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I waited 6 weeks after surgery before I decided to have sex. Please note that at the time, I did not live with my boyfriend and he was going through midterms and working full time so I barely got to see him. It would be about once a month. So I got more than enough time to heal and relax. However, my surgeon suggested that it was okay about 4 weeks out but to not put too much pressure on your stomach and incisions.

Congratulations!!! You can do this. You are almost there.

I received a surgery date 2 weeks after my last appt. I was approved by my insurance 1 week after my last appt. I have stalled since I started lifting weights. My weight has swayed between 189 - 195 for months. However, I continue to keep going to the gym and eating right. I have come to realize that I have packed on a lot of muscle. Unfortunately, it is hidden under my fat but arms look nice. My only regret is that I had not done this sooner. It is okay to be scared. A lot of the time, people whom you see that have not lost the weight or regain, tend to be making a mistake in their program. Such as and limited to: 1) Not meal prepping properly or eating properly. 2) Not exercising or changing their lifestyle 3) Giving up or throwing in the towel because they stalled for too long 4) Failing to realize that slow progress is still progress (May not lose on the scale but lose inches)

You would have to do light lifting. Heavy lifting you can start about 3 months out. You would need to start with conditioning and gradually increase your weights over time.

Congrats!!! It is the NSV's that mean the most.

I had an ORIF in 2016 and WLS in 2017. I can admit without a doubt. My ankle does not hurt since losing most of the weight. However, I have noticed that as I increase my running, my ankle is starting to hurt more but its an ache. Like an ache you feel from a good workout. Try doing exercises that are less stress on your joint. I did not start running until I had strengthened my ankle and was below the 200's.

Omg!!! This is too much. I love it. I once ran into a man at the Whole Foods. We were in the Fruit Aisle. I was looking for a platter of the best picked assorted, exotic fruit they had to offer. I found that platter and I reached out ever so gently to retrieve it. Our hands touched and for a second we stared deeply into each other eyes. A look of longing, as we both desired those delicious fruits. For a moment we could not look away. Then some chick came she took the damn fruit. Oh it was about to go down. She almost caught all my hands . but I let it slide as the employee brought out a freshly made platter.

I have packed on a lot of muscle over the months of training. I have stopped trying to be in the 140's. I am going for strong now. I love how my body looks currently and I am focusing on the inches. I just cannot wait to have the fat removed from stomach because that baby is not trying to go anywhere and I am sure I have at least one Ab underneath it lol. HW: 278 SW: 244 GW: 180 I hope everyone reaches their goals.

Honestly, it all depends on your insurance plan, state and benefits. Some plans are relaxed and easy while others are strict and difficult. I have United Healthcare through my Job in NYC. Due to my employer, my plan is very easy to navigate and what is covered. I do not have any issues with them and getting approval for any type of surgery. Actually I reached out (just to see the process) for a Panniculectomy and received pre-approval. I do not have a weight goal that I have to reach. I just have to wait 6 months from my surgery date to get it. I call them all the time to inquire about information and they are always so kind and compassionate to me.

You need to stop this behavior immediately. This can affect you getting your surgery. If there is too much fat around your liver, your surgery will be post-oped for a later date. Lets be honest, we all have done our food funeral. I did mines the day before I started my 2 week liquid diet. I ate Burger King, Red Lobster, Applebees. Then I went at it on my diet. I think you should really buckle down now and get serious.

If your hotel has a gym or a pool. I would suggest increasing your cardio.

Congratulation!!! Keep it going. I love naked burritos.

I took off from work for 10 days.

You are correct. It is the same steps that are were taken when getting the sleeve.

I have experienced this. I lost a lot of weight in my face, breast, and stomach at first. Now I am focusing on toning and lifting. I had a saggy a$$ at first but after months of training, I got myself a little lift. I keep losing in my face though. I am hoping to keep my cute cheeks still but my dimples are coming back.

Everything that is high in fiber and protein, make me feel full quickly and immediately. Anything with high amounts of carbs, I can suck down like air. So I try to stay away from high carb items.

I am with you. I would have to be 7 feet for my starting weight to match my height.

So your plan has a $500 deductible and 10% co-insurance and you use $25,000 in services, you'll pay the $500 plus 10% of the remaining $24,500, up to your out-of-pocket maximum. You should not owe them any additional. So you should be paying $2,500 max out of pocket. Your surgical co-pay should be included in your out-of-pocket maximum. However, you should contact your insurance company as they may have different rules regarding this part of your medical. My insurance did not have a surgical co-pay. I have a $500 deductible with a $2,000 out-of-pocket maximum.

Thank you. I have stopped worrying about the scale and just about getting stronger. My trouble areas are my stomach and back. I workout hard. I have a lot of fat in my tummy. So here is a side view. I like people to see my whole body.

Me and the 190's have been playing hopscotch for the last few months. I am like damn can I get some stability, please.

Listen, there is nothing wrong with ordering from the kid's menu. I go full out with the Apple Juice and Apple Slices. I have no shame. My friends crack up. They love it. Then I will keep my fork moving and have a full-blown conversation. By the end of the night, no one would have realized that I did not finish my meal.

Oh this is some BS. You mean to tell me that I could have avoided all that damn small talk and extra tip money by dropping this baby on the table? SMH

Oh wow. WTH!! I never heard of this card. Well, I was allowed to purchase from the kid's menu because I was adorable. Applebees and Red Lobster waiters/waitress would allow me and I would just give them a side tip. I did not care. Then they would ask questions for their family members and I would answer every one of them.

Not a problem. I had a date prior to my authorization.