Hey all. My name is Deb. I'm from Colorado. I just started this journey. I just went for my first dietician visit and go for my psychological eval in a couple weeks. Kinda nervous. Would like to know how everyone is doing.

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Don't give up, it's a long journey but VERY well worth it. Welcome to the right place where everybody supports each other.

SW:305

CW:212

Sleeved 01.30.17

Thank you painter88. I had been ready about the journey and I can tell there is quite a bit of support here. I am grateful. I don't have much of a support system except for my daughter who live in another state. I'm excited to get to know everyone.

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6 hours ago, lovemylab13 said:

just started this journey.

@lovemylab13

welcome, welcome, welcome

hi Deb

you say you are shy?

you jumped right into the board feet first

not bad for a newbie.

most OP are scared, excited etc as they are

starting WLS. you are no different.

like you said, there is a lot of support and

info here on the board. read, read learn as

much as you can. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!!

since you asked - i am doing great, 5+ years

PO - 105 lbs GOAL!! healthy and happy camper!

what WLS are you having done?

lap band, sleeve, gastric bypass or other?

enjoy jumping through the hoops of ins!!

good luck

kathy

Hello. I had sleeve on May 31. So glad I did. I'm feeling great and alot more active. I've had 3 people at work approach me with questions saying they've considered the surgery but didn't know anyone who went through it. I'm glad I did.

Thank you Kathy. I'm doing the sleeve. Ya ins has been fun. You're right a little scared excited nervous. There is a lot of emotion. Congrats on your success. That is awesome!

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Hi. I am scheduled for November 2. I was looking for a weight loss clinic and bumped into this. It cost about the same and is permanent. I can’t wait.

Hey, got a question. When you do the pre op part can you drop down below the min of 35 bmi and still qualify (along with 2 or more comorbibities) for surgery?

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I am going to Mexico for surgery and I am not sure what to pack.

What should I pack?

Hey all. I have a surgery date of Jan 18. I just recently lost my job. I have insurance thru my severance until March. I'm worried about follow up appts and and also not having a nutritionist. Kinda worried. I also don't have a support system, except everyone on here (thank goodness). I was wondering if I should wait to have the surgery later. I am having sleeve done. I'm 56, 5'3" 212 with HB,cholesterol, gerd, mild sleep apnea, arthritis. I also have hashimotos. I am to start the pre op diet tomorrow. I could use some input. TIA

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Sorry to hear that! Usually you don’t have to pay for follow up appts related to the surgery. Those are covered in the cost of the surgery. So that’s one less thing to worry about.

Sorry to hear that! Usually you don’t have to pay for follow up appts related to the surgery. Those are covered in the cost of the surgery. So that’s one less thing to worry about.

Thank you. I appreciate the info [emoji4]

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Get the surgery sooner than later. It will help with your health and that in itself should be a prime motivator.

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Having trouble finding things to eat. I am 6 wks post op sleeve. Protein shakes only thing that taste and sound good. Sometimes I can eat some cottage cheese but most everything nauseates me. Any suggestions?

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Having trouble finding things to eat. I am 6 wks post op sleeve. Protein Shakes only thing that taste and sound good. Sometimes I can eat some cottage cheese but most everything nauseates me. Any suggestions?

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Where in Colorado? I am here too. Are you going to your follow up appointments? Your practice should have support groups and a nutritionist to help you. Did you have a diet plan you followed for the first 6 weeks?