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Thanks for letting me know two weeks is a good enough time off. I am feeling better each day, just a little sore. I am loving the weight loss!

My DH is doing better than I expected. He still is in pain.

The surgeon said shoulders take a long time to heel. He will be out

work for about three months.

So glad your in the 60's now ...I've been stuck at 166 for 1 week now ugh...oh well better than gaining like I normally would this time of the year

Well IMO you really came close enough to say you pretty much did make it. It is so true, I'm such a streaky loser that I'll lose 6-7 Lbs in a matter of days then nothing for weeks... it's ok though! I know I'm losing! I'm even sitting here in a pair of jeans I absolutely couldn't fit before surgery, and right now they look like I got poopy pants... haaa!!!

Hey Deb, If you have time, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind telling me some of the typical foods that you are eating now that you're a little farther out...my body is really stalling on me, and I am curious what others are doing who are still steadily losing weight! Any thoughts?

I know it is in two weeks now! Yikes I am almost there.

I know how you feel! My doc wants me to lose 40 lbs in the next 2 months.... wha?!!! But, just keeping doing the best you can do! This week I am swamped at work, but hoping to double up on the workouts again next week!!!

Hi Mrspalmours I want to know what are my options on how to get an expedited appeal with a successful approval. I have UHC EPO and I live in Fl this is my story I have UHC EPO and I live in Fla. I was denied last week for wls. The reason was because they didn't have my BMI nor my 5 year history. I notified Dr. Jawad's office about this and they assured me that they sent everything over....

doing good, except i am not losing weight, still stuck. went to doc's and i lost 1 lb in the last 3 weeks..sux.....how about you?

Coops! How are things?? I've been a bad girl in the last few weeks, trying to get back on track!

YAY! CONGRATS!!! I have an appointment next week to go over the pre-op diet and all other pre-op info. I don't have to do as long of a liquid diet since I already have a lapband (although it hasn't worked in three years-LOL). I will let you know if I find out anything new. Do you think you will have your surgery in December?

I am so glad to hear you are doing well!! 6 Weeks left before I get mine. I cant wait!

Deb - Well, things are going fine. I am still not use to eating yet. My eyes are still a lot bigger than my stomach. Other than that, things seems to be going pretty good. Weight loss is going pretty good. You weight loss is amazing!! Congrats!! Hope you have a good week.

Hey Becca,

I'm going back to school on Monday. Kids return on Tuesday. Fortunately, it's a short week. The week following is final exams, so I only have 3 classes that whole next week. How long are you taking off?

About me...I'm finally trying to think about me a bit and in a huge way want to get healthy and happy again. I have married 19yrs and have four children. I have not told really many people about my surgery in four weeks. I wanted my children to know. I 'm not good at keeping secrets that have to do with myself. I just hate confrontation and I don't feel that everyone would be all for it.

well im approaching my 1st week of my pre op diet, if i see another veggie stir fry again ill go crazy haha

im my 1st week iv lost 8 pounds didnt think it was possible but very pleased with my self

my op is on the 22nd of december i wouldnt say im even nervous but anxious to get it done so i can be happy for once in my life and make the people around me happy

thanks...

My Mom had young jeans. LOL. Where are you from and where did you have your surgery? I have two granddaughters and they live in Atlanta. I am visiting them now. I live 15 miles outside of Augusta Ga. I use to crochet and make all kinds of crafts, but I o nly sew now. My sign in name is what I testify that I am blessed. The number three means trinity in the bible.

Just to keep you up to date I have lost 112lbs as of today. I have now moved to Florida and taking life 1 day at a time. I lost my job 3 weeks ago and I felt as if a burden was lifted. That was a big suprise. Keep in touch!

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MN Mary - I am in Minnesota too... just up 35W in Farmington. I am being sleeved on Jan 6th in Mexico...How is your recovery going? I think youa re about 2 weeks out. I hope all is going well for you! Please let me know if there is anything I really need to know about the sleeve.

how did your consultation go? Who is your surgeon? Update for me as of today when I called my chart is still on Dr. Zorn desk hopefully sometime this week; I can at least get a date. Until I am staying busy working and writing my Master's Thesis for the completion of my Master's program. I've decided I will just update weekly with PB and see how it goes. No worrying, no stress. It w...

I never made it out of the hospital before the leak was detected. I was 2 days post-band to sleeve revision. The leak was surgically repaired as soon as it was detected with heavy mattress suturing, and then I went those days without food or liquids. Once I could start "food", I did 17 days of clears, 1 week of full liquids then onto mushies.

I did have a leak, and was completely NPO (nothing by mouth)for 22 days. I had a pic line in my arm that fed me 1800 calories a day for over 2 weeks. It is emotional, and very mentally/physically draining, but you will heal and recover. Trust your doctors, and once you are back on liquids, stick to the post-op guidelines. Hang in there, it'll get better each day.

Thanks Luna ...don't worry about the scale IT WILL eventually come off ...I was literally at 10 for so long then BAM another 10 came off in like a week and a half...Hey we are meeting in Rancho Cucamonga Saturday at 10 am if your available it would be great to meet you ...we can all LITERALLY share a breakfast HILARIOUS!!!! lol!

Every doctor is different. The hospital I had it done at is used by many different bariatric doctors, and they said that most of the doctors remove the drainage tube before the patient leaves the hospital, but my doctor prefers to do it a week later.

I have not had surgery yet one more week. But I will let you know how it goes.