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In general, it is the surgeon who would make that determination not the shrink. The cynical part of me thinks they want to push folks into bypass perhaps because there are better margins for their medical practice. They can demand more from your insurance company. I'd hope that is not the case but it does seem strange that the psychologist, not the nutritionist or the surgeon is making that determination. I'd ask for a second opinion.

I should have clarified that, my sister said that to me but I think she made it with a bunch of bad junk in it. It was pretty amazing. I think there was sour cream and butter or something. I like your guacamole recipe.

I figured out a few months ago how to hack my Google Chrome browser to allow me to watch shows and access websites as if I was in the home country of that website. I really like it that I can see stuff on Netflix before they come out here in the U.S. This stuff is always very interesting to watch. The doctor on Fat Surgeons was the surgeon on that episode of "World's Fattest Man" which was something we watched on Netflix last week. Thanks for the links.

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So far I have done the initial consultation with the surgeon, seen the psychologist and took that crazy 330 question test, did the required support group and the nutrition evaluation. Yesterday I did the group nutrition class.
Going into the class I was not sure what to expect. The conference room they did the class was about 30 feet away from the hospital lobby's Starbucks. There were 9 of us in the room, 4 guys and 5 girls. All of the girls seemed to be doing the full bypass when 3 of us guys were doing sleeve. I was warned on this website that the nutritionist would be some skinny little 20 something who has no idea what is like to be overweight and spend the 90 minute class talking to us about how and why we have become morbidly obese. It turns out she was quite a nice class facilitator.
The class focused more on what to expect and tips and suggestions to mitigate post-op complications. It was quite informative. I feel most people who get to this point of seriously wanted WLS have already done all the research and could practically write a book about diet and exercise. It was good to see a hospital nutrition program giving you a decent roadmap on how to get back on path without judging how you got so far off the path in the first place.
Next week I do my ultrasound of the abdomen and the next week I see the pulmonogist. I hear this doctor can be a major hurdle to clear before you can scheduled for surgery.

So far I have done the initial consultation with the surgeon, seen the psychologist and took that crazy 330 question test, did the required support group and the nutrition evaluation. Yesterday I did the group nutrition class.
Going into the class I was not sure what to expect. The conference room they did the class was about 30 feet away from the hospital lobby's Starbucks. There were 9 of us in the room, 4 guys and 5 girls. All of the girls seemed to be doing the full bypass when 3 of us guys were doing sleeve. I was warned on this website that the nutritionist would be some skinny little 20 something who has no idea what is like to be overweight and spend the 90 minute class talking to us about how and why we have become morbidly obese. It turns out she was quite a nice class facilitator.
The class focused more on what to expect and tips and suggestions to mitigate post-op complications. It was quite informative. I feel most people who get to this point of seriously wanted WLS have already done all the research and could practically write a book about diet and exercise. It was good to see a hospital nutrition program giving you a decent roadmap on how to get back on path without judging how you got so far off the path in the first place.
Next week I do my ultrasound of the abdomen and the next week I see the pulmonogist. I hear this doctor can be a major hurdle to clear before you can scheduled for surgery.

Well in all honesty I don't have a doctor, just lost my healthcare coverage and job. I am following my post- op instructions to the "T" because I am so afraid of any complications.
Maybe I was wrong weighing myself over the last 6 days. After being 140 pounds overweight for the last year i think it made me want to see something good for once.
The scale is hidden for a week at a time, that is the most I can promise.

"My 600 Pound Life" on TLC is my current guilty pleasure. I think I have watched parts of the show before in the past but now that I am getting ready for my sleeve surgery the show makes much more sense now. I am nowhere near 600 pounds, halfway there so I'm proactively stopping the weight gain madness. I've tried to watch as many episodes as I could find on Netflix and the Internet, I still have not seen any with guys at this point. I did find on Netflix, "The World's Fattest Man" which was a little disappointing because they dragged out the pre-surgery process to the very end and basically with only a few minutes left he has the surgery. I was thinking were they actually going to show this guy die. Fortunately he survived and he is doing well according to the Internet.
Another show I have found recently was on HBO called "The Weight of the Nation". That show is more geared towards the entire weight loss industry and obesity crisis in America. It's a little long-winded but informative. I find watching these shows are therapeutic and help make this process a little more real as I complete my required steps to surgery.

