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I was also told that I'd be good to drive once I was off pain meds. But I'm still preop so not sure how soon that will be! Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

Congrats, how exciting!! Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

Carb cravings are the worst! One thing I've found (for me, anyways) is that if you can push past the first few days, they pretty much go away! I'm 2 weeks into a high protein/low carb diet and have no desire for the junk I used to love. Good luck!! Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

Mine wasn't specific for this phase - just high Protein, low carb. I'm also phasing out caffeine, alcohol, fast food, and all excess sugar. I haven't had bread since Christmas day, that right there is huge for me . Also focusing on getting in all my Water. I'm using this as a time to learn what my body truly needs, so that after surgery when I get back to 'normal' eating I'm ready I'm hoping for a Feb/March surgery date. Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

I haven't started mine yet but it's not liquid - 2 weeks high Protein low carb, no caffeine, lots of Water. Which I decided to start already just because I figure it can't hurt and I still have a few pounds to lose before I meet the surgeon in a few weeks. I only have to do a clear liquid diet for the day before surgery. Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

I've got hashimitos and I was curious about this too. I figure loss will be slower, but still faster then if I didn't do the surgery! Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

Looking good!! Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for sharing - you look so happy and fit! Congrats! Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

Yay! Congrats Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

Mine requires a percentage - for me it was about 22lbs. I've been done all the other program requirements since October (started in May) and I'm still working on that stupid 22 pounds. I'm only about 4 pounds away now though so I'm hopeful that my January appointment in 2 weeks will be my last pre-op appointment before I meet the surgeon. Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

I didn't have to. I did an upper GI, that's it. Maybe if they had seen something on that they would have scheduled one, but nothing at this point. Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

All said and done I'll be about $3500 for deductible and coinsurance. Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

I had to start using a CPAP in September after my sleep study showed very mild apnea. I absolutely hate it. The issue you're having where it feels like you can't get the air through when you exhale - I was having that and I read somewhere that it can be due to moisture build-up either in the tube or in the filter (read it on a forum). So what I do now is make sure that every day I hang the tube up so it has a chance to dry out and I take the air filters out and let them sit on the counter and completely dry out as well. Since I started doing that I haven't had the issue where it feels like there's too much pressure coming back at me. I also was not able to use the nose only mask I have to use the full face mask. But 4 months out now I still rip that thing off pretty much as soon as the four hours passes several days a week. I cannot wait until I lose enough to do another sleep study and be off this thing. Especially since he said my apnea was so mild it was kind of on the fence as to whether I actually needed the stupid thing anyway. Yet another motivator for losing weight! The only good thing is that my husband says when I do wear it I don't snore. So at least he is sleeping better while I'm using it Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

So many things... - not being able to strap the seat belt on a go-kart with my kids - having my knees creak everytime I walk up and down the stairs - being afraid to do something like skiing or roller skating because if I fell it would be too hard to get back up - being put on high blood pressure medication - realizing that I've been obese for almost 30 years (I'm only 37!!) - trying to take a walk with my friends, and running out of breath before we even make the first lap - being afraid to attempt rides at the amusement park because I didn't think I would fit - taking my kids to Disney and being unable to keep up with them - hating every picture I see of myself Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

Wow that's fast! I've been doing this since May (just about done) - I'm jealous . Congratulations Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

Not at all Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

Oh, I haven't lied! They haven't asked beyond "why do you have so many appts?" - and I say "my doctor is helping me lose weight so I can be healthier". I just haven't gone into detail on what I'm leading up to yet Thanks for the replies!

.... At 3 months post op? 6 months? 1 year? I'm getting close to surgery (Feb/March) and am getting excited! Just thought I'd see what people experienced for the first year! ???? Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

You know it! 20 days to push myself and be incredibly strict with my diet. I can do this. It's only going to help me prepare for after, anyways! Thanks for all your support @@JamieLogical !

Thank you to those who have shared and congratulations! I know I'll likely end up being a slower loser (i have hashimotos); but seeing these numbers is still highly motivating for me. I've been obese since I was 8. Almost 30 YEARS!!! So I'm fully prepared for however long it takes me to lose this 125lbs. Nothing wrong with wanting to see what others have experienced, IMO. Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

I know every person/body/experience will be different. I don't compare myself to others, but it is nice to see how far people get in those first few months

50lbs in 4 months sounds absolutely amazing!! Congratulations, I hope I'm as lucky as you! Wow, those are awesome numbers! Congratulations and thanks for sharing!

Jan 4, 2017 =================== A new year and here I still am on the pre-op side. But it's OK. I've got 3 weeks to lose 6 lbs. I can do that! Then I'll get to meet the surgeon and it should be quick moving after that. By the end of March I should be sleeved and on to the next chapter. I'm SO ready! Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

December 10, 2016 ====================================== Ok so here I am, 8 months later - still pre-surgery. I've got everything done. Been wearing my CPAP every night since September. Mental health evals done. Been attending monthly support meetings. All done. Except.... the weight loss. I'm stuck. No matter what I eat, I'm stuck at 12 lbs gone. I'm supposed to be down another 5 - 7 lbs before they will even schedule me with the surgeon. Then it's another 4-6 weeks before surgery depending on insurance, etc. 5lbs should be so easy. why am I having so much trouble? This is the last step. I really thought I'd be post-op by now, the only thing holding me back is ME. I think the most frustrating thing is that I have been eating fairly well, just too much of it. I eat lots of Protein, water/tea, veggies, fruits. I eat very few processed carbs, cut out coffee and alcohol a while ago, but I'm stuck. I think I'm going to have to be extremely strict the next 10 days (my next appt). They told me back in September (when I was the same weight I am now), that if I could get to within 5lbs of my doc's presurgery goal (which is about 5lbs less than I am now) they would let me meet with the surgeon after my October appt. So they set me up with the program coordinator for October (the one who decides if you get to see the surgeon). I maintained for October. They tried again for November. I maintained again. I'm back to meeting with the dietitian for December. I could have easily been post op but because of my lack of willpower, here i am. Into the new year now. On a positive note, at least I don't have to worry about recovery during the holidays. With the kids, family, hosting parties etc - I wasn't looking forward to that. And I'll still have 4months or so before Summer to lose some of this excess weight. Not as long as I'd hoped, but maybe I'll be one of those people that drops like 60lbs in 4 months. That would be nice. I'm just so ready for this change. So why am I holding myself back?

October 14, 2016 =============================== Getting down to the end!! Just had my October check in and I'm down a total of 12lbs out of the 23 they want me to lose pre-op. Not the best but at least I'm going in the right direction. They said if I can get to within 5 lbs of the goal by the time I see them on November 21st they'll schedule me to meet with the surgeon. Once I meet with the surgeon, if they like what I've done they'll submit to insurance and once approved they'll schedule my surgery. Fingers crossed I get in before the end of the year - otherwise I have to start all over again with respect to insurance out of pocket costs/deductibles! I'm hoping I'll end up getting sleeved somewhere between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Left to do: Monthly Support Meetings Monthly Follow Ups CPAP follow up mid November Lose at least 8 lbs before November 21st Meet with Surgeon Insurance Submission/Approval Surgery!!!!