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I am sure I could google it but can someone tell me what is a 'bougie'? Or do I not want to know? LOL

My thighs are not flattering now so I can only imagine what they will look like after I loose a significant amount of weight. P.S. Thigh lift surgery is excruciatingly painful. Not sure I could ever go through with that. A Tummy Tuck and a boob lift... thats another story.

my inner thighs are a train wreck I have to wear spanks when I wear dressed and skirts if not the chub rub is ridiculous/ uncomfortable.

is it something you can live with or have you considered cosmetic surgery?

6 weeks on average.

I'm excited for you! Congrats. The more 'ready' you are... the better you do. Stay in that mindset. The pre op diet is a challenge but keep thinking of the light at the end of the tunnel.

OMG.. is everyone craving pancakes? My cousin just text me yesterday for advice on what flour to buy or recipe for healthy pancakes. I steer clear of wheat. Most wheat is genetically modified. I am italian and I stopped eating regular Pasta long ago.... I do rice Pasta. It's delicious btw.

Check out this recipe:

http://www.fitsugar.com/Wheat-Belly-Wheat-Free-Pancake-Recipe-30467884

Now I WANT pancakes!! LOL

You shouldn't open capsules.

Hemp, Flax and Chia seeds are also high in Omegas. I am a big fan of plant Proteins.

Another idea is topical pain creams/lotions. If you cannot tolerate taking pain meds by mouth... topical compounding pain meds are very popular these days because the medication bypasses the liver and targets the site of your pain. Ask your doctor if this is an option. They are often expensive and some insurances do not cover them because they are costly but since you have a legit reason why you cannot take the meds by mouth they may cover it for you. Worth a try.

I don't know much about liquid glucosamine.

OMG... I hated that pain. It goes away. I remember complaining about it at my one week follow up and the Physician Assistant said that the stomach is in shock because it has to figure out how to do same work it used to being 85% its size. Your stomach will finally adjust. I think those pains subsided by week 2 post op (for me at least). I am almost 3 weeks post op and I don't have them anymore... If you eat too much in one sitting though the restriction you will feel will be similar to those pains. Try to stop eating as soon as you feel the slightest restriction.

My thighs are not flattering now so I can only imagine what they will look like after I loose a significant amount of weight.

P.S. Thigh lift surgery is excruciatingly painful. Not sure I could ever go through with that. A Tummy Tuck and a boob lift... thats another story.

Woah... sexy legs! You are workin it girl!!!

Va Va Va Voooooom!

Second Opinion is in order. The sleeve is becoming the WLS of choice. Perhaps he hasn't done that many and if that is the case.... find another surgeon. The more sleeves the surgeon has performed.. the less chance of complication (read an evidence based article on that). I wouldn't want bypass. That's just me. I do not think I would have had WLS if that was my only choice... didn't want lap band either. I am a fan of the sleeve.

Make sure you write down a list of questions or you will forget. Ask what they give you for pain post op. If you will have drains. How they check for leaks (during OR or post op). Just of few questions that came to mind.

I was totally going to say hypotension related to dehydration would be my first guess BUT... I watch a ton of videos that sleevers post and one girl said 'weird things' happen post op. She said she had some inner ear thing happen to her and it caused her dizziness. Best bet would be to first get a set of orthostatic blood pressures taken by your PMD to rule that out first. Then if that is ok have your inner ears checked. Usually vertigo dizziness manifests like the room is spinning as opposed to hypotension which feels more like that woozy, weak, bout to pass out dizziness. Sorry, that is the best description I have before my morning nourishment. Hope you get to the root of it but in the meantime up your fluids if possible and see if that helps. Besh wishes.

The prep is A LOT of Fluid to take in. I remember times we would prep patients for colonoscopy with dulcolax the night before and an enema in the a.m prior to the procedure. I am sure there has to be an alternative to ingesting all that prep.

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.

Well, this is what happened to me - I knew I had the exclusion before I went to the surgeon for consultation. They submitted the pre-approval paperwork and the insurance company denied it. I could have gone thru the appeals process at that point.

How can you appeal the claim if the surgery is excluded? It is one thing to not know there is an exclusion... your surgeon will not know unless they submit a claim BUT if you know beforehand going in that WLS is an exclusion on your policy your claim will be denied. Appealing it is a waste of time. It is like not carrying collision on your vehicle and getting into an accident and expecting the insurance company to pay for the repairs.

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.

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!!!!!!

Thanks everyone!!! I know I am a bit obsessed.

Up at top of page where your screen name is... drop down and his 'my settings' then his 'notification options'

My surgeon checks for leaks in the OR. When I woke up I was cleared for clears.

Good for you!!!! Awesome... you should feel even better tomorrow.

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.

have you considered acupuncture? I know two ppl who quit that way. Worth looking into.

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.

225 to 140

size 20 to size 6

reached goal weight at 7 mths

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!!!!!