"My 600 Pound Life" on TLC is my current guilty pleasure. I think I have watched parts of the show before in the past but now that I am getting ready for my sleeve surgery the show makes much more sense now. I am nowhere near 600 pounds, halfway there so I'm proactively stopping the weight gain madness. I've tried to watch as many episodes as I could find on Netflix and the Internet, I still have not seen any with guys at this point. I did find on Netflix, "The World's Fattest Man" which was a little disappointing because they dragged out the pre-surgery process to the very end and basically with only a few minutes left he has the surgery. I was thinking were they actually going to show this guy die. Fortunately he survived and he is doing well according to the Internet.
Another show I have found recently was on HBO called "The Weight of the Nation". That show is more geared towards the entire weight loss industry and obesity crisis in America. It's a little long-winded but informative. I find watching these shows are therapeutic and help make this process a little more real as I complete my required steps to surgery.

yes i watch 600 pound life also
i feel that could have also easily been me......
watching it makes me sad.....i dont pity them...
i only wish they find what i did 19 months ago..life

"My 600 Pound Life" on TLC is my current guilty pleasure. I think I have watched parts of the show before in the past but now that I am getting ready for my sleeve surgery the show makes much more sense now. I am nowhere near 600 pounds, halfway there so I'm proactively stopping the weight gain madness. I've tried to watch as many episodes as I could find on Netflix and the Internet, I still have not seen any with guys at this point. I did find on Netflix, "The World's Fattest Man" which was a little disappointing because they dragged out the pre-surgery process to the very end and basically with only a few minutes left he has the surgery. I was thinking were they actually going to show this guy die. Fortunately he survived and he is doing well according to the Internet.
Another show I have found recently was on HBO called "The Weight of the Nation". That show is more geared towards the entire weight loss industry and obesity crisis in America. It's a little long-winded but informative. I find watching these shows are therapeutic and help make this process a little more real as I complete my required steps to surgery.

"My 600 Pound Life" on TLC is my current guilty pleasure. I think I have watched parts of the show before in the past but now that I am getting ready for my sleeve surgery the show makes much more sense now. I am nowhere near 600 pounds, halfway there so I'm proactively stopping the weight gain madness. I've tried to watch as many episodes as I could find on Netflix and the Internet, I still have not seen any with guys at this point. I did find on Netflix, "The World's Fattest Man" which was a little disappointing because they dragged out the pre-surgery process to the very end and basically with only a few minutes left he has the surgery. I was thinking were they actually going to show this guy die. Fortunately he survived and he is doing well according to the Internet.
Another show I have found recently was on HBO called "The Weight of the Nation". That show is more geared towards the entire weight loss industry and obesity crisis in America. It's a little long-winded but informative. I find watching these shows are therapeutic and help make this process a little more real as I complete my required steps to surgery.

It's tough. While recovering from surgery on such a low calorie diet, it's hard not to lose some muscle mass. That's part of why they preach Protein protein protein all the time. But still, us guys with larger than normal muscle mass....our bodies are going to try to dump some of it after surgery...trying to survive on less calories. In all honesty, it's not the worst thing in the world. I'm not as strong as I was, and while I'd like to be, I may never be. But I'm way more mobile than I ever thought possible. I can climb and run...and not lose my breath. It's a trade off, but I'm happy with it.

I've also written about this phenomenon before, but it's surprising how much we lose in terms of being able to use our weight to our advantage. It's pure physics. It's surprising how often and in how many ways we used our size and weight. How many times have I grabbed the door handle of a heavy door and simply leaned back to let my weight pull it open. You don't realize you're doing this, until the day comes when you lean back and your weight isn't there to help. It takes time to relearn those movements. You think you've gotten weak but in reality you just don't have as much ass to throw around. You have to relearn how to use your momentum.

