CountryGirl5584

People also need to remember that having a BMI of 35 is not healthy either!

I will be having my sleeve done at Holy Name Medical Center by Dr. Vincent Iannace

Thanks! This is very reassuring as this is exactly what my mom was worried about! She supports my decision 110% even though she worries. That's what moms are supposed to do.

This has becomes response too. I can't believe how any people actually ask... Like coworkers!

My surgeon said as soon as you are comfortable!

Thanks! This is very reassuring as this is exactly what my mom was worried about! She supports my decision 110% even though she worries. That's what moms are supposed to do.

NO!!!! If you don't throw up naturally, don't MAKE yourself throw up. That leads to really bad habits and it's not good for your esophagus, throat or teeth.
Walk, walk, walk. Climbing the stairs is best. That will get things moving more quickly.
Measure your food, chew really well and SLOW down.

I deal with insurances all day. You most definitely have the right to know what is going to be covered and what is not. If they are asking for cpt codes etc. you can get that from the surgeon's office. If you don't get anywhere with a regular rep demand to speak to their supervisor. Unfortunately, half of these reps don't really understand the information you are asking.

Mine took about 2 weeks with BCBS NJ

I put oils in my bath! I've used all of the following at one time or another: avocado oil, apricot oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, olive oil. They all work great! Just a tablespoon and soak several times a week. It does wonders for winter skin!

I'm almost 4 weeks out and never really felt full on liquids, but as soon as I got to puréed foods it hits Ya! I remember wondering if the surgeon really did the surgery lol

I'm almost 4 weeks out and never really felt full on liquids, but as soon as I got to puréed foods it hits Ya! I remember wondering if the surgeon really did the surgery lol

My nutritionist encouraged me to get my Protein from food. I'm 3 weeks out

Have your surgery. You're very lucky to have a supportive husband

well by being behind you she would have to admit you have a problem and i guarantee you that admitting you have a problem makes her feel like she has failed as your mom. parents do not want to see their kids as anything but wonderful, and if they admit you have a problem that youve had since you were a child, they have to take blame in that and they won't do it. My dad was a food hoarder, he was legally blind and resented that he couldn't work to provide for us so my mom worked ( no big deal nowadays but back then ) anyway, he would guard food under lock and key and you could only eat at mealtimes, but he would eat Cookies and bake a cake and eat half or more of it himself and hide it from other people. as a result we came to regard food as treasure and the only comforting thing. my mom was obese i was/am, my sister was, etc. my dad refused to believe he had anything to do with it, and refused to believe any of us were obese for any reason because he would have to admit his ways were wrong. So i do wonder if your mom might feel like she has failed you if she admits you need help. Denial is a very powerful beast indeed.
I wish you well.
You Can Do This!

Getting my surgery Feb 9th at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck

I feel the same way. Had my surgery on the 9th and i feel like if I start adding more liquid etc to my diet I'm gonna gain and it freaks me out. I am losing though so it's all good

I feel the same way. Had my surgery on the 9th and i feel like if I start adding more liquid etc to my diet I'm gonna gain and it freaks me out. I am losing though so it's all good

This is an actual text conversation I just had with my husband. We have been together just over 9 years:
Me: if we venture out of the house for anything besides hockey this weekend, i need to buy a new bra Me: the band part of my work bra is just way too loose now and my boobs fall out the bottom Husband: I love you Me: aw Me: what inspired that? Me: certainly not my bra comments! Husband: "the band part of my work bra is just way too loose now and my boobs fall out the bottom" Husband: hehe Me: lol Husband: I'm just happy someone will talk to me about her boobs falling out of something. Me: that's all you needed in life? Husband: I'm all set now. Me: i'm glad i can provide that for you

The anesthesiologist said if you have no temp and it's not in your lungs they'll do surgery.

I asked my surgeon and he uses a 36

I am on my last day of the liquid diet. Surgery is tomorrow. I would watch people at work eat lunch and wonder if that really tastes as good as it looks. I would also imagine how good it must taste, but I pushed through and haven't cheated. I am actually proud of myself for getting through the pre-op diet. I'm down 13.5lbs

PCOS is insulin resistance and can mimic diabetes. Don't freak out just wait to see the results. It'll be ok

chocolate truffle with unsweetened almond milk is so freakin fantastic!!!

Surgery tomorrow!!