Newme17

I, too, shall wear heels again!!! lol

Corpus Christi, TX Just starting....first consult Jan 20th. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Uh, weight loss surgery isn't just for old people, you know. Sometimes it's the best option, no matter what your age. What a silly thing to say? You're right, age isn't a matter. I don't consider myself old, at 38, and I'm getting it done to prevent health issues. I'm actually surprised to hear someone on this forum say "eat right and exercise". Well, we all know that's true! But hey, a tool to HELP us do that works!!! This is why I won't tell my parents...people feel like they always know what's best for someone else. I say, let's support and encourage one another for the decisions they've made. Sure, you can share your experience, with however you managed to lose weight, but let the individual make their own decision. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats on the decision! You will do well. I had two miscarriages and two babies delivered. I never thought I had an emotional eating problem until the loss of my first baby. So I wholly understand your pain. But God is good, we have tools to use to put our bodies back where he'd like us to be, healthy!!! I can't have any more babies, but I'm getting the sleeve myself to prevent health issues that'll keep me from my kids and family now. Keep us posted on your journey. We're here to support you. . Happy new year to you too! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

"I'm not going to end up like my mother". This pretty much sums up why I'm doing WLS; she's got a long list of problems due to her weight. I don't have any co-morbidities either with a bmi of 41; 38 years old. I know that if I continue I'm risking developments of such and I have very young children too. Congratulations to all of us who are making this decision to be healthy.

After almost two years, I've finally decided, for the third and last time, last month to do this. Since, I've been trying to contain my impatience. I even called to see if they can reschedule me sooner if someone had decided to cancel. But now that I'm about two weeks out from even my first initial consult, I've finally settle down and am waiting as best as I can. Until then, I'm sharing with others my plans and getting support.

Very healthy. We should all want our urine to be next to clear. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am going to start a journal. I need to. And I'm extra thankful for all the sleever experiences I can learn from. Thank you all! I'm pretty sure the center I'm going to is one of the excellent ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I learned this about three years ago as well. Too much at one time won't do any good. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No shame honey! Don't dwell on the past...it's a new year! It's going to be a new you! Keep your eyes and heart going forward, because that is the only way we can go! Don't let those negative emotions take hold of your happiness, because it's going to be GREAT!!!

I have Cigna. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I have Cigna too. Here is their medical coverage for bariatric surgery. https://cignaforhcp.cigna.com/public/content/pdf/coveragePolicies/medical/mm_0051_coveragepositioncriteria_bariatric_surgery.pdf Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I hope I can get in Feb...if my insurance doesn't require much more. Congrats to everyone in Feb. great way to start the year! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I heard someone using Gerber baby Water. Something to do with the lack of added minerals, etc. makes it soothing on the stomach. might be worth a try. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Putting my wedding ring back on Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Awesome! I'm glad it all worked out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So glad it did! Keep us posted! I'm not yet there (vsg) but love to hear of all the experiences! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

$2000 max for the year, but because mine will reset come Jan, I'll be paying it all up front. At least that's how I think it works. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Samples would be great. Although I've heard only good things about it. Just trying to wrap my mind around it not tasting like meat. lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I haven't even thought to make some, but after hearing 90 hours...don't think it's going to happen. Ha! I'm gonna order some and try them out. I only snapped a pic of what I found. Happened to be sweet. I love savory stuff though. I think I'll try both. This will be a good alternative then, as you've suggested to take a break from shakes. I'm trying to go plant based but am willing to do the bone broths for added Protein. Thanks for your input! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just busted out laughing!!!! That's how I roll....darn, gotta shave then. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm very interested in bone broth. Seems to be becoming more popular these days. Lots of Protein and nothing else. 20 grams of protein per serving. Here's one... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I would wait as long as needed. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Fellow poster, Msujester, told me about Dr Weiner. I ordered his book A POUND OF CURE on Amazon. It makes total sense to me. I'm currently reading and taking notes, as to what I want to ask the surgeon when I go in. If my surgeon seems okay with it, I'm going to implement changes. If he isn't, I'll follow his orders and then implement once I'm in maintenance or can handle it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Absolutely agree with you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I second DalCruse. Please reconsider! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I can imagine that you have saved someone's life with your post. Thank you for this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App