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WHOA! Yes, I am very sorry to hear that @gina923 that is horrible. @liveaboard15 Yes, same here. We were warned about that and not doing to bowel prep properly that he may not be able to continue with surgery but I have never actually heard of it happening! That sucks!

Sounds like a solid plan. Glad to hear it worked out.

WOOHOO! Good for you and good luck! I didn't know you were still updated when I commented or I would have waited. haha

Hello Kevin, Welcome! It does seem quite overwhelming at first, but if you just take it one thing at a time. Step by step, you will be fine and the tension eases quickly. All insurance requirements are different. My insurance was a 4 month minimum process, but the surgeon center I decided to go with had a 6 month process with the potential of expediting if you showed dedication. I did end up having my process expedited, it was about 4.5 months from start to surgery. I had to have 6 classes, 2 dietitian appointments, medical clearance from the doctor, psych clearance from a psychologist, and a EDG. Take a deep breath, GO GOT THIS!!!❤️

Very good idea. I noticed they have a singles forum in here but it seems dead.

WOW! That seems like an extreme anemia case. Glad you are ok!

Oh no! That is horrible. I am so sorry! Did your surgeon put on you a pre-op liver shrinking diet? Are they willing to try again? Maybe you need a stricter, longer diet to help?

I originally wanted sleeve but I had severe GERD. My surgeon said it was my choice but gave me his input for why he suggests Bypass. Explaining that it is more likely that sleeve patients end up with GERD even without having prior issues; while is tends to relieve (cure) GERD with Bypass patients. My GERD was horrible, I mean HORRIBLE! I was on 2 prescriptions plus eating tums regularly and still had regular issues. Up a lot of nights vomiting fire! Some times so bad my voice/throat would be hoarse for days after and episode. Long story short, I opted for bypass. No regrets. 3 months out and I am off ALL GERD medications and haven't eaten any tums. No sign of acid /GERD problems!

Hello. First, CONGRATULATIONS on your weight loss and maintaining it! My surgeon explained to me that it was very likely for Bypass patients to end up Anemic and to need iron transfusions. Especially if already anemic before surgery. Before surgery I was already slightly anemic but managed with OTC iron supplements. I now take a multivitamin with iron and so far so good but I am only 3.5 months post op so who knows what the future holds. I also believe the 30 minute rule is life long, at least with my team it is. Sometimes if I feel like I just REALLY need a drink while eating I will eat 1 ice cube and it seems to do the job.

I imagine the anxiety of having that conversation in a serious manor. UHG! I am in a FB bariatric group, and I know of a few couples who actually met in support groups and hit it off. I think that would be ideal in my situation. I think it tends to me more females than males in these types of groups which I guess could make things more difficult.

How do people date after massive weight loss? Regardless of surgery or not. I am married, and don't plan to date but you never know. If it goes South, it's me and great dane for life! Still even self conscious after being together for 18 years! But, my point is in regard to all the extra skin? I have lost over 100 lbs and have 90-100 more to go! I have already had extra skin removed 10 years ago after loosing 140lbs but then gained it back. Now my skin is different. I gained it differently. I have a flat tight lower belly but the top is like an extra pair of boobs now. And frankly, bigger than my actual boobs! I hate my skin but I hate being fat more. I don't know if I will get more skin removal surgery or not. I watched a video of a woman using a body suit after loosing almost 200 lbs. Her body with the suit on was slim, tight and curvy. So, you're wearing that on a date or multiple dates with a person and it goes further. Then what, just take off the body suit and let it all out? Do you have a conversation with the person before it gets to that point? How do you address these things?

I had a friend growing up that wouldn't eat anything green.

hmmm I don't know the answer. However, I have not exercised at all so far. I find it hard to get motivated to exercised when I am already loosing weight so rapidly. I am generally way less lazy though. I don't just come home from work and lounge on the couch. I do random stuff, park further away when going places. Take the steps more. I live in the city, so I walk places more rather than driving a mile away and looking for parking... all that kind of stuff

Great success! Congratulations!

I think all of the SF sauces have a weird after taste. I have tried so many and have had no luck. I just use regular sauce because I barely use it anyway. When I do, I measure it out and make sure I know exactly how much I use. I think the bigger problems of our past was using 1/4 cup or more at a time rather than the 2 TBSP servings. Those calories add up FAST!

Good luck! Hope everything goes well today!

Oh wow, does it taste like black beans? I love black beans, I am going to have to try this.

Thank you but my weight tracker is from my start date. I have lost 72 lbs since surgery thought, which I am more than pleased with!

I had bypass with hernia repair and esophagus repair and "trimming". I had 1 incision that was larger and more painful than the rest but not to the point of taking my breath away. It just took longer to heal and hurt a little more than the rest of them.

I am just sitting here thinking how I want a bagel now....

YAY! What a great NSV!

Awww. You have a better chance of getting hit by a car than something going wrong on a roller coaster!

Another option is to find a new local bariatric surgeon/specialist. Let them start from the beginning, go over everything and do their own testing.

Dehydration does crazy things to your body. It is possible but I would call your surgeon.

This touches my heart! I love roller coasters. I got too big a long time ago to ride them and unfortunately found out the hard way. I had to get off because the bar wouldn't lock. Then I lost a ton of weight, like 150 lbs. Was in a size 14 pants (6ft tall) and decided to try again with my brother in law and the ride operator had to still smash the bar down on me... I was like WTF!!!! i did fit, but then I ended up gaining all the weight back! Now almost back to that size, I am just too afraid to try again! Some rides have the seats at the entrance to see if you fit,if no one is around I will try them and then get on but I will not get into line without knowing for absolute sureness that I will fit! UHG! One day I will reach the point that I just don't care and go for it, and I fit and can stop worrying about it! Congrats to you!!!