BethAnn77

In some cultures six is a number that means family and friends and the home so it could mean you have a lot of people pulling for you!

There sure is? LilMissDiva made an awesome list. It is in the first post of this thread.

That is so great! Don't give up, right? I have some support in my family. My husband is finally coming around. We had an argument where I called him selfish and then he said I was the one who was selfish for having surgery because I don't like how I look. I am glad his true feelings came out because I explained to him the statistics and that my decision was because I want to be healthy and live to see my grandkids someday, not because I am vain. (Though, yes, that will also be an added bonus!) I think when the people I love that are skeptical see how happy and healthy I will be, they will stop their criticism. And if not, who needs 'em?! LOL

Hi, everyone! May 6 is my scheduled date. I still have one more appt in April to complete the six month insurance requirement then I should be set.

How are things? I am hanging in there. The flu is wandering around my family of six. No fun! Still plugging away, waiting for May. Hope things are well with you!

I am currently 7 weeks pre-op. since about 13 weeks pre-op, I have been following a 800-1200 calorie per day plan of 60 G protein, less than 30 g sugars, and trying for 25 g of fiber. It has been tough but I lost about 17 pounds so far. I am frustrated with a current stall and, since the stall, have had days where I didn't track, (didnt binge but ate whatever I wanted to eat). I am not being too hard on myself because, even if the weight loss has slowed, I'm still eating healthy which should only help me during and after surgery. I have never been able to lose and keep it off, that's why I am having the surgery, right? But I did the pre-pre-op diet so that when I have to do it for real, it won't be so hard. Sorry for the long explanation. I hope this helped. Good luck!

Hi! Nice to talk with someone going through the same hospital! When is your surgery date? I kind of got the impression that buying through the office was mandatory but I think I will ask because it seems cheaper online. I would live to keep in touch. Good luck!

Fellow Midwesterners! Good luck and don't give up. It is going so fast! Only 8 weeks until my surgery!

Thank you for sharing this. Amazing!

I think it might be a little different, depending on the doctor. My surgeon's office sent a form to my primary that had spaces for weight, blood pressure, pulse, what diet issues were discussed at the appointment, exercise, behavior and if I was prescribed medication to assist with weight loss. My primary fills this out after my appt every month and then sends it to the surgeon. But it might be different for other doctors. I am going through McLaren in Petoskey, MI with Dr. Randal Baker, who is based out of Spectrum in Grand Rapids. (I saw that you have BCBS of MI so I'm assuming you're from MI?)

I live in Northern MI and also have BCBS. I started my 6 mos in Nov and will surgery in May. I basically just went to my primary and we discussed diet and exercise. Then she sends a form detailing everything to my surgeon's office. Have you started your visits yet?