switch2lose

Help keep us "newbies" motivated as we navigate through all of the pre-op requirements. What can you do now that you couldn't do before?

Please tell us something that you wish you had been told BEFORE your surgery that you think might be helpful for us to know.

I have read and heard from DS patients about temporary hair loss post-op. Just curious how many of you experienced this and how extensive the loss was and how long. Thank you for sharing.

Wow! So sorry that we inconvenienced you all. Maybe I missed it but when I started on this site a month ago, I did not see a "how to" as far as asking questions. Maybe its time for some of the veterans to bow out... you have forgotten what it is like to be a newbie and to feel overwhelmed about this whole process not to mention the ton of information coming from all different sources. Some of you have forgotten what it is all about...if your bored with the questions...move along and don't waste your time. I thought it was great to be getting input from the "VIPs" and "Bariatric Legends" but I don't want a veteran who has forgotten where they came from.

Welcome! I am relatively new to this board too but am learning something new every time I log on. Very supportive group so ask away and do some searches to see if the topic has been covered recently.

Valentina - thanks for the heads up about the intensity of the fibro nerve pain. I do have fibromyalgia so I appreciate that heads up. I am sure others with it will feel the same.

Best wishes for the girls ....its our turn to cheer YOU on as you are always cheering for the rest of us!

​Looking forward to hear how you are doing...I'm in the Raleigh area as well...

Katy Perry = "Roar" (cause I've had enough of being overweight!)

There is also some information on this site under resources / menu plans / maintenance!

Interesting...thanks for sharing!

Hey Pam, Good luck! I hope that you get called back for a second interview. Wouldn't that be great to have a new you in a new town? How exciting!

Wow that is great and look at you..you have lost a significant amount of weight pre-surgery...way to go and inspire those who are following you in surgery!

Wow, Renee this is so inspirational! Thanks for sharing. I am about 6 months out from my DS but I am looking forward to the day I can join you in onederland!​!

Hi KCB I have very similar requirements from my insurance; I do have to go through the medically supervised weight-loss as well. I heard that you will do better with the surgery if you lose a good amount of weight prior to the surgery. I actually looked up to see what my weight would be for the BMI to be acceptable for surgery. I could lose like 40 more pounds before I get to the BMI that would require co-morbidities. I do have some comorbidities so I don't think I will have an issue. The way I look at it is I am going to have the mindset to lose as much as I can before the surgery. If I happen to lose more weight than I expect....well I will deal with that when it happens. Good luck....I will keep in touch as I am also just under 6 months out from the DS surgery.

Hello everyone! I am new to the group and I am planning on having the DS Surgery. I am in the process of attending information sessions for 3 different surgical practices so I have not yet decided on a surgeon. I live in the Raleigh / Wake Forest area. My insurance requires that I have 6 months of a medically supervised diet prior to surgery. I have heard that you do better if you can lose more before the surgery so I guess that will help me out and that the time will fly. I will likely have the surgery in May. I hope to learn from all of you as I read your entries in the various forums. Please continue to post even after surgery and beyond. It really helps the "newbies" to see the support that is out there.