Nickyspencer

14 days to go!!!!

I start my preop on Aug 7th...nit since in having a colonoscopy on 8/3...I figure since im starving anyway for the test I might as well start pre-op early

I think my lender paid via direct deposit...im using Dr Ortiz with Lighter Me

Congratulations on your decision...I hopefully will be there 8/20...I need a buddy so wish we were going together

Im going 8/21

You look great!!!

Karen....you are an inspiration to us all...you doing it girl!!! Keep up the good work and we will be praying for both of you!!

Im in Fresno just outside of Houston...I was scheduled for 11/6/15 but I found affordable financing so I moved my surgery up to 8/21/2015...my dr is Elias Ortiz, but I went through A Lighter Me...I didn't know about biatricpal until afterwards, but im confident with my decision.

Good luck on your journey!!!

Great decision!!!!

Very nice...congrats!!!

Great info thanks

You look great....keep it up!!!

Ladies how did your surgeries go

@@Jason In Houston...are those products available in Wal-Mart...the only shake I found I like is slim fast...ive tried a few

Worry comes from the fact that the last 3 days are liquid only and meat was consumed...my friend said she cheated a little and it worked out

Dang....I had mu hernia removed at birth....wonder what would have happened if I waited...Lol...no serious it is very common my mom was just diagnosed with that a few weeks back. Surprising it was diagnosed after she lost a ton of weight on her own

Thanks future skinny girl!!!

I understand completely...I set my date so far in advance im praying my situation will allow to go in November but I've already booked my flight and booked me a room the night before because I arrive in San Diego after 11pm...I am hoping this is a good sign!!!

@Dml77....as Madea (Tyler Perry's character) say " folks gonna talk til the day you die...it ain't what they call you its what you answer to"...lol...do what you think is best for you...I personally see it as an opportunity to save my life...although my husband doesn't agree and I refuse to tell anyone else im doing I think is best because I did the research not them!!! Don't be surprised if they bring it up often because my husband does and I change the subject

Lol...I agree @@The Candidate

What type of shakes did you use?

I completely understand your feelings and frustration. I went to my husband and he was about to die. I put him on all the forums for the company I chose to help plan my surgery....ummmmmm....needless to say that didn't help. His focus is the same as katalystic's friend, drug trafficking and organ sales. He further said he's not coming with me because he doesn't support my decision to go to TJ. He's always bringing it up, so finally I said shut up about it. I am not asking for permission I'm telling you what I am going to do. His opinion won't change my mind.

It's sad he's never weighed over 160 lbs soak and wet, but don't understand how I feel carrying 300lbs daily plus 2 stomachs. I'm a cute girl, but taking 4 shots of insulin and 3 blood pressure pills is too much. Let me not even start on all the illness I have developed with being overweight.

My advice is to tell her to fu-- off because until she walks a mile in your shoes dont judge. Either be supportive or shut up!!!

Awww great story!!!

Amazing!!!!

Ive heard from other patients that you take that home with you