SherB

If you have no 3 or 6 month doctor supv visits you are lucky. I would guess between 30-45 days after insurance approval has been obtained. It really depends on how busy your surgeon is. Mine is in high demand and it was 2 full months after insurance approval.

Wow! You look fantastic! Great job!

Hello, My surgery is also July 16th but my doctor does not require a liquid diet. The day before surgery is a light Breakfast and then Clear liquids the rest of the day. Good luck.

So where can I buy one or two Quest bars? Do any stores carry them? I do not want to order a box until I have tried them.

I got my surgery date the same day the doctor received the approval. Of course the date was 2 and 1/2 months later but that is because my doctor is in high demand. Some people on here got their date within the same month. Good luck!

I bought the Pure Protein bars at Costco. I do not really like them but I have never tried the Quest bars. I love the Atkins bars but I am not sure they really have enough protein in them.

I wish I had some advice. My surgery is in two weeks and I am nervous as heck too. Best of luck to you though!!

I was just told yesterday that I am super deficient in vitamin D. My number was only 13. I then read all of the issues you can have being deficient. Something to think about for sure.

Congratulations. I cannot wait to be able to post losing the first 50 pounds.

I cannot wait to have a goal dilemma like yours! Congratulations on your weight loss!

I have had UHC for many years. My company chose to exclude WLS. They finally just added it a year and a half ago. I believe the company decides on what to exclude, no reason why UHC wouldn't allow a company to have it as long as they paid for it. Which that may have been the issue, extra expense. Best of luck!

I am preop too and I love diet orange crush. I gave up regular Coke 8 months ago but find it hard to not drink the diet orange so I get it. Guess I just need to stop cold turkey like I did with Coke. Good luck to you.

Hello, You have lost an average of 8 pounds a week! Have you ever done that in your life?? Give yourself a break, that is a huge loss. You may stall for a week or two and then you may drop another 8 pounds. I think it is way too soon for you to be worried. Hang in there!

Congratulations!!

My daughter is 7 and I have not told her yet. Her dad abandoned her a year and a half ago, then almost a year ago her grandfather (my dad) was murdered. She is super attached to me and I broke my toe a few months back and she was hysterical. I do not want to worry her in advance but I am not sure yet what I will tell her. Best of luck in whatever you decide.

I have heard 6 weeks but some on here were able to swim in 4 weeks. Your incision should be healed completely before you swim.

Four pounds a week is not shabby! I would take it. Shoot I can gain 4 pounds in a minute but takes two weeks to get rid of most of it with exercise. Best of luck!

No tips since I have not had my surgery BUT you go girl! Great job and congratulations on hitting your goal!

It was 108 here today. We go to the pool at the park district, it only costs $2 for adults and $1 for kids. It is pretty nice. Of course I wear my big old t-shirt over my suit. We love swimming.

Well it's a start. LOL, Are you kidding 144 pounds in 8 months. That is amazing. I have not had my surgery yet but I believe you should keep losing weight if you are following your program. It may come off slower going forward. How do you feel now that you have lost 144 pounds? I am so jealous. =)

Look at you all!! Marathon runners! Truly an inspiration! Best of luck since I don't run anywhere but maybe one day.=)

Forgive yourself and move forward. We didn't get to this weight by following a perfect eating plan. You didn't eat a pint of Ben and Jerry's. =) Just try your best to stick with it. Tuesday is right around the corner. You can do it!

Ok, this might sound super silly but brush your teeth a lot. I find it helps, I am on no carbs right now and when I feel like I am starving I brush my teeth. I then do not want to eat. I know that is of no help. =) Wish I had more advice. I did read on here a few days age where someone had to have 28 days of protein shakes pre-op. At least you can say thank God I don't have to do that. Best of luck to you. Hang in there!

Gallbladder only and it was a breeze for me. Hoping the Sleeve will compare.

Congratulations. People have no idea the stress of riding a carnival ride or fitting in an airplane seat or a theater seat or a baseball game seat.