KristinaRnY

Are you exercising? Do you know about how many calories you are consuming a day?

I just want to add that you can't bank on dumping, not everyone dumps... And recent studies actually show that people with the sleeve dump as well. However any of the weight loss surgeries will work it you are dedicated. You are going to find a lot of real life experiences here, consider the bias in all of them... Also look at studies and facts versus your medical conditions or family history of. Take into consideration what your doctor recommends for you. I was torn between the sleeve and the bypass but after doing my research from real life experiences, scientific facts, and doctors recommendations I chose the bypass. Goodluck on whatever you decide!

I guess the only thing we can do is offer them as much reassurance as possible. I am still pre op as well and my fiancée has been very supportive so far but I am so afraid of this. I don't want to be a statistic and I try not to think about it too much because I think that just manifests it into reality. I don't know what to say honestly other than keep him involved and reassurance that you love him, you might have to meet him more than halfway. Be understanding and you know try to see it from his perspective, he may be feeling insecure. Hopefully it's a short lived phase. Goodluck and hopefully you will have some insight to share with me if or when I run into the same situation. It seems like it is inevitable with weight loss and relationships, I see it so often.

Love it!

I believe in you I sent you some encouragement and hopefully some helpful tips in a personal message. I wish you luck and success on your journey :-)

Are you on a pre op liver shrinking diet of some sort?

Wow you look incredible! You should be so proud of how far you have come!!! I understand your feelings of not wanting this surgery to define you because so many of us have been defined by our weight our entire life. You just want to live your life in your new beautiful "earth suit." :-p congratulations, you are an inspiration.

Some will some won't it depends entirely on your insurance and surgeon. My surgeon is known for putting people "back on the bench" for 6 months if they gain or test positive for tobacco or alcohol day of surgery. They understand that we have a difficult time losing weight, they love to see te scale trending down no matter if it's .2lbs or 50lbs, or they at least want to see us maintaining (staying the same). They consider us not ready if we gain. That's my particular program though, all are different. I'm guessing if they say it, they mean it.

my date is April 5th!Yay I have a buddy lol!

I wish! Mine is April 9th

What!? I thought calories don't count if no one sees you eat them!? Well now I know where I messed up

What requirements do you not meet? Or do they only pay for one WLS? Can you switch insurance providers?

I wish I could watch this!!! I only have basic cable and netflix. I've seen Melissa's story on netflix which really hit home with me.

Thanks for the info!

That is really a bummer, my insurance requires a year and after that it's still months before you have surgery.. My date is April 9th and I have been in the program since December 24, 2012! At first I was really frustrated but am now grateful because it has given me the opportunity to make lifestyle changes and to lose some weight on my own. By doing this I hope it makes the transition to post op life easier and they have really educated us on how to use our tool and have life long success with it. Be patient, everything happens for a reason and your time will come exactly when it is meant to I know that doesn't ease your frustration on the situation but try to stay positive. It seems like you should be "grandfathered" in on the old requirements since you started before the change was in affect... If that's not the case that is really shitty. They should have notified you.

Portland, Oregon here.. Will be having rny in clackamas on April 9th

I'll be having my surgery in clackamas oregon on April 9th, I'm having gastric bypass though not the sleeve

Yeah granted if they are family or not no one has the right to be disrespectful or tell anyone who is taking a stand for their health and life that they shouldn't. Unfortunately I had to cut some negative family members out of my life because they were just extremely toxic to my well being... Granted a lot more went down then this and idk your whole story with your mother but maybe a little distance would help. Don't let her get a reaction out of you. Surround yourself with positive and encouraging people.

Any April surgeries floating around out there yet? It's lonely here, I guess I'll just have to go stalk other post and pre op groups :-P

My date is April 9th :-)

I tried it awhile back but my signal At my gym is bad and/or couldn't connect to gps In order to "check in" at the gym, also to complete a food log you have to log 1200 calories and at least 3 meals, some people can't eat 1200 calories. It didn't work out for me but I hope it does for you cuz it is a neat idea.

You are so wonderful Dee i love having you and all of your knowledge around. I feel like you are such an asset to my journey, along with many others, but everything you say just resonates with me and I can't express my gratitude. Really, just.. Thank you!

I think you had better just not go and let me go instead! :-D

Does the plant-based protein have a considerably less amount of protein per serving or is it pretty equivalent? I'm looking for the highest non whey protein I can find. I do not like the hemp protein blekk.

I'm allergic to whey, I thought unjury was whey Protein?