1gorgeousgodzilla

Wow! You are doing GREAT! You sure that first picture is you?? Keep it up!

Thanks for the info!

I got a gently used fitbit flex on ebay for $55 including shipping. I plan on setting it up this week (clearly I have no friends) and have been wondering how I will handle that. Will definitely add you all

I think we (myself included) need to take a step back and stop stressing. I know that we are in this together, but I've found myself worrying over a stall, comparing my progress post op to others with surgery dates near mine, and at times wondering if I will be one of those people that the procedure didn't work for. If you are anything like me, I spent YEARS lamenting over my insignificant weight loss or significant weight gains. Now I have a tool that in three weeks has worked better than an entire year of weight watchers, and yet I'm all chicken-little-the-sky-is-falling because I'm not losing FAST enough?? Admittedly, patience is not my strong point. When I thought about it in those terms, I felt like I was poo-poo'ing all of the amazing progress I've demonstrated so far. Seriously, when have I EVER LOST 30 pounds in two months? So if I'm stalling right now, so be it. I know my weight loss will come.

Congrats 1superbonbon!! I did the same thing and as soon as I found out about my approval as well lol. Lets get this show on the road! Keep us posted.

I take a small container of chicken salad and keep it in the office refrigerator. I have a little bit of that on 1-2 pieces wasa light n'crisp. Otherwise quest bars get me by ( especially the white chocolate raspberry)

About a week, but from day five onward I called EVERY day. I figured they'd get tired of me calling and move me up the pile lol

I'm 3 weeks and two days out and have lost 16 pounds thus far. I weighed 248 on the date of surgery. I too was concerned about my rate of loss in comparison to others, but I'm grateful that the scale is moving in the RIGHT direction, albeit slower than I'd like. You hear about the dreaded three week stall all over the place, and I figure that it'll all work itself out as long as I keep doing the right things. You got this!

I was told that there is a "window of opportunity" of about 18 months or so after surgery to maximize weight loss. I am very much a newbie, but would appreciate some veteran insight.

You betta wurrrrrk Lipsticklady! You look amazeballs!!

I'm 3 weeks out as well and determined to not let this stall get me down. Hopefully a return to Zumba (without hand weights) will kick start something. I've only been walking until now.

Welcome! Wishing you safe travels and a speedy recovery. Hopefully someone here will be able to answer your questions cause jitters are just par for the course. Keep us posted!

I wanted to ask for a picture of mine but was too scared to ask. I had to settle for a pathology report describing how big it was.

Maybe it does depend on your BcBS policy (I'm BCBS Federal). Ours will only cover a panniculectomy, not a tummy tuck. In fact, the standard BC/BS policies specifically exclude abdominoplasty and identifies abdiminioplasty as a contract exclusion as it is always cosmetic, not functional. Maybe your company paid more to add cosmetic procedures to it or the policy changed recently? I haven't had any skin issues yet, but if they occur, they will certainly be well documented with my doctor! Best of luck to ya!

Wow! That smile says it all. You look wonderful!

I'm so glad for this thread and bumping so more newbies like me will see and hopefully READ it!

As far as I know they don't pay for tucks( removal of skin and fat) in the classical sense, but will pay for some procedures like a panniectomy (removal of excess skin of the lower abdomen) if it causes rashes, skin breakdown, or limitations in a person's ability to perform daily activities. Of course this needs to be documented by your doctor in order for it to be approved. I think they may also cover removal of excess arm skin as well under the same criteria.

Oh noooo! I'm sure you were taking some time off for the surgery, but that is a complication no one needs. I'm hoping the pneumonia will Be resolved quickly so you can get back to healing. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

I was sleeved on 8/19 and my license expires in November. Even though I could have renewed it several months before the expiration date, I plan on going on the last day possible (I will be nearly 3 months post op at that time). I can't wait to see my progress by then!

I'm so glad I came across this thread. I'm nearing three weeks post op and have read so much about the dreaded "three week stall". Going to breathe and do the math. Thanks OP.