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So, I read an article that the potential for leaks never actually goes away! 16 months post-op having a leak???? I figured just like most healing that there is eventually a period where you are out of woods as far as having a leak?? I was so confident in this decision (haven't been sleeved yet but my hubby are supposed to be this June) and now I am panicking!

Hi Ladies, I am not Paelo BUT I do follow an organic, whole food diet. I know it sounds off putting at first but it has made a HUGE difference in me and my families life. It helped with my Hoshimotos (hypothyroid) PCOS and weight loss. We recently switched my 4 year old to a non-gluten diet which seems to have made a difference. We still eat Cookies and regular food..I just make them with non-gmo, organic stuff. I buy from the farmers market, the organic section in the grocery store and order some in bulk online. I WILL NEVER GO BACK to all of the processed junk. All of the synthetic ingredients, pesticides, preservatives cause you to hold onto weight and mess with your mind and body. It just deteriorates your health. It does take more effort and if you don't know were to look it can cost more $$ but overall it costs us about the same or less because we dont' eat out much. My breaking point was some yahoo article about the grossest ingredients in your food that you don't know about and then the PINK SLIME in meat....yuck. Just sickened me. I found 100 Days of Real Food and it opened up a whole new world and way of thinking for me. I think combined with the sleeve it will work wonders. Caution: Its like taking the red pill from the Matrix....once you embark on learning the truth about food, "fat free", Monsanto, big food industry it is hard to go back. Everything we have been taught and think we know is the opposite. For example: REAL, grass-fed, hormone free, pesticide free, organic BUTTER is actually good for you. Its not a new found theory....our parents, grandparents, great grandparents new their farmers and fixed their own food and new what was in it. If you are interested here are my favorite resources and bloggers: http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/ http://foodbabe.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Organic-Non-GMO-Report/98397470347 http://michaelpollan.com/ There is a whole real food world out there! Its amazing!

We definitely have pictures that we can send. We have had insurance since 2008 but he has NEVER gone to the doc until we started doing the required pre-op 6 month diet last year. He doesn't take meds and rarely gets sick. So hopefully we can explain that in the letter and provide pics and that will be enough. Its not like he is 220lbs...he is over 300lbs...you don't just get to that overnight.

Hi Folks, My husband has always been healthy (aside from weight) and never went to the doc...literally in the 8 years we have been together. He has two years of history but doesn't have the third. Surgery coordinator is saying draft up a letter to insurance to explain lack of medical documentation. Anyone have ideas, resources, examples? We are going to print off Facebook timestamped pictures to include as well. ANY help would be appreciated! Thanks, Sarah

Thank you for taking time each day to post about your journey! It is more than helpful and inspiring! Keep up the good work and congrats on your new sleeve!

Sending good vibes your way!!!!!!!!!

I would be happy to throw away all my old shoes and no longer have to go to "Omar the Tent Maker" (as my mom calls it) to find shoes!

That's awesome to hear! My hubby thought I was crazy when I said people's feet were shrinking too! I would love to just walk in a shoe store and buy a pair off the wrack instead of ordering online.....oh the possibilities!

So I was reading a random thread an in the signature line a lady went from a size 12w shoe to a 10.5! Totally blew my mind! I have worn size 11-12 as long as I can remember....I would love to wear a size 10 or 10.5........... Anyone else feet shrink with weight loss?

I think I am going to make my hubby do the lift from "dirty dancing". The list is soooo long I can't even focus on one particular thing!

