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Found mine at walgreens too. I have surgery tomorrow too! Sent from my SM-T810 using BariatricPal mobile app

I heard tuna. And use dark chicken because it puréed better

I advise measuring yourself. Sometimes when the scales don't show, inches will

Who did yours? Sent from my SM-T810 using BariatricPal mobile app

The link shows nevada, but if you look at other websites, florida is one of the cheapest states for surgeries. There is a website that suppose to have prices for surgeries, but can't find it [emoji17] Sent from my SM-T810 using BariatricPal mobile app

http://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com/cost-bariatric-surgery.html#by-location-mein Sent from my SM-T810 using BariatricPal mobile app

Doctors don't get charged for the supplies they use in the hospital, they are either on staff or charge for their services they provide. The hospital bilks/ charges for the room and supplies Sent from my SM-T810 using BariatricPal mobile app

Do you have a university with a medical center you can go too in your state? Usually, even if not state, they are not as "for profit" and will take you Sent from my SM-T810 using BariatricPal mobile app

oh no!

me too, 21st

Mine is the 21th. Only my husband knows and my boss. Haven't decided if i'm going to tell my kids, ever, or anyone else. It will hard since some people have watched me fail so many times and will ask when i succeed this time

It takes some getting used too. I actually ended up getting a different mask. I feel so much better with it tho! I had every symptom of sleep apnea, but all my other doctors have been blowing me off for years and telling me to loose weight.

I'm going into my 2nd week preop, and been thinking i miss my salads!

Surgery 21st haven't heard of the heart soup either. Did start my preop diet, on day 6. Liquid +2 protein bars Sent from my SM-T810 using BariatricPal mobile app

Also day 4 of pre-op, surgery 21st. Went to a seminar memorial weekend, that is when i started the process. Have lots of diets in my history.

Starting my liquid diet monday for my surgery 21

You doing so great. I believe you figured it out. When you are obese, people don't see you. You are invisible , and when you are not, you try to make yourself invisible. I was at goal before, and it was hard because i didn't know how to handle people paying compliments and or guys paying attention to me. Its so much harder to hide. I wasn't obese all my life, so i can't imagine how difficult this is for you to adjust too. I think you really could use a local support group if possible. But don't let that fear and attention stop you, you got this. Keep going!

same as mine!

The surgeon i took the class with would make you take 4 weeks with the job you describe. I do think its important to allow yourself to heal with a physical job. Sent from my SM-T810 using BariatricPal mobile app

I remember reading about it and glad you are doing so much better!

Same as me!

If you made it secret, than nobody could see the members.

every time I thought I was sleeping, I woke up exhausted. Now I know that those where the worst nights with my apnea. Women can feel it a little different than man. I would also wake up starving, although i had eaten a good healthy meal the night before. I hope one day, they approve lower BMI without having to have problems first. Good luck to you! and how lucky to have a hubby as an inspiration and journey buddy!

If you haven't started your pre-op diet, you need to contact your surgeon, he might want to reschedule your surgery since he ordered it and feels he needs your liver to shrink before surgery for a safer surgery. As for your indecision. Only you can make that decision. You can see a psychologist and find out if you are emotionally ready. It is a lifestyle change to loose the weight just as with any other diet. This is a tool to help you, but you will have to replace your old bad habits with new healthy ones. Your relationship with food needs to change, are you ready for this? the sleeve is not a magic bullet to loose weight and keep it off. You still will need to eat healthy. As for "never" going out to eat again, that isn't true. You will need to make healthy choices an possibly eat smaller portions than what you eat now and stand your ground and take responsibility for your food choices and health. Good luck!

we are about the same height and weight. My surgery is on 21st. Did you have a sleep study? Just asking because i never thought i had sleep apnea, but turns out I do.