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I LOVE the Land's End suits because you can get them with a built in bra or underwire. I am busty and when I start losing weight after surgery support is going to be key if I want to keep my boobs up off my belly when I was quite a bit thinner I loved their board shorts with mix and match tops. They also don't shift or ride up. I would also love to know of other places with cute suits with built in bra support. I am planning on stocking up on some cute suits once they start clearancing them so I have some for next winter.

I have been upfront and honest with my 7 & 10 year old boys. I explained I am having surgery because I have tried and tried to lose weight on my own and have not been successful and that I need to be healthy so I can do more things with them. I also have severe chronic low back pain I have been battling and out of work for almost 3 years for. I have explained losing a large amount of weight could possibly help the pain too. My children understand and ask questions when they come up with them. Both children have also watched YouTube videos of the actual surgery. They are quite fascinated by it.

I sent you a message. Please let me know if it didn't go through. I am still learning here! Thank you!

I always look at the ads for yoga locally and would love to see a class for overweight people. I walked in to observe a yoga class once and there was NO way I would have joined it. Everyone there was thin and flexible and I would have never been comfortable! I do already meditate at home and really really want to do yoga. I just don't want to stick out like a sore thumb or feel uncomfortable. I love your idea!

I like dress barn for work appropriate dresses and check out if there is a store called "Clothes Mentor" in your area. It is the grown up equivalent to Once Upon a Child and Platos closet. They are very picky about the clothes they accept and their pricing, while not cheap, is definitely better than buying items new. You are going to be on the loser's bench soon so it doesn't have to last 10 years. Good luck at your interview!

Do you happen to have any family or friends living in other states or visiting other states where hiking and outdoor activities are common? Maybe they would be willing to scope out thrift stores and Facebook groups in their area and ship to you? We have a vacation to South Dakota and Nebraska this summer and I have big plans to hit some of the thrift stores and get some different sizes to get me through the rapid loss!

Sounds amazing! I haven't had peanut butter in a looong time. Looks like I will be ordering soon!

I am worried about having similar problems. I have chronic low back and leg pain and take many medications just to have basic function. I hope the pain will improve as I lose weight. I am worried between the medications, daily pain, an limited mobility that my weight and surgical success will be hindered. Good luck and I hope this stall breaks soon once your body adjusts.

Amazing work! Thank you so much for sharing. The plastic surgeons really are artists and it is truly amazing what they are able to accomplish on the human body. You look magnificent!

We never stayed either. Once you are awake and able to eat and drink you are on your way home. Good luck!

This weeks check in is 256.8. Slowly I am getting there.

Great motivation! I have been searching thrift stores and garage sales for clothes in various smaller sizes and I box them by size so As I lose I can grab the box I need. It is so weird though because I look at these clothes and can not imagine ever fitting into them. I will only buy down to a size 12 and very few in that size. I wear a 2x or 3x top depending on how my boobs fit in it and a 20/22 jeans. I have worn plus sized clothes for over 14 years and I still can't accept that I might get to wear regular sized clothes. I applaud you for having the vision to motivate yourself to reach small sizes!

I always called surgery day as day zero. The day after surgery is day 1. I hope that helps!

The EGD is pretty easy and painless. You will be given medication through the IV to keep you comfortable and they use a spray to numb your throat when they put the camera down. My 7 year old has had over 25 EGDs and he says they are easy. You will sail right through it and be one step closer to the loser's bench!

I am glad the recent Cigna requirements are a bit easier to meet! I must have started really pursuing bariatric surgery at the right time and so did you. Please keep in touch as we go through the process. It is wonderful to connect with people dealing with the same issues.

That link is the same policy I have printed. My surgeons office didn't have the newest policy until I sent it to them.

Nothing has been submitted to Cigna yet. I am still working through all of the pre requisites for surgery. I have not read anything about 2 years of medical records being needed. At this point, I will send Cigna just about anything they want to get the surgery approved and scheduled before the end of the year. Did you have to submit 2 years of medical records?

You can also try searching on the united healthcare website "coverage policy bariatric surgery". I also recommend using the provider search and search by type and type in "center of excellence bariatric surgery". Hopefully those search terms will help you find the information you are looking for.

Amazing job!

Good luck! Next stop is The Loser's Bench!

I was just looking into OA last night and hoping a meeting was somewhat close to me. Unfortunately, there isn't a meeting nearby. I am considering the online meetings. I need to get my mental health in line with my physical progress to ensure the long term success. I am not taking any chances of regaining the weight I loose after surgery. I almost think the mental work will be harder than the physical work.

Sorry I didn't mean they would be restricting water. I meant not being physically able to drink enough fluids to keep from being dehydrated.

I would love to go home the same day, but I am worried about dehydration post op. I drink a lot of water normally. Being water restricted will really suck!

Weight today 258.6. Going in the right direction!

Thanks! Do you know if degenerative joint disease of the spine falls under comorbidities?