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Ka-thump, that's your hopes plummeting. Hey relax, everything will be okay. Do your best with everything they dish up, the final result will be your surgery and a better healthier life ahead.[emoji14] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

I hope they go,with the lower height so you'll get your surgery. Its not so much,fudging as beating insurance at their,own game. Besides you will get shorter as you get older anyway.[emoji12] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

LLG1981 how did your surgery go? Now that you're on the other side of surgery how are you feeling? Please update us as soon as you feel good enough, Okay?[emoji14][emoji171][emoji14] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

I have been on lisinopril myself, not a bad med at all. Don't stress, that won't do you any good. Relax, it sounds as though you have a,pretty good cardiologist who's right on top of things. Only cardiac anomaly my cardio and I are watching now is I have a slightly dialated aortic root but since it's still within normal range she cleared me for my bariatric surgery. My cardiologist is absolutely wonderful, I would recommend her to anyone. I was fearful as there are heart issues running in my family, I've been through ultrasounds, stress tests and even heart caths and so far (at 72) I am doing very well. I am praying your issues straighten out, I believe they will . Let's get you straightened up,so you can join me this spring or summer in surgery! You are going to get better, now smile and relax because things are getting set right.[emoji14][emoji14]I am always here for you, Okay?

How are you doing today@beccaconaty87? Any update on your cardiology problems? Please update us when you know more[emoji6]

Squirrel looks a little chunky, shall we talk to him about bariatric,surgery,or would it hurt his feelings?[emoji7] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

To catch up on laundry, saw PCP on Tuesday, 4th antibiotic for sinus infection, maybe this one b will finally stop my drippy stuffy nose, I'm tired of blowing my nose and sounding like a goose honking. Now on top of that I have sciatica in my right leg and left leg slightly lymphedema flare up. Ain't life just ducky, still it is beating death all hollow. I'll get better,gray dismal day outside but a little warmer. Now if we can keep snow away, I'll be a little happier.[emoji27] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Are you sloshing yet? Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Colored my hair a little, had hair cut into modified pixie and bought son and I new athletic shoes. Nike for him Fila for me[emoji14] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

And I'm in Central Ohio, 14 miles from Centerburg, the Geographic Center of Ohio and going to Columbus for my surgery. D Roseman is in your area, probably still active,she lives either in or close to Bowling Green. Other Buckeyes still active that I know of are in Zanesville and Dayton and possibly a couple around West Chester, the home,of John Boehner, former US Speaker of the House. Hokay, I admit it, I'm a bit of a political junkie and I know a lot of useless junk about Ohio. Hopefully. I will also be a May Maiden, kinda uncertain right now. Long story, my path to surgery has been,kind of bumpy. But I shall overcome, prevail, whatever term you,like, as Bobby McFerrin's. Song said "ain't nothing gonna break-a my stride, ain't nothing gonna slow me down. Oh no, going to keep on moving!" I shall and will get that surgery. I am stubborn, red headed and can be strident,if necessary. If I leave this life it will be kicking and screaming, I will not gentle go into that good night or fade away![emoji14]PS I'm also 72 and a future RnY. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Well if you noticed, my son just had one at 37, luckily all he had was internal hemmoroids, no sign of the diverticulosis that has run on my side of the family for 4 generations. And yes colon cancer can kill, as I said before Jay Monahan, Katie Couric's husband died at 41-42. Which you notice is even earlier than the 50 year mandate. I'm glad your hubby was one of the survivors. I enjoyed watching my own colonoscopy back in 2012, our gastroenterologist put my son to sleep for his. I warned Dr Mujataba[emoji40] if he's still my doctor in 2022 I will be awake and watching. My last one, the worst part was laying on my side, the rest of it, piece of cake! People always act scared of them, they are more inconvenient,than painful.[emoji14] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh Baby it does work just like I said. One package of 2 sf Peeps and late husband repented of his sins as well as those of the immediate family. [emoji46] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

If she has one then I could be a surgery twin, the way things are moving that might be my month also. If not I'll be following both your stories, good wishes for next Monday, you share your day with many other Bariatric Pals.[emoji14] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Sounds like you are starting out smoothly and soundly. I will be watching for updates to your story. The only thing better than reading others stories will be finishing my own. I want to be a Spring Sensation instead of a Summer Squall[emoji14][emoji40][emoji14] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Remember what I told you all about sugar free peeps! They were hand crafted by Satan himself. You will swear they have Smooth Move Tea as the base agent. You will spend much time worshipping at the Porcelain Throne, and you will repent the sin of eating them too much [emoji44][emoji46][emoji44][emoji44] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

