janette

Went shopping today. size 20.

Love the dress. Keep up the good work!!

You look great!!!

Guys I have alot of 2x to 3x shirts & sizes 18 to 26 pants they are up for grabs I'm from Chicago area so let me know!!!

I would love them but in California. Would you be willing to ship to me and I can pay or reimburse. Looking forward to your response.

I found out my insurance denied the preauthorization about a month ago. I have been tracking down notes from every doctor I have seen for the past 10+ years and finally delivered it all to my surgeon's office this afternoon. The scheduler faxed 98 pages to my insurance company...now to wait for some good news! Please' date=' if you are so inclined, say a little prayer for me. I am so ready to do this.[/quote']

Prayers and good thoughts coming your way. Good luck !!

So those 34 pounds I was required to loose before my second appointment well they are officially gone!! I am down to 450!! I can't believe I actually did it! It's been a rough 8 weeks. I fell down a few times but I always got back up again. I am now waiting on the nurse to call me to see if I can get my second appointment. I don't have high hopes yet I figure the doctor is going to try to throw me another curve ball. But fingers and toes crossed and down on my knees praying that he lets me start the rest of the process. I'm so ready to get my date and start the rest of my new life!! Thank you to everyone here that has said kind words to me!! I really appreciate everything! I also want to thank everyone who posts here. I enjoying reading everyone's stories and advice. It really helps a newbie out on what to expect!

Congrats...I knew you could do it!!! Keep up the good work.

"the expert guide to weight loss surgery" By garth davis .....he and his dad have a show called "big medicine"

THANK YOU!!

I was just reading a book i bought on RNY last nite and it was saying how after bypass' date=' we have more gas, more frequently, and bad smell, and more forceful...LOL, I didnt write it, just sayin'......its because our intestines are shorter...[/quote']

What's the name of the book please?

I bought a book on RNY' date=' and it was listed as a possiblity after surgery..[/quote']

Would you mind sharing name of the book? Thanks!!

They have sugar free cough drops. Feel better soon!

Please ail me the spreadsheet to jnieva231@yahoo. com

Thanks!!

299!!!!! Out of the 3 bills!!!!

Yay!!

I wanted sleeve in the beginning and changed my mind as my diabetes would have not gone away with the sleeve. I asked my doctor tons of questions and decided rny was the way to go.

San Francisco, CA

I have lost 81 lbs as of last month. I am weighing again Friday!!

Wow how did you loose so much so fast?

My name on fitness pal is janettenieva

Add me too

95 since surgery 120ish total

Wonderful!!!

That sucks! I broke a molar on a popcorn mental once and needed a crown - crowns are expensive!

I found a way to get my Calcium. I hated the chalky chewable tablets so I tried the chews and loved them! They taste like Starburst fruit chews and it feels more like having a sweet treat than a Vitamin. I bought several flavors and take two of them three times daily. :-)

What's the name of the chewable calcium?

Feel free to ask me anything.

How much have you lost so far?

Thinking about switching up and start using Flintstones chewables with Iron. How many are we supposed to take a day?

My doctor has me taking two a day.

I have been on these forums for almost two years. I like sharing the knowledge I have gained from my creeping lol.

Wow two years is a long time...how have you been since surgery?

There is this thing call the 5 day pouch test' date=' Google it. It helps you re-set your pouch in a way.[/quote']

Just found it. You are full of knowledge which is truly appreciated!!

Did you have your surgery at UCSF? My surgeon was Dr. Carter. We are about 3 1/2 hours away from SF but I thought it was worth the travel to be in such expert hands!

My surgery was done by Dr Pamela Foster at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View. My insurance is the reason otherwise I would have preferred it at Mills Peninsula in Burlingame.

I personally did lots of research and felt very comfortable with my surgeon.

How are you doing so far?

Welcome from a SF Bay Area post op to another!!

I'm not looking forward to the required pre-op complete physical. And' date=' I've not been to a gynecologist in a LONG time due to lack of insurance and embarrassment over my weight. Anyway, exactly how do you prep your lady parts (beyond soap/water) for the exam?[/quote']

My pre-op consisted of lab work and doctor checking my vitals. I didn't have anything else.