dancielady

I grew up on Mercer Island! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The appointment requirements with Molina are crazy! I don't have them, but my best friend who just started the process as well does. She is feeling really discouraged right now as she is also trying to get a job. How in the world will she be able to juggle all these appointments with a new job?! I feel so bad for her Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/05/02/health/biggest-loser-weight-loss.html?referer= have you read this article about the study done on Biggest Loser contestants? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm having surgery on Monday and nervous about the same things. I have 4 kids, the youngest being 2 & 4. I've been very aware of how many times I pick up my 2yr old because he is running a direction he shouldn't, getting into something he shouldn't etc. My husband took a week off work and my mom lives with us so she will help where she can but she is going in for hip replacement surgery later this month and can't do much herself either. Hoping for a speedy recovery!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Aside from valid medical conditions, I'm pretty sure every person who is obese has an eating disorder. Or they wouldn't be obese right?! Also isn't the reason we are doing this to have some long term success?? I mean, if there is no restriction a year or so out I might as well just go on another fad diet to loose the weight like I have so many times before. I understand you are able to consume more, but the idea is it should never be like before. I choose the surgery for the long term success rates personally. And yes, I'm seeing a bariatric counselor to help with the eating disorder portion which I think is definitely in order for OP too. Personally I would never risk the complications if I was already at a healthy weight, but I do understand your battle. Best of luck to you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Maple Valley, and have surgery scheduled for the 10th of Oct at Overlake! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I decided I'm using the hernia lie. I've only even told a handful of people that I was having surgery (because I had to coordinate no lifting for 6 weeks for a volunteer position). I feel like if I say I'm having surgery then all this weight loss they will easily put it together. Only one person asked what my surgery was for and I felt so awkward lying, but I did it! I'm a SAHM in a smaller town and I just don't really want to be a gossip subject with all the other SAHM's. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've gained, but not more than I was at my original weigh in. I was told that's the weight that matters, and you can't go over that. And then once you're on your pre op diet it's important to be strict and loose the amount they require. I'm just counting on being super strict pre op and loosing what I need. Its not an option at that point!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Maple Valley, having surgery in Oct at Overlake! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My pre-op is tomorrow!!! I'm so excited. Can't believe I made it this far. I've done a ton of research and lurked on this forum for months, so I feel prepared. But of course I have a list of questions to ask tomorrow. Want to know if I'm forgetting anything?! I'll list mine if you list yours! -What Bougie size will you use? -What do you do to protect from leaks? -Do you have any concerns about my birth control? -If your wife was my weight, would you be confident enough in this procedure and your ability to preform on her? (They have 3 very young children, as do I have young ones. Of course his wife is darling though!) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm stockpiling broth and puréed soups too. I've got some stock simmering in the crockpot now! I made chicken and veggie soup already. Next I'm doing split pea. I just like the idea of my new stomach not touching anything artificial. We'll see how long I can hold out on that one I'm worried they are going to force SF Jello down me in the hospital! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oct 10th! Feel so ready and excited. Also nervous Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Love everyone's thoughts! I really hate to lie too, and feel like I should be brave and stand up for this option against this horrible beast that is obesity. But I'm just not there quite yet. Right now, I feel like people look at me and just see my weight. I can't get past the thought that if I loose weight with this method people will just look at me and see the surgery. I really shouldn't give a crap what others think. Obviously this is my life and I'm doing this to give me and my family a better quality of life. But that judgement is still in the back of my head. I admire you all! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I wish I could be tough mysterious person like that! I'm just not that mysterious in real life so they would think something was up, ha! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I told my first surgery lie today. I'm having surgery Oct 10th and starting to prepare things/people for after. So far nobody has asked what the surgery is for, but today someone did! I'm not telling people who are not all that close to me or I think wouldn't be supportive. So I told her I was having a hernia repaired. Unlike a lot of people here, I'm actually not, so it was just a flat out lie. I hate lying!! I felt so awkward. She apologized right away and said "oh I'm sorry, that's personal" probably because I looked so awkward answering her, lol. Anyone else lying? Hope I get more secure with answering. I'm dreading the moment someone says oh I had that done too and want to talk more technical details with me. I better brush up on hernia logistics just in case, lol! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App