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At my informational seminar the doctor told us it is almost impossible to lose weight and keep it off if you are morbidly obese. If your BMI is over 40 you will qualify. My BMI was 34.7 but I qualified because of hypertension, knee pain, high cholesterol. Good luck in your journey! I am one week out and feel great!!! No regrets! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's awesome that you have found your voice! I found mine when turning 40. I had always tried my best to keep others happy to my detriment. Good luck in your new journey! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Citizen of Humanity jeans and Frye boots! That will be my first buy when I reach my goal weight! I'm also going to get a second job to support my clothing and shoe habit!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This freaking liquid diet has me questioning everything! I figure though once 75-80% of my stomach is removed it should be easier to follow the post op diet. I am on day 3 of the liquid diet and I feel like s***! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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My doctor said I could have 2 servings of fruit a day and I get 4 meal passes during the 2 weeks. Meals are supposed to be grilled chicken and vegetables but hey, that is much better than nothing!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Walking also prevents blood clots which prevents pulmonary embolism, keep walking!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Be a good Girl Scout and "Be Prepared". If you start to hurt, take your pain med for the first couple of days. It is much much easier to manage pain if you "head it off at the pass"--stay ahead of it. If you wait until you are overwhelmed with pain, it will be much more difficult to get control of it. I find that peak pain is usually around day #3 after surgery. I believe that is when your body is finally fully "awake" and on its own. I look forward to your posting when you are post op and some newbie asks this very same question. Prayers going up for you. You got this!! Thank you so much, Valentina!! I really appreciate the prayers! Hugs! Yohonna Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Whitneymc, I too suffered from depression. I lost my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and father in law in a short time frame. I was suicidal. I got help from my psychiatrist and am now considered in remission. She did my psych evaluation and it was fine. I would be worried if you didn't address the depression. It could rear its ugly head after the surgery. If you are already in a bad place and have surgery, it might send you further into the black hole. I have been great for 4 years but I still plan on increasing my psychiatrist visits a little bit after surgery to stay on the right track. I don't know if you believe in prayer but I will be praying for you! Yohonna Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yea, I don't like meds either, but u will need them... I'm only 6 days in and my pain is finally starting to subside.... ask about the Q ball (it's a pain ball they put in and u don't have to do anything ) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App I have never heard of a Q ball! I'll have to ask. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I work an 11a-11p shift in a busy ER. We are balls to the wall the entire shift. My doc says I can go back to work in 2 weeks. How do you get you 5-6 little meals in during work? Sometimes we get a lunch break and sometimes we don't. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If you are under a psychiatrist's care they can do your psych evaluation. They just need to write a letter saying you are capable of following the diet and stable with your depression. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow!!!! You would never know by looking at you that you had a weight problem! Are you like 6'8"?

I am curious about the demise of marriages after WLS. I know as your body changes your mind does as well. I've read the statistics but would like to hear from my fellow sleevers. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thanks for the info Dub!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am curious about recovery time. I am an ER nurse in a busy ER. Do you think it's possible to go back to work after 2 weeks? Any information is appreciated! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look fantastic!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How bad is the post op pain? Is it possible to get through without the use of narcotics? I hate narcotics and usually only take Motrin. Can you take liquid Motrin? I have birthed 3 kidney stones with only Motrin so I'm not a wimp. And information is greatly appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

June 7th!!! Can't wait!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

June 7th for me!!! I'm so excited and terrified at the same time!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Absolutely no judgement here but I would like to bring up some ideas. As a nurse I would be concerned about the fact that cross addiction is an enormous concern. After WLS people have an increased chance of becoming addicted to other substances since food is no longer feeding our addiction. I would also be concerned that alcohol and cocaine could upset the electrolyte apple cart and be more dangerous for a person that has had surgery vs one who hasn't. Please be careful, it would be crazy if you changed your life with weight loss and ended up an alcoholic. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have a BMI of 35. I'm 5'9" and weigh in at 233. I have had lots of my co-workers (which are also ER nurses) tell me I don't need the surgery. Mind you these girls have BMI's of 22-24. So at 44 I have adopted the attitude of I really don't care what you think. It is my body, my health, my need to be around for my three girls. My surgery is scheduled for 06/07/16. I am nervous but feel so blessed to be able to do this. I lost my mom at the age of 49 to a brain tumor and my dad to a cancer called Liposarcoma, which means it arose from his fat cells., at the age of 57. So as I creep closer to these ages I want to be as healthy as I can. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Have you had much hair loss?? You look awesome!!!! I'm terrified of losing all my hair. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App