Hi Ladies, I haven't been sleeved yet but do suffer from Hoshimoto's disease, PCOS and insulin resistance. I just want to throw out my two cents. I have been dealing with it for about 14 years and was Levothyroxine and Synthroid...metformin....you name it. I never felt good. The thyroid symptoms were unbearable even though my labs were within "normal range". I finally was fed up with 'umpteen' Endocrinologist s and even my original PCP. I researched everything and came across Stop the Thyroid Madness http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/. They mentioned T3 and T4 and all this stuff I had never been tested for. Then they mentioned Armour Thyroid as a medication. It is made from pig thyroid and had to be perscribed. My PCP refuse to prescribe anything other than the two main name brands so I fired him. I have since be on Armour for almost 3 years and it changed my life. I have the occasional flare but it has been the difference between night and day. Before I was sooooooo fatigued I slept through my 1 year old crying in his crib in the morning...I would wake up at 11am when he had been awake since 8....it was the last straw. I also found a doctor that treats based on SYMPTOMS not blood test alone. NOT EVERYONE feels great at 3.5 even though its within " normal range". Be your best advocate. I went through 4 docs until I landed on my current PCP of 3 years. Another big contributor....processed food of any kind. Whole organic foods have made a HUGE difference. I've lost about 13lbs without changing anything but quality of food. If you would like more info PM me....I don't want it to seem like I am pushing websites or anything...just information. Best of luck gals!

Thanks ladies for the replies!! I appreciate it.

thanks Cherbear...can you send me a link?

Wow, no one has a kid since having the sleeve? Have to say I am a little disappointed that no one on this forum has offered up any advice or comments. :|

Hi All, I had my son when I was 25 and weighing around 260s (i am 5'9). I was young and lots more energy and weighed less then. I have been putting off other kids for numerous reasons but the major one is how physically drained I feel. I also have Hoshimoto's and PCOS. I am weighing around 285 now and just turned 30 in Feb. I have been reluctant to get pregnant again because I just can't imagine having the extra weight, the discomfort, the complications, etc. Not too include the extra weight and trying to manage two kids, house, family and career. I mean it just does not sound doable. I am supposed to be sleeved this summer. I can't help but think pregnancy and kid rearing after you lose 100lbs+ has to be easier....at least as far as energy and just movement to get up and play, etc. I play now and we do lots of stuff but it takes a toll. I feel like I am running out of time. I would likely be hitting 31 or 32 by the time I could get preggers....making my son and potential other kid 7 years apart (not ideal). END RANT! Thoughts? Was your second (third, fourth, etc) pregnancy and life easier after the sleeve and weight loss?

Hi All, I had my son when I was 25 and weighing around 260s (i am 5'9). I was young and lots more energy and weighed less then. I have been putting off other kids for numerous reasons but the major one is how physically drained I feel. I also have Hoshimoto's and PCOS. I am weighing around 285 now and just turned 30 in Feb. I have been reluctant to get pregnant again because I just can't imagine having the extra weight, the discomfort, the complications, etc. Not too include the extra weight and trying to manage two kids, house, family and career. I mean it just does not sound doable. I am supposed to be sleeved this summer. I can't help but think pregnancy and kid rearing after you lose 100lbs+ has to be easier....at least as far as energy and just movement to get up and play, etc. I play now and we do lots of stuff but it takes a toll. I feel like I am running out of time. I would likely be hitting 31 or 32 by the time I could get preggers....making my son and potential other kid 7 years apart (not ideal). END RANT! Thoughts? Was your second (third, fourth, etc) pregnancy and life easier after the sleeve and weight loss?

Vogue that is where I want to be and I am 5'10! Would you mind sharing pics? THanks and congrats on your success! I'm 5' 8" and wear a size 4. I'm 145 pounds. It was not a huge struggle to get to this weight from my high of 280 pounds.

Kim you look wonderful! Great advice!

You look fabulous!

I am 5'10 (30 years old) and shooting for about 140s. SW 280. Its a lofty goal but I won't to be on the lighter side of my range just to give myself a buffer in case a few lbs get added back on a few years out. I have never been under 200 my adult life in fact I think I first weighed in at 200 in middle school so I am not even sure what it would be like for me to be in the 100s. I guess if I look like Skeletor at 150 I will feel comfortable with that but only time will tell. Great post by the way!

You look great! Keep up the fantastic work!

Congrats on your approval! How exciting! Good luck!

Hi Folks, I have Coventry insurance and they pay all of the surgery except a $2500 copay. Has anyone else had something similar to this? Is this owed to your surgeon or your insurance and have you been able to set up a payment plan? I have flex spending to cover a good chunk but my husband is also getting the sleeve about a month after me in May (same insurance but we won't have flex to cover his copay). So, total we will owe $3500 in copays to someone....any info would be much appreicated! Thanks!