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Wow ?❤️

I being smoking sense I a was 15 now I'm 27 I stop smoking about 2 months before surgery just to be on the safe side but I'm so glad someone posted this because I'm also 2 months post up and I smoke a joint again and to be quit honest I had such a different high first no munchis !! And I was full of energy I work out clean cook when out for a walk and everything something that honestly never happen before lol

Thank you Crick! That really helps❤️❤️ Congratulations on your progress ??

This is what I put on to go to the grocery store earlier today. It's actually a swimsuit coverup...but its the only tank-like summer dress I own that fits me at the moment (...and the "arm up" pose is to camouflage my batwing ?... I should walk around with my arms up all day ? )

Joining because I need a boost ??
Im swollen and puffy but still wearing skin tiight jersey dresses. Accessory of the day... Electrolyte water ?

Polka Dots today! Have a working session in a very casual office today

My new favorite summer outfits are fun tank tops and breathable tennis skorts!

Cute outfits! I’ll play too.

Outfit Of The Day

Feed your inner narcissist! Post a pic of when your outfit makes you feel cute, sexy, sassy, sporty and so on!

So excited for everyone ❤️❤️ y’all will do great ? I’m barely finding out my insurance will accept the surgery so I got a looong way to go!!

Sleeve & PCOS diets compliment each other really easily.
PCOS diets usually recommend consuming lots of lean meats & seafood, fibre rich vegetables (leafy greens & cruciferous), legumes, berries all of which are also usually on recommended food plans post sleeve. Foods to avoid for both are processed carbs, (bread, rice, pasta, etc.), sugary foods & drinks, high fat foods, processed meats.
Are your medical team for recommendations to a dietician who has experience with bariatric patients. Most of us are advised to see a dietician pre surgery & whose services you can access as needed post surgery.

It all depends on your insurance and their requirements. But most are the same and still make you follow the same guidelines whether the BMI is 35, 40, 45 or 50. They might approve you easier with a higher BMI but it's still a 6 month long process. My BMI was over 40 and I had to have atleast 2 comorbidities (i had several) such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, acid reflux, etc. And you have to see your primary 6 months in a row for weight documentation, visits with a nutritionist/dietician, have a psych evaluation, sleep apnea study (its 2 different nights if you are diagnosed with apnea). EGD. And Some require you to see a Cardiologist. And then a month before your surgery you meet with surgeon again, get surgery scheduled, some require a class or two regarding the surgery, EKG/labs days before, covid test.
Its a 6 month long minimum process. Sometimes longer. Just hang in there. Be patient and go to all of your appointments. Be on time (some docs will mark you as a now show and charge late fees, rescheduling you a month out just for being 10 minutes late).
Good luck on your journey.

5 months since surgery and down 104 pounds. Yay

This is the first time posting any pics. I am a couple days shy of 2 mos post op. Down 46lbs.

I had surgery almost 10 months ago. Hubby is just eatting better

I remember being pre-op and my favorite thing to do was look at progress photos and dream
I am 6 months, 10 days post op and I am down 128 pounds total. This isnt a very great pic since I have been sick, but i still took it because anything is better than my before!!

I'm not from San Antonio, but whenever I've looked for a new primary, I look for online reviews. Of course, that's not going to tell you if the person in judge-y about obesity and weight loss surgery, but if the reviews generally say the person is empathetic, they might be OK with these issues, too. And if not, it's usually easy enough to switch..

Just found out my insurance covers VSG! I still have some hoops to go through! I need your help! Who is the best primary Dr to go to here in San Antonio TX?
I have undiagnosed anxiety about being judged by the Dr, so I’ve never had a primary dr to go too??

yes- I'd call them. Policies can change from year to year.

I worked there a long time go as an agent. We had good Health Benefits back then. Call HR and ask.