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I got approved by my insurance. I am 5'4" and I weigh 203lbs. I have lots of heath issues so I am going into this very positive and hoping that this will help me get to a healthy place in my life and maybe some of my health issues will go away. I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, fibromyalgia and anxiety. Anyone had the surgery and had any of these issues improve? How did you know which surgery was best for you? Did you try to lose weight during the waiting period? I just bought auger free hello, fruit cups, salad, veggies, Water etc. I want to do my absolute best on this journey! Any advice, comments, tips etc. will be greatly appreciated!!!!!

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My best advice is get started now! I followed a low carb/high protein/high healthy fat diet for six months pre-op (insurance required). I lost 99 pounds, re-established my relationship with food, and prepared myself as best as could be expected for the surgery and the life after. Everything about the surgery and the 35 days since has been easier because of all the hard work I did on the front end.

Best wishes!

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Thanks for replying! I am definitely getting started now. My insurance approved me. I have been to my PCP for one visit. And I have my surgeon appointment next week. Which if you can't already tell I am super excited about. Yesterday I started eating healthier. I had 2 salads and today so far I have eaten egg salad, 1 can mt dew (otherwise I will get an awful headache), and for dinner I am having a salad and some brocolli and cauliflower. After dinner I plan to walk at least a mile. I am determined to give this my all. My heaviest weight before now was 184 and that was 9 months pregnant. So the weight I am now with the scale hitting 200 or over has me very not happy with myself!

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That's wonderful...

You got accepted by your insurance first? I have to go through a bunch of clearances and nutrition appointments. I'm going to my last one on Friday and then they will submit it to my insurance. Best wishes on your journey.

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Expect, or at least be prepared for, worsening depression. I wasn't prepared and it hit me like a freight train. Luckily, I have a standing appointment with a therapist. Most (not all) people experience depression and regret at several points in this journey. I sure do!!!

Just wanted to share - wish I'd known before hand. Best of luck, I'm sure you'll do great

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