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Woohoo! Great job! Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

My resting heart rate before surgery was 120. I tried different medications but each caused problems with my asthma. Now 11 months out my resting heart rate is 56! This has saved my life. I know what you mean I couldn't sleep the night before either. Keep us posted. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

Not sure what the procedure is at your hospital, but my heart rate spiked and I was in tears and they gave me something to calm me down. After that no worries. Good luck, you got this. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

Sounds like you are happy with the results. Did you have alot to lose to begin with? I probably need to lose at least 120lbs. My main "goal" is to be pain free! I will deal with the cosmetic issues as they come, but if I am not always tired and in pain I think I could get through anything!!Congratulations on your achievements so far!!! Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App I had 98 to lose. So not that different. I am very strict low carb, so my inflammation is way down and my pain now non existent! You are going to be so happy, just remember it is a journey. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

I am older at 48 I am 10 months out and nearly at goal. My under chin was bad around 6 months but has gotten much better now. My abdomen is very crepey, but doesn't really hang, my stomach above belly button is fine. My inner thighs a little crepey too. So I plan to wear bike short like swim shorts and bikini top. My bat wings also were bad around 6 months, but closer to goal the skin is more shriveled and wrinkly than hanging. Really unnoticeable and with weight lifting it is looking better. Good luck. One caveat I feel great and even with more face wrinkles I get a lot more attention from men and women it's crazy! Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

Just as long as there is no red swelling(really obvious) and you can breathe and swallow okay. I was allergic to the dermabond so I had to get shots and get it removed. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

It will totally get better! You will have more energy than you ever dreamed. I was dead tired for first couple months, walking daily really helped. Also be sure to keep up on your Vitamins. Congratulations on doing this for yourself! Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

I guess everyone is different. I am 8 months post opp. and still have to sip. I can still only take in a few ounces of food at a time. I sip all day to try to get in my liquids in. To be honest, I am okay with that. Having to sip the liquid all day keeps me from snacking. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

I am 8 months post op and also hit that dreaded 3 week stall. I also tend to go up and down thru the month so don't worry it's just your body adjusting. As long as you follow your plan to the letter dont worry. I have lost 7-9 lbs a month from 2nd month. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

Bai5 I like mango, but it comes in several flavors. Sweetened with Erithritol, and does have some caffeine. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I know you had surgery yesterday, congrats, hope all is well. I get the Popcicle brand tropical flavors sugar free. Walmart carries them here in California. Good luck. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Hi numby2017, I am just a bit ahead of you at 5 weeks today. At 10 days I was able to get alot of liquids, Soup and yogurt in. I thought the surgery was a fail. Now on soft food, I feel a pressure, that's when I know to stop or the food will come up. I rarely can eat more than a couple ounces of food and liquids are even going down slowly now. Surgery was a complete success, although, I have wicked head hunger. Good luck! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, You know @@kmorri, that is exactly what I thought I am so happy I got my surgery. Even if I have to keep driving my 17 year old car and hold off on buying new I, so be it:) 2goldengirl, I know huh, duh, obesity, why cover it if not for obesity! Thanks for tip on insurance board, I am in CA. Kaitlynm, thanks for sharing your experience, I will talk to doctors office again tomorrow and see what they are doing. Crazy thing is they covered NUT and psych eval, I wonder what code they used. But not covered labs, lung xray and ekg Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for your feedback! I do have my approval letter and it is for a vsg with my doctor on March 7. Apparently the problem is my plan doesn't cover weight loss programs or things related to obesity but it does cover bariatric surgery. So they're denying it because it was for obesity even though the guidelines to get bariatric surgery a BMI of 40 is what is required. Luckily I also have severe sleep apnea, and they may cover it under that. The doctor's office is talking about partial coverage so I may have to get an attorney and see if I have a leg to stand on. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App