luckystarr23

I know how you feel, I canceled my original surgery date which was September 4, 2013 to January 15, 2014 because of all the mixed emotions and feedback from family, especially my mother. My mother and I are best of friends but for some reason she is discouraging me on getting this surgery done, I know any surgery is a high risk procedure but her thought is long term, what are the complications. I work in the medical aspect of seeing the good and the bad with WLS but everyone is different. I joined a weight loss group with my mom and have seen good results. I'm trying to prepare my body and familiarize myself with portion control and help reduce my cravings. I still haven't made up my mind if I'm going to go through with the surgery but little by little as I get closer to my date I know what ever I decide will be because its my choice, no one else's.

Praying for a safe and healthy recovery and nothing but happiness...

I am so excited, shocked, nervous, and everything in between. Original surgery date was September 4th, but moved it back a few months to January 15, 2014. I know the months will fly by and I can not wait to start my weight loss journey...

I have a lot of up coming events during the holidays and I'll be moving too. It will give me some time to do all these things.

Today was my last follow up appointment I needed per my Insurance's request. All paper work will be submitted tomorrow to Aetna and the waiting game begins. Looking to have my surgery sometime early September, but my family (mainly my mother) dose not want me to go through with it. I haven't even told my father, not until the day of surgery he will find out. I don't want any more negative responses Everything feels surreal and I can not believe I have completed all that I needed to, my husband has been my biggest rock and supporter I hope to join the September Family and look forward to my new journey of Being Happy!!!!!

I got approved ladies!!! Found out earlier today!!!! Thank you all for the support!!!! ????

I called just 20 minutes ago to Aetna and they told me that they haven't even looked at my case yet. It's been 14 days today and that's all they can tell me. I am so frustrated with my insurance company.... Grrrrr ????one lady told me me that it can take up to 21days for review.

Waiting for Approval from my insurance but was told surgery date should be September 9th in the Lone Star State I received a sample pack of the Bariatric Advantage products, but will be looking and comparing other products too. I do have a questing about the 2 week liquid diet, during that period did anyone still take their prescribed medications. Mine are Metformin, BloodPressure, anti acid.

Wow, you look amazing!!!! I can not wait till I can buy smaller clothes

I told my mother in law and she is happy for me. I don't think I will tell anyone else about my surgery.

Hello to all, I am brand new to the WLS world and after reading some post, I find my self second guessing if I should continue on with my weight loss surgery. I have 4 months of observation by a Nut and already did my psych test. June 26th is my 3rd appt with my nut and the closer I get to finishing my requirements I am afraid. I feel as if I will fail. I have no idea on what Vitamins I will need to take, what other pills I may need to be on. I've seen YouTube videos on the post op patients and find it crazy weird on how little they consume of liquids. When will I feel normal after surgery? Any advise will be greatly appreciated....

I put off this surgery for 2yrs. I honestly am ready to go through with it but, started to freak out when I would read post on how little their food intake was. I read one girls post about how she felt upset about getting the surgery. But yes, every one is different and will not all have the same problems. For some reason I was thinking I was going to be on a liquid/purée diet for ever. I am so glad that I found this app and able to talk and meet such inspirational people and advisors. I feel this is and will be my most go to tool to help me along my weight loss journey.

Thank you for your words of personal advise and experience. I will ask my nutritionist about what pills I will need to be on and for how long.