The Candidate

My father died from surgical complications. Had his not related to weight loss surgery in any way procedure on 12/16/99, and was dead by 01/04/00. He was in excellent health and not overweight. He drove himself to the hospital, and was laughing and joking with us as he was being wheeled in. *Every* surgery is a risk.

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It's not something to fool around with, and a very small payment you make to yourself each day in exchange for a healthy post surgery life.

This is a pretty minor set back. If it were me I would never consider throwing in the towel over this. Yes, it's inconvenient that you can't get an answer right away, but no one in any way has yet to say you've been denied. Make an appointment as soon as humanly possible, and then hear what they have to say, and go from there. If they keep putting you off, call back every single day to check for cancellations. Let them know this is holding you up, be a thorn in their side. It took me an entire year to get through my requirements. And now after surgery, all that time feels like nothing. It's worth the waiting and aggravation. Good luck!

Yes, that is pretty eye opening. I feel like sending my body a "forgive me" card.

It does depend on your plan. But as long as you don't end up with a net gain at the end, you should be all right.

That's wonderful! Congrats!

It definitely will change for the better! Congrats!

Congratulations! Best of luck!

Time will go by faster once you're actively involved in the process. It'll fly by before you know it. Congrats!

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Good for you! That's great progress! Congrats!

Hey congrats on the weight loss and lower BMI!

I have Kaiser So Cal San Diego. I had to do six months of classes. All in all it took me a year to complete everything. I thought it would never end! But I can tell you once you have the surgery, all that waiting will feel like nothing. Congrats and best wishes for your surgery!

Sorry things didn't go so well. Hope you're on the mend soon. Best wishes.

Hang in there! But no sammich for you! ????

Welcome! How much, if any, weight you are required to lose is determined by the parameters of your particular program. In mine, I was required to lose 10% of my weight during the six month period (24 pounds). The weight/BMI they took at the beginning of the program was the official starting weight. Good luck!

Divas never die. At best you're in stasis, but your crown will still be waiting whenever you're ready. Congrats!

Congrats on receiving your dates!

That is fantastic news! Congrats!

Best wishes on your surgery day!

Don't be so hard on yourself. Everything is a learning process. A few mishaps doesn't mean you've failed. Just keep trying and day by day things will improve. Best of luck!

Good for you! Those are some excellent NSV's!

Oh there's a very noticeable change. You look lovely! Congrats!

I can't relate to your particular situation as I've never had the band. I am however, 12 weeks out from the bypass. I have no regrets. It was definitely worth it. I hope everything gets resolved with your revision. Best of luck!