coleenrenee

I love nectar Protein shakes. I've tried vanilla and Strawberry-Kiwi. Both sweet and yummy.
I am scheduled for April 6th and am just over 350#.
All my best to you. You've got this!!
-Melissa

I guess I am one of those who doesn't mind answering questions, because I was there once, as well. So it takes up a bit of time. I've been sick this past month, so what else do I have to do? If I can help someone, I will. My problem. If I can't take the time to help, what does that make me? When I first started on this site, I didn't know about the search option, so I didn't use it. I admit I am pretty naïve about computer crap. And I don't wish to get too educated on it, either! I also try and answer those questions, if I can, that no one else seems to reply to, and that is because I don't want anyone to feel abandoned. This surgery stuff is very scary, even for us who have been operated on dozens of times. It's a scary thing to go it alone. Stupid to do it? Patient enough to care? Wasting my time? Mine to waste, mine to care, NEVER alone...

Yes, it is easier to read a post with good grammar. However some people have not had the opportunity to learn good grammar. They should feel comfortable here anyway. This isn't Harvard Law Review.
Perhaps you could consider blocking posts from members whose grammar continually offends you.
I think most folks here have already experienced enough criticism and are here looking for a safe place to become more informed.

I am feeling great today. I got on that scale and I have officially lost 100lbs. HW 268 and now today I am 168. Hard work ,determination and GOD has got me to this point. I just going to keep moving. 

I'm in Cali my highest weight was 525 Dr consult 442 current weight is 432 ... My Dr has not said that I need to lose anything the hospital has no weight limit ... This thread makes me nervous I hope I don't get to Dr consult before surgery which is the 14th and he says lose more weight.. I'm doing everything I can to lose another 20 lbs before the 23rd. Surgery is scheduled for 7:30 am already in the books... Can he change it?

Hey there,
Question, does anyone have any testimonials regarding PCOS improving or being cured after WLS?

I'm almost 5 months post op and I'm down 96 lbs from my highest weight. I'm only 34 lbs from my ultimate goal weight. Despite my Mirena IUD, I've been ovulating multiple times a month and have had quite a few periods. My facial hair hasn't changed much and my head hair has been falling out but my blood pressure and blood work is all perfect!! Hopefully the picture below will encourage you!

I feel the same way, I was finally scheduled for April 23, 2015. It seems so far away!

. My surgery is scheduled for the 23rd and I am inpatient lol excited a lot of emotions ... I have waited so long and everything is finally scheduled. ????????

Awwwww thank you @@Elode

April 23, 2015
at 5:30 am ..
I'm a little sad but my surgeon is booked. Maybe I can get down 40lbs between now and then..

Hello Newbie here! So it has been a long journey for me almost five years I have been a bad yoyo'er I've lost 100 and gained it back at least 2xs. So I finally went thru the long process for the second time. 1st time I had no insurance .. Very difficult this time I have great insurance and have finally been approved! Finished all the requirements pre-op is scheduled for March 30th and I received my paper work from my Dr. Office today advising of pending scheduling for surgery. I'm excited, but looking through the paperwork I noticed the procedure code ( I work for the insurance co) and I knew it was not the surgery that I signed up for. I initially requested the duodenal switch. However VSG has been approved. I was feeling a little disappointed but after reading the comments in starting to feel a little more like God always knows best and this must be better for me. I have a lot of weight to lose. The last time I weighed in I was 442, highest weight being 520. I am ready to work hard I just hope that I have success with this option. So I'm waiting for the nurse to call in the morning with a date and in the meantime I really want to know if there are any of you who have had success starting from a higher weight. Sorry so long :-)

My lady just called me I was so surprised I got April 6th ????. I am just stressing bc my mom leaves the 9th. Yay we both got dates though ????

I hope it brings some relief but I am sure we will find something else to stress about lol ????. I am so excited to be able to play and keep up with my toddler. I hate saying no when he asks me to pick him up ????. Never again though!

