FunkyMunkyBrat

You look great! Munky

It is if you let ice cream melt in the bowl with it ????.. Right? LoL Munky

I really wish you'd stop being such a softy ???????? Munky

Initially I went in wanting the RNY.. I figured at my age and health issues that would be best for me but at the first appt with the surgeon we talked and he felt like th band would be a better option for me.. I wasn't entirely convinced, but told him if he felt that was the best way for me I trusted him to make that decision.. Fast forward to after I've had an GI & EGD.. Found out I had Barrett Esophagus Syndrome and H. Pylori infection.. He wasn't sure we could do the surgery till he did some asking around.. And now the RNY is the only choice because of the Gerd .. Definitely get a 2nd opinion.. Any doctor should be explaining WHY they feel 1 particular way is better than the other.. Munky

I had basically my last appt today with my surgeon. At my last appt before today he told me he wanted me to start doing the 2 week pre surgery diet for 4 wks ..soooo I lost 12#s in 10 days!! WAHOOOO .. he was very happy and told me to continue what I'm doing .. basically all we're doing now is waiting to hear back from my insurance then I'll get a surgery date!!

I just had my surgury 10/17 5 day post op . Got on scale yesterday night and I gained my weight I lost on my previous op diet 12pounds omg Sent from my SM-P600 using the BariatricPal App Ouch.. Maybe it's just some swelling from the surgery.. Keep doing what you're suppose to n hopefully you'll start seeing improvements ???? Munky

.. And stop cheating.. You're stronger than that.. I've been on a liquid +plus no/low carb veggies for 11 days and "cheated" once, with spaghetti squash, which turned out to not really be a cheat anyways LoL.. I'm a stubborn person.. I quit smoking cold turkey back in February to be able to have this surgery, so I told myself I can be just as stubborn with this 4 wk pre-surgery diet.. YOU GOT THIS! Munky

Hi, I seen someone post about this book on another thread the other day and it's very informative and helps you really understand the changes you have to make and to be more aware of what's going on in your head and the life long changes that have to be made.. The Emotional First + Aid Kit: A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery, Second Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/0976852659/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_wDIcybM6PV0Z7 Munky

Lmao.. I thought the same thing! Munky

I agree with @@PorkChopExpress call your insurance and ask them how they do it because they are all so different. Even if you have the same insurance company as someone else.. Through different employers the plans have different rules Munky

I can't see what forum we're in (on my phone) but, if you got the band or possibly even the sleeve, are you possibly eating too much and/or too fast? Causing your pouch to fill and back up? Munky

Congrats @atontor.. You've done wonderful, you're looking great! My health and being able to be active again is the reason Im doing this.. Like you, I wish I had made this choice sooner, I'm 52 *sigh* so much time wasted/lost.. But at least I'm doing it now! Again, CONGRATS! Munky

LoL thanks.. I asked my doctor what happens if after 4 weeks we still don't have a date? I said cuz if I have to do this more than 4wks I'm going to kill you.. But I'm not straight liquid.. I get veggies ???? he laughed n said no your not.. I said I know.. This hasn't been that hard and honestly at first I was sticking to the 4 veggies they had on the list but today the nut told me I could have any of the low/no carb veggies I want, she said she sees I know what I'm doing.. Munky

He... Forbid it?! .. WoW .. Sorry, no, I can't help, my family is totally supportive.. I'm the type if you try to "forbid" me I'm damn sure going to do it now whether I really wanted to or not.. But I hope if this is something you really want and feel is necessary for your health that you can get it through his head Munky

The info from my surgery team says I'll be supplied one after surgery (the band thing not Spanx) I'm assuming you're talking about for after the surgery not for later when you have loose skin Munky

Have any of them done the HIDA scan?? I had 1 single attack of feeling like a knife being stabbed into my right side stomach that the initial pain gradually decreased through the night(I worked nights) to a dull ache that the only way I can describe it is.. Felt like I had a super irritated pea in my belly that depending how I moved would cause me more pain.. They sonogrammed my gallbladder didn't see stones so my doc diagnosed m with IB.. After a year and no better and having learned about it being possible to have infection or sludge without stones showing up in sonogram I said I wanted a HIDA scan.. My GB was functioning at 20‰.. They took it out Munky

@@ppressey24 thank you! Munky

I was diagnosed with Fibro over 10yrs ago and had finally gotten to a point where it was manageable and I had fmla for when you had flares and needed time off work.. Then almost 4 yrs ago now in January of 2013 I got really sick with what I thought was the flu and went into what I thought was a flare.. Finally in July of that year after struggling trying to work using up all my vac time + fmla days because the pain was so horrible I went to a new doctor and ended up being diagnosed with Lymes.. And the developed Lyme induced arthritis.. So for you ladies that don't know what you have.. You might want to get tested for Lyme.. And a negative result doesn't always mean you don't have it.. I suggest you read up Good luck with everything!! Munky

I haven't actually had the surgery yet so I can't give you an answer and on top of Fibro I have chronic Lymes.. But I know losing weight and talking stress off my body certainly can't hurt.. I'm just not expecting miracles as far as the other stuff goes but IF it helps I'll be thrilled! And also am so so sick of doctors acting like all my issues are will go away if I'm not fat Munky

There is no cure.. But it could put less stress on your body n less pain.. Munky And yes.. I was diagnosed over 10 years ago Munky

I haven't had surgery yet but what I will miss is.. Looking younger than I am.. Being fat keeps the wrinkles filled in.. Also my skin being filled out.. After it I'll be very loose and floppy.. Seriously though.. I think the "habits" more than food.. Down the road you can have pretty much anything you want as long as it's in moderation.. My sis had surgery over 10 yrs ago n she does Munky

Usually those sites have a size chart somewhere on them that relate say 1x to measurements.. Measure yourself and compare? Munky

@@defibvt I was going to say calling it your "little" friend isn't such a good thing..but you're sorta made it work out after all And YaaaaY @@Alfred Day.. So happy for you being able to stand at attention more Munky

@@kayelly the oikos triple zero are no fat no sugar Munky

It does have whey in it, I'm not sure why it tastes better but it definitely does.. I love it! Munky