Thick'n'Thin

Lori is correct. But if you find yourself second guessing just give her a buzz and ask questions, she can tell you whats up. Yes, you will need a swallow study. I drank dye and went under a flourascope. It was neat! I saw myself (my skeleton and muscle) swallowing. It was trippy!

UPDATE: I'm so relieved after calling Dr,Goldstein's office (with Virtua/Kennedy) in Voorhees, NJ. I called him because he accepts Horizon NJ Health. I spoke with the coordinator and she assured me that there is no 12 month wait, that the operator at the insurance company is reading from a manual that is not current, and then incorrectly interpreting what the writing means as they relate it to me.
She told me that first I need to attend a seminar (October 9) before I can have a consult. Said I will additionally need a recommendation from my primary, nutritionist consult, psych consult, five year weight history from my PCP, any record of gym membership in the last year (which I have). I asked if I can start this now with the primary, before the seminar, in order to not waste time. She said yes. I have an appointment with my PCP, who recommended the surgery in the first place, on Monday!
I'm so excited. I look forward to and am motivated to getting into my best shape before surgery.
On a related note:Groupon just posted a great deal on Curves that can get me 20 visits for $39. I think, considering my level of (un)fitness that this may be a beneficial gym to join.

Hw 310
Sw 297
Cw 263

Hw 310
Sw 297
Cw 268....about a pound a week ...ugh!

Hw 310
Sw 297
Cw 268....about a pound a week ...ugh!

Slow and steady...
Hw: 310 (12/9)
Sw: 297 (12/23)
Cw: 268

Slow and steady...
Hw: 310 (12/9)
Sw: 297 (12/23)
Cw: 268

Most grocery stores carry it with the rest of the ketchup. It's Heinz, about 16 ounce bottle next to the other special kinds like low sodium perhaps.

Didn't check in last week, had gained two. This week I'm back down that two old one more. Hopefully I have a whoosh next week, when I'm not retaining Fluid.< /p>
Hw: 310
Sw: 297
Cw: 271

Haven't posted much lately but wanted to weigh in :
HW: 310 (12/9)
SW: 297 (12/23)
CW: 272
The sleeve life is rather uneventful for me at this point. I can work out without a problem. I can eat about anything without issue (save for that time I had raw onions in my salad), drink alcohol, coffee. Only thing I haven't had is soda. Thought about trying it yesterday but I figured since I am not Jonesing for it why do it.

This is very sad, I'm sorry. Initial impression: your husband sounds emotionally abusive and insecure. To speak to you the way he does is terrible. I wonder if he is afraid to lose you now that your self esteem is higher, you are more attractive, and it sounds like he hasn't been treating you well. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. You do not deserve to be spoken to the way he speaks to you.

Hw: 310
Sw: 297
Cw: 274

I was dreaming about drinking last nigh...lol. I wonder what my doctors guidelines are for drinking, he seems to be pretty easy going. I mean, I was drinking coffee maybe 11 days out, eating a regular diet at 2.5 weeks out, keeping in mind that I was tolerating everything wonderfully (thank God).
I wonder if I could even tolerate alcohol at this point, because when I ate a raw onion? It burned my tummy and I felt a little nausea.

This is very sad, I'm sorry. Initial impression: your husband sounds emotionally abusive and insecure. To speak to you the way he does is terrible. I wonder if he is afraid to lose you now that your self esteem is higher, you are more attractive, and it sounds like he hasn't been treating you well. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. You do not deserve to be spoken to the way he speaks to you.

This is very sad, I'm sorry. Initial impression: your husband sounds emotionally abusive and insecure. To speak to you the way he does is terrible. I wonder if he is afraid to lose you now that your self esteem is higher, you are more attractive, and it sounds like he hasn't been treating you well. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. You do not deserve to be spoken to the way he speaks to you.

Volunteer to be frisked!

This is very sad, I'm sorry. Initial impression: your husband sounds emotionally abusive and insecure. To speak to you the way he does is terrible. I wonder if he is afraid to lose you now that your self esteem is higher, you are more attractive, and it sounds like he hasn't been treating you well. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. You do not deserve to be spoken to the way he speaks to you.

HW: 310
SW: 297
CW: 279

HW: 310
SW: 297
CW: 279

HW: 310
SW: 297
CW: 279

This morning's weigh-in ...made it to the 280'S--haven't been here since 2007!
HW 348
SW 330
CW 288

I was dating someone I had know for eight years but only dated in and off casually. As my sleeve date approached we became closer. He was really there for me making me feel good about my decision and promising to purée food for me after.
I flew out of state for my surgery and when I got back everything changed. He didn't want to talk as much, he never wanted to see me, and was totally distant. Here I was days out from major surgery and it's like I had the plague.
In the end he ended up picking a huge fight with me for no reason and I said goodbye. I have settled for sooooo long and it's time to start looking for someone who will be there no matter what.

That's awesome! I celebrated that same victory not too long ago. My next goal is 275 and I'm 6 pounds away. Hoping you'll be right behind me, congrats!!!

HW 375
SW 339
CW 299.....YAY! Out of the 300's and planning on NOT going back!
Have a great day everyone!

I just had my first NSV....We had a death in the family, so I had to go shopping for something to wear to the Funeral. Before surgery I was a size 22/24. The dress I just bought was a size 16!!!!!!