Luckygrl

Hi Nana!! I had a rough start to the week. Battled some depression and stress but I came through it once again. Yesterday and today have been better. I had my 6 week appt yesterday. I was bummed because I'd only lost 21lbs. They gave me some advice so hoping I can start losing better soon. Woke up with a 2 pound loss this morning. I hope I'm past this stall. I need to drink more Water, exercise more and log my food. I do well until my depression hits. I usually bounce back fairly quickly though. I hope they get your paperwork settled soon so you get a date set!! I'm excited for you to start this journey too. Enjoy your weekend!! I'll be stitching all weekend. I need to finish an apron I'm crossing stitching for my mother-in-law before Christmas. I'm such a procrastinator!

How are you doing Lucky? Have a good week I hope? I called Drs office yesterday and they never received last psych assessment so I called that office and asked them to hurry get it over to surgeon lol. I'll check again on Monday. Have a great weekend everyone!
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Hey there....GREAT NEWS!!! I got the call today...I got approved and surgery is scheduled for the 15th of December. I'm getting married on the 8th of December. So busy lately. Crazy month.
Mindi in Waterloo
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Thank you!! I appreciate it.

Ahhh so exciting!!! I'll for sure keep them in my prayers. I will call Wed. to be sure.
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Keeping my fingers crossed for you too!! I hope you hear from them soon. Maybe call on Wednesday to see if it's been sent. :-) I got great news today! My son called and informed me that they're having a boy!! They sent me ultrasound pictures. He has chubby cheeks. lol It's a high risk pregnancy so I'll be praying for them. She's in the hospital now, since Friday, trying to get her blood sugar levels under control.
Hope everyone is doing well.

I'm hoping they submitted my file for team approval today. I want to call but don't want to be a pain. She said last week it can take a week or two to find out. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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It was great meeting you too! I'll for sure be attending these meetings as well. I really enjoyed today. I'll for sure be asking questions. Thank you so much!
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Sorry you are in a stall Luckygrl!! It sucks and makes us feel like we will be there forever...but you wont.

Love those quotes!
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My insurance approval only took a few days! Good luck!! I'm cheering for you!

Ok thanks so much. Things are looking good. I called today and next week will be sent for team approval. Keeping my fingers crossed!
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Once I was approved, they set me up for my final appt with the surgeon to set up the date, which was less than two weeks after that last appt. Once at the hospital, they took blood for some tests.

Maybe just call and ask them. I'm not sure what their guidelines are about that. I'm planning on going too.

Good morning!! Hope everyone is doing well!! We spent the weekend raking leaves and watching the Cubs. :-) Happy Halloween!!
I've been tossing around the idea of getting a gym membership. I'm considering the YMCA. Do any of you have a gym membership? Suggestions?

Yay!! Maybe we'll see each other there!!

I am planning on going. I need to go to one for my check list and hope to attend more. They all seem like great topics. Sent from my SM-G930R4 using the BariatricPal App

Hi Katelyn!! Welcome to this wonderful journey! I live in Des Moines too. I had Dr Lamasters for my surgery. My surgery was 9-29-16. I haven't had any complications at all. I've lost 20lbs so far. I'm gearing up to join the YMCA to help the process. Good luck to you. We're here for you.

Good luck katelyn!! Its quite the process but I wouldn't change a thing!!! Best advice I can give is mental preparation and dont wait til you are approved...start right now whatever you can because it will make things so much better post op!

I would love to but I am 2 hours from des moines so it doesnt work for me. I would if i lived closer though.

Way to go!!! You're well on your way to a healthier you!!!

First...congrats sirmikael and Lucky on your weight loss so far!!!! Whoot! Whoot!
Second...prayers are being said for you mindi to have a speedy return on the insurance approval!
Third...i am excited to report a 50 pound loss as of today!!!!
The stamina really does come back and the energy you will feel is unexplainable (at least for me it has been)
This has not been easy but the changes I have made so far I can live with for life...guess that is most important.

Way to go!!! You're well on your way to a healthier you!!!