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I had my physical this morning with my new doctor at Kaiser and we discussed my lab results as well as bariatric surgery. My BMI is 41.5 and I am pre-diabetic. She put in a request to have the nurse call me, and she did call me about an hour later and scheduled me for my options orientation meeting for August 11th. If I "agree" to having the surgery, then I will have to fill out paperwork that night and they will schedule me for the Options classes which start sometime in September. My doctor did say that this is in no way a guarantee that I will be approved for bariatric surgery, but to make sure I do everything they ask of me during the process because that makes it easier for me to have Kaiser approve my request. I'm excited to say the least to get this process started. My all time heaviest weight was 240, and sadly I've now surpassed that by 2lbs. I can't wait to get started with the classes! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Could it be that time of the month? I gain 2-3lbs during that time. Some women gain up to 5lbs. Also a ten pound loss in two weeks is still an accomplishment! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just out of curiously what was your HGB level prior to the infusion? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I quit all sodas (Coke person here) cold turkey. At the same time I also quit coffee. I did eventually end up drinking coffee again but I haven't drank soda since May 2013. I do occasionally have squirt or Coke mixed with vodka or tequila but haven't drank soda since then. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yikes that's good information to keep in mind. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! That is very reassuring for those of us starting our journeys. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck!! Everything will be fine. Can't wait to hear about your surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yea you're right! I didn't think about that. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

1st your therapist is right. This is your decision to make. 2ndly I'm sorry honey, I really don't think you're ready for this surgery. I would love to say go for it but I honestly feel that if you have this much of an issue getting yourself to break the chains that are enslaving you to the foods that ruined you, then you are not read for this journey just yet. It sounds like you need to work on a lot more than your weight. I am not saying that mean spirited. I'm saying that kindly. I have contemplated this surgery many times and I'm glad I never went thru with it before because I was mentally not ready. I doubted so many things about myself and I have gone to hell and back in the years since I first thought about the surgery. I would have likely gained all the weight if I had gotten the surgery when I originally planned on it. I have learned so much about food and diet and most importantly about myself. I think you know the answer to your question and you don't want to admit it. Please take this as serious as you can. Once you do it you can't undo it and if you're not willing to give up the foods you need to give up then you're not going to be successful either way. I wish you the best. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omg this is horrible. I'm sorry y'all have gone thru so much after reading so many good things about WLS. Can I ask a question? Did you and all of your friends have the surgery thru the same surgical team? Just wondering if they are at fault and you could possibly have a malpractice suit? Again, I'm so sorry. This is just terrible. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm gonna assume because of the risk of blood clots but I'm sure someone more educated on the issue can give you a better response. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations!! 50 lbs is the most I've ever lost on diets....and then I gain 75. Lol. I'm glad there is this wonderful tool to help us meet our goals. Keep up the good work! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omg you look amazing!!! Great job!! Thank you for giving me hope too! I have sciatica pain off and on and mostly at night. I hate it. In the last week I've also had horrible toe pain. Almost as if I have arthritis. It lasted a couple of days and went away. I'm hoping it's not gout but it was really hard to walk. I am seeing my PCP on Friday and I can't wait. I want help with this weight loss, and knowing that there is a possibility my sciatica pain will go away after is all worth it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Are you drinking enough Water? JW. I posted about this before and I'm surprised your nutritionist didn't tell you this but hunger pangs are much the same as when you're thirsty. There is nothing wrong with drinking more than 64oz./day. Idk tho, if you eat and then get hungry again right away...? That doesn't make sense. Maybe get in contact with your surgeon? This is kinda weird. Sorry honey. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I will never again complain about my insurance. I'm sorry that you have to go thru all this guys. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Give it a couple of days. Your body retains a lot of Water during TOM. Don't be down on yourself! You're doing great. Here's an article for you. I'm gonna start being known as the article lady, lol. http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/why-you-gain-weight-your-period

Everyone loses at a different pace. Don't get discouraged! You're doing great. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Um also idk if you're female or male but I usually gain 2-3lbs right before TOM. But I think more importantly don't stress yourself out with numbers. Put your scale away for a week. Sometimes stress makes it worse! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@FayBee kids are so blatant in such an innocent way, but I think sometimes we need it. I have 1 six year old and my other kids range from 21-12. I wish I would have had the surgery sooner so that they grew up seeing me active instead of a couch potato lol. But everything happens for a reason. I wasn't as savvy about health back then and I probably would have sabotaged myself. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's awesome!! Are you keeping track of your measurements? JW. Congrats!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

???? I don't have any advice just good job! That's awesome. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good advice! I'm probably not drinking as much as I should. I'm not a great fan of water but I know it's necessary - gonna persevere! Jo x It took me a really long time to get used to drinking water. Then in a pinch I had to limit my spending and I cut out things we could do with out, juices, flavored water, soda. It really forced me to drink a lot more water as well as my kids. Now I prefer water over everything else but it is hard sometimes because water seems so boring lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Good advice! I'm probably not drinking as much as I should. I'm not a great fan of water but I know it's necessary - gonna persevere! Jo x It took me a really long time to get used to drinking water. Then in a pinch I had to limit my spending and I cut out things we could do with out, juices, flavored water, soda. It really forced me to drink a lot more water as well as my kids. Now I prefer water over everything else but it is hard sometimes because water seems so boring lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi Jo! Growing up any time I said I was hungry out of my normal eating hours, my mom said drink Water. I never knew why she said this, I just always assumed that it was because I hated drinking water as a kid. I have finally found out why. Thirst is often confused for hunger pangs. Idk if this is what you're experiencing but if so, maybe increase your water in take after your meal. It might help. Just my two cents lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I meant to add this article. http://www.livestrong.com/article/441564-difference-between-being-hungry-and-thirsty/ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi Jo! Growing up any time I said I was hungry out of my normal eating hours, my mom said drink Water. I never knew why she said this, I just always assumed that it was because I hated drinking water as a kid. I have finally found out why. Thirst is often confused for hunger pangs. Idk if this is what you're experiencing but if so, maybe increase your water in take after your meal. It might help. Just my two cents lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Hi Jo! Growing up any time I said I was hungry out of my normal eating hours, my mom said drink water. I never knew why she said this, I just always assumed that it was because I hated drinking water as a kid. I have finally found out why. Thirst is often confused for hunger pangs. Idk if this is what you're experiencing but if so, maybe increase your water in take after your meal. It might help. Just my two cents lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@FayBee I am glad you did something for you! As a mom I can relate. You always put yourself in the back seat. It will be better for your kids to see their mom active and healthy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App