GradyCat

I'm 2 years post-op as well and didn't quite reach goal, then COVID didn't help, so I too am going to try to get a video appt with the dietician to get back on track. Congrats on your tremendous weight loss so far.

Skinny vanilla latte.

All you'll need for the overnight stay is: (1) cell phone and charger (2) lip balm (3) toothbrush, toothpaste, comb/brush Don't bring pajamas because you won't be able to change into them with the IV and monitors attached to you. You don't need a heating pad. You won't need underwear compression.

Oh the dreaded belly fat! That's a tough one. No good answer here.

I had this exact same thing happen. I started the process under regular commercial insurance. Then during the process I became disabled and switched to Medicare. Medicare covers weight loss surgery and picked right up without a hitch, not making me jump through any additional hoops.

Welcome and best of luck on your WLS journey. There is TONS of good information in these forums, from diets, to surgeries to vitamins, hair loss, plastic surgery, etc. Take time to browse through some of the discussion threads.

No, the insurance company doesn't have to cover it if the employer didn't choose that option on their plan.

Oh yes I see, everything points at "you" being the problem. Shameful.

Have you asked your surgeon's office about it? Are you still doing f/u visits with them? What amount of calories are you eating?

Good question. I don't want my boobs bigger, but I sure would like to look like boobs again and be up high and perky.

All programs and policies vary. Some require six months supervised diet, meaning you check in and weigh/chart progress/get feedback at least once every month (6 times).

I was taking that much every day but now my primary doctor says I have too much Vitamin D and I had to quit taking it.

Just be honest. Admit your fears and past mistakes with weight. They'll want to know if your expectations area realistic. They'll ask if you have a support/encourage network of people to surround you.

Stick with the vitamins. Add Biotin.

That's weird. You didn't have COVID did you? Hubby had COVID and lost taste and smell quite a bit.

1. Stalling is normal and inevitable. It will happen at Week 3 or 4 for sure and then sporadically throughout your weight loss. It's the time when your body is adjusting. 2. Not all surgeons agree about coffee. Mine didn't limit me/restrict me. Plus I drink decaf. 3. Alcohol probably within 8 weeks post-op.

I'd say "I've been sick and lost some weight"

Wishing you the best on your WLS journey! Keep us posted on how you're doing.

Wishing you the best on your WLS journey! Keep us posted on how you're doing.

Oh my goodness! That's so soon! Wishing you the best on your WLS journey! Keep us posted on how you're doing.

Wishing you the best on your WLS journey! Keep us posted on how you're doing.

Can you gently tell them that you do better alone and will ask for help if you need it?

Absolutely, it's a wonderful thing!

Oh I'm so sorry. Nausea is the WORST! I wish I had a suggestion for you, but I don't. Hang in there.

My surgical team let me pick a realistic one, but theirs was about 20 lbs higher than mine in terms of their expectations.