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Posts posted by laurenanastasia
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Law, I had the same concerns that you did. I'm 5 weeks out and things have been different and it's been a huge adjustment. I have only regretted it once and it lasted a couple hours then I remembered why I did it in the first place. If you're not going in for the right reasons you'll be very unhappy. I looked at it this way: I had a nice, long relationship with food. I basically ate what I wanted for 28 years and it's all over. Time to move on. food isn't your friend, it doesn't care if it makes you happy, sad, fat, miserable or elated...so why do we care so much? Honestly, since my surgery, I feel free.
Amanda, I'm sorry to hear you're having such a hard time. I think that when you could eat whatever you wanted it was easier to push your feelings of unhappiness down, it was not that you were actually happier. I've found the mental aspect of this to be extremely challenging too but I can tell you seeing a therapist or counselor will help significantly. I'm sorry you have regrets and I hope you start to feel better soon.
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I'm on day 13 and it started getting better after day 4. Your body is literally detoxing and withdrawing so it's definitely not easy. Hang in there!
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Raises hand, It was easy for me, I just made a phone call and wired money. Sorry it was hard for you! Keep a positive mind frame. It will get you through anything.
It was also very easy for me. I was self pay, so I had mailed them a check for $500 and when I was there, wrote them another check for $9,900. I took a second on the home to fund it, which took me about half an hour at the bank.I have the same fears as well. I see people on here who are 3 months out who have lost 20lbs and while that's a great accomplishment, I feel for myself I would be disappointed. Plus you go through all this struggle your whole life being overweight, fight for surgery (no one can tell me their process has been the easiest thing they've ever done) and then imagine the heartbreak when you are 2 years post op and God forbid you gain weight back. I have to try and stay positive otherwise the doubts will get the best of me! You never know if you don't try!
Total time from decision to scalpel was 30 days.
As far as losing the weight, you just need to focus on your program. Keep doing what you are supposed to do and the weight will come off. If you obsess about the scale, you will be very disappointed. I weighed once a month and always saw progress. It kept me inspired and focused on my program.
I guess we all have a different definition of easy...it would not be "easy" for me to wire $10k! What I meant by fighting for surgery is just jumping through insurance hoops. I have stayed so positive and am thrilled to be scheduled for 3/24. Good luck to you both in your journeys!
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I have the same fears as well. I see people on here who are 3 months out who have lost 20lbs and while that's a great accomplishment, I feel for myself I would be disappointed. Plus you go through all this struggle your whole life being overweight, fight for surgery (no one can tell me their process has been the easiest thing they've ever done) and then imagine the heartbreak when you are 2 years post op and God forbid you gain weight back. I have to try and stay positive otherwise the doubts will get the best of me! You never know if you don't try!
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Mine was super easy too. I think the main thing they are looking for is that you're having the surgery under your own free will or by recommendation of your physician and that you'll have someone to take care of you after. Those seemed to be the main points of my appointment. Good luck!
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Hey there. I will be sleeved on March 24th and I'm so ready to start my journey. Welcome.
I am scheduled for 3/24 too! So excited!
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This thread has been one of the most helpful on this site!! I'm scheduled for 3/24 and cannot wait to be able to give my own list. Thank you to everyone who has contributed!
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My program (located in Boston) has a $550 fee. It gives you lifelong access to the PA for any health related questions and lifelong access to dietitians for any questions. They also monitor you closer than the other programs I looked into (more frequent appointments) and they are much easier to access. My feeling is, if you're comfortable with your surgeon and the ancillary staff, $550 is a small price to pay for peace of mind.
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Full off two bites..really?!?!
in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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When I started the soft food stage I wanted refried Beans soooo bad so they were one of the first things I tried. They were NOT my friend. I haven't tried them again yet but I can tell you that other things either felt way better going down or I could get more down. Good luck!