Wuisgettingsleeved

That is good to hear the facial hair can be annoying.
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27th January
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I had the sleeve done Jan 18th
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@@ma08 sorry guys, long post, what else is new - get a glass of water!!!
this year i will be celebrating my 5th year sleeve surgiversary
holy moly - time really does fly
i lost 100s of lbs over the years
bully for me LOL
maintenance is very hard after you've lost weight the "regular way"
i could never keep the weight off - that's why i decided on WLS
maintenance after sleeve (or any other WLS) can be harder for some (me)
restriction is probably/almost non existent by now (for me)
i need to know when to stop eating
main issue - i can't graze - have prob with that at times
i'm not perfect!!! Well actuallly
maintenance isn't always easy (in my case)
eating is now mainly mind over matter
i don't measure much anymore - i eat same stuff a lot, so i know portions
I must eat carefully, moderation, drink 64+ oz of Water, eat lots of Protein etc etc etc
butttt, that's how the world is supposed to eat!!!
most "normal" OP don't follow the above - that's why they are heavy, morbidly obese!!!
quantity of obese people is unfortunately a never ending story
Forever and a day...........
I must continue following the above plus more to maintain my weight
everyone in the world should follow rules too
but - i can't take care of the worlds' problems - just mine
walk, talk, chew gum, rub my tummy at the same time!!!
leap tall buildings too!! LOL
could never do these things before !!!
i never realized how sad i was at times, til i found joy
sounds pretty sad
that's my story and i'm stickin' to it!!!
did i "kindof" answer your question how life continues after 5 years with sleeve
i am healthy and happy - enjoying life
kathy
congrats to me!!!!

Keep up the good work! Who god bless no man can curse!
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Feb 3 is my date!
50 year old me!!

Keep up the good work! Who god bless no man can curse!
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Happy for you!! Good luck!
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I'm hoping to finish my requirements in February, I've done everything just need to attend support groups!
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GUESS WHAT!! I GOT APPROVED!!!
SURGERY DATE IS 2/27!
omg i cant believe it! still feels so surreal. i was sooo worried! but super proud of myself.

For me it was 400 lbs loss , but my starting weight was 910 lbs. Yes, 910 lbs was my highest at the hospital check in. At 510 I rolled in to the or to finally have my surgery. I am now currently just under 470 lbs and all in just one year.
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Mine took about 2 week but it was during thanksgiving
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Congrats ladies that is very good to hear and it is inspiring!!
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I am so pleased to say that Jan 5 marked my one month surgiversary and I am down 24 lbs from my surgery day weight of 219 lbs ( currently 195 lbs). But the real kicker is my starting weight pre op was 242 lbs so total lost is 47 lbs , yessss. Also, my birthday was Jan 5 as well and I am a beautiful 39 years young may I add. So excited and looking forward to more success in near future. My goal is 150 lbs. motivation is on point to reach it.

Mine took 11 days
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I'm still waiting NJ BCBS it's been 7 days so far but who's counting... lol
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I was on 3 meds for PCOS, my dr took me off all of them right after surgery.
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Yes. I did not have very many physical symptoms of PCOS like facial hair, or acanthosis nigrican it was mostly the irregular or absence of my menstrual cycle, infertility, mood swings, elevated hgb a1c therefore I would get hypoglycemic and of course the weight gain and PCOS belly. I am DELIVERT!!!! at 171.8 My belly is about a 28 inches I'd like it to go down to about a 24, 25. Hgb a1c is like 5.2, No mood swings although I do have periods of restlessness and anxiety that come and go. Cycles are coming like clockwork and they are fairly normal and weight loss remains steady. So yes I would say my PCOS symptoms have most certainly improved. I am 6 months post op.

Hi,
Does anyone know how long it takes for your insurance to approve the procedure. ?
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That is good to hear the facial hair can be annoying.
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Possibly! I've been getting my face waxed every 2 weeks for a.long time. I had my Sleeve done on 12/5. Last week when I went for a face wax, my hair stylist mentioned that my facial hair is not as bad. So we are trying 3 weeks between face waxes. My primary Dr already took me off metformin (I take for PCOS ) because my levels look. I don't know about infertility because I am 47.
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I had pcos and doctors had been telling me since I was 16 that I wouldn't be able to ave children.
A year after surgery, and at 21, I got pregnant! lol I'm currently on my 7 month. My surgeon said we become very fertile after this surgrey and it's true lol

I have PCOS and had my VSG Sept. 2015, we were blessed to get pregnant in April 2016. Not a full year out but I had lost over 100 lbs and both baby and I are healthy. He is set to arrive Jan 18. Very soon. The only obstacle that I've had is trying to eat enough. I only gained 24 lbs and am being monitored with labs and all that jazz.
So it's very possible and you now have the best chance.
Good luck!!

Awesome!!! You will do fantastic!! You already have your mind set. I had my sleeve 12/8/16..... I was on Metformin, Invokana, Crestor, Losartan and Aspirin..... I no longer take anything, except my vitamins!!! Have never been so happy!!!
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I am a 57 yo f with chronic back pain, knee issues and fibromyalgia. I have had a total of 11 surgical procedures since I was 30 and on pain Meds everyday....I am scheduled for 1/30 & am very excited! I started this process 8/12/16 @ 230lbs ----I have lost 30 lbs since - I have 60 more to go ! Already my sleep apnea is better , diabetes which was around the corner for me is now hopefully in my rear view mirror!
Since August, when I started with just walking , I worked up to 2 miles a day , I now go to the gym 3-4 x per week
I hope to eventually discontinue pain meds or at the very least diminish dosage!
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