Kellyk2511

Congrats to all of you. I love reading these.

I'm the 11th as well!

My last weigh in was Monday, I called insurance yesterday and they hadn't gotten any info yet. I got a call this morning all is approved and I have a surgery date of 2/11! A month from tomorrow. I'm so excited I'm shaking. In the back of my head I was waiting for denial or some other reason this wouldn't happen. I'm so happy!

I got my call today and I'm 2/11 as well! We're surgery buddies! Congrats!

How have you been doing lately John? Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

My final weigh in will be mid January, so I'm hoping for a February date as well.

Decided in June that I'm going to do the surgery. Since then I have done SO much research I feel as though I'm a pro already lol. This board has been amazing and makes me so excited. I found out insurance is covering it 100% except a $35 copay and a surgeons fee of $350. Their requirements are cardiology clearance, lung test, psych evaluation and 6 months worth of weigh ins. I got clearance from all already and have my 2nd weigh in tomorrow. 4 more to go. Last one will be mid January. In the meantime I'm trying to lose as much as possible but I'm going to enjoy the hell out of Thankgiving & Christmas this year. I'm thinking surgery will be in February, and it can't come soon enough!

I have BCBS Highmark. My husband works for the railroad and they make their own policies. Good luck to both of you! Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

I know even if I have a small meal and lots of Water, sodium sticks to me like glue. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Congrats on your awesome loss so far! I know it's normal to lose hair for a few different reasons. The rapid weight loss and also the anesthesia. I'm a hair stylist and I'm nervous about losing it al well. I'm definitely looking into taking Biotin. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Push through it. Maybe up your workouts? Logging everything is key for me and I haven't had the surgery yet. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Congrats on being on the other side! I'm a few months from it but can't wait. Hope you feel good! Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

I used to have those dreams years after quitting smoking. I'd dream I smoked and then woke up hating myself before realizing it was just a dream. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

I think it's normal. Every food I cook, every restaurant I pass, I think "this might be the last time I eat this". Congrats on the surgery date! Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Im still prep but I've been wondering this myself. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Omg that is so scary! I'm glad they were smart about it and stopped the surgery, but I can't even imagine how disappointed you must be. So what's the next step? Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Same thing with my insurance. I was hoping for sooner but oh well, it will be here before we know it. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Good luck in the next steps. How long ago did you do the lap band? Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

I'm gonna have to check Instagram out. I see so many people on there. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Good luck on your pre op diet, I'm sure you'll do great. Keep us updated.

I'm still preop so I'm not sure of answers. Just wanted to say congrats on your loss so far. 41lbs in 6 weeks is great!

What's JW?

I'm sorry John. Tomorrow's a new day. Kick it's ass!

Hi Kelly, I'm Kelly! Welcome to the boards, it's wonderful here.