I was 267 so not as big...congrats on getting approval! I love my sleeve

HVe you gotten the call yet? I am impatiently checking my phone every 5 min. The scheduler said she would call today ????

That sounds just like me. They screwed up at my surgeons office and had me come back in to re-do my initial consult again and kept promising me they would fast track everything. I have been calling and emailing every day. I rarely get a response but when I do it's like "we have to get approval first" okay got that then "we have to do a file review" wtf!?!? Ok fine did that then "we will call you Friday or Monday....Tuesday the latest" seriously?!?!? I get that things take time but don't leave me hanging like this constantly. I flew my mom up here she has been here for almost 3 weeks now waiting to help me after the surgery. She has to leave the 9th and I am praying I get a date asap so she can atleast be here while I am at the hospital. I am going to start stalker calling this lady if she doesn't call today.

Hello Newbie here! So it has been a long journey for me almost five years I have been a bad yoyo'er I've lost 100 and gained it back at least 2xs. So I finally went thru the long process for the second time. 1st time I had no insurance .. Very difficult this time I have great insurance and have finally been approved! Finished all the requirements pre-op is scheduled for March 30th and I received my paper work from my Dr. Office today advising of pending scheduling for surgery. I'm excited, but looking through the paperwork I noticed the procedure code ( I work for the insurance co) and I knew it was not the surgery that I signed up for. I initially requested the duodenal switch. However VSG has been approved. I was feeling a little disappointed but after reading the comments in starting to feel a little more like God always knows best and this must be better for me. I have a lot of weight to lose. The last time I weighed in I was 442, highest weight being 520. I am ready to work hard I just hope that I have success with this option. So I'm waiting for the nurse to call in the morning with a date and in the meantime I really want to know if there are any of you who have had success starting from a higher weight. Sorry so long :-)

Hello Newbie here! So it has been a long journey for me almost five years I have been a bad yoyo'er I've lost 100 and gained it back at least 2xs. So I finally went thru the long process for the second time. 1st time I had no insurance .. Very difficult this time I have great insurance and have finally been approved! Finished all the requirements pre-op is scheduled for March 30th and I received my paper work from my Dr. Office today advising of pending scheduling for surgery. I'm excited, but looking through the paperwork I noticed the procedure code ( I work for the insurance co) and I knew it was not the surgery that I signed up for. I initially requested the duodenal switch. However VSG has been approved. I was feeling a little disappointed but after reading the comments in starting to feel a little more like God always knows best and this must be better for me. I have a lot of weight to lose. The last time I weighed in I was 442, highest weight being 520. I am ready to work hard I just hope that I have success with this option. So I'm waiting for the nurse to call in the morning with a date and in the meantime I really want to know if there are any of you who have had success starting from a higher weight. Sorry so long :-)

I am also waiting for a call tomorrow for my surgery date and it's so nerve wracking ????. I wish you the most success on your journey ????

Hello Newbie here! So it has been a long journey for me almost five years I have been a bad yoyo'er I've lost 100 and gained it back at least 2xs. So I finally went thru the long process for the second time. 1st time I had no insurance .. Very difficult this time I have great insurance and have finally been approved! Finished all the requirements pre-op is scheduled for March 30th and I received my paper work from my Dr. Office today advising of pending scheduling for surgery. I'm excited, but looking through the paperwork I noticed the procedure code ( I work for the insurance co) and I knew it was not the surgery that I signed up for. I initially requested the duodenal switch. However VSG has been approved. I was feeling a little disappointed but after reading the comments in starting to feel a little more like God always knows best and this must be better for me. I have a lot of weight to lose. The last time I weighed in I was 442, highest weight being 520. I am ready to work hard I just hope that I have success with this option. So I'm waiting for the nurse to call in the morning with a date and in the meantime I really want to know if there are any of you who have had success starting from a higher weight. Sorry so long :-)