Nonnaof4

I think you will be fine as insurance requires you to have a BMI of 40 or above with no comorbitites. At least in NYS. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

So sorry this happened to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!!!

Good luck!!

Thanks guys! I usually go by my own as well since it's consistent. The dr's will help with insurance coverage it's 3lbs heavier 🤣🤣 Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

Do you guys track your weight loss according to the Dr. scale or your own? Just curious.

I'm really hoping to get rid of mine after surgery. Time will tell I guess.

Congratulations Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

Congratulations! You look awesome!! Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

Just a thought but I'm wondering if some of the air they filled your belly with traveled up into the neck/shoulder. I have heard this can happen if you late too flat initially after any laparoscopic surgery. I hope you feel better soon.

Good luck!!

I found this on my surgery center's website. I love it. I actually started using last week. I go for my first appointment tomorrow and nutrition seminar tomorrow.

That's a great idea! Keep up the great work!

Congratulations to everyone having surgery in July!!

Thank you! Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello, I'm a newbie here. This is something I have been thinking about for a while and recently started doing serious research. I went to the seminar and they just scheduled my first two appointments. History/Physical and a three hour nutrition seminar. I'm excited to get started on this new journey. Any helpful hints would be awesome. I've seen so many great stories on here. I'm really glad I found this forum. Gina

Hi Everyone, I love reading everyone's journey! I have just started mine, have my first appointment on the 27th. I've been doing lots of reading and research. One question I have for you is what tricks did you use to slow down your eating? This is going to be one of my challenges for sure. I catch myself eating to fast all the time and I know this will be a huge problem post surgery. Any tips are greatly appreciated! Thank you

Lots of great suggestions!! I love the chopstick idea. It takes me five minutes to pick up 1 piece Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you for all the tips. Keep up the great work everyone!!

First congratulations on your surgery! Thank you. This is one of my biggest worries. I'm going to work hard on this during these lead up months. (I say this after woofing down my salad for lunch )

Good luck with your surgery!!!!

First good luck with your surgery!! I'm glad I have just started my journey (attended the seminar) and looking forward to making some positive changes for ME. This is actually something I was just telling my husband last night...that I'm not telling a lot of people. When they notice the changes I'll just tell them I changed my diet, which is true. I'm very sorry this caused you added stress and anxiety right before surgery. Please don't let other people's negativity derail your journey.