perk4756

Nutritionist.

Midemali, crazy question. How much in pounds do you weigh? Sounds like you are doing awesome by your bmi. You were very lucky living there and not having to wait the times we have to in the U.S. my insurance is like most here, 6 months. Very frustrating for sure. My mother got hers done immediately too due to a life threatening reason. Almost unheard of here. But the reason for her gastric bypass(hers) was a need for extra skin on her stomach because of an extremely large hernia. She had to go to another state too to have done because of her situation too. With her not going through the classes and nutritionist, she was very unaware of a lot. She was malnourished, and sick almost every meal due to not understanding the guidelines. But honestly, 3 months in most cases are all that should be the wait. That is plenty of time to learn the exercises, new ways of eating and drinking and all the other things involved.

Hope you get answer soon. Very frustrating considering how long it takes to get to this stage. Fingers crossed

loved your video! Happy 40th too! I'm Natalie, 47, 5'3' 219 lbs. Live in Kentucky. Mother of 3 grown children, grandmother to 4 beautiful little ones all under 4 yrs old. Was told August would be my sleeve month, but looks like September. cause of waiting for approval after my last appointment I guess. Can't wait to do this! Until past 8 yrs I was always small, like 125 lbs. But have had 5 back surgeries, unsuccessful and because of depression of not being able to do much, gained lots of weight, and got lots of health issues now too. Like you I am ready to get healthy! I also quit smoking a month ago. Had to for the surgery, but really wanted to for a while. Even after a heart attack last April had started back. But I have a new mind set about things now. I walk on a cane and one of my goals too is to strengthen my back, legs, and feet where I don't need anymore too. I think I will also start a video diary too. Think it will be a great motivational tool. Thanks for the idea

OK. Awesome

Come to find out. As I worried my date will be September. Very disheartening.

Time is finally ticking away getting closer. Can't wait til surgery day!

Wow good to know. I'm same way, dying for a cigarette at times still. Lol. The Chantix obviously helps, but still hard to do. My paperwork said 8 weeks before, but didn't want to cut so close because I knew it would be hard. One of my back surgeries I had to quit also due to having bone transplant too. But went back to it soon after.

Oh plz... I've had 5 back surgeries and when you're in the hospital it is to recover. My children are well behaved too, but I feel like children under 12 shouldn't visit at all unless an extended stay. Obviously not all ppl agree which is fine. One to two days is all. Lol

No nicotine at all. Looked up just to make sure. Lol

Congrats in starting the process! It's all I think about. Lol. I'm a clothes horse anyways, so I too can't wait to be a small size again.

No hernias thank goodness Natalie????

No hernias thank goodness

What kinda class? I have an exercise class next week to watch exercises. Can't wait to see. According to the nurse yesterday, I guess they submit to insurance after your endoscopy. So hoping to get a date soon too

Glad to hear your feeling better since home

My chest is so very, very sore from the endo. Didn't bother me I until abt 6 hrs after. They found ulcers, but treating with medicine. No buggy. Is this discomfort normal?

Like like, so sorry you're having such a rough time of it. Hopefully things turn around for you soon pain wise

Personally I have already been drinking a special k ones for breakfast and eating one protein bar a day for my snacks. Muscle milk isn't bad either

Here's a list my nutritionist gave to me; Premier protein,Lean body, whey powder, special k protein, and Fusion bariatric chewable vitamins. Hope this helps

Just finished with endo. Now they send to insurance! Will gave my date anytime

Oh yes I do believe they will test for it. Even read on this sight where 2nd hand smoke has canceled ppl surgeries too

What kind of insurance do you have if you don't mind saying

Awesome! Hopefully you are doing well

I was told no nicotine at all. It's the hardest thing to quit. I'm only 2 weeks non smoker and still a big hurdle a few days at a time, but I keep myself smoke free. My paperwork said 8 weeks pre surgery I had to quit. Probably ask your Dr. You can do this????

It is very, very hard not smoking. I keep telling myself it's more than worth it to have this surgery tho. Cause I want this so very badly! No pain, no gain. But I am taking Chantix too. Not using an e CIG. Too afraid in my case I would fall back too easily if I did.