kitkattulsa

I start my 2 week liquid diet, anyone interested in a support team...worried this will be hard
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Congrats you look great
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My one year surgiversary. I couldn't be happier. Down 115## since I started this journey. I'm still not at goal but I m not losing hope.
I got a new outfit for today. I was a bit over dressed but hey I was celebrating me and my success.
Side by side pic is one year apart.
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Curious, everyone sounds able to easily adjust after surgery. We're you following a strict diet before? My surgery is Nov 29 and I've cut back but feel like I'm going through the food funeral stage but regretful because it doesn't taste as good as I thought it would
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Lol, I've only told one friend and my husband that I've decided to go forward with the surgery but for about a year when I was thinking about it I mentioned it to a few people. My favorite response was, "you're not THAT fat", which I heard probably 3 times. I think it's supposed to be a compliment?

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Thank you guys so much for the kind words! It really means a lot!

My program didn't have any pre-op liquid diet. Just high Protein (3 oz first at every meal), low carb. I followed it pretty well (not perfectly) and lost 25 lbs in the two months between orientation and surgery. We had to finish dinner by 6pm the day before surgery, but no prep other than that. Every program is very different.
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I didnt tell no one , I dont regret my surgery , Im a slow loser , I lost 61 pounds FOREVER , im a year post op and have no sagging skin , I think due to the slow lost but none the less , no one ever asked me if i had surgery and again I think it was due to my slow lost , but people did ask me how I lost weight and I would reply with , changed my eating habits , drank lots of Water and lots of walking , which was all true , best wishes to you

I waited a week, then called every 2 days. At 2 weeks asked the Dr if they've heard back and they reached out. Just approved today at 3 weeks
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I have yet to find something great for body but the gold bond neck and chest has been wonderful. I was worried about getting the turkey neck with the amount of weight I've lost and I use that daily and my neck looks great in my opinion.

Ok so I went to the gym today always start out by hopping on the elliptical for 15 minutes. Well I felt calm and my breathing was slow and could breathe in and out of my nose. I didn't need to open my mouth to take in deep breaths. So I thought what the heck I'll jog some today bc I'm doing so good. I go work on my legs and do a arm machine before heading to treadmill. After that I'm on the treadmill started to zone out for my focus point then start to jog, I did that for 7 minutes! I know it doesn't sound like much but for me it is great of course back in 2013 I jogged for 20 minutes. Working myself up to that amount will probably only take a few days. Yaaaayyy me!!
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Good for you i am down 44# want to get down 30 more and i too am more mobile than ive ever been. Good luck on your journey

I was 206 before my pre-0p and 198 the day of surgery. My sleeve was done 8/1 , so I am 6 weeks out. Current weight is 179. It is slow but coming off. I need some ideas for meals and Snacks. Suggestion anyone??
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Yea!!!!!! I received approval today! Next step is for scheduling the surgery
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Congrats
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My husband knows and may tell my daughter. Prefer to keep it private
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Sorry you might need a new pcp. Mine was the one who encouraged me to have surgery. You need support not negativity during this time.

Good evening, this is my before and after 6 months after my surgery, I lose 113 pounds so far, good luck to all, this was the best decision of my life.
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The PA said I'm fine. If the insurance was going to be that chosen they would have denied me for not losing much. I'll find out in a week. It's so stressful. I would have thrown we ights in my pocket the first day had I known thanks for asking!
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@@kitkattulsa Did they say anything? If they do - ask them to re-weigh you on the other scale (take off everything possible without being arrested for indecent exposure! LMAO).

I started 6 months ago - insurance requirements
1. 6 Dietician visits
2. 6 Dr/PA visits
3. Cardiologist clearance
4. Stress test & Echo
5. Chest X Ray
6. LOTS of bloodwork
7. Pulmonologist clearance
8. sleep study
9. Surgeon clearance
10. EGD
11. Pre op surgeon
12. 2 weeks liquid diet prior to surgery
I have my last Dr/PA visit. Then insurance approval, surgery schedule, liquid diet...heading towards the end

After your surgery you can deduct your costs for Vitamins and Protein drinks, mixes etc. because they are both required for a medical condition. This is addressed on the IRS website and I confirmed with my CPA. Save your receipts !! And just add them right into your medical expenses if you itemize.
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So today is my first day of pre-op. Being in the UK it's bedtime soon so I've had my day and all has gone well!
I'm not really an eater so the lack of intake is ok with me. Water, Protein shake, Water, water and 3oz of roast beef with a good salad. I'm sure it will get 'tense' as I head towards the op on September 13th (thankfully not a Friday!)
I had a great party this weekend where I drank for to much as I said goodbye to Alcohol.... For now.
So I'm starting my journey at 358lbs. Apprehensive, nervous not knowing what you don't know BUT double exited.
A lot of you guys have inspired me to get this done and if I get anywhere near your successes. I will be delighted.
Ollie

He said my liver was a little fatty but nothing bad.
On the day of OP I was 15KGs down from pre-liquid phase.
Currently 19KGs down from SW. It's going well!