I just wanted to check in and say hey. I am still in the middle of my evaluation process with the doctors and shrinks. I passed the physch test pretty well and have gone to the required support group and nutrition evaluation. I have the nutrition class next Saturday then the abdominal ultrasound the week following, still have the pulmonary clearance the last week of January and that should be all I need to get this thing done. What a pain in the ass, no?
I'm also getting a little nervous considering I am chopping off two-third of my stomach. I went to costco yesterday and it dawned on me how much my life will change and how I will have to make major adjustments to everything I do. I was asked if I wanted to take an overseas trip next month before my surgery and I am a bit reluctant because at my current size I have found traveling is exhausting and I spend half the time looking forward to the next time I can sit down. I love to travel and I am hoping this coming transformation will help get me back on the road again. I want to end 2014 in Paris walking from the Place de la Concorde up the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe and take the stares to the top without feeling like I am going to die. Later I want to be on the Champs de Mars in Paris watching the Eiffel Tower explode with fire works ringing in 2015. Not that I am being at all specific.

Cool. Welcome and nice handle.

That's just awesome. Creative visualization...make it so! You're going to rock your sleeve and I can't wait to see your posted pictures from Paris.

Welcome!!!
I had a hard time traveling to the top of the stairs pre-op. My granddaughters pushed me around Universal Studios in a wheel chair. Too big for any of the rides.
Now I can outrun anyone in my family. I push my large brother-in-law around in a wheel chair. I ride the rides all day with my daredevil granddaughter, easily fit into all of them. I am 65.
It was a life changer, CWCW!
You can easily reach your next year goals!

I'm a few years post now but it is really the first year I have been able to spend any amount of leisure time traveling and I am determined to do it! It is so much easier weighing less! Good luck in your process!
ps. I am from IL also, central, near Springfield!

I just wanted to check in and say hey. I am still in the middle of my evaluation process with the doctors and shrinks. I passed the physch test pretty well and have gone to the required support group and nutrition evaluation. I have the nutrition class next Saturday then the abdominal ultrasound the week following, still have the pulmonary clearance the last week of January and that should be all I need to get this thing done. What a pain in the ass, no?
I'm also getting a little nervous considering I am chopping off two-third of my stomach. I went to costco yesterday and it dawned on me how much my life will change and how I will have to make major adjustments to everything I do. I was asked if I wanted to take an overseas trip next month before my surgery and I am a bit reluctant because at my current size I have found traveling is exhausting and I spend half the time looking forward to the next time I can sit down. I love to travel and I am hoping this coming transformation will help get me back on the road again. I want to end 2014 in Paris walking from the Place de la Concorde up the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe and take the stares to the top without feeling like I am going to die. Later I want to be on the Champs de Mars in Paris watching the Eiffel Tower explode with fire works ringing in 2015. Not that I am being at all specific.

I just wanted to check in and say hey. I am still in the middle of my evaluation process with the doctors and shrinks. I passed the physch test pretty well and have gone to the required support group and nutrition evaluation. I have the nutrition class next Saturday then the abdominal ultrasound the week following, still have the pulmonary clearance the last week of January and that should be all I need to get this thing done. What a pain in the ass, no?
I'm also getting a little nervous considering I am chopping off two-third of my stomach. I went to costco yesterday and it dawned on me how much my life will change and how I will have to make major adjustments to everything I do. I was asked if I wanted to take an overseas trip next month before my surgery and I am a bit reluctant because at my current size I have found traveling is exhausting and I spend half the time looking forward to the next time I can sit down. I love to travel and I am hoping this coming transformation will help get me back on the road again. I want to end 2014 in Paris walking from the Place de la Concorde up the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe and take the stares to the top without feeling like I am going to die. Later I want to be on the Champs de Mars in Paris watching the Eiffel Tower explode with fire works ringing in 2015. Not that I am being at all specific.