Midnightsun

Congratulations on your surgery and the start of this weight loss journey! Hang in ther and it will be over before you know it. You can do this!

I am sorry but this post really upsets me. You see all the health issues this woman has and fears of a heart attach how can you minimize her struggle? We are suppose to be supportive and come to this group for support and guidance. I am in the 35 BMI and struggled my whole life with ups and downs. I lost 30lbs thru Keto and put it back and the dr said that was worse than the weight so I made the decision not for hopes of a bikini but for health reasons. She needs this surgery for the same reasons, so she can lose and keep off the weight. If it was so easy no one would need surgery.

Congratulations and good luck with your surgery and recovery! Some people hav a horror story for everything. Don’t let them get to you. You have a whole group of people here for your support. A friend of mine about my age 52 had the sleeve and she did great! One of the reasons I decided to do this as well. Tomorrow starts your new life wishing you great success and keep us updated.

Are you sure it is a year before trying again? That doesn’t make sense. I honestly would try fighting it. Get measured again and don’t stand so tall, put on the couple pounds. Ask your insurance company to send you their requirements in writing so you know exactly what you need to do. If you do keto watch you cholesterols because mine went up. My dr said that is not something maintainable for the long term. Does your surgeon office have a coordinator there who can help guide you through this?

I am sorry but this post really upsets me. You see all the health issues this woman has and fears of a heart attach how can you minimize her struggle? We are suppose to be supportive and come to this group for support and guidance. I am in the 35 BMI and struggled my whole life with ups and downs. I lost 30lbs thru Keto and put it back and the dr said that was worse than the weight so I made the decision not for hopes of a bikini but for health reasons. She needs this surgery for the same reasons, so she can lose and keep off the weight. If it was so easy no one would need surgery.

I just looked at your profile. We are so similar. 5'3 but you let your weight fall to 197 that puts you at 34.9 bmi. It is a 40 bmi no comorbilities. Or a 35bmi with comorbilities. I had to keep above the 35bmi to qualify for surgery. I let my lowest go to 200 to be in range. Your Dr. And Surgeon should have let you know this. I would get the qualifications from insurance if you have the comorbilities just put on a little weight.

Congratulations! Hope you feel better soon and good luck on this journey. Keep us updated of how you are doing. I am 13 days behind you so i am looking for all the advice!

I am July 8th, 52 years, female.

I am July 8th, 52 years, female.

My daughter wants a bearded dragon as a pet. I've been doing a lot of research on them and it amuses me the similarities between these cute little lizards and myself.
Their diet should consist of high Protein insects and a variety of dark greens.
Okay okay so I'm not eating crickets and roaches...
But things like worms are too high in fat to get daily and should be special treats. They're like cheeseburgers for your dragon.
Veggies should be all the good dark green leafies and not iceberg lettuce. Many dragons don't actually like their veggies but its important part of their diet to stay healthy. Dragons have differing taste buds and you have to give your dragon a variety of veggies to find the ones he prefers and will eat.
fruit can be given too, but only in small amounts. They are also treats.
Here's the real kicker though: bearded dragons need daily Calcium supplements or else they get Metabolic Bone Disease. Their bones become brittle, soft and break. They can lose their teeth and spines become malformed.
They can be pretty darn cute! (Also something I have in common with them. )

still have about 50lbs to go

Before and after 8/29/18 and 6/10/19.

I would love to see some amazing before and afters or even the in the middles. This has been an amazing process and even with the bumps and bruises I would not change any of it!!! My lowest weight was 159 I stay between 159 and 165 which as a woman is kind of spot on which is something to Celebrate all by itself.    

Congratulations to you two as well! Excited to see how everyone does. I had my surgeon visit Friday and my nutritionist appointment this Monday. I start my 2 week liver shrinking diet Monday. Being bad this weekend. If anyone has a Sams Club near them they have the Premiere Protein on sale for 3 or 4 dollars less each pack.

Think positive! My surgeon was saying this has such a high success rate so as long as you do what they tell you everything will be great! Our nurse had the sleeve and lost 90lbs. She said even if I slip up and eat Cookies I am limited to how many I can eat not like before so it keeps everything in line. You will do great!

Congratulations to you two as well! Excited to see how everyone does. I had my surgeon visit Friday and my nutritionist appointment this Monday. I start my 2 week liver shrinking diet Monday. Being bad this weekend. If anyone has a Sams Club near them they have the Premiere Protein on sale for 3 or 4 dollars less each pack.

Congratulations to you two as well! Excited to see how everyone does. I had my surgeon visit Friday and my nutritionist appointment this Monday. I start my 2 week liver shrinking diet Monday. Being bad this weekend. If anyone has a Sams Club near them they have the Premiere Protein on sale for 3 or 4 dollars less each pack.

Think positive! My surgeon was saying this has such a high success rate so as long as you do what they tell you everything will be great! Our nurse had the sleeve and lost 90lbs. She said even if I slip up and eat Cookies I am limited to how many I can eat not like before so it keeps everything in line. You will do great!

I didnt tell anyone either about this surgery. Congrats on making this decision!! Good luck! 😀

I had some comments like that towards me to but they werent in my body and they didnt know what ive been through or what i felt so i ignored them and only told the people that supported me which still do to this day. Good luck on your journey its gonna be the best time of your life!

A post op friend sent these to me and they made me laugh so I decided to share with you guys too.

Yep ! We will go through all the shitty parts together! We gained it together and now we will lose it together!

I am suppose to be July 8th. Have my 3rd and final weigh in Tuesday. Only my husband knows, I didn’t want anyone talking me out of it. I have too many health issues so I am more than ready to get started. I have been preparing people slowly, I quit drinking pop, beer etc. told everyone I bought a new total gym and asked if anyone wants to come work out. So not sure if/when and who I will tell. Still didn’t decide. Good luck everyone and keep us updated.

Thats my reasoning for this too. So many medical issues. I go up and down in weight and i was down to 178 with Keto but I don't eat red meat and do not really care so much for other meats. So my weight went back up when I went off it and my dr said I did more harm than good and was just diagnosed diabetic. So that was it for me. It really isn't anyones business, you are so right.