raquelrdgz

I want to cross my legs like a lady. Hahahahahaha

Good luck with that! Lol I think I am going to need rehab to stay off the scales. I'm on it sometimes twice a day. Its my new bad habit. Congrats to the both of you on your weight loss!

I went for surgery on may 21st weighing 262 and before I started the whole process my highest weight was 271 I am now 241 yayyy me I went to my first follow up appointment yesterday incisions are looking good still a Lil pain and tenderness but I'm doing much better I got clearance to start the gym so I will be going starting next week treadmill and very light lifting probably 5 pounds so hopefully I will be reporting more weight loss I will only weigh in at the doctors it gives more suspense I think lol and something to look forward too...

Hey Raquel , I'm going to the dr on the 5th so I won't go on a scale til then. I heard it takes a couple of weeks to really start losing. We'll see I look and feel much better though!

Well I am Hispanic so what I did is make a pot of beans. I didn't do canned. So I would add more of the liquid to make them less thick.

Just started my six month journey on 5/15 and it is stressing me to the max

Best of luck. I'm a little over a week post op. I didn't sleep much either the night before. You'll sleep plenty tomorrow!! Best of luck!!! And just so you know, so far, I can't think of one reason that I would regret having this surgery so far!! You will do great!

Hope all goes well! I will say a prayer for you tomorrow morning that your surgery is painless, recovery is quick and all your dreams come true!

I also think that I would seek out another bariatric surgeon for a second opinion so to speak...but despite all of that God be with you and may you get well sooner than soon.
Lord, In Jesus' name bless this woman with good health as well as perseverance . Let her not forget that in her darkest hour that you are forever by her side. Lord we ask that you rebuke ill health and all negativity keeping our friend from a healthy recovery. Touch her Lord...in your sons name we pray.... Amen
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Aha! I'm on my iPhone too. That explains why it doesn't work.

I was a smoker at the time of my surgery. But prior to that I was told to quit. My surgeon said he knows it's hard to quit. So he said at least the day before surgery no smoking at all. The wonderful thing about this is I haven't had a cigarette since April 21st.

It is possible that the records you already have are sufficient. My best friend had been going to her doctor once a month prior to her initial consultation, and the ins company accepted it! She had her surgery two months after the seminar. Stay positive!

If you don't think about it time will fly by.

Praying for you! And I agree you could have enough visits already!! Don't give up, you can do it!!!
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Yeah, definitely check to see if your previous appointments count. Aside from that.. congrats on being approved

I had gastric bypass on Wednesday I got out of the hospital today.I'm feeling great my only problem is I'm not taking in enough protien.

I went this morning and was a little bummed. No date yet, just another appointment and then maybe a date. I really thought today was THE day! I dont know why. They are now submitting papers for revision and i'm hoping no further testing will be needed. And i really dont want to keep waiting like raquel

That is great. My surgery was April 23rd and I'm down 36 pounds.

I am having a revision as well. I had Lapband in 2008 and didn't lose as I should have and have opted for RNY. I don't have an exact date yet but it will be end of June so I'm not too far behind you

Went to the nutritionist yesterday and need to take a half-day course (May 17), but surgeon's office just scheduled (insurance approved!) the surgery! July 9. WAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!! SUPER EXCITED! Can't believe it's happening.....and so quickly. I hope the process remains so smooth - and hope the same for all of my RNYTalk friends on here!

John there's risks involved if you don't have the surgery and you can die from that as well! And have you heard success stories? I have three friends who had it done and it was the best decision they ever made! Go hang out at your doctor's office with patients who have had it done from your surgeon and get feed back from them, where I'm going they offer support groups which I plan to attend, I think it's awesome to be able to share with someone who can relate to what you are going through. Good luck and I wish you the best!!

John there's risks involved if you don't have the surgery and you can die from that as well! And have you heard success stories? I have three friends who had it done and it was the best decision they ever made! Go hang out at your doctor's office with patients who have had it done from your surgeon and get feed back from them, where I'm going they offer support groups which I plan to attend, I think it's awesome to be able to share with someone who can relate to what you are going through. Good luck and I wish you the best!!

That makes me so nervous as I am only two weeks out. When did that start for you?

That's why I didn't tell many people. I did my research and there's more success stories than horror stories. You also have to realize that some people don't do what they are supposed to do. Then they won't to blame the doctor.