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KSTUZ

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  3. Posted

    Yes I am terrified of the what if's but I must stay positive. I was not so concerned when it was getting denied and trying to fight it Bec it was like i was pushing it off to give me more time to really think about it and now it is actually about to happen , I'm like omg !! This is really going to happen.

    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

    I'm the healthiest I've ever been.

    No more high blood pressure

    No more cholesterol/bp meds

    And I feel like a new person.

    You're going to be so happy you did this. Trust me!!

  4. Posted

    I am now thinking of a surgery date and the holidays are approaching so maybe End of December or just make the sacrifice and do it end of September , first week of October so it will not be so hard for me during the holidays with family. I just don't know !!!

    @@KSTUZ

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    I was terrified. But excited!!

    I had mine done Jan 5th.

    It was the soonest I could get it done.

  5. Posted

    Omg! You look awesome!!! Thank you for the encouragement. Were you nervous before the surgery , How was the first few weeks? @@KSTUZ

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    Terrified, but it has been the best thing I've ever done.

    Just remember this, first few months while your on liquid , purée and soft foods...u will be able to eat ANYTHING you want in a few months. Do not eat what your not supposed too and risk hurting yourself. I kept telling myself this is only temporary. And it was. I'm over a year and a half out.

  8. Posted

    I haven't been on here in FOREVER.

    But figured I would update!

    Sleeved on Jan 5th 2015

    Picture on left is from my sisters wedding

    march 2014

    Right is TODAY!

    down 130lbs.

    Best thing I've ever done!!

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    Oh my... Is it getting hot in here or is it just @@KSTUZ?!

    Sent from my phone, please forgive brevity and misspelling

    Wow! You look AMAZING!! Have you had to have any plastic surgery? I am 51 and know I will need abdominoplasty, breast lift, arms and legs done by the end of this journey!

    I have NOT. Not yet. Haha

    I am 35, I was prayyyyying that I wouldn't

    But guess my skin isn't bouncing back the best it should.

    BUT-I am healthy. I feel amazing.

    And I'm not really that concerned about it

    I'm learning to love myself, including my flaws.

    My stretch marks and hanging skin, for now, are a constant reminder of WHERE I came from.

    I'm ok with it. I have insecurities without a doubt, but nothing a tight tank can't hold in, haha.

    But I would need my upper thighs lifted and stomach. And breast augmentation would be wonderful, I just need to find a way to pay for it all hahahha!

    But for now, I'm just loving being able to shop, not be sweating 24/7 and to actually MOVE!

    Do whatever makes you happy with yourself!

    Everyone's pictures are truly inspiring!!????

  10. Posted

    Wow you look awesome! I am currently doing my 6 month supervised diet for surgery at Abington Hospital.

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    I had a 3 month supervised...which turned into a 6 month supervised. Then fought Aetna for my surgery.

    I had alotta happen tho

    And ended up gaining over my original start weight. Which then made me denied by insurance. Hired lindstrom advocacy and they helped me fight to have my surgery done.

    As you can see-I will and cannot let my fight go!

    I will fight everyday to have and keep my weight under control and in check.

    I still have 15 more to lose.

    But right now I am still just keeping my head up and fighting thru everyday.

    ????????

    Do what they say and you will have your life back! Good luck and keep in touch!

  12. Posted

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    Left was March 2014

    Right is today!

    Just eat slow, taste the food.

    I never did before. I inhaled.

    I over ate yesterday and threw up.

    U learn quickly how much u can take in.

    Never more than a fist full now.

    You will do great. I'm going to pm you and send you my email. Add me as a friend on Fitbit.

    I'm a crazy woman with it! I'll keep you motivated!!!

    Katie :)

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  13. Posted

    Harboro, Pa here

    Katie 33

    Abington Hospital

    Where is everyone having or did have their surgery at?

    I was denied by Aetna, waiting to get my denial letter in the mail so I can appeal their decision.

    How's everyone else making out?!?

    Southampton, PA

    also had mine done at Abington on 3/7/16

    Dr. Bonanni

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    Hello!

    I am over one year out and down 130lbs!

    I am doing fantastic! How are you feeling!?

