I got my date (October 15th) and my insurance approval. I'm excited and nervous. Who else is being sleeved in October?

Thanks Ren- I am so sorry you have experienced this complication. Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way!

Thanks Ren- I am so sorry you have experienced this complication. Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way!

Much appreciated! Thanks for the thought and prayers and I'll keep you updated. Off toned, up at 4:30 for the lovely testing at 5:45am. Wish me luck!

Well I did it I did it I did it today as I fight back the tears to tell you all this today marks 5 months to the day that I had my surgery and I got a surprise I stepped on the scale today and I saw 299 yes you heard me right 299 I started at 384 pounds back October of last year I just can't believe it I'm very emotional today after seeing this I have not been below or even at 300 in over 10 years so this is a badge of honor for me God has truly blessed me I know people have a difficult time after surgery but I didn't I had no pain no nausea no acid reflux or heart burn like I said truly blessed. I have still a long way to go in this journey and I'm excited to see summer come I work a physical job outside so the pounds will drop off in the heat this summer I'm also looking toward to my first return trip to cedar point I have not been in about 10 years since they told me I was to big to get on the rides this is turning out to be a great beginning to a great year and a new beginning for not just me but all of us good luck to you all I have great love for you all because you are my new friends/family thanks for reading see you soon

Well I did it I did it I did it today as I fight back the tears to tell you all this today marks 5 months to the day that I had my surgery and I got a surprise I stepped on the scale today and I saw 299 yes you heard me right 299 I started at 384 pounds back October of last year I just can't believe it I'm very emotional today after seeing this I have not been below or even at 300 in over 10 years so this is a badge of honor for me God has truly blessed me I know people have a difficult time after surgery but I didn't I had no pain no nausea no acid reflux or heart burn like I said truly blessed. I have still a long way to go in this journey and I'm excited to see summer come I work a physical job outside so the pounds will drop off in the heat this summer I'm also looking toward to my first return trip to cedar point I have not been in about 10 years since they told me I was to big to get on the rides this is turning out to be a great beginning to a great year and a new beginning for not just me but all of us good luck to you all I have great love for you all because you are my new friends/family thanks for reading see you soon

Congrats!!!!

Well I did it I did it I did it today as I fight back the tears to tell you all this today marks 5 months to the day that I had my surgery and I got a surprise I stepped on the scale today and I saw 299 yes you heard me right 299 I started at 384 pounds back October of last year I just can't believe it I'm very emotional today after seeing this I have not been below or even at 300 in over 10 years so this is a badge of honor for me God has truly blessed me I know people have a difficult time after surgery but I didn't I had no pain no nausea no acid reflux or heart burn like I said truly blessed. I have still a long way to go in this journey and I'm excited to see summer come I work a physical job outside so the pounds will drop off in the heat this summer I'm also looking toward to my first return trip to cedar point I have not been in about 10 years since they told me I was to big to get on the rides this is turning out to be a great beginning to a great year and a new beginning for not just me but all of us good luck to you all I have great love for you all because you are my new friends/family thanks for reading see you soon

Well I did it I did it I did it today as I fight back the tears to tell you all this today marks 5 months to the day that I had my surgery and I got a surprise I stepped on the scale today and I saw 299 yes you heard me right 299 I started at 384 pounds back October of last year I just can't believe it I'm very emotional today after seeing this I have not been below or even at 300 in over 10 years so this is a badge of honor for me God has truly blessed me I know people have a difficult time after surgery but I didn't I had no pain no nausea no acid reflux or heart burn like I said truly blessed. I have still a long way to go in this journey and I'm excited to see summer come I work a physical job outside so the pounds will drop off in the heat this summer I'm also looking toward to my first return trip to cedar point I have not been in about 10 years since they told me I was to big to get on the rides this is turning out to be a great beginning to a great year and a new beginning for not just me but all of us good luck to you all I have great love for you all because you are my new friends/family thanks for reading see you soon

BigLew don't hold those tears back man. YOU DESERVE TO BE EMOTIONAL about reaching a HUGE milestone! Congrats man WOOOO hooooo!!!

Congrats Big Lew!

Congrats Big Lew!

Wow! Amazing progress.

Well done

Updated 5mos post photo. Yay!!

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Congrats Biglew! Fantastic achievement!

In my news, today I am no longer obese!! Being overweight with a BMI of 29.9 is still not great but it's an awful lot better than where I started at a BMI of 45. So glad to be free of the awful stigma that comes with the word 'obese', too!

I am awaiting surgery date. Confirmed yesterday that my stomach is now twisted. It is a result from losing so much to quickly. My body adjusted great to the surgery and I lost a lot quick. When this happens it is a risk I guess. Awaiting surgery date and it's pretty much getting the sleeve all over again, plus more. They will go in, take staples out, re staple and attach the new pouch to tissues me the wall of stomach to prevent any twisting. Hospital stay averages 2 or three days and same pre op and post op diet as when I originally got sleeved. Stressed and anxious but keeping the positive attitude of 'everything happens for a reason'. Thanks for everyone's support and I'll keep you updated when I get my surgery date.

I'm sorry to hear that but I am glad they know the problem and have a plan to fix it. I'm in the uk so not sure about how it works in the us - will you have to pay for this?

I'm sorry to hear that but I am glad they know the problem and have a plan to fix it. I'm in the uk so not sure about how it works in the us - will you have to pay for this?

Hi Mary! It will be billed to my insurance AFTER the surgery is done. It is medically required so I am hoping they will, if not I'm sure they will cover at least 80% of it, and if that's the case that will leave me with a bill after they cover the 80% of about $3,000. It's needed so have to do what I have to do!

Can also say not only did I hit 200 land this week last week I bought 46 waist paints down from 56-58 waist

In order to fix the problem, revision surgery is needed. I go in Tuesday for surgery. Had a very long conversation with doctor and this is what's needed. Just wanted to update.