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I got sleeved 5/15/2017, I'm going through a stall after losing weight very quickly (from 283 to 245) and I think I'm going to put the scale away for a while because it's frustrating...but we all have to keep focused and keep on keeping on!

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I was sleeved on 5/3 and I stalled on week 2 and 3. It was beyond frustrating so I know what you mean. If you get your Protein and Water in and walk it will start to come off. The body is trying to heal and it's going through a change. It's trying to keep the fat.... I wasn't eating enough and I was doing too much exercise.... I am only doing walks and getting everything else is and my body is starting to realize this is the new normal and it's okay. You will get there! Keep doing what your supposed to and you will be seeing progress in no time!

Tomorrow will be my first weigh at my two week post op. I just tried on a blouse I love and it was big. No matter what the scale says I know things are changing. I've had such peace of mind not weighing and obsessing over the numbers. I'm just doing what they told me.

I could've written this post because the EXACT same thing is happening to me. I was sleeved 5/16. I gained three pounds one week and I have no reason why. I lost those three pounds after a week. However I've only lost 1 pound since surgery. I feel your frustration.

Honestly, I would stay off of the scale for the entire first month. Nothing is going to be accurate because your body is desperately trying to heal. Just stick to your plan, walk, and meet your Protein and Water goals each day and eventually, the weight will come off.

From Butterbean:
http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html

Congrats! It's a surreal feeling! Good luck!

Congratulations!

After 3 weeks, I finally called my insurance company and I found out I was APPROVED! I am so excited, I have been psyching myself out for all of this time. Next step is scheduling.
I have to do a Upper GI, blood work, and. NUT class before surgery.
I am so excited! Its finally real!

I finished my supervised diet and paperwork was submitted on 3/6. They told me it would be 2-15 business days, which seems like forever! Hopefully I will get an answer soon .

LOL! I know! My paperwork was submitted last Friday and I've called Monday and Wednesday. It has taken everything within me NOT to call today! Ha!
Congrats to you, ThickGirl5683! Your surgery date will be here before you know it!

Waiting on an answer is torture I'm trying to keep my mind off it but it's impossible all i think about is I hope & pray I'm not denied!!

I got mine today and mine was submitted on Monday also....surgery scheduled for 3/31.

I finished my supervised diet and paperwork was submitted on 3/6. They told me it would be 2-15 business days, which seems like forever! Hopefully I will get an answer soon .

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@@haliib I won't wear a 'no blind intubation' Bracelet because if I *need* an emergent airway, I don't care if they blow my stomach out getting one. Blind intubations aren't common and not having a patent airway and being hypoxic is life threatening and more important than preserving the integrity of my sleeve.

Hi! I had my first appointment on 11/28 and the best advice i can give you is write all your questions down. Because once you get in there and they start talking technic all that stuff flies out of your head.
Bring a supportive person, my mother came with me and remembered a lot of stuff i forgot to ask.
And font worry if you forget a few questions, you can always call your office or ask at the next appointment.
Good luck!!
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Congratulations! I had my first appointment in April, last appointment October 11, and sleeved November 8th. April to October really flew by! Now if only I could make these next 5 weeks move a little faster lol
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I'm on my 4th appointment and have two to go before the doctor's can schedule my surgery. They are pretty booked out but hopefully in May I'll be on the road To Being My Normal Weight again! Very nervous but excited too!
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Congrats! Good luck with your journey
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I officially have my consultation/first appointment with my surgeon. Nov. 30th. So that means my 6 month pre-op will be over in April. And hopefully if all goes according to plan i could have my surgery by the end of may or June. So excited and nervous, but I am so ready!
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I officially have my consultation/first appointment with my surgeon. Nov. 30th. So that means my 6 month pre-op will be over in April. And hopefully if all goes according to plan i could have my surgery by the end of may or June. So excited and nervous, but I am so ready!
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I officially have my consultation/first appointment with my surgeon. Nov. 30th. So that means my 6 month pre-op will be over in April. And hopefully if all goes according to plan i could have my surgery by the end of may or June. So excited and nervous, but I am so ready!
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I am so sorry about your insurance coverage. That sucks.
Do you have any other access to possibly better coverage, such as through a spouse's employment?
When you say it will take you years to save up, are you talking about the cost for self-pay here in the US? It is significantly cheaper in Mexico (the most common place for medical tourism). I know many, many people who have traveled to Mexico for their surgery and are pleased with the process and their results. You can find prices typically in the $4-5,000 range, and with a combination of aggressive saving, credit/loans it might be faster than you think?
You might also want to inquire with your company's HR/benefits people and ask if there is any chance they will be picking up an insurance rider for bariatric surgery in the next enrollment period, and ask that they consider doing that. They don't have to, but if they know employees want it, they might consider it more seriously.
In any event, best wishes going forward.

Honestly, and this is just my opinion, but if I were you I'd consider taking out a loan if Bufflehead's (above) suggestions don't work out. This is your quality of life. There is no price on good health. If my insurance wouldn't have covered it, then I would have tried taking out a small loan and flown to Mexico. That's how desperate I was.