The Start of my New Life in 2016

[Bellalover 43]

Hello, I am 35, 280 pounds, 5'8" and getting sleeved Feb 29th. Seems like we have some things in common. Thought I would say Hi!

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[~~~liz~~~ 4]

Your INFJness caught my eye! It's not just you... I'm in planning overload/heaven.

Congratulations on everything you are achieving!!! I can completely relate to a lot of what you've posted! Add a wife, two small kids, and a few years, and you've written a lot of my own story. Best of luck! I'm sure you will have smashing success!!!

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[Ruth1ess 494]

@@~~~liz~~~

@Bellalover

Thanks for all the support! I'm breaking it down into pieces now to deal with the 3-4 weeks before I get a date... haha. One week til I go to Toronto.. one week past that I have my last appt.. one week from that I'll get my insurance approval and date. Not so bad to wait now

[Bellalover 43]

So exciting!!!

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[Ruth1ess 494]

Here goes nothing...

"BEFORE"

   

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[Sammysmiles 7]

Ruth1ess- have you gotten a date yet? I go Tuesday to see Dr Elli and get mine. I'm so excited!!

[Ruth1ess 494]

My last class is Wednesday, then insurance approval...

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[Ruth1ess 494]

APPROVED TODAY!!! It took forever for the office to send off for insurance approval, but I got it. Now, just waiting for them to schedule a consult with the physician.

@@Sammysmiles How did you like Dr. Elli?

[Sammysmiles 7]

Awesome!! My date is May 2. He could've gotten me in sooner, but with my schedule that was the best date for me.

I liked him. He answered my questions before I even asked. Told me about complications and statistics etc.

[Ruth1ess 494]

@@Sammysmiles I was told he was new to the program and awesome.. and that appointments with him are readily available. I'm thinking of asking for him.

[Ruth1ess 494]

Well, that was fast. I see Dr. Elli tomorrow and we pick a date!!

[Sammysmiles 7]

Awesome!!! Let me know your date when you find out!

[Ruth1ess 494]

April 14!!!

[Herringtongirl81 10]

My surgery is also April 14th

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[Ruth1ess 494]

Measurement changes 8 days post op:

Bust: 48 46.5

Natural waist: 44 42.5

Belly button/waist: 50.5 49.5

Arm: 17.5 17.0

Mid thigh: 29 27

Calves: 19.5 19

Hips/widest: 53.5 51

Foot length (standing) 9.0 same

Ankle 9.25 same

Foot width: 3.5 same