    I am about 6 weeks out and down 60lbs. I feel amazing!! I am less than what I was when I graduated high school! How has your journey been so far? still losing?? congratulations on your loss so far! it's amazing!

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    I told him I wanted to lose 30 more and he told me NO. He is happy where I'm at but he will give me, "let" me (haha) lose 15/20 more.

    But it's definitely harder now, I can eat anything I want, so just be choosey and you will be fine.

    Protein first. Always. Walking even RUNNING almost everyday. Fitbit is my new best friend. Well has been my best friend for the past year. Get one if you don't have one already. I recently moved to collegeville. Loving the area up here.

    Let me take a pic now and give you my pic update!!

  14. Posted

    Harboro, Pa here

    Katie 33

    Abington Hospital

    Where is everyone having or did have their surgery at?

    I was denied by Aetna, waiting to get my denial letter in the mail so I can appeal their decision.

    How's everyone else making out?!?

    Southampton, PA

    also had mine done at Abington on 3/7/16

    Dr. Bonanni

    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

    Hello!

    I am over one year out and down 130lbs!

    I am doing fantastic! How are you feeling!?

  15. Posted

    Hey! I'm having the sleeve at Abington hospital January 5th!!

    Dr Bonanni is doing mine. Love love him! I'm so excited and wish it was sooner, but hanging in till then!!

    Just Started the process with Dr Bonanni.. That whole team is awesome!! How are things going??
    Hey!! I'm doing amazing! I feel great, no issues at all, and they are awesome. I LOVE Bonanni. He did mine too! Keep me updated!!

  19. Posted

    Wow!!! You look awesome !! I only hope I can be half as successful as you!! You look absolutely AMAZING! Way to go!!!

    Thanks so much! You will-just follow what ur doc says and WORK OUT everyday. I do not take a day "off" unless I'm not feeling well or I'm exhausted and need sleep. Even if it's 30 mins of walking the neighborhood. did u have surgery yet?

  20. Posted

    Sleeved 5/5/15

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    sw 276 pre op diet weight

    currently 192 5'9 down 84 pounds and couldn't be happier

    Damn woman!! YOU ARE KILLING IT!

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    You look amazing!! Don't let stalls get ya down cause they will come!! Just keep doing what your doing!

    Don't you feel incredible!?!?

    It's the freakin best feeling...

    To move and start to feel FIT!!

    So happy for you!! ????????????????????????

  23. Posted

    I was right where you are over a year and a half ago...

    It is overwhelming and a lot to process, this site has helped me tremendously with support and encouragement...picking people's brains and reading everything.

    Don't be afraid to ask questions here

    Don't be afraid to be YOU

    This will be the BEST change in your life, that you will EVER MAKE!!

    Sleeved 1/5/15

    Down 109 from starting weight!

    You can do this!!

    ????????????????????????

  24. Posted

    I had a NET GAIN, during my 3 month required nut visits.

    I had a lot going on suddenly at that time in my life, that lead to severe stress and emotional eating.

    ANYWAY, I appealed the first denial, and continued to keep NUT appts each month.

    I made sure I did not have another net gain.

    Yet my first appeal was denied.

    I then hired Lindstrom Obesity Advocacy to fight for my second level appeal.

    They told me because I had a bmi of 47 and more than 2 comorbitities,

    They believed they could overturn Aetna's decision.

    It was NOT guaranteed, but the Lindstroms assured me they would not take a case unless they felt they had a chance to win.

    After my level two appeal was submitted by Mr. Lindstom himself, 2-3 weeks later...

    I WAS APPROVED!!

    I was sleeved 1/5/15

    Best thing I've ever done!

    Don't give up!

  25. Posted

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    I will not let anyone make me feel guilty for wanting to be healthy.

    I will not let anyone make me feel guilty for taking the time to exercise.

    I will not feel guilty for DOING ME.

    Not DOING ME was what got me to over 325lbs. I'm ready to change.

    I've been ready to change.

    I have to take care of ME.

    Cause in the end, no one else will.

    Now is the TIME!!

    Sleeved 1/5/15

    Down 116lbs from my heaviest

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    I will not give up!!

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