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The first month, I missed putting food in my mouth. I really did. Now, at six months, I'm sometimes, sort of, and only when I'm procrastinating on something, I miss that full feeling. This is something surprising to me, feeling (being) full is completely different now. Before surgery it was that low, in the bottom of your gut sensation, and now its up high, and uncomfortable. I know it's mental, and I probably need to do some work on this one, but other then that.. nothing. Tell you what, the fact i can walk into a REGULAR clothing store, not hoping they have size 18 or so, because I can wear the sizes they have in stock.... that is AWESOME!

Wow! I am so sorry to hear that this happened to you! I had a similar fear, so I told my regular shrink, whom I have seen for clinical depression for almost ten years, that I insisted he do the eval. I figured he knows me! I know that depression can be a hurdle for psych clearance and wanted to be sure it was clear that mine was well managed. He had to write the clearance letter that he seldom did, so that took a day or two, but was good. I know what you mean about being honest, I do think ultimately being honest is the right thing to do, but being open? Even after ten years with my shrink, that door remains partially closed, I think he knows that!

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the kind words. The bottle line is I failed at other diet efforts, so of course I am going to worry about this one too! Last night I got my pre-surgery package from the surgeon and felt loads better. I have a four hour appt with the nutritionist next week and will get versed on all the specifics on the post-op and on going sleeve diets. I think I will feel much better because I will have information that is solid.

So, I'm about five weeks out till surgery (december 26) and doubt has fell in. Here are the thoughts that have been raging in my head: - What if I am the only person that this doesn't work on? - What if I can't keep any food down? - what if i get a leak? - what if i only can get slider food down and never lose anything more then 24#? - what if i start licking chocolate bars? - what if i'm in pain and miserable for the rest of my life? - what if i can't get in the diet mindset? - what category of loser do i go in if I'm not able to be successful on this? there are more, but.. I know if I make this post too long, no one will read.

I got my date on Thursday, and I am going in 12/26! Nervous, excited. Oh my

Talk about holidays, surgery scheduled for 12/26!

Surgery scheduled for December 26!

Date set - December 26! An exciting Christmas gift

Surgery scheduled: December 26!

Thanks and Thanks... You're very sweet. I've always said, thank God I have good hair... looking forward to having a good body to go with! haha

After calling the insurance company, first thing in the morning on day fifteen (the insurance deadline), I was approved! Now I am waiting to hear from the surgeons office!

Yesterday, after calling my insurance company, I got my approval! The insurance rep said their was a date of service (11/20) on it. Does that mean anything? I haven't heard back from the surgeons yet , so I thought I would ask all of you.

Well, I figured it was my insurance, my money that pays for the insurance, my health and I have a right to know. I was never told to do otherwise, so I called multiple times. And they may have pushed it to the end of the pile, but the honored the commitment in saying they would have a response within 15 days. Now if the surgeons office would just call!

Just called insurance. Approved!