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It's amazing the different ranges of time taken off from person to person. I have one more appointment with the surgeon next week...I'll definitely have the talk. I definitely think that I have underestimated the healing time

What's a good indication that you could be candidate for the caffeine side effects...how long could they last?

Thank you for responding ....it's awesome to directly hear from someone who has experienced what I may soon. These types of things are exactly what I need to hear because that's exactly where my head will go!

As I'm counting down to my date, Nov 14, I'm passing time reading all of these wonderful posts! Pre-Op diet starts on the 1st. What's the average weight loss and how long will you continue to loose ...avg starting weight 210 and 5'2'

I found this to be one of the most meaningful responses that I have received....and the timing was/is perfect. Thank you very much!

Does anyone know how the Doctor determines how much of the stomach is removed during sleeve surgery?...Is it a standard amount? Does it depend on the size? I've been continuously thinking about this while I wait for my big day...

My surgery is scheduled for the same day![emoji4][emoji4]Twins!

Wellll...can me some drinks that are tolerable?!?! [emoji16]

Thanks!...just placed my amazon order

Is the width end up being the same for everyone?

Awesome!! Thanks

Chantix for me too. I was nervous about the horror stories of the mind but I think I was preoccupied thinking about doing all of the pre-work surgery....oh but my dreams are awesomely vivid! Love that part![emoji12]

Same date as me!!! 11/14

Since your BMI is so low (from an insurance standpoint) you need to identify any and all potential comobes...tell your coordinator and doctor about your BP...it all needs to be considered...also not sure what your insurance is but family history is sometimes considered and you are using the surgery as a preventative measure yada yada

I think you need to maintain through insurance approval but once that happens, losing weight shouldn't risk surgery. In fact, I think I recall it being indicated that losing weight actually shrinks the liver, making the surgery easier for the surgeon.

That's cool...how are you? How do you feel?...yada yada...what's it like a year out?

So happy and so grateful...I no longer have to stalk the financing and insurance forum!!! They said yes!

So I got the call yesterday and lucky for me there was another patient who had to cancel and that's how the November 14 date became available....the other dates were very few and far between. The reason given was holiday schedules. Believe me I wish I could schedule it for tomorrow. I guess it's tricky this time of year so you have to pause and say to yourself at least you got the approval and your done with all of those preliminary appointments...that too (at least for me) seemed like it was such a long way out...but really time does fly and we'll be on our way to check in on surgery day. I would still call everyday and see if there was a cancellation that you can slide into...just blame it on your excitement. I'm sure they're completely used to it. Are you already assigned to a specific surgeon? I do try to pass the time reading all of the forums on here .[emoji4][emoji12]

I got the call this afternoon. I recognized the number but was almost hesitant to answer. I have been already mentally preparing myself for the denial by reading some of the posts on here and the successes that people ended up having anyway...eventually... Just so grateful to have been given another tool to use on my road to a healthier lifestyle. Woo Woo

So awesome you get to do it together!!