I'm from Waterloo area. Just would love to find support around Iowa. I'm still going through my insurance process. sleep study tomorrow. Getting impatient.

Mindi in Waterloo

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Edited July 5, 201610 yr by Mindi Lou

Lucky...how are you doing??? Hope all is going well and you are moving along the road with ease!

Lucky...how are you doing??? Hope all is going well and you are moving along the road with ease!

Hey Fran. I'm doing really well. Post op appt is tomorrow. Can't wait to get approved for pureed food. Still feeling really good. One incision is tender but I think it's ok. She'll check it out tomorrow. How are you doing Fran?

I am doing good. The mental game of this weight loss roller coaster is real and these last couple of weeks it has been a little difficult at times. Trying to use this first 6 months to really change the way I look at food and being honest with yourself is not always easy.

I am doing good. The mental game of this weight loss roller coaster is real and these last couple of weeks it has been a little difficult at times. Trying to use this first 6 months to really change the way I look at food and being honest with yourself is not always easy.

Yes, the mental rollercoaster is very real. But we're on the right track. Head up.

Good afternoon!! I had my first postop appt today. It went great. I've lost 15lbs in 12 days. No complications at all. Healed up nicely and cleared to return to work. Yay!! Oh, and the best part.....I start pureed food this week!! Just in time for this weekend. My husband has a show this weekend and my neice will be visiting from MN so I planned to cook a big pot of chili. I'll actually get to enjoy some too!!

Looking back I remember feeling so skeptical and concerned of all that could go wrong. I'm so glad I did my research, found a great medical team and found my inner calm before doing it. I went into surgery ready for a new life and had complete trust in my team. I was assured that my surgeon would do her absolute best work (which she did) and that all I needed to do was follow exactly what my team asked of me (which I have). Zero complications. Zero regrets.

Good afternoon!! I had my first postop appt today. It went great. I've lost 15lbs in 12 days. No complications at all. Healed up nicely and cleared to return to work. Yay!! Oh, and the best part.....I start pureed food this week!! Just in time for this weekend. My husband has a show this weekend and my neice will be visiting from MN so I planned to cook a big pot of chili. I'll actually get to enjoy some too!!

Looking back I remember feeling so skeptical and concerned of all that could go wrong. I'm so glad I did my research, found a great medical team and found my inner calm before doing it. I went into surgery ready for a new life and had complete trust in my team. I was assured that my surgeon would do her absolute best work (which she did) and that all I needed to do was follow exactly what my team asked of me (which I have). Zero complications. Zero regrets.

Awesome sauce! Once a person can eat it really is much better!

Sirmikael, mindi, and patty...how are you guys doing?

Lucky that is so great! I am so happy for you! Wow 15 lbs must feel good too! I can't wait for my turn in March! So happy for you!

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Fran I'm doing good I haven't had surgery yet. Plan is in March 2017 can't come soon enough! How are you doing?

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Oh my gosh big possibility I might have surgery in December! Keeping my fingers crossed! So excited!

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Oh my gosh big possibility I might have surgery in December! Keeping my fingers crossed! So excited!

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Really?? Awesome!!! How were you able to move it up? Did your travel plans change?

Yes we may wait till March to go. I have all in except nov 3rd group and one last psych visit on oct 26th. They have everything else they need.

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Yes we may wait till March to go. I have all in except nov 3rd group and one last psych visit on oct 26th. They have everything else they need.

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That's great news!!!! Write down any questions you have for your team as you get closer. It's hard to remember stuff as the time approaches because your mind will start feeling like it's all over the place. Keep reminding yourself of the reasons you want to do this. Keep your mind focused on all the positives. If you can find a place of peace and calm, it'll help tremendously. I think that's part of why it's been so smooth for me so far. I've tried to be extremely positive about the process. Really listen to what they tell you to do/not do. I think you'll do great. Congratulations! Keep us posted.

Yes we may wait till March to go. I have all in except nov 3rd group and one last psych visit on oct 26th. They have everything else they need.

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Awesome news!

Happy Friday everyone. How is everyone doing?

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Mindi have you heard anything yet?

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Happy Friday!! Doing well here. Struggling with the mental game. I've lost 17.5lbs since surgery but I'm getting hung up on the fact that I don't see it. And hung up on my head saying "only 17.5lbs". I know intellectually that's over 5 lbs a week, which is great. But the mental game is soooo real. Head hunger is real!! I still want to munch when I'm bored. I'm working hard to recognize these things and find activities to do. I'd do it all over again though. It's a learning process. How's everyone else doing?