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I had no pain on day 1 or day 2. I had to look down and see that I actually had surgery. After meds wore off, I had mild soreness. VA Hospital Ctr with Dr, Mayes was AMAZING!

I had the same exact experience. I am so glad you are doing well. I hate it when I hear others having a bad experience. Wishing you much success in your journey.

Welcome and I pray all went well with your surgery. I look forward to your updates.

Good luck John on you upcoming surgery. My insurance requires 6 months and I am in month two. I went to two weight loss surgery classes, two support group meetings and just had a Psych evaluation on Friday. I have a nutritionist apt on Oct 15th and a mandatory informational session with the Surgeon on the same date. Then I have to see the nutritionist 3 more times and one more surgery weight loss class. I am not looking to have the surgery approved until February 2014. I will be praying for your success and I will be following you.

Good luck John on you upcoming surgery. My insurance requires 6 months and I am in month two. I went to two weight loss surgery classes, two support group meetings and just had a Psych evaluation on Friday. I have a nutritionist apt on Oct 15th and a mandatory informational session with the Surgeon on the same date. Then I have to see the nutritionist 3 more times and one more surgery weight loss class. I am not looking to have the surgery approved until February 2014. I will be praying for your success and I will be following you.

Congrats to you and your husband. I believe once he has a chance to have it marinade, he will get on board. My hubby is thin but has high blood pressure, high cholesterol and is pre-diabetic. I have none of those but I have a high BMI. I just passed my Psych exam. Woohoo!

I am a very open person but have been private about this. Some people don't understand and I believe are worried about us. So I am keeping it close to the vest. Nice to have people who understand the struggle supporting you.

thanks, I am looking forward to the weight loss and the positive impacts on my body and life.

That is great! I will be praying for you. Additionally, I heard that Kaiser CA's process is only 12 weeks. Ours is 6 months in the DMV (DC/MD/VA). I will go through the process and get my mind and body ready.

Thanks and Congrats on your weight loss success

This is wonderful. I love your sense of humor.

I am i iiiii I am so happy to hear that because I know I have a hiatal hernia. Thanks for the response.

Congratulations to you. I am going through the six month process required by insurance. I will be praying for you.

Mrswyntr22, how old is your daughter? My daughter is 29. My youngest daughters and husband are on board. I haven't told my son yet. I think he will be okay though. How far along in the process are you? Maybe we can support each other as we make a decision for health and life.