jessileigh

Hi Jessileigh. Thanks for responding. My surgery is set for mid June. I am self pay, so mine will be done as an outpatient procedure. I am a little nervous about that, but I was very impressed with Dr. Miles. I will be glad to get the surgery part behind me. I am trying to prepare myself mentally, but it's hard to imagine how things will be on the other side.

I was the same way I just couldn't imagine. But its wonderful I feel so much better about myself. I can do my job better. And the surgery wasn't bad at all Dr. Miles is amazing. Very little pain. I've lost 51lbs since January and I know some people lose a lot faster but I'm just glad to be getting it off.

Jessileigh, you are so right, losing it is what matters. Getting healthy matters. Comparing our weight loss is a recipe for heartbreak.

Exactly my sister had surgery a week after me and has already lost 75lbs. My mantra is "No two journeys are the same" I tell my self that all the time lol!

Hey everyone I'm 3 months out tomorrow and I've lost 50 pounds. It's not as fast as some are losing but I'm so glad to be losing I don't care how fast I do it. I just got a job so I'm sure it's going to go faster now though.

So glad to hear you are doing well and off to a great start! I have my first consult w/ Dr. Miles in a few days, and I am so apprehensive and excited all at the same time. I'd love to hear more about your experience w/ Dr. Miles, the hospital, etc. Take care of yourself and happy losing! :-)

Oh I'm so sorry I haven't been on here in a while how did your appointment with Dr Miles go? I absolutely love him! He is a wonderful Dr! The hospital was really good taking care of me and got me everything I needed! I love the nursing staff they were great! This was one of the best decisions of my life. How far along are you into the process now? Hope all is good!

Hello,

I am getting sleeved on March 11th. It is great to hear you are doing well and the weight is coming off.

Is there some advice to prepare for surgery that you can give. Or what major changes to expect post surgery.

I was curious if any of you are doing OK with the post op Protein drink and what you recommend.

Thanks Much!! and Congrats!!

Congrats! This is an amazing decision you've made!

Its not near as scary as I built it up to be in my mind. I'm still not getting in the full 60g of Protein every day somedays I do some days I don't. The Protein shake doesn't sit well on my stomach so I try to get it in other ways. As far as advice all I have is listen to your nut and dr. about everything and start training your brain now to take small bites of food and to eat more slowly. If you eat to big of bites too fast its painful. This is something you just have to learn as you go for the most part. I'm still lost on lots of things lol but if you ever have any questions just ask there is always someone out there who went through the same thing who can help you out! And good luck with everything!

I'm about 7 weeks post opt and doing well. Unfortunately, despite all the scar cream I put on twice daily, 3 of my 5 scars are still raised and red. I'm not planning to wear a bikini ever, but I still want them to fade into nothingness. I am almost ine Onederland (yesterday I was 200.8!) and my husband's been inspired to get healthier and lose weight. He's taking Phentermine and has lost 10lbs.

I am very pleased with my body right now. I can wear a large coat (used to be in 1X/2X), my ''tight'' jeans are now super loose and practically fall off me now, and I'm sweating a lot less. My sleep apnea is a lot better too. I don't wake up at 4am with a painfully full bladder anymore.

Amazing I'm still in the same size clothes so far but I'm so ready to have my clothes be falling off. My family says they can see my weight loss but I don't see it yet. I'm so happy your husband is starting to get healthy also, I'm going to make mine start eating more healthy when I can eat real food again. Lol oh I'm so ready for that day

I had surgery on January 21st. I'm 3 weeks postop yesterday and I've lost 16 lbs since surgery and 27 since my preop diet. I just wanted to check in with everyone and see how it's going.

Mine is scheduled for March 6! Good luck to you!

Thanks!! You too!

Hi Jessie

I'm using Dr. Miles at Alabama weight loss too! Do you attend the support group?

Hi I went to one the same day as my seminar but I haven't been back. I have a 2 year old and its hard to get away from her long enough to go. But I do plan to go some after ny surgery which is January 21st

I just got my insurance approval today!! I'm so excited! Surgery is scheduled for January 14th!

Congrats!

Hi all! I am scheduled on January 21 at Silver Cross Hospital with Dr. Lahmann. Super excited and more than a little terrified!!!!!!

Im January 21st as well. Good luck with everything!

My family has a vacation planned to Sedona and Grand Canyon 10 days after my surgery that I'm starting to get nervous about. For those of you traveling post surgery did your doc give you any recommendations?

I have the same concerns my family and I are traveling to Ft. Benning Ga. 15 days after my surgery to see my little brother graduate bct. I'm super nervous.

Good luck. How long is your pre op diet

Its 2 weeks I start my diet January 6th

Hi I'm having my surgery in Birmingham at St. Vincent's east with Dr. Miles on January 21st

Hi I just got my date today its January 21st 2014 in Birmingham Alabama. Start my preop diet January 6th

Just got my surgery date. Its January 21st so excited!

Can you please explain what you mean about your case worker? Did you work with someone @ your insurance company?

Yeah she's through bariatric resoure place its name is optium. She just calls and checks up on me to see where I am with my progress and give me pointers and advice.

I have UHC too. How long until you heard from them?

My case was opened on the 25th of November and approved on December 4th and I got the letter in the mail on the 11th

Congratulations!!! Your new chapter will be extremely rewarding. It will be tough at times, but after 2 1/2 months I feel amazing! I wish for you a smooth process. :-)

Thanks!! I'm so excited. The 2 week liquid diet worrys me but I think its just the thought of no food while still having to cook for my husband and baby. I'm so glad that everything is good with you!!

Oh really I didn't know that!! My center of excellence is only about 30 minutes from my house. Yes they have been worderful! My case nurse is awesome her name is Kelly and she has helped out a ton!

Just got my approval letter in the mail. Just waiting to hear from my dr. to set up a date. can't wait to get this going!

Well my paperwork was admitted to uhc Wednesday so I'm hoping to hear in the next week or two. my surgeon is dr miles @ St. Vincent's east I'm so excited to get going on this. Hoping to be able to have the surgery before the end of the year.

I'm in birmingham also. I just submitted my paperwork to the insurance, I'm hoping to be approved and to hear within the next week or so. I'm using dr miles with alabama weight loss surgery. Good luck to you both!!

Funny they don't have any matches fit my body type

Mine either

I had my surgery yesterday. Not too bad. Just pretty tired. Not much pain at all so far. Dr miles and Schmidt are the best. Their staff was so nice and caring. I highly recommend them!!

Congrats I'm so happy for you!! Glad everything went well!!