DivaSoBlessed
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Surgery is in 3 days! My head is spinning. This is really about to happen. No more hoops to jump through no more waiting for a decision that is going to aid in changing my life. I am so nervous, excited, and a little afraid but I am so ready! Thank you God!
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Thank you @jane13, @unique_cathy, and @Maggie143! I'm sitting her trying to take it all in. I'm hours away from the start of a new life. Make room for me on the losers bench. I will keep you all posted.
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I've been holding my breath up until this point filled with nervousness. I completed my mandatory nutritional class today and today marks day 1 of my 2 week pre-op diet! I'm soooooooo hungry but I'm happy!
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I was in a panic thinking that I wasn't approved . Since I got the letters on Friday my anxiety lasted the entire weekend until I made the call today only to find out that I AM APPROVED!!!! I am feeling so many emotions at one time I don't know if I want to laugh or cry but it's all joy. On to the next leg of this journey.
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This has been a learning experience for me. I have decided to make better choices on what I eat and surprisingly it wasn't as hard as I thought that it would be. I don't have cravings like I use to for bread and junk food. I have replaced bad snack with healthy choices. Who knew that fresh fruit smoothies would kill my cravings for sugar? Now I can't get enough of them. Who knew that veggies could be a free food that I could load up on and actually get full? Apparently not me lol! I had my 30 day weigh-in this past week and with consistent exercise and healthy food choices I managed to lose 9 1/2 pounds. Yay for small victories. Now I wait for the green light. :-)
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I don't know why I am just now seeing a notification of your post @ZetaStar its like the system is lagging but Thank You Thank You Thank You!!!! I really appreciate it my friend. I am continuing on and I am doing good I just have to be careful not to lose too much weight. I'm getting addicted and falling in love with my treadmill, resistance bands, and kettle bell weights all over again ...lol! I'm still side eyeing my stationary bike... we aren't friends right now but I am grateful to have the tools necessary to assist me with this lifestyle change. I hope that things are well with you too.
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This has been a learning experience for me. I have decided to make better choices on what I eat and surprisingly it wasn't as hard as I thought that it would be. I don't have cravings like I use to for bread and junk food. I have replaced bad snack with healthy choices. Who knew that fresh fruit smoothies would kill my cravings for sugar? Now I can't get enough of them. Who knew that veggies could be a free food that I could load up on and actually get full? Apparently not me lol! I had my 30 day weigh-in this past week and with consistent exercise and healthy food choices I managed to lose 9 1/2 pounds. Yay for small victories. Now I wait for the green light. :-)
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Thank you so much @Cervidae! I had a little stumble after finding out my highest weight at 361. I took it really hard and I gained more weight 366 right after it but was told that I needed to lose and not gain from my initial weigh-in. I worked really hard to change my eating habits and exercise consistently and it is finally starting to pay off. My BMI dropped from 53 to 51. I am still following this lifestyle change and now I am just waiting on approval from the insurance company.
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5 days post op-feeling tons better and have lost 7 pounds already
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I'm feeling hopeful! My consultation went well and he says that I am a good candidate for any of the surgeries but I am choosing VSG. Today is definitely a good day and I hope that your day is too. :-)
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@ZetaStar I have to say congratulations to you as well because if you are waiting on your approval that means that you have gone through all of your testing. That is wonderful news!!! I still have two more test to take but what I thought would be the hardest of my appointments which actually wasn't is behind me now and I am so glad. I can't wait until we reach that loser's bench. It will be bitter sweet. Hope that your Sunday was good.
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I'm feeling hopeful! My consultation went well and he says that I am a good candidate for any of the surgeries but I am choosing VSG. Today is definitely a good day and I hope that your day is too. :-)
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I'm feeling hopeful! My consultation went well and he says that I am a good candidate for any of the surgeries but I am choosing VSG. Today is definitely a good day and I hope that your day is too. :-)
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Consultation Scheduled! I'm relieved that I finally get to meet with the surgeon but just a little sad that I have to wait until after the new year. I guess that maybe I should be looking at this on a more positive note. This gives me time to deal with preparing getting into a exercise routine and sticking to it, taking a deeper look at what I am eating and how it affects my health, and getting my head in the game mentally for the ride that I am about to take. I already know that I meet the criteria for having the surgery so I am not worried about the process of being approved. God has brought me too far to fail me now. I'm exited, I'm anxious to get started, and I am ready to say good bye to the old me and hello to the new Diva that I know I can be. I'm crying tears of joy because I am finally starting to see the light at the end of a long tunnel. I wouldn't wish being overweight on my worst enemy. Through it all God is good!
