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my sister was one of those underweight kids through her 20's....she once told me she learned to hate the word skinny....no matter what she ate, she couldn't gain weight....it was hard to get clothes that fit her growing up....I think that's the part she hated. As an adult, she started gaining and became obese...however, the two of us can follow the same diet, and she will steadily lose weight, while my body wants to hold onto it. It's been so long since I was thin....I don't think I was every skinny.....but hope to be a skinny beotch soon LOL Thanks for the giggles!

Best wishes! (did I understand that, you & your sister are doing it together?....good luck to you both)

Thank you all for sharing your input....like the original poster, I want to know the good, the bad, and the ugly. Thanks.

That mirrors my story.....I'm putting off the knee surgeries as long as I can....this surgery cant' come soon enough.....

Wishing you all the best today!

I wasn't planning on telling anyone other than DH & my sister (by the way, I can so relate to the Mom relationship LOL and I'm 49 as well).... I have 2 friends who have had WLS and we exercise twice a week together--and both were open about their surgery.....I feel badly not telling them, but once it's out in the open, it's out there, and I'd rather keep this close to home....

My surgeon's office said the approval process generally takes about 10 days (this is for cigna, and I'm in CT).

Thank you...I'll look into them.

I lost 2 pounds each month during the pre-approval phase....they didn't put me on a diet at all...it's now in the hands of the insurance....the 3 months all we did was make small changes and talk about pre and post surgery diet. Good luck

Thank you all! I'm officially in the 'waiting for approval' stage....but I'm not that anxious about it.....maybe it's age LOL I haven't hit menopause....but I am on medicine that prevents my period...I'll be on it for another 4 years (to fight off breast cancer recurrence)...it'll be interesting to see if that has any effect.... Good reminder not to compare the rate of weight loss success with others....thanks again!

Cindy, sending you cyber hugs.....I can't imagine losing a child as young as Jonny.....nor can I imagine grieving the loss of a child and worry about two little ones at home who need their mommy.... I know of two non-profit support groups (free) I think they both have chapters nationwide and are non religious based, run by people who have walked the walk....their members will all have different stories, each grieve the loss of a child differently, but we all go through similar emotions/situations. If you want info, send me a PM.....I am currently not a member of any group...but one of them helped me tremendously when we lost our only child 4 years ago. Remembering him yearly is an awesome idea....a balloon release or butterfly release, plant a tree in his memory....volunteer with the family one day in his honor....donate a book or two in his memory to the local library or women's/children's shelter, have the other children each pick out a book.....or donate a package of diapers to a diaper bank/shelter...a can of food or two to a food bank or Soup kitchen..it doesn't have to be expensive....or making a special family play day to honor his birthday... If I can be of any help, just PM me. You are not alone [[[hugs]]]

I had to laugh at your DH's comments.....I'm expecting something similar LOL I'm a little concerned about the girls.....I already have one a little deformed from a lumpectomy....I hate to think what it'll look deflated LOL [but, really, if that's an issue, I'll get a lift]

Welcome Clef! The folks on here are a wealth of information...glad you're here!

Welcome BrightEyes! I was completely anxious over the whole WLS thing....talking to my husband helped....he's grilled me about this on and off for the last 3 months.....when I get frustrated with him, he tells me he's just making sure I can answer all his questions....he figures if I stumble, then I'm not ready LOL The thing that got me past most of my anxiety is a pros/cons list.....the pros outweigh the cons....I am waiting for approval, and the 3 months have flown by...the best advice I can come up with is learn as much as you can.....the veterans, newbies, and pre-ops are very helpful on here....Good luck, and welcome!

bowls.....try ramekin dishes.....custard cups maybe ? I have a few and am hoping those will fit the bill....sorry you've had a tough time of it.....thanks for sharing that....wishing you the best!

ShellBell, sorry for the delay, that stinks....I'm trying to keep busy during this approval process.....I've prepared myself for several outcomes.....but not a 3 month delay...keep your head up, keep plugging along....My NUT didn't even talk about diet.....the first thing she said "I'm not going to put you on a diet".....and all we've talked about during our 3 visits is the pre-op diet, and the stages post-op....it still surprises me how different the requirements are from insurance companies to health care providers.....Good Luck!

Good luck, too you too!!!! Hope all is well (assuming today is THE Friday)

Vixynne, glad to hear you are doing well!

Thank you for being candid....it's important for people considering VSG to know that some sleevers have regrets...otherwise we don't get a full spectrum of WLS patient experiences.....best wishes.

What pre-op diets are your doctors recommending? Mine will have me doing the opti-fast for 12 days (I think strictly 4 shakes and 1 bar, or 5 shakes---plus sugar free clear liquids)...then the 2 day clear liquid diet.

Glad to hear it went well.....best wishes for a quick recovery!!!!

Welcome! I think a bunch of us are in the same boat.....took me 7 years to get to this point...and even after I started this journey, I wasn't at peace with it for a few months.....finally got there (still have some concerns that I think are normal), but am waiting for "the call" to tell me if it's approved....again, welcome, we're glad you're here!!!

Glad to hear everything went well!!!

We should all be so lucky...I hope that's me post-op too....

That's something......I had never thought about milk & carbs until my NUT pointed it out....yikes! Thanks again everyone, appreciate your input!!!!!!!