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@@bloomie85, I was like you. I was in limbo for a while of lapband over sleeve. I decided to go with the sleeve because I didn't want to have a port and didn't know if I would feel the cord, get fills, get it adjusted, etc.

Go hard because it's Monday! Go hard because it's another day to get it right! So fight, fight, fight!

@@coletteholm, congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I'll be excited when I find out my surgery date.

@@millies25412, mine was about an hour long and I filled out a form. She asked me why I wanted the surgery, do I have a support base at home, child hood history of eating, how to be successful with the weight loss, how my family or friends think about my decision, and setting realistic expectations... She recommended me to see about getting therapy for binge eating.

@@Crissy Lynne, congratulations on surviving the nurse visits, and your engagement!

Hi Paula, Thanks for posting! You have encouraged me to continue to stay away from the sweets. This time was tough since I'm actually conscious of what I'm putting in my mouth. It will be especially tough next year because I always have to cook. Maybe I'll think of something else to do for thanksgiving day.

@@oilmandg, congratulations on your upcoming surgery. It's a struggle, but well worth the fight. It's ok to have concerns, but don't worry. Worrying causes stress, depression, and all sorts of other things. Stay positive, we are here to encourage you,

That sounds good

@@Tiffanie13, yes! That's a good idea. I'll try to work from home of necessary

Cool!

@@LipstickLady, that's a good idea to track food before you eat it. I need to do it that way instead of tracking after I eat.

@@Alfred Day, that's great!

Yes, get back on track and do low carb again for the rest of the week

@@GBLady41, congratulations! Keep up the good work!

Yes, stay motivated the best way you can!

Congratulations! Good luck at work today.

@@Tayfusion304, also, o would ask if they sew at the top opening of the stomach? Do you sew all the way down manually? Or do you use the staple tool? If you use the staple tool, do you reinforce the top and bottom of the stomach manually? You might want to watch a YouTube video of the surgery.

@@transitioning, alright now! Looking good!

@@JaneDarcy, one moment at a time, and you have to really, really want to do better. Then gradually start weening off of 1 thing at a time. Your health is something you can control. And then you have to know you can get past the bump in the road. Make sure you pray and get a counselor who can hold you accountable. Also, its good to find an inexpensive hobby to keep your mind focused on other things. It's hard, but it's a behavior you can change gradually.

@@Tashagirlxo, that's awesome! Crossing my fingers and toes.

These are some helpful tips. Going to put it in my journal

Congratulations!!

Amen! There are a lot of suggestions have been posted, don't give up the fight

@@msjessy323 Congratulations on your surgery date! I've heard people taking colace for your BM's...not sure if there's a liquid type out there.

@@Tashagirlxo, not sure about this one because every insurance company and policy is different. I have BCBS of Michigan and I live in Georgia. The company I work for corporate office is in Michigan. They required 6 months nutritional visits with a nutritionist, PFT, chest X-ray, EKG, Certification/Letter of Support from PCP. I'm not done with all of my requirements, I have 2 more nutritional visits to go, but I'm going to try to get my PCP to submit my info this week. My surgeon is trying to get me to get it done before the end of the year, which I agree because I would have to reach my deductible all over again if it goes into next year. However, I read on a post on BP that mentioned that they got approved for their surgery and they were on their 4 month visit. I also read on here where someone got approved just by using Weight Watchers online. I didn't even know that counted...Hope this helps. Crossing my fingers for you...