Hey everyone, I'm new to the site but not new to the process. My surgery date is May 20th, 2013! Finally! I have had trouble finding a surgeon that would do the surgery on someone my age, I've actually been trying since I was 17. The first place I went too said that I should wait another 6 months and continue to see a nutritionist and try to lose the weight on my own (despite my own attempts) then 6 months later they told me to wait another 6 months! and then the same thing happened after that! they wanted to give me another 6 months then go for the surgery, so I decided to just stop going. I didn't want to be let down again. At that point I was 18 years old and 285 lbs at 5'3''! After another year of yo-yo dieting, getting down to 240 then up 10 lbs down 5, up 20 down 3... I decided to go for the surgery again at 20, first surgeon didn't want to do the surgery because of my age so then I went to another surgeon, one that my doctor recommended. And everything went great! and the whole process happened so quick, I saw him for the first time 3/22/13 and my surgery is now 5/20/13. I'm on day 2 of my liquid diet, not fun but I am very hopeful and excited! Did anyone else struggle to get to their surgery date? or gave up and decided to go back for it?

Welcome. Congratulations on taking this step. I am 2 weeks out down 31 lbs and never felt better. If you have any questions feel free to ask

I have bcbs. They will cover the removal only if it is causing problems (rash infection etc)

Hi, am not too worry about the cosmetic part. Well thats how I hope. Congrats on 31lbs less....and may u feel everyday much better. Thank u for the great help nd support. Am still learning about this app. Still trying to add people and am having hard time.

I am soo glad I am doing this. Just left my 0-6mo meeting. It was awsome and sooo motivating. I called my insurance and they cover WLS. I am so happy..I cannot wait. I am also happy you are on this journey as well. It feels great to know we are not allne.

I agree! I've only been on this forum for a few days but its been so inspiring! So glad I found it so early in my journey!

I agree! I've only been on this forum for a few days but its been so inspiring! So glad I found it so early in my journey!

we will b in touch! Never loose ur motivation!!!

I am soo glad I am doing this. Just left my 0-6mo meeting. It was awsome and sooo motivating. I called my insurance and they cover WLS. I am so happy..I cannot wait. I am also happy you are on this journey as well. It feels great to know we are not allne.

also...keep going...dont loose ur motivation of living a new you!

also...keep going...dont loose ur motivation of living a new you!

Thank you so much!! All this really help to keep us all motivated!!

Not at all. I am 13days out 31 lbs Down. My doc said I have had the dream recovery. I have had no nausea no pain after day 5. Its been great.

Hi I'm a little older 28' things progressed for me pretty fast because I.work for St. Luke's. Begin in February on.the 6th to be exact and had surgery.April 23. Ib have only lost 19 pounds since surgery and I'm 17 days post op. Do you mind sharing your diet

Hi I'm a little older 28' things progressed for me pretty fast because I.work for St. Luke's. Begin in February on.the 6th to be exact and had surgery.April 23. Ib have only lost 19 pounds since surgery and I'm 17 days post op. Do you mind sharing your diet

I was in stage one which was liquids. I had four ounces of whey isolate w/ skim milk 5x a day. And I walked a half mile three times a day.

I think that the reason I lost so much was because I have a lot to lose.

I have a lot to lose as well. I weigh 275 now and my starting weight was 294.8

Guess I should just up my exercise. After I finish this paper I can focus more on my self. I think I'm gonna take a year of from school to focus solely on my health, family, and work or maybe just a semester.