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I am telling my boss I am having a sex change operation. She deserves that kind of information.

I am telling my boss I am having a sex change operation. She deserves that kind of information.

I am telling my boss I am having a sex change operation. She deserves that kind of information.

I received a call today 8/26/14 informing that my VSG procedure was approved on Friday 8/22/14!! the insurance rep also stated that I have approval for the RNY too!!! Now I'm waiting on the call for surgery DATE

my surgery is September 23rd, the count down calendar has been made! good luck to all before me!

My surgery is tentatively scheduled for 9/23/14. My case just went to my insurance company Friday or today. I am going to be a nervous wreck until I hear something back from them. Just hoping it's an approval!

5' 2" give or take my hair

I finished 6 months with NUT, and all testing. I did not show comorbidities that required medications. I did not think my insurance experience was going to be easy and had pretty much determined that I would be self paying on the surgery. I received call from the office today that told me they received approval from my BCBS PPO that Dr. Services would be covered. The hospital apparently submits for their own costs... Anyhow, what had felt like a "dipping of a toe in the water" now feels like one of those ALS ice Water challenges. I am shocked by the news that I do get to make this my journey to a healthier person and am stunned that I am blessed to make my life a little bit more about loving myself as opposed to loathing myself. A shout out to all the BP posters for sharing and allowing me to hope, pray and stay motivated that this is an option.
I feel stunned, but in a good way.

I have enjoyed this thread....lots of mini topics going on. A lot of diversity in experience and sensitivity. By far, this over all site exemplifies compassion, kindness, encouragement and education.
There will always be trolls in these types of spaces. I don't see many but, am learning to ignore and move on. This is a holistic adventure for me.... Wanting to change to be a much better person, not necessarily Mother Theresa, mind you, but to do my part to make the world a kinder place. The weight loss surgery will give me the chance to focus on improving the whole me, and give me lots of confidence to carry out some other habits that will be life changing...for the better, and not just me. sleep well!!

Crazyweight, we are kind here. If not for Bariatric Pal where would you go for support? Thousands and thousands and thousands of posts prove the kindness here. I have posted almost 2,000 posts. You have posted 12. I will continue as an old lady to help whomever I can, to encourage, to whine, to be happy, to be sad, to cheer, to say omg please please do not eat that pizza one week after surgery. For gosh sake, we are human beings and we ask for opinions and we get them. We give them and either someone likes it or is offended. Maybe if someone wants to eat pretzels, pizza, pureed wontons, and french fries a week after surgery, you should not say omg I just ate this stuff. Keep it to yourself or call your surgeon. Many, many people here post what they ate and gentle souls say move on and are supportive. Best to everyone.

Today is my Post-Op Day Four, and (knock on wood) I'm doing great!
sleeping well. Drinking better every day. Eating well (just Soups and yogurt so far). Moving well.
I'm super-relieved and super happy about how this has gone.
Post-op Day Two (first day at home) was a little weird, but I chalked that up to the continuing effects of in-hospital anesthesia and pain meds, plus a dose of hydrocodone I took the night before for tummy discomfort. No more of that stuff for me!
Best to you. And happily (I'm guessing), this time the whole world is NOT watching.

I am 8 days out and have not even come close to throwing up one time! Woot! And very minimal discomfort for me. Off pain meds completely after 3 days. You can DO IT! :-)

Hi everyone!
First off, thank you to all the people who shared their stories on this forum. Your information, personal stories, before/after pictures are what truly gave me the courage to have this surgery.
I entered the hospital on Monday Aug 18 weighing in at 398.2 pounds. I felt gross and exhausted. Surgery was scheduled for 11:30am but didn't get started until 1:10pm. By 2pm I was in recovery, whimpering in pain (I'm a bit of a wuss). I had some touch and go blood pressure moments but otherwise all was well.
I was released on Wednesday and have been home ever since. As of today, I feel awesome with tons of energy. I have also lost 20 pounds! (In a week!!! unheard of!!!!)
Anyway, Thanks again!
(Sorry, I was never a writer and don't do well telling stories)

I won't miss the giant special order bras ... But I'll miss the giant granny panties even less!

Hello! I am actually having my surgery on August 27, 2014--should I be looking elsewhere for a buddy?

Fellow September sleever here as well.scheduled for the 11th. Pre Op diet starts 10 days per my doctor. Good luck to everyone who is anticipating surgery!

September 3, the day after my 52nd birthday.

Hahaha...soup bowls. I have a strapless bra that I put on my head...instant Pope Hat....
I can't wait to have normal sizes boobs again. I'm going to buy a La Perla bra for the first time in 25 years when I'm at or near goal. Love La Perla.

Love your honest posts and thrilled for you

Baaahaha! Oh how I wish I was blessed with at least a quarter of that! I've never had boobs, so women complaining about their big boobs is like a skinny woman calling herself fat to me lol!!!!! Congratulations on your surgery date and good luck!

Yep, just hoping these Soup bowls turn to little tea cups once I'm close to my goal, or guess what, they too are going to be "sleeved" (in a differnt kinda way)! I completely understand, I too can't imagine who's bra it is on the floor, then think yep that's mine with the back extender and the two enormous bolderholders!

I just got a new bra yesterday....still not cupcake holders but certainly not Soup bowls anymore! You will be pleasantly surprised! Good luck!

Well I will not lose mine, nor will they get droopy. I had breast cancer in 2007 and had a double mastectomy with reconstruction, so I have implants. It is the ONLY positive thing from having breast cancer don't have to worry about plastic surgery to fix any sag in the breast area!

Ordered a bra that arrived yesterday. It came in a 10" square box. A BOX!!! I opened it up and saw what appeared to be two giant Soup bowls stacked in one another. I laughed at the size and knew there had to be a mistake.
Nope. It fits like a charm. Perky giant breasts today. Gawd, I won't miss this. A "bra in a box" sigh...
September 22 can't come soon enough.

Ordered a bra that arrived yesterday. It came in a 10" square box. A BOX!!! I opened it up and saw what appeared to be two giant Soup bowls stacked in one another. I laughed at the size and knew there had to be a mistake.
Nope. It fits like a charm. Perky giant breasts today. Gawd, I won't miss this. A "bra in a box" sigh...
September 22 can't come soon enough.