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I know this may sound silly to some. But I love my butt. I know she and I have to part ways after surgery somewhat ???? But I'm trying to keep some of her with me always. Squats improve this chance of having a nice bottom so I'm trying to figure out how long before one can do squats considering squats aren't a strenuous exercise. I know I'm gonna have to ask the doctor but I'm just wondering if my sleeve buddies out there can help me figure this one out.

After having my Lap-Band in for 8 years with issue after issue and 2 babies I had it taken out Sept 1st. My surgeon was "hopeful" that Priority Health, sticklers for sticking my by their "One surgery per lifetime" policy would approve a 2nd surgery. It took a lot of documentation over the last 8 years but it was finally approved. I had 3 years of documented fills and unfills right after surgery and the most recent with band removal to back up the why should cover it. I am still in shock and cautious about my approval. It is very much a mental thing going through all this. Especially since in 2012 I had appealed for a 2nd surgery all the way to State level. But here it is, just waiting for my surgery date. I think it will be December 15th but need to get confirmation from the 2nd surgeon that it is okay that day. My surgeon wants him to do it with him since he has done more of that procedure. With 2 little ones at home, I am more than happy to have 2 surgeons working on me with such a big surgery. I feel like I can finally focus now with all waiting to see what was going to happen with approval behind me. Now I can start pre-paring for my big day. Sorry for rambling, its been a long time coming.

I felt like I was very prepared for everything that occurred when I went for my surgery Wednesday. The nurses and doctors seemed to respond well when I knew the answer to some of their questions.
I'm home now and I'm only tolerating Jello in micro amounts and Water. Not supposed to add a Protein shake ( 1 through the whole day) until tomorrow. Also the endocrinologist in the hospital reduced my insulin already by a lot!!!!
I'm finding the hardest thing is getting up and down....and finding a comfy way to rest. My abdominal muscles really ache.
Overall....I'd say I'm still thrilled with my decision to have the surgery.
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@@jaque730 yes I am and looks the same for you. When would you like to have surgery?
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Looks like you are well on your way . :-)
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Hi everyone, I've just started my process. I have done the psych eval, initial visit, nutritional consultation, and have gathered my history. I would like a bariatric buddy, and I also have some questions about pre op stuff. :-)
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Hi, I started about a month ago...in 1 week, I've done my seminar, psychological evaluation, pulmonary evaluation, 1 nutrition appointment...in am scheduled for 2nd nutrition appt next week l, labs, and clearance from my primary. I would like to have it by end of year.
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Great advice. I will be trying these when I start my liquid diet soon. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Finally confirmed with insurance company that they received all the documentation required for surgery. Now the waiting game begins...I'm super stressed and nervous but at the same time happy it's almost over with.
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Congratulations on the beginning of your fantastic journey!
Complications are rare during surgery. You will get wheeled to the OR and within seconds you will be under and the next second you'll wake up!
When I woke up, I was amazed it was over. Literally a blink of the eye!
Good luck and best wishes. You will be fine!

Healthwise Hot chocolate made with Fairlife Skim Milk=120 cals, 22 g Protein
Black Bean "Soup"-puree one can of black Beans (drained), 1/2 c. salsa, 2 c. chicken broth-makes four servings-one serving =120 cals, 10.5 g Protein (you can add unflavored Protein powder to kick it up to 34 g. protein).
"Cheesecake" yogurt-1 c. plain nonfat greek yogurt, 1 tbs S/F Cheesecake pudding mix, 1/2 c. unsweetened almond milk-91 cals, 11.6 g. protein
I'm also on full liquids and these have helped me to get through the last few days.

I am currently 252 and 5'5" and haven't had surgery yet. I'm probably a lot older than you are but if I could look half that good I will be ecstatic !!
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Hello group,
I am new here. I was browsing forums online and found this one and hope I can call it home for awhile.
I am 39 years old and 6 months post gastric sleeve and found out yesterday I am pregnant. I calculated I am 3 weeks and 4 days. Not far along at all. I am a POAS addict. I took like 5 tests and all were as positive as day!
I havent yet made an OB appt but I plan on calling her up tomorrow.
I am really looking for some reassurance here as I am pretty scared of miscarriage and something going wrong because we cant eat as much as before. And that I am 39!!
Anyone here 39 or around that and pregnant too? Can anyone advise what I should do right away as far as eating goes and Vitamins go before I can see my OB?
I am taking One a day Prenatal which is very good. But any help or advce right now would be sooo good.
Thanks everyone so much!!

