LumpySpacePrincess

I haven't been sleeved (yet) but as someone who is trying to lose the required 10% body weight before surgery I can give you tips to get you through the stalls mentally.
1. Don't weigh yourself every day! As long as you are staying as close to your nutritionist's plan as possible, know that you are doing everything right and count each day on plan as a victory.
2. The body is constantly trying to keep itself in homeostasis, that is trying to maintain a relatively stable and consistent environment between your organs, hormones, brain, muscles, fat, etc. When we lose weight, the body needs time to readjust to the new standard of homeostasis, and may put fat-burning on hold for a little bit. Your body needs to learn how to function and run at your new weight before it can let go of more.
3. Because of #2, the body will often hold onto Water weight within the fat cells to keep weight stable until it reaches homeostasis again. Once the body is in balance, the Water weight will drop away revealing that loss.
4. You are only a few weeks out of surgery and your body is still healing. Although we get this surgery for weight loss, sometimes the body may hold onto fat while it is healing in case it needs extra energy to fuel the healing process.
Honestly, #1 is the most important to remember, but I hope this little post helps. A positive mindset will also go a very long way in helping to break stalls, because stress releases hormones that make us store fat.
Here's to hoping your stall breaks soon!!

I haven't been sleeved (yet) but as someone who is trying to lose the required 10% body weight before surgery I can give you tips to get you through the stalls mentally.
1. Don't weigh yourself every day! As long as you are staying as close to your nutritionist's plan as possible, know that you are doing everything right and count each day on plan as a victory.
2. The body is constantly trying to keep itself in homeostasis, that is trying to maintain a relatively stable and consistent environment between your organs, hormones, brain, muscles, fat, etc. When we lose weight, the body needs time to readjust to the new standard of homeostasis, and may put fat-burning on hold for a little bit. Your body needs to learn how to function and run at your new weight before it can let go of more.
3. Because of #2, the body will often hold onto Water weight within the fat cells to keep weight stable until it reaches homeostasis again. Once the body is in balance, the Water weight will drop away revealing that loss.
4. You are only a few weeks out of surgery and your body is still healing. Although we get this surgery for weight loss, sometimes the body may hold onto fat while it is healing in case it needs extra energy to fuel the healing process.
Honestly, #1 is the most important to remember, but I hope this little post helps. A positive mindset will also go a very long way in helping to break stalls, because stress releases hormones that make us store fat.
Here's to hoping your stall breaks soon!!

Pretty 1960's style mod dresses! I'd also like to learn to do my hair, nails, etc, finally because growing up as a fat girl no one really thought it was worth it to teach me those things (and my mom isn't really into girly things), so I feel like I missed out on Girly 101!

OK, so a week. That means three more days. Wondering what to do until then becuase right now every minute is dragging on like I'm being slowly mauled by a bear.

Pretty 1960's style mod dresses! I'd also like to learn to do my hair, nails, etc, finally because growing up as a fat girl no one really thought it was worth it to teach me those things (and my mom isn't really into girly things), so I feel like I missed out on Girly 101!

Pretty 1960's style mod dresses! I'd also like to learn to do my hair, nails, etc, finally because growing up as a fat girl no one really thought it was worth it to teach me those things (and my mom isn't really into girly things), so I feel like I missed out on Girly 101!

I haven't been sleeved (yet) but as someone who is trying to lose the required 10% body weight before surgery I can give you tips to get you through the stalls mentally.
1. Don't weigh yourself every day! As long as you are staying as close to your nutritionist's plan as possible, know that you are doing everything right and count each day on plan as a victory.
2. The body is constantly trying to keep itself in homeostasis, that is trying to maintain a relatively stable and consistent environment between your organs, hormones, brain, muscles, fat, etc. When we lose weight, the body needs time to readjust to the new standard of homeostasis, and may put fat-burning on hold for a little bit. Your body needs to learn how to function and run at your new weight before it can let go of more.
3. Because of #2, the body will often hold onto Water weight within the fat cells to keep weight stable until it reaches homeostasis again. Once the body is in balance, the Water weight will drop away revealing that loss.
4. You are only a few weeks out of surgery and your body is still healing. Although we get this surgery for weight loss, sometimes the body may hold onto fat while it is healing in case it needs extra energy to fuel the healing process.
Honestly, #1 is the most important to remember, but I hope this little post helps. A positive mindset will also go a very long way in helping to break stalls, because stress releases hormones that make us store fat.
Here's to hoping your stall breaks soon!!

