gohelpyourself
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You can only appeal a denied claim. You will not even be able to submit a claim because your policy doesn't cover WLS. That is unfortunate.
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I turned a spare room into a walk-in closet with all my pre-pregnancy clothes!
gohelpyourself posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ladies: Here is my incentive to make the most of my sleeve! An entire dressing room filled with all my best threads, shoes, bags, accessories! Mostly everything in this room came from second hand (not clothes or shoes) stores. Curio cabinets, vanity, mirror, velvet chairs, artwork....EVERYTHING second hand. I designed this room on a dime and I am so excited to think I can fit into my old (pre-preg) clothes soon!!!! Have a look and tell me what you think! Thanks. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152620040569829&l=5415225994314283137 -
OMG... I am such a Tard! Do you know all this time I didn't know what that meant til just know. I'm an idiot! Now that I got that out of the way. OMG!!!! That is awesome... Do you know how bad I want to get to Onederland. I'm clicking my heels right now!!! Congrats... I know how fantastic you are feeling right now. Treat yourself to a pedicure or a new pair of shoes or a bottle of perfume or something!!!! You deserve it! WOO HOO Sassy!!!!!!
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I turned a spare room into a walk-in closet with all my pre-pregnancy clothes!
gohelpyourself replied to gohelpyourself's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks everyone!!! I know I am a bit obsessed. -
GOOOOOOD Morning World! I feel so fabulous I can hardly stand it. Looking forward to Spring!
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Up at top of page where your screen name is... drop down and his 'my settings' then his 'notification options'
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What's this 'leak test' like?
gohelpyourself replied to sarahgirrl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon checks for leaks in the OR. When I woke up I was cleared for clears. -
Sleeved Feb 18, 2014
gohelpyourself replied to ShayLove's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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I have a 3 year old son. You can't lift for a good 4 weeks but your child is 4 so should not be that much of an issue. You can usually return to work in 2 weeks if you have a desk job. If you do any type of lifting it's usually 4 weeks. You will need help at home b/c you will feel ok barring no complications by the time you get home BUT you are EXTREMELY fatigued. It is major surgery. You will need as much help as possible the first week and some 'breaks' the following. I took 3 weeks off... I go back this Monday and I am so ready. Hope this helps.
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have you considered acupuncture? I know two ppl who quit that way. Worth looking into.
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I cheated .. Bad!
gohelpyourself replied to lmdx0sleeved's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am going to be totally honest here..... I cheated too. Couple times. I was so worried my liver would be big and slippery and they wouldn't be able to perform surgery. To make matters worse I have high cholesterol so one could assume I have an even 'fattier' liver than someone who does not. My surgeon said my liver was just fine and everything went very smooth. Try and stay on course now. Forget about it, move on and do better tomorrow. -
try vaping. Vapor cigs with no nicotine or very very low nicotine. Works for a lot of ppl! You must not smoke though. It will impede your healing, increase your risks of complications.. it is just bad bad bad. Please quit if you plan on having any type of surgery.
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I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)
gohelpyourself replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Not only do you look gorgeous.... You look like you knocked over a decade off! You look so young and fresh. Great job. I hope I yield similar results. Time to bring sexy back!!!!! -
High Heels....
gohelpyourself replied to gohelpyourself's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was still rocking 6 inch heels at 280 lbs I'm a lot more graceful now that I'm 100 lbs skinnier.. You'll be ok There you are! Haven't seen you post in a while. I love looking at your pics. Your eyebrows are sick! Thanks for the feedback but 6 inches... I could never pull that off.... maybe 4. I said if I can make my goal I will buy myself a pair of Louboutins. -
I hope all went well Sophia.
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Pre op questions:
gohelpyourself replied to HandStandElasticBand's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This forum is great... you won't necessarily 'click' with everyone on here but such is life. It is a GREAT resource. Any questions you have shoot away. For the most part the ppl here are so encouraging and inspiring!!! I had my sleeve Feb 3 so I am by no means an expert but I am freshly post op so my memory of what is soon to come for you has not faded. Try not to worry so much. I am essentially a single mom too and definitely the main bread winner so I was really starting to worry if something went wrong but every time I began to have negative thoughts I remembered how many ppl with children (single and married) have done this and done well. Do your research, ask a lot of questions, read over your post op instructions, know how to advance your diet, have realistic expectations and get excited for this radical transformation. -
High Heels....
gohelpyourself replied to gohelpyourself's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
THANKS Curvy! Did you have trouble walking in heels when you weighed over 200 lbs? I can't bear it at all! -
Pre op questions:
gohelpyourself replied to HandStandElasticBand's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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New to bariatric pal. Just had my first post op checkup
gohelpyourself replied to Kasee58's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Kathy: I was sleeved the same day. Welcome to the forum! -
I decided I am going to weigh myself once a month on my surgery anniversary date. I am not going to be stalking my scale anymore!
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Good Idea! Yes when losing weight it's easy to become a slave to the scale. There's so many other ways to know and feel yourself melting beside the number on that scale. I walked in my door the other night from celebrating my sweeties birthday, with hands full, and by the time i got in the house my pants were down to my knees. Yep another pair to give away.
I have found that the tape measure is a better friend than the scale. If your going to be a scale stalker just remember th... -
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Pre op lbs lost
gohelpyourself replied to missdixie2000's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Great results so far. You will do very well. Wishing you a smooth and quick recovery. -
I have one. I used to take spin class and it didn't pick up the movement while cycling. I bought a Polar watch. It has a heart monitor that syncs to the watch and tells you how much you burn. Its pretty sweet.
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My surgeon wrote the Rx for InsureNutrition and now I am waiting to see if my insurance will approve it. I hope so because this stuff isn't cheap.
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High Heels....
gohelpyourself replied to gohelpyourself's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
THANKS Ladies!!!! I am so hopeful! I love wearing high heels. I miss it so much. -
That a load of shit! Shop around. There are plenty of bariatric protein powders and vitamins out there. Shop around and ask here. I am currently using bariatricfusion but I am waiting to see if my insurance will cover the Protein Shakes. Check out www.insurenutrition.com.
... but I am still looking forward to spring...getting out in the garden will be a better experience this year