Just going to use this as sort of a blog to document my journey.

February 11, 2015 - First appointment with True Results for VSG

February 12, 2015 - Had blood taken for Pre-Op blood work.

February 13, 2015 - True Results Insurance Coordinator called me to let me know she was submitting my paperwork to insurance for approval.

February 17, 2015 - I called my insurance to confirm that they had received my paperwork. They said they had received it yesterday.

February 18, 2015 - Insurance approved my VSG surgery (I wasn't aware yet)

February 20, 2015 - I called insurance to see what the status was of my surgery auth. They let me know it had been approved on the 18th!

February 25, 2015 - Went to another True Results location to have a Body Composition test done. (BMR, Body Fat %, Recommended diet)

February 26, 2015 - Finally was able to get a hold of the insurance coordinator and patient advocate to let them know that I had been approved (bad weather in the area past 2 days)

February 27, 2015 - PreOp clearance doctor's appointment with PCP for blood pressure. (rescheduled due to weather)

March 2, 2015 - PreOp clearance doctor's appointment with PCP for blood pressure. Doctor said he believes that I am low risk for surgery and sent clearance.

March 6, 2015 - Received a call from the surgeon's office and I have an appointment for 9am on March 9th to meet with the surgeon and hopefully schedule my surgery!

March 9, 2015 - Appointment at surgeon's office. Scheduled my pysch, nut, and stress test appointments.

March 11, 2015 - Nutritional and Pre-Op appointment. 2 week liquid diet starts.

March 16, 2015 - Stress Test - They did an ultrasound of my heart and legs. Then did a breathing test and then pedaled on a stationary bike for 8 mins or so while he monitored my breathing, blood pressure, heart rate, etc.

March 17, 2015 - Pysch Counseling

March 25, 2015 - Surgery Date!

April 1, 2015 - 1 week post-op appointment

April 8, 2015 - 2 week post-op appointment

May 27, 2015 - 2 month post op appointment

Edited March 16, 201511 yr by ladycook9713

Feeling so cute today

Emailed my surgeons office to see if I could get the before picture they took of me. They sent it. I'm grossed out. And so happy I don't look that way anymore.

What a transformation in such a short period of time!!

Thank you!

Your looking super cute too. So happy for you!

I saw the Dr again and he said this counted as my second visit and I need 4 more to qualify for the 6 months supervised diet. This doesn't make sense to me as June 17 was the first meeting got my starting weight July 22nd was the second visit, but only the first month of dieting. Anyhow I lost 10 pounds this month. I suppose they know better than I do what 6 months means.

I'm sure they just need 6 documented weights. Congrats on losing 10lbs! You're doing great! You'll be sleeved in no time!

Quick update!

As of this morning I weigh 199.8! That puts me at 116.2lbs lost! Yay! I'm currently in a size 16, 14's button up but are tighter than what I find comfortable so I'm not wearing them just yet.

My husband and I 2 days ago on our anniversary.

Before pic for comparison:

Edited September 9, 201510 yr by ladycook9713

Wow!!! What an inspirational story!!! You look GREAT girl!!! Very happy for you and ur accomplishments!!! Way to go! I'll be checking in for updates periodically!!! xoxo

You look so incredibly beautiful. And yayyyy for onederland!

Thank you thank you!

You look awesome! Very inspiring!

Quick update: been stuck fluctuating between 194-196 for a little over a week now. Probably another stall, but I have a dress to fit into for a wedding on Nov 7th so gonna kick things into high gear.

Ordered a kettlebell and some hand weights off of amazon today for same day delivery. Will be waking up an hour earlier and working out in the morning. Also plan to do a squat challenge to get my saggy non-butt up lol

7.5mo post op. Down 130lbs

Thank you for all these posts, it's a real treat to see start to now. You are absolutely stunning all dolled up for the wedding! Your husband's eyes must've popped clean out of his head when he saw you.

I hope you feel as wonderful on the inside to match.

I won't have my VSG until January. Your posts have really inspired me. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. (It can never be said enough: You look faaaaaaabulous!)