butterfly**

I was having an issue with my nerve in my back could not wash dishes standing up now 4 weeks post op no more pain down a total of 38 pounds

With all the extra weight I had major back pain and could only stand for short period of time before having to sit. I am down 88 pounds at this point and have much more energy and virtually no back pain! It gets better and better as I go.

My 62 lbs. loss has not helped with my lower back and referred hip pain, but it has helped with knee pain. I'm a work in progress on managing the back pain since I cannot go back to my old, familiar, worked really well arthritis medicine. Seeing my rheumatologist tomorrow.

I don't have any major back problems but I did have problems with sciatica at least twice each year. Now that I've dropped some of the excess weight I haven't had sciatica in the past two years. Hope the surgery helps with your pain and back issues.

Hi butterfly, it looks like I may have a February surgery too. I, like you, was also originally disappointed in the six month wait. Now, I am glad, so that I can get started with some new habits to help me on my journey after surgery.

I started the surgical process in August 2015, I am currently checking off all of the requirements set forth by my insurance company for surgery and I am looking at actually rolling into the OR in January.
So, who is with me? I know I'm not the only one at this stage of the game.....anyone else looking to have surgery in January/February 2016 ?

Hi, I am part of your cohort, too! My six months began on Sept. 1st. Currently going through all sorts of emotions, including excitement, fear, anticipation, worry, anxiety, eagerness, self-doubt, and confidence--all at once!

You guys all have a long wait ahead of you yet so I'd like to just say how it is worth it. Your lives will be so much better for going through it and I am sure lots of us out there are cheering you all on.

I really like nectar syntax. It's sugar free and no carbs. I drink the Cappuccino every morning for Breakfast with skim milk. I've tried the other nectar flavors a as well and I like them. You can buy a sample pack from Amazon.

I'm a work in progress (6 weeks out tomorrow) but I went shopping today and was feeling pretty good. Walked in wearing saggy 24s and left with these snug 18s.

I have BCBS of NY and was told I have to do the 6 month weight documentation. In the mean time, I'm getting all my testing done and appointments done. I started this journey in August.

I haven't had my surgery, or even the insurance approval yet, but I do know that you're not alone! If you can't talk to the people in your life, you always have this great group of people that are here. See you can still have that pity party, only in a smaller dress size!

No date yet. Just starting the process. I haven't told many friends at all about this. The one good friend I did just looked at me and rolled her eyes. It really hurt me when she did that and now I will never bring it up again. She's always dieting and is thin. I think she may be afraid I'll be thinner than her when I'm done. I hope I am!! Lol!

So I'm assuming they know you had WLS?
When you tell people, expect the backlash of pettiness and snide comments. Comes with the territory. That's why many choose to keep it on the down low.
Me? I pretty much tell everyone. The difference is I don't give a flying fuck what anybody thinks about it. My life, my choice.
Haters gonna hate.

Oh how could I be stupid! Of course I look great! I just lost 92 lbs! I want to punch the next person who tells me I look great to my face and talks about me behind my back! News flash people! My weight loss is not about you or how you feel about me! Honestly I don't really care what you think! I have been pleasing people since 1977 and I am done. I work hard, it hasn't been easy, but I'm reaping the benefits! I will no longer participate in donut day or birthday celebrations in case you didn't get the memo. It's not because I am better, it's because I am changing who I am instead of the gross person you must of thought I was before. Because I have to spend 8 hours with you 5 days a week does not entitle you to be mean! If you don't like it go kick rocks for all I care! I'm not your punching bag, but feel free to be mine! I forgot I came to work with a bunch of junior high kids! Venting over!!