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So I was concerned that there wasn't that much of a difference from before surgery to now.. but after comparing this before and after picture I'm feeling much better! Be honest? Does it really look like I've lost 65lbs?! Thanks!
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Bumped into a casual friend this past weekend that I hadn't seen since May (I had my surgery in September and I'm down 80lbs) in the parking lot of a local store.
I waved.
He stared at me blankly.
I walked over to him and his eyes were masks of confusion with not even the slightest bit of recognition.
"Matt... it's Rob, you f-ckin' drunk!"
"HOLY SHIT! MATE, WHAT THE F-CK HAPPENED TO YOU?"
Best reaction I've had. I'll never tire of that kind of thing.

So now that I've met my goal I wanted to post an updated picture. My high weight was 252....that picture was taken Easter Sunday 2016.....I had surgery May 16, 2016.....and now 7 months and one week later today Dec 23rd....102 pounds gone forever! I've never been happier!!!

Thank you guys
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Today i want to take the time to say good bye to a friend that hung around my neck like anchor. I want to say we had many bad times togather and i truly will not miss you. I will not miss being scared to take a nap for fear the whole house will hear me snoring. I will not miss the pain that came from walking out my house to my car (the less then a 1 minute Walk ) I say dear friend you did not do me well at all so i bid farewell to the 400s and i say to the 300s don't get comfortable i've started the eviction paperwork on you for you must leave me soon as well!!!!

Surgery date 12/8/16
Hw 450 Sw 430 Cw 397
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It will eventually boil down to what your body needs as supplements. I have not had any issues with food and I have my Protein first, per my plan. I would compare labels of nutritional supplements with bariatric vitamins and address any differences. I have always had strong bones and at age 59, don't need to supplement with calcium evidently, but I did take it for 5 mths.

I heard the vitamin patches are good!

Thanks for responding, I only have high blood pressure. I called my insurance and they told me what hospital I had to go to. I just found my primary doctor and don't want to switch being that I'm looking to get surgery in February.

Babygirl could it just be swelling do you think?
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Oh my gosh you look phenomenal!
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I would love to have some support from someone who has been through or having surgery around the same time!

Good evening I just started my process with trying to get the sleeve gastrecromy. I'm 26 and weigh 280. I have Cigna and I just started a weightloss program with a hosptial. Has anyone been denied and has Cigna? Also I just switched my pcp doctor because I moved, when it comes time to have the letter of recommendation for surgery will that be an issue with the insurance? Being that I'm a new patient and there's only but so much information she has about me?
Thanks in advance

the Flintstones Vitamins are what my doctor..and my dietician told me to get....with Iron
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hi ....I take a multi with Iron...Flintstones to be exact....and Catrate. I have attached a pic. I also take a B12 lozenge
Hope this help!!
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I am overwhelmed with the price of the Vitamins and Calcium too. That is why I have not purchased them yet.
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My surgeon was the one who did the prescription but your primary cam do it too.
There is a form you can download and the doc fills out. Fax it in and they do a check with insurance and call you to tell you how much it will be. My first one was 37 dollars and then I met my deductible and it is free now.
https://www.nascobal.com/patient/why-nutrition-direct
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It is a prescription but I get mine through nutrition direct. The Vitamins come with the B12 nasal spray. I love how easy it is. My insurance covers the cost too.
They have the dissolve/chewable ones and the ones to swallow depending on how far out you are from surgery.

great pix! thanks for sharing. my surgery tomorrow am.
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I've bought ProCare- they're about $13/month for a multi you only take once a day. The chewables don't taste great, but for that price I don't care.

For me, the magic mark was 3 days. After that the headaches and nausea have gone away and now I just need to worry about keeping strong. If I can do this, I'm sure you'll do great!!
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You have this! My surgery is tomorrow too! Message me- let's do this!
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Congrats on your sleeve ! I am having mine done on this tues 12/20/16. Currently on liquids for two weeks.
How are you feeling??

@ "Sweet Home Alabama" one of my favorites
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Congratulations and looking good after surgery! Welcome to the other side!! My surgery was Nov 18, 2016

. I had my sleeve today. A little sore but feel pretty good. I've walked, had a couple Popsicles and now I'm watching chic flics!
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