I had surgery 4/4/16
HW 274
SW 248
CW 184.4
I'm so close to no longer being obese!!
The first pic is about 4-5 years ago, I was probably 250 ish

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I had a follow up appointment with my surgeon this week, 7 months post-op. He told me I'm doing fantastic, should lose about 15 more lbs, and then, looking me dead in the eye and stated, "damn, I did a good job!"
He did, and I did too! I'm in shock daily at how for I've come this year. My head hasn't caught up yet though, and most days I still feel fat, despite what i see in the mirror. I'm OK with that though, because gives me the motivation to keep making good choices and keeps me from being complacent.
My husband and I went out last night to Celebrate our anniversary and we took a picture together (the one on the right, cropped him out for privacy). I just keep staring at it, I can't believe it's me, what I have dreamed of accomplishing all of my life.
Anyway, no real point to this post, other than I feel good, I feel happy, and I just wanted to share that damn, we're all doing a good job!

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it's complicated...lol bc it took me a year due to chickening out...I did the six months, got approved in a couple if looks for RNY and baked out...came back about two months ago.. surgeon decided sleeve was better due to health issues, got approved in two weeks .got a surgery date within a month

Hi guys! So last week on Saturday about five am I was mi ding my own business when this sharp I can't bread feel like it pain woke me up! It felt like someone was kicking me on the lower back!
So when my mom saw me crawling to the toilet and with nausea she panicked and took me the emergency, after some amazing pain killers and some medication they told me I have had some kidney stones that have probably passed but that I needed to visit a urologist. Soon Monday I went he checked me, send me some test and gave me some more medicine and then he asked me did you have by pass surgery? I answered yes! So then he replied : so you are aware that post by pass surgery patients have a pre disposition to form kidney stones regularly ? What!!!??? I asked: nobody told me that!!! So he gave a diet not to avoid completely but not to eat in excess only "good " food in the avoidance list : spinach, broccoli , beetroot etc
So FYI in case it happen to any of you be aware
Keep the good and healthy weight loss
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Just found out my surgeon requires a minimum of a 2 night hospital stay after RNY. Now, to make plans for the toddler. ...

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Hi Tammy. I got my surgery on the 20th. I have been having a hard time also. I had a few post surgery complications. But emotionally, I don't feel like myself. I am ready to work out but I can't because I'm so weak.

I began my gastric bypass 22
I'm very excited to start this adventure but nerves also. Could use any support possible
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Finally got approved for 100% after writing my appeal letter to insurance. I'm scheduled for Nov. 22. It's the only time I could fit it into my work schedule. Having all kinds of emotions. Excited to finally doing something that won't yo-yo on me. Worried about the surgery. Scared I'll gain it back after I lose it. But my head is right. Going to work hard on this.
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Wow where has the time gone. I started this crazy journey of mine in March at 401 lbs. I had surgery August 22, 2016 at 351 lbs. 6 weeks later I am 301 lbs. Total of 100 lbs and 50 since surgery. I haven't been able to eat a lot maybe two bites and that's a wrap. Each day is getting better and I wouldn't change a thing. Hope everyone is doing AWESOME!!!! God Bless.

Glad you are doing well, had mine done Monday around 2pm. Feeling great. I unfortunately got hiccups, ohhh that hurts other than that. A little sore but doing pretty good. G8rgrl72 prayers going up for you.
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I had my RNY Monday so as I lie in the hospital bed I thought I'd off my real time experience.
First of all, YAY...I DID IT!
Now, I wasn't prepared for the pain I've been in. They gave me a PCA pump with Dilaudid which barely gave me coverage. Now they've changed me to Oxycodone which helps until thee very last hour. I've done well tolerating my small sips of Water and Protein Shake. The pain is coming from all the air they inflated me with. Unfortunately, is not the type of gas you can just let out...I wished it was that easy. The important thing you can do is MOVE, MOVE, MOVE. Trust me, it really helps! Ok...I'll post as I have updates. Hugs to you all!
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