i want to be able to go into victoria secret and actually fit in some of the stuff they sell lmao. i know i'm weird lol

A 24 hour turn around is really wishful thinking, but hey.. it happens. I also have HBCBS NJ. My approval took about a week.
You can log into your Horizon account and see if they posted your approval or denial, if they won't give it over the phone. My surgeon's office found out first and called me right away, I got my letter a few days later. Stay positive.

Well this might make you feel better or worst. Today starts my third week of waiting. I too heard people with my insurance say they knew in a week and two weeks and I'm going into my third week. I work so I have ways of getting my mind off of it. It's the worst part.

I haven't been sleeved (yet) but as someone who is trying to lose the required 10% body weight before surgery I can give you tips to get you through the stalls mentally.
1. Don't weigh yourself every day! As long as you are staying as close to your nutritionist's plan as possible, know that you are doing everything right and count each day on plan as a victory.
2. The body is constantly trying to keep itself in homeostasis, that is trying to maintain a relatively stable and consistent environment between your organs, hormones, brain, muscles, fat, etc. When we lose weight, the body needs time to readjust to the new standard of homeostasis, and may put fat-burning on hold for a little bit. Your body needs to learn how to function and run at your new weight before it can let go of more.
3. Because of #2, the body will often hold onto Water weight within the fat cells to keep weight stable until it reaches homeostasis again. Once the body is in balance, the Water weight will drop away revealing that loss.
4. You are only a few weeks out of surgery and your body is still healing. Although we get this surgery for weight loss, sometimes the body may hold onto fat while it is healing in case it needs extra energy to fuel the healing process.
Honestly, #1 is the most important to remember, but I hope this little post helps. A positive mindset will also go a very long way in helping to break stalls, because stress releases hormones that make us store fat.
Here's to hoping your stall breaks soon!!

I haven't been sleeved (yet) but as someone who is trying to lose the required 10% body weight before surgery I can give you tips to get you through the stalls mentally.
1. Don't weigh yourself every day! As long as you are staying as close to your nutritionist's plan as possible, know that you are doing everything right and count each day on plan as a victory.
2. The body is constantly trying to keep itself in homeostasis, that is trying to maintain a relatively stable and consistent environment between your organs, hormones, brain, muscles, fat, etc. When we lose weight, the body needs time to readjust to the new standard of homeostasis, and may put fat-burning on hold for a little bit. Your body needs to learn how to function and run at your new weight before it can let go of more.
3. Because of #2, the body will often hold onto Water weight within the fat cells to keep weight stable until it reaches homeostasis again. Once the body is in balance, the Water weight will drop away revealing that loss.
4. You are only a few weeks out of surgery and your body is still healing. Although we get this surgery for weight loss, sometimes the body may hold onto fat while it is healing in case it needs extra energy to fuel the healing process.
Honestly, #1 is the most important to remember, but I hope this little post helps. A positive mindset will also go a very long way in helping to break stalls, because stress releases hormones that make us store fat.
Here's to hoping your stall breaks soon!!

No surgery date yet. Waiting on the insurance approval, and the packet went out this morning! I love Meredith! Such an easy going nutritionist; her plan is so easy to follow!
Thanks for the info on the hospital! Sounds really fantastic and I'm happy I chose Valley!!

Hi There,
I also have HBCBS NJ. I was sleeved last December. Last summer they required a 6 month supervised diet, but right when I started my process, they did away with that requirement. They submitted on a Thursday and I believe it was just a week until I found out I was approved for surgery. Very smooth process with the insurance. I went out of Valley Hospital and the coordinator was very knowledgeable of the system. I don't know percentages, but if you meet the criteria and have all the docs in place you should be golden. After they submit, give it a few days then you can log into your account online and see if it has gone through the system yet. Or give them a call.
Best of luck!!