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@dhrguru I have my head in the game but I have a lot of preparing to do to ensure that I succeed. I am just thanking God that my husband is on board to make some changes as well. He has type II diabetes but he works out 5 times a week and has already lost over 100 lbs. With his support and willingness to make some minor changes in diet I am sure that we will both reach our goals for a better more healthier lifestyle. You all keep me in your prayers and I will do the same for you.
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Consultation Scheduled! I'm relieved that I finally get to meet with the surgeon but just a little sad that I have to wait until after the new year. I guess that maybe I should be looking at this on a more positive note. This gives me time to deal with preparing getting into a exercise routine and sticking to it, taking a deeper look at what I am eating and how it affects my health, and getting my head in the game mentally for the ride that I am about to take. I already know that I meet the criteria for having the surgery so I am not worried about the process of being approved. God has brought me too far to fail me now. I'm exited, I'm anxious to get started, and I am ready to say good bye to the old me and hello to the new Diva that I know I can be. I'm crying tears of joy because I am finally starting to see the light at the end of a long tunnel. I wouldn't wish being overweight on my worst enemy. Through it all God is good!
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Thank you ladies! I have much work to do but I am so ready. @jane13 I totally forgot about the caffeine because I am a once a day coffee drinker at breakfast. I guess I will have to eliminate the coffee now and I enjoy tea lots of it! I get loose bags of herbal leaves from Mountain Rose Herb which is 100% Organic and combine them to make my own custom blend teas. I usually get Neem, Catnip, Spearmint, Nettle, Yarrow, Motherwort, Hibiscus, and quite a few more loose leaf teas. A lot of what I named also help with my symptoms of PCOS which is why I originally started getting them. I suppose that I will have to get educated on whether they contain caffeine or not but I am assuming that they all do.
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Guess what I did tonight?!! I went shopping for boots to wear with my skinny jeans. I literally tried on 10 pair and could fit in all of them. Even the wide calf ones used to not fit me! Now I can wear regular ones with no problem! My husband was so excited for me that he bought me two pair! One black leather coach and one brown pebbled leather pair! They are so dam cute I can hardly wait to wear them! Yeah me!!!
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Consultation Scheduled! I'm relieved that I finally get to meet with the surgeon but just a little sad that I have to wait until after the new year. I guess that maybe I should be looking at this on a more positive note. This gives me time to deal with preparing getting into a exercise routine and sticking to it, taking a deeper look at what I am eating and how it affects my health, and getting my head in the game mentally for the ride that I am about to take. I already know that I meet the criteria for having the surgery so I am not worried about the process of being approved. God has brought me too far to fail me now. I'm exited, I'm anxious to get started, and I am ready to say good bye to the old me and hello to the new Diva that I know I can be. I'm crying tears of joy because I am finally starting to see the light at the end of a long tunnel. I wouldn't wish being overweight on my worst enemy. Through it all God is good!
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@songsmith Yes it certainly is lol! Your response is totally looking at it from a positive perspective. With the new year approaching fast we can finally make good on them. I am sure that you would have preferred to have your surgery much sooner but look at it as getting fully prepared for what is about to take place. I am going to take it easy and just stay focused on what I need to do to make it to the big day. Congratulations and I wish you all the best on your big day. Please keep us posted on your progress. :-D
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Today is the anniversary of my hysterectomy. I was terrified that the cancer would be beyond correcting. Thankfully it wasn't. However, I just realized that means I am finally at a weight that I haven't seen in a dozen years.
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I'm feeling hopeful. I attended a information session which is required before meeting with a surgeon for a consultation. I was surprised at the number of people who were in attendance just a day before Thanksgiving but it let me know just how much we are all seeking out much needed help. I am now waiting on a phone call upon verification of my insurance to meet with the surgeon. I wishing you all much success in your journey. Happy Holidays!
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Thank you @Djmohr really! I have been so busy dealing with my own issues that I haven't even given a thought to supporting him by letting him know just how proud I am of his accomplishments. I appreciate you for giving me that reminder to do it. It always helps to know that your spouse has your back and I want him to know that I definitely have his back because he has always had mine.
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I've been on liquids protein shakes and broth with protein in it for 3 days now and I smell amonia in my sweat???? Has this happen to anyone else?
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I'm feeling hopeful. I attended a information session which is required before meeting with a surgeon for a consultation. I was surprised at the number of people who were in attendance just a day before Thanksgiving but it let me know just how much we are all seeking out much needed help. I am now waiting on a phone call upon verification of my insurance to meet with the surgeon. I wishing you all much success in your journey. Happy Holidays!