It's both exciting and a litlle frightening but it is quite a ride. Sometimes it's smooth and others like a Wild West Rodeo. But it is really where I want to be, cause the rewards will be the rest of my life, no matter how long that might be. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Maybe if they feel that your surgeon mandates it , insurance would be more likely to cover it than if it seemed elective or done on a whim. Who truly knows what motivates insurance companies than greed or keeping their budget low? Like many other things its charge high, distribute low. Ah, the American retail mantra.[emoji44] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

How is working for you? I've usually heard less growling about it than Premier Protein. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Plenty of dairy farmers in my family, good people, salt of the earth. A little story from my family. My Uncle Clyde had a very nice Holstein herd. One day one of his heifers jumped the fence and decided to visit the Jersey bull a couple of fields away on the neighbor's farm. Well,you know how love is, it even hits the animal kingdom. Nature being what it is, when her calf, a beautiful daughter was born she was marked like an Aryshire but a little more petite like the Jersey side than her big rangy Holstein mama. When she grew up she had a smaller udder. So instead of getting specialized equipment for just her, he handmilked her and used her richer milk for the house. When I got married to late husband I informed him I could milk a cow. Didn't believe me,he had lived either in the country or suburbs, apparently Grandma and his aunts tried teaching him and gave it up as lost cause. One or 2 of his aunts and uncles were still milking when we married. Mentioned it one day to Aunt Louise one day hoping to embarrass me. Aunt said "Oh can she?" and off to the barn we went, washed cow's udders off,sat down on the stool and milked Bessie the cow out, filled my bucket up,turned to Mr Smartie and said " the next time you try embarrass me like that" because after seeing I knew what I was doing Aunt went back to the house " I will pour this bucket of warm milk on your head. Now carry it into your Aunt and ask her what she wants done with it!" Never quibbled with me on that subject again. I might have been town-raised but I had mucked a few barns, helped bale hay and was country inside, where it counted. [emoji14] And believe or not, when I was lactating myself I hand expressed milk out instead of using breast pumps etc. Didn't often leave bottles because I was usually with my babies usually but I could do it. Never hurt a cow so you know I didn't bruise myself either. Hey I have faith in you and I know you'll do good in your WL. Have a good day and hug little guy for me. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Are these sandals? Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Are you still eating at a slow rate,or have you started to bolt and eat fast. As mommys we do eat fast,so,much to do,and so,little time to do it. Are you still taking small bites? or are you like one of my friends who eats with a tablespoon, even sets her table that way. Remember it takes at least 15-25 minutes for the message to get to your brain from your digestive system that you're full. Something to Think on. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

And I will be sending all good healing thoughts your way on that day![emoji14] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Sounds like: you are cleared for surgery. You are emotionally ready for surgery. But don't do the surgery, do it naturally instead. Interesting, very interesting. Do you sense a dichotomy there? I sure do![emoji26] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Several ideas come to mind. 1 Your body was happy beebopping along, now you ask it to survive on less fuel. Danger- she may start to starve. First,I'll ask my friend appetite to give her hunger pangs, if that doesn't work i'll slow her metabolism down and we'll go into starvation mode. 2. Sometimes GERD and gastritis can mimic hunger symptoms. What was (notice I said was) my go-to, a big bowl of cold creamy fat and sugar laden ice cream. Now I have love handles, a muffin top and a hubba hubba hiney. I'm not an easy flip-and- move, I require extensive renovation. 3. The hunger may be in your head instead of your tummy. Your unconscious mind doesn't have give up easy. It says We've always done it the other way. It worked the other way. Why can't you leave well enough alone? Just a few thoughts from yours truly![emoji14]5. Outside chance it could be something else, check with your medical persons when you get a chance. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

It is good that this period of time must elapse. This way you can study about its physical impact, the emotional changes you will go through. You weigh the positives, the negatives, then you make the decision for yourself. Is it worth the time, effort, commitment I must make to ensure success? Each,of us must make the decision for it is Your Body and the person you must satisfy is You! If like Martin Luther you can say "Here I Stand, I Can Do Naught Else" I would say you are ready for what must come until you reach your weight loss journeys end.[emoji14] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app