Ginger Belle

Wow where has the time gone. I started this crazy journey of mine in March at 401 lbs. I had surgery August 22, 2016 at 351 lbs. 6 weeks later I am 301 lbs. Total of 100 lbs and 50 since surgery. I haven't been able to eat a lot maybe two bites and that's a wrap. Each day is getting better and I wouldn't change a thing. Hope everyone is doing AWESOME!!!! God Bless.

Wow where has the time gone. I started this crazy journey of mine in March at 401 lbs. I had surgery August 22, 2016 at 351 lbs. 6 weeks later I am 301 lbs. Total of 100 lbs and 50 since surgery. I haven't been able to eat a lot maybe two bites and that's a wrap. Each day is getting better and I wouldn't change a thing. Hope everyone is doing AWESOME!!!! God Bless.

Wow where has the time gone. I started this crazy journey of mine in March at 401 lbs. I had surgery August 22, 2016 at 351 lbs. 6 weeks later I am 301 lbs. Total of 100 lbs and 50 since surgery. I haven't been able to eat a lot maybe two bites and that's a wrap. Each day is getting better and I wouldn't change a thing. Hope everyone is doing AWESOME!!!! God Bless.

Wow where has the time gone. I started this crazy journey of mine in March at 401 lbs. I had surgery August 22, 2016 at 351 lbs. 6 weeks later I am 301 lbs. Total of 100 lbs and 50 since surgery. I haven't been able to eat a lot maybe two bites and that's a wrap. Each day is getting better and I wouldn't change a thing. Hope everyone is doing AWESOME!!!! God Bless.

Wow where has the time gone. I started this crazy journey of mine in March at 401 lbs. I had surgery August 22, 2016 at 351 lbs. 6 weeks later I am 301 lbs. Total of 100 lbs and 50 since surgery. I haven't been able to eat a lot maybe two bites and that's a wrap. Each day is getting better and I wouldn't change a thing. Hope everyone is doing AWESOME!!!! God Bless.

Wow where has the time gone. I started this crazy journey of mine in March at 401 lbs. I had surgery August 22, 2016 at 351 lbs. 6 weeks later I am 301 lbs. Total of 100 lbs and 50 since surgery. I haven't been able to eat a lot maybe two bites and that's a wrap. Each day is getting better and I wouldn't change a thing. Hope everyone is doing AWESOME!!!! God Bless.

Wow where has the time gone. I started this crazy journey of mine in March at 401 lbs. I had surgery August 22, 2016 at 351 lbs. 6 weeks later I am 301 lbs. Total of 100 lbs and 50 since surgery. I haven't been able to eat a lot maybe two bites and that's a wrap. Each day is getting better and I wouldn't change a thing. Hope everyone is doing AWESOME!!!! God Bless.

good morning guys! Just made it to the hospital. Nerves are all over the place. Excited and nervous at the same time. Trusting in God and turning it over. Keep you guys posted!Surgery time!!!

I feel you I was the same way even got discharged yesterday too! I had my first BM today and was relived... Walking when I'm awake though I feel my belly weighs a lot lol I need to get a belly binder
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Thanks guys. The last few days have been full of pain and a big blur. I was discharged yesterday. Still in pain but taking my pain meds and gas x to help with the gas pains. Will keep you guys posted on my progress.

good morning guys! Just made it to the hospital. Nerves are all over the place. Excited and nervous at the same time. Trusting in God and turning it over. Keep you guys posted!Surgery time!!!

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Your new lifestyle change is just around the corner and I pray you have a speedy recovery. @@Ginger Belle congratulations!!
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With my insurance which is Aetna Choice Comprehensive PPO I had a choice of 3 or 6. I choice the 3 month. I started March 30th last appointment June 30th. End of program appointment with blood work July 6th. Submitted to insurance July 18th approved July 25. Didn't show history of 2 yr weight loss or anything. Just didn't gain weight and started walking everyday. My only thing was having to wait because my doc missed an appointment so had to resend information but once submitted it was approved. Surgery date 8/15

Hi guys.
This is my first day on here.
Today I started my two week pre-operative liver reduction diet. My surgery is booked on 11th August. So two weeks tomorrow.
I'm so excited to finally begin this final preparation process, and to begin changing my life.
Apart from my weight I have NO medical conditions, and am taking no medication. I have no weight related illnesses. So in that respect I'm very lucky.
However I'm so anxious and scared. I'm so worried that something will go wrong during/after the operation that I find myself crying and panicking.
Has anyone got any advice on how I can stay calm and not panic on the lead up and especially the day of my surgery? What helped for others to keep the, calm?
Thanks
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I made it. Surgery went well. A little sore but otherwise feeling ok. Feels like I've done 1000 sit-ups. I didn't sleep well last night but hopefully I'll make up for it tonight.
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Great thanking God.

Hey I called insurance today and she said I can do FMLA for 8 days... thanks you guys for the info. I will just have to be unpaid for that week.

@@Shrinkinqtpi and @@Ginger Belle
Thank you both, I am doing very well now

Hey I called insurance today and she said I can do FMLA for 8 days... thanks you guys for the info. I will just have to be unpaid for that week.

There's no way it would be safe for you to return to work 48 hours after this surgery. You'll still have anesthesia in your system! You can't drive.
Does your doctor agree with you going back to work this fast?
I fear you are going to seriously complicate your recovery, you are giving yourself zero chance to heal from major surgery.
Please reconsider. Call in sick and take unpaid sick leave if you have to.
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We both will do great! So happy I dont know what to do. Best birthday gift ever!

You'll do fine!!! Yayyy for August!!! LOL Dawnie_doo

My HW start of process 401. CW 357! Still have a few weeks to go so lose a little more by then.

Congrats dawnie!!!! My date is 8/15! Yayyy for us. Congrats to us all. So excited