained about 5-7 pounds and I have a heck of a time finding the willpower to say no. I wish I would never have let that evil stuff back in my life. Just Say No!

It seems like this thread has officially died out. Too bad, as I hoped to have a local chapter to meet with others who have had surgery. I wish I had the time to take over this group. Maybe we could all have an online support group instead or just decide ourselves to get together sometime. Thoughts?

Starting weight: 139 Goal weight: 135 Thanks!

Please add me to this challenge. I am up a few from the last one I did so it is time to get back on track. I will post my starting weight on Monday. Thanks!

Up a little from the weekend. CW: 137

CW: 136.1 Thanks, Susan!

Just realized I forgot to post last week. CW: 136.1 Thanks, Susan!

Just realized I forgot to post last week. CW: 136.1 Thanks, Susan!

Just realized I forgot to post last week. CW: 136.1 Thanks, Susan!

Today's weight: 136.4 Thanks Susan!

Please add me to the Valentine's Day Challenge. I have had a 4lb gain since Thanksgiving. I really need the accountability. CW: 137.3 GW: 133 Thanks!

Not a good week for me. Up 2lbs to 133. Thanks

Back to 131 this week. Thanks!

130 this week. Thanks!

131 this week. Thanks!

Today's weight: 131 Thanks Susan!

I just commented to my husband the other day that it was weird that I have more aches and pains at 132 lbs than I did at 269 lbs. It's strange!

Starting weight: 132 Goal weight: 128 Thanks!

Final weigh-in: 130 Thanks!

This has been really hard one for me. I originally set my goal at 150. My surgeon basically told me that she would be happy if I got into the overweight BMI category. Once I got to 150, I adjusted my goal to 145...then 140...then 135. I am currently sitting between 130-133 (21-22 MBI) and I thought I would be happy with that. Some days I am and some days I'm not. Some days, I want to fight to get to 125 and some days, I see my protruding colllar bones and say, stop, you're done. I also have some excess skin on my lower body that I "see" as fat. It's a head trip for sure and I am working on loving what I see in the mirror because I never thought I would get to this low of a weight. 130 pounds ago, I would never have thought I would have this problem. LOL

Sometimes mistakes happen. It sucks when they happen to you though. If you researched your surgeon and feel 100% confident in their ability, I would just brush this off and move forward with the surgery. I'm sure the error was not intentional. Good luck with everything!