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Thank you! I have felt so much better, so glad the nausea is gone, that's the worst feeling! How's everything going for you? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look amazing! What are your stats if you don't mind me asking? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The hardest part for me was the liquid diet and after surgery I felt like I had made a big mistake. I felt like I didn't think this process all the way through and I could've lost the weight on my own without surgery. All of that changed once people saw me after only 2 weeks after surgery and could see the difference. Tomorrow will make 4 weeks since I made the decision to have surgery. I was walking through the grocery store last night looking for different items to incorporate into my lifestyle (I don't like to say diet because this truly is a lifestyle change) and I noticed the middle aisles of the store didn't entice me as much anymore. I even laughed to myself because there is halloween candy out by the door and normally I would've bought a couple bags for my candy bowl for visitors at home, however, I walked right by it with no problem. I NEVER thought I would get to this point and I'm so grateful my mind and my tummy are on the same page. During the liquid stage the first couple of weeks I broke down twice (once over a can of Pringles and once over my husband's meal from chicken Express lol). I cried over food because it was my comfort for so many years. But now I realize I can eat and be satisfied without eating some of the things I used to. Honestly without all the grease and carbs and sugar, I have felt so good and alert as well. This point was unintentionally long but I hope that it helps you in your journey. Oh and hi @@Sai! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When I went for my follow-up appointment post surgery last week they told me they found it during my endoscopy but wanted to wait until I am 6 weeks out to start me on antibiotics to give my stomach a little more time to heal from surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look amazing! Great job on all your hard work! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello how are you feeling? How did you surgery go? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App much better today, still sore yesterday was hell. how are you feeling? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Hey, I still had some really strong gas pains this morning, but my husband got me out of the house and we walked around Walmart to pick up some things. By the time I left out of there and got back home, I was hurting. However, I was able to take off my dressings today and shower and I feel so much better. The swelling in my body has gone down quite a bit. Yesterday was rough for me too. I was nauseated the entire day. Today it's pretty much gone. Thanks for asking! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello, mine is getting a little better, my body feels stiff and I'm finally passing gas and burping a little more (tmi sorry). I tried to eat a popsicle yesterday but was too nauseous to do so. Make sure that you are walking, that will somewhat help with the pain. My stomach still hurts a bit because of the gas, but I'm doing better with each day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello Sai, yep I have one of those on as well lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was only nausea about 10 mins. Nurse gave me meds in my iv for it and I haven't been nausea since. Did your dr give you meds for it?Yes they gave me like 3 different things. Still feel nauseated. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sorry to hear that. It will get better with time. Keeping you in my prayersThank you, praying for you as well! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

*I meant your recovery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App No, but only because I told them that I have a history of being nauseous, motion sickness, car sickness, boat sickness, you name it hehe. What they did was prescribe me Ondansetron (dissolve in mouth tablets) so I took that every 4-6 hrs or as needed. It really really helped.I have those as well. I still have about 3 hours before I can take another Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was only nausea about 10 mins. Nurse gave me meds in my iv for it and I haven't been nausea since. Did your dr give you meds for it?Yes they gave me like 3 different things. Still feel nauseated. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@onedeterminedchick I'm definitely nauseous. I don't even want my husband to eat around me because his food is so overpowering and it instantly makes me sick Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yayyyy...we Celebrate the same day!! I will definitely keep you updated. Best wishes sent you way. 24hrs I will be at the hospital How did you ladies' surgeries go? I had mine at 10:30AM yesterday and was released to go home around 5:30PM Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You're welcome. I started the process in January when I was working for another employer and when I got to the end, I found out the insurance would only cover up to 50% or $10,000. I changed employers in June and the new employer offered bariatric surgery at 100%. The new insurance plan was effective August 1st after the waiting period, some of my pre-op stuff was still good except my stress test, chest x-ray, pre-op bloodwork, and my edg. I got all the stress test done and they submitted it to the insurance provider on the 3rd and I got an answer on August 14th. Scheduler called a week later for Sept 22. By me waiting instead of just jumping at the 1st chance I got (the approval at 50%) I saved myself so much money. It's tough but worth it. I was so ready to have it done too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App