Broyse

I am scheduled for December. 13th as well!!!

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I am scheduled for December. 13th as well!!!

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So I had my 6 months check up at the hospital on Thursday, 1 day before 7 months.
I saw my surgeon who could not be more thrilled with me. I have lost 82% of my excess weight. (which is a little strange as I have lost 91% of what will give me a normal BMI) They don't want me to loose too much more weight as I'll start to look sickly. They don't think I'll need any plastics, as I don't have an over hang and my blood results are great (the doctor at my support group will probably disagree. All my values are within range, but some are in the lower end, and since she is a specialist on supplements for bariatrics, she prefers us in the upper range). They also have a score that they calculate, that I don't remember, but it was very high, and she called me a success case. I don't go back until my 1 year check up. (I'll just have blood drawn in 3 months and show my support group doctor)
They were actually fully booked for the BIA test, but the surgeon wanted med to have one, so she called and asked if they could fit me in, and they could. They are done by the nutritionist.
She was also very impressed when she saw me, and after the test she could not be happier. I have the values for all 3 tests (1 month pre op, 6 weeks post op and 7 months post op) I managed to gain another 4 lbs before starting my pre op diet, so it wasn't at my very highest.
The only negative thing was my phase angle. It has dropped. It's a measurement that shows how well your muscles are getting nutrition. That along with my total Protein (from the blood test) she wants me to eat more, and get more protein. Other than that, everything was great and she was so impressed, especially how much muscles I still have. All the working out and walking has helped tremendously.
I have included pictures from about 6 months and 7 months post up. It's only like 5 lbs between the pictures, but I see several changes.

I am scheduled for December. 13th as well!!!

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Congrats. My surgery date is December. 13, 2017.

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Good luck tomorrow!!

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Thanks Broyse! I head over in just an hour!

CONGRATS to you All! I'm having my surgery December 18th. I'm super nervous, scared, excited, worried, and so on. I'm so ready to start this new chapter in my life. Again, CONGRATS to All!!!

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Scheduled for December 13th! It has been a long road with a lot of doubt and second thoughts, but I know this is what I need to do for a better future. Congrats to all of us!

@gingershiloe Congrats!!! I am hating the long wait till Dec but I am hoping that it will be here soon. I am with you super excited to start the new journey to a new me!

I was originally scheduled for 12/13/17 but moved it up to 11/21/17...so ready yet so nervous.

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I am scheduled for December 13th in Tiajuana with Dr. Illian. I am super excited but nervous as well. I am reading as much as I can and getting all of the food that I can't eat out of my house.

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I'm not turning back now. I went through too much the past 9 days to quit. LOL

I had a revelation about this liquid diet. Clearly, I was addicted to the wrong foods which is why I went through the horrible withdrawals and all the other side effects. I feel bad for drug addicts because their withdrawals last much longer and I don't know of a surgery that will help keep them from going back to their addiction. We are blessed to have this opportunity.

The best news...my insurance will pay 100% of the surgery since I met my deductible. That's like going shopping and getting everything 90% off (10% goes to my new grocery list).

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Love this!! Now I’m getting worried about my nose!!

My hair that fell out is growing back Irish red!! I'm naturally a medium brunette. It's bizarre!