Mindi Lou

I certainly will. Text me anytime... 319-610-1505 Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Absolutely we can do this. It's so inspiring to see the progress of another. Don't worry about the psych eval. Im sure you will be just fine. I was nervous too. Im so glad to have someone I can talk to about this. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's good. Probably best that way. I'm so excited for you. I have gone back and forth between which surgery is best for me...and finally decided the sleeve will be best for me. I have to lose about 160 lbs. I'm so excited to get going on this. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It was super easy. The doctor just wants to make sure you are in the right frame of mind for this to be a successful process. And that you can psychologically handle the outcome of the weight loss. Like I am doing this because I want to live to be with my grandchildren...not a vain kind of thing. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Waterloo so I'm going to Glascock. But I originally went to Cahalan in Des Moines before I moved here Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Are you going to Dr. Cahalan Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey so nice to hear from you. What part are you at right now? I just finished up all my pre op testing...supposed to have been sent to insurance now. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I agree. I want so badly to be on the losing side. So I'm pushing to make things happen. We are our own biggest advocate. Chin up buttercup...we got this. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm right with you all. Still waiting for my last few tests before they send it off to insurance. I'm so impatient...but someone told me to take this time to mentally prepare for the new part of my journey. I'm just wanting to get to it already. These forums are totally motivating and comforting to me. Good luck to all of us!!! Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have been doing research on the bypass for years...but decided the sleeve was best for me due to lower risks of malabsorption and deficiencies. I'm super excited about it moving along though. I love looking at everyone's before and after pics and stories. Very encouraging. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm from Waterloo area. Just would love to find support around Iowa. I'm still going through my insurance process. sleep study tomorrow. Getting impatient. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Iowa. Still going through my pre surgery hoops. But I can't wait. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm having an issue with that myself. I have an e cig and a no nicotine juice. It seems to be working pretty well for me. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I did get the paperwork for that. But I've heard conflicting things. Some people say that your tastebuds change and what you like before surgery could change. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I guess I need some help with the details. I have never been this close before. Is there a list or anything web related to give me the information? Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Getting everything going to submit to insurance. I've done the psych eval and given all my info to insurance girl at doctors office. Have to get X-rays and sleep study done and then labs. Im super impatient. I wish there was more I could do to make this happen sooner. My co-morbidities are getting worse. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App