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Thanks for the encouragement! I really would like to be under 200 before my sleeve surgery on October 24. Not sure why this is so important to me. But it's frustrating as heck. I was losing at a fairly good clip, stalled for about 3 months, dropped another 10 pounds, and have been bouncing between 208 and 204 for 3 weeks.

Willing to give this a shot. Gotta do something to get my exercise in so this may just be what I need to get back in the routine of exercising. New work schedule and back to school schedules have done a number on my previously settled in routine!

Congratulations! What an inspiration! I hope to have similar success 6 months from my surgery in October.

What an inspiration you are! Looking fabulous! Congratulations

09/08 weigh in 204.8 UGH!! Just call me snail going backwards ....

So much great advice here! I don't have any advice but offering support as you work through this challenging time. As my surgery date looms closer, I find myself wondering about eating once I'm able to tolerate regular food. Lately, all I can think about is the liquids I'll be having one week prior and two weeks after surgery. Wondering how in the world I won't lose my mind! But I am determined to get the most use out of tool of sleeve surgery. Wishing you all the best!

As long as insurance approves everything and there's no issues with upper GI scheduled on 09/18/2017, my surgery will be 10/24/2017. SO EXCITED!!!!! Just had to share my good news, especially with folks who understand the process.

Today's weight 204.4

Prayers for everyone affected by Harvey from southern IL.

What a beautiful inspiration you are! I'm excited to get sleeved at the end of October. Hoping to have the same wonderful results you have reached. Congratulations!!!

Hi BT816, Thanks for your reply and sharing your experience. I completed my psych eval this morning and found out that my initial visit with PCP in June starts my 90 day waiting period. My first dietician appointment is tomorrow and my cardiac clearance is scheduled for Sept 6. Then my upper GI can be scheduled. My surgery could be as early as October depending on the surgeon's schedule and final insurance approval. I'm so excited!!! Thanks again for your reply.

Wishing you all the best! Being nervous is understandable. Your persistence is paying off! Keep us posted as you feel up to it! Hugs n prayers!

Hi, Welcome to a community of great support and information! I've haven't been here long but have learned so much. Look forward to learning along with you on your journey.

So my insurance will be changing September 1 from Medicaid to Cigna. My first appointment with my medical provider related to weight management was June 8, second July 12, and third was yesterday. The first appointment with the bariatric surgeon was 8/9. Will Cigna count my first appointment for weight loss or the date with the surgeon to start the 90 day waiting period? I'm not sure where to start with this question so I wanted to ask those who have gone through this process about your experiences. Could my sleeve surgery happen as early as October or as late as December? I've already completed labs, EKG, Chest X-ray, and two support group meetings. I have scheduled appointments with dietician, psych, and cardiac eval. Any advice, answers, and guidance based on your experiences with Cigna is appreciated! Thanks!

That's exciting! Congratulations!

Hello! Welcome to the forums! This is a good place for support and advice. I am navigating the journey to sleeve surgery. Hoping to have surgery by the end of the year. With a job/insurance change, I'm not sure what hoops I have to jump through yet. My husband was sleeved in April this year and has had no complications. He's down 70 pounds since then. Looking forward to following your journey to health! Wishing you all the best!!

Congrats!! That's exciting news! Hubs had the surgery in April and is off blood pressure medicine and his diabetes meds. Although everyone's journey is different, hoping you see the same results. Good luck!

Hi Northstar, Hope you are having a great day so far. I would be more than happy to be one of your online buddies. There are some of the best folks anywhere on this site. I don't have an actual surgery date yet but it should be in November sometime. I look forward to reading more of your story. Good luck as you continue on your journey!

You're doing a great job so far!! Congratulations! I won't get sleeved until at least December so I've got a way to go yet. I've lost 40 pounds since January. Sitting in church this morning, I realized I could cross my legs. Not for very long, but it's a start. Been waaayyy too long since I've even attempted that! My post op goals, other than to have an uneventful recovery, are similar to others posted here. Polishing my toes is something I am really looking forward to! Good luck!

Congratulations!!

Sounds like you're doing pretty darn great! Keep it up!

This is fantastic news! Wishing you both all the best. It is exciting! Hoping to get my surgery scheduled in December. My husband got sleeved in April. I wonder how many other partners are doing this together? Or have done so, if the surgeries are done. Just curious.

Thanks so much for the positive feedback. I will continue to research and learn all I can about the process. Supporting my husband through his surgery has been a huge eye opener. Also I enjoy going to support meetings with him. It's so helpful to learn along with others as we share our experiences. Thanks again!

Thanks so much for the info and encouragement! Completely understand those compulsive eating habits! Has surgery helped as you manage those behaviors? I'm currently at 220 and have sleep apnea. Not sure about elevated labs yet. Still waiting on results. Hadn't been to my primary in nearly three years and was pre-diabetic when weight was near 245 then. I think I'm getting impatient. After losing 25 pounds this year in supporting my husband in his journey to sleeve, I'm ready to get healthier and feel physically good again. Thanks again!