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Djmohr that is the best news that I have heard all day! I am so happy for you because I know exactly what you were experiencing. My husband has type II diabetes, Gerd, high blood pressure, and before having is gall bladder removed he was diagnosed with non alcoholic fatty liver disease, and pancreatitis. He works out very hard 5 days a week and has lost over 100 lbs. on his own i discussed us both having the surgery but he has lost so much weight on his own that he wants to continue that way. On the other hand losing the weight on my own hasn't been as easy. I am a size 26 but I can remember when I was in a size 7. I can't wait to feel and look healthy Djmohr. Its just a dream for now but I am hoping to get there soon. I am so very happy for you. It warms my heart seeing people reach their goals and fell good about themselves. I am wishing you continued success!
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I've been on liquids protein shakes and broth with protein in it for 3 days now and I smell amonia in my sweat???? Has this happen to anyone else?
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I totally understand. It seems like a lot of us here have insurance that is changing at the first of the year. I'm on my husband's insurance and he informed me that because their raises are increasing so is the insurance. Our deductible is $700 but I don't know if that will be changing as well. I really wished that I could have gotten the surgery before the year is out as well because of the increase but I don't think that its possible simply because I am just starting the process. As for your pre-op diet it sounds like you have aome good choices to keep you feeling full which is what I was worried about gor me. Because I take two blood pressure meds I am afraid of my blood sugar levels dropping too low. I will ask the surgeon about this during the consultation. I can also imagine how hard it is smelling food as it is being prepared. I am going to have to brace myself for that one lol! Oh Chelle I am so very excited for you! Please keep us posted on your progress.
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I've been on liquids protein shakes and broth with protein in it for 3 days now and I smell amonia in my sweat???? Has this happen to anyone else?
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I am nowhere near that stage yet but how are you feeling Chelle? Do you find it hard to stick to? I have this strong addiction to hot sauce and I just explained to my husband that I need to get use to being without it in order to get through all goals for this WLS. I was just curious. By the way how well did you do with the pre-op diet?
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I must have done something right on thanksgiving, I jumped on the scale expecting a slight gain and I lost a half pound. Go figure!
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I'm feeling hopeful. I attended a information session which is required before meeting with a surgeon for a consultation. I was surprised at the number of people who were in attendance just a day before Thanksgiving but it let me know just how much we are all seeking out much needed help. I am now waiting on a phone call upon verification of my insurance to meet with the surgeon. I wishing you all much success in your journey. Happy Holidays!
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@Djmohr Yes! We got to see what the rooms look like during his presentation via a slide show but I was impressed. The nurses there will all be nurses who are specialized in Bariatric Surgery as well. My husband works less than 10 minutes from there so it all works out. I am anticipating a call for my consultation appointment and dreaming of how skinny I'll be. @jane13 it sounds like it is a excellent hospital and the accommodations were probably the last thing on your mind after surgery. I'll want to run laps around the floors although I'm probably not going to be able to lol!
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I'm feeling hopeful. I attended a information session which is required before meeting with a surgeon for a consultation. I was surprised at the number of people who were in attendance just a day before Thanksgiving but it let me know just how much we are all seeking out much needed help. I am now waiting on a phone call upon verification of my insurance to meet with the surgeon. I wishing you all much success in your journey. Happy Holidays!
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I'm feeling hopeful. I attended a information session which is required before meeting with a surgeon for a consultation. I was surprised at the number of people who were in attendance just a day before Thanksgiving but it let me know just how much we are all seeking out much needed help. I am now waiting on a phone call upon verification of my insurance to meet with the surgeon. I wishing you all much success in your journey. Happy Holidays!
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Thank you @Jane13! I am doing some research now to make sure that I am asking every question that I want to have answered and writing them down. The surgeon that will be doing the surgery upon approval was very knowledgeable at the information seminar. He put me at ease because the other surgeon that he works with go into every surgery together and one surgeon won't do the surgery without the other surgeon present. He appears to be very attentive. He took the time to look each and every person in the face to acknowledge that they were present and stopped to ask if we had any questions. The hospital is brand new and the unit that patients are on after surgery are private rooms that are made with the larger people in mind. There is even room enough for your supporter to stay overnight with you. He couldn't help but to mention that he wants all of their patients to feel comfortable when designing the rooms they put a lot of effort into it being comfortable. Their toilets accommodate 1000 lbs. I am looking forward to the consultation.
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