So I joined this Bariatric Pals Community thinking that it would be awesome to talk and fellow people that are going through the same thing as me. But for some reason I find it hard to join in on the conversations. I feel like I’m butting in on other peoples conversations. Like who’s this newbie trying to talk to us? Does anyone else feel that way? Or is it just me? Because Im definitely not that way in person. I’m always talking to everyone around me no matter who it is. But for some reason I feel differently on this.

I just started classes I need to no do I qualify be cause I don’t have any health problems

I just started classes I need to no do I qualify be cause I don’t have any health problems

It depends on your insurance or if you're self pay . It also depends on your bmi. My insurance would cover it and my Dr would approve of I had a Bmi of 35 with co-morbidities. Or a Bmi of 40 without co-morbidities. I had a Bmi of 41 with co-morbidities.

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On 4/4/2018 at 12:20 PM, Kay07 said:

LOL... Well I would own up to my intense addiction to coffee. I'm still having jealousy issues of my coworkers enjoying their fully caffeinated afternoon coffee while I sip my decaf (which I used to scoff at, because whats the point of decaf?). But food? Meh. Don't get me wrong, I love to cook. Making homemade Pasta was one of my favorite things to do with my kids. With the whole "Gluten sensitivity" I've got going on I've had to switch things up a bit. But when I'm emotional, or stressed, or upset... I make myself a cup of coffee. And if I'm feeling really peeved, I make myself a fancy coffee.

I completely understand. Much of my life has been made possible through coffee and this last week has been rough. I have. Shirt that says death before decaf yet decaf is better than tea I figure. My brother asked what I will try and have first and my instant reaction as coffee

1 hour ago, abiding_idealist said:

I completely understand. Much of my life has been made possible through coffee and this last week has been rough. I have. Shirt that says death before decaf yet decaf is better than tea I figure. My brother asked what I will try and have first and my instant reaction as coffee

Yes, I was of the same mindset. But now that I've made the switch I can deal.

3 hours ago, abiding_idealist said:

I couldn't choose because my heartburn now is so bad. The doc told me RNY was highest success rate and I was unlikely to have trouble with GERD anymore.

My preop diet it Optifast shakes 4 times a day with 2 cups of vegetables with one tbsp of very low calorie dressing. I have not done the best because Thursday was a long day and I got shaky so I snacked on some lunch meat and cheese (two pieces of each). I am super nervous that my liver isn't small enough but hopefully I did enough

Don't worry, I'm not doing the best either. I've cheated a couple of times... but ultimitately I feel like I'm doing great! I hope my liver is shrinking too. I'd be soooo sad if they couldn't perform surgery because of my liver. I've been on the pre-op diet for 2 weeks out of 4 weeks. These next 14 days I'm going to give it my all

When is your surgery?

On 4/5/2018 at 3:11 PM, MACPOWER said:

That’s something I haven’t heard about. I understand the not being able to sleep on stomach...Which stinks cause I’m a stomach sleeper.

I'm a bit late in replying here, I've been out of power for a few days after the last storm we had.

I've been really worrying about this part actually! I am a stomach sleeper also... I can NEVER get to sleep in any other position. Anyone that has already had surgery, how long until you were able to sleep on your stomach?

2 more days for us MACPOWER.... How are you doing on your pre op diet? For me it has definitely gotten easier the longer I have been on it

20 hours ago, Sprinkles1 said:

Don't worry, I'm not doing the best either. I've cheated a couple of times... but ultimitately I feel like I'm doing great! I hope my liver is shrinking too. I'd be soooo sad if they couldn't perform surgery because of my liver. I've been on the pre-op diet for 2 weeks out of 4 weeks. These next 14 days I'm going to give it my all

When is your surgery?

Tomorrow is the day of truth!

4 hours ago, abiding_idealist said:

Tomorrow is the day of truth!

Same here good luck

Good luck my friends for tomorrow. Please check in with us when your surgeries are finished, we want to shout and cheer when you have your Victories.[emoji106][emoji14]

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So I joined this Bariatric Pals Community thinking that it would be awesome to talk and fellow people that are going through the same thing as me. But for some reason I find it hard to join in on the conversations. I feel like I’m butting in on other peoples conversations. Like who’s this newbie trying to talk to us? Does anyone else feel that way? Or is it just me? Because Im definitely not that way in person. I’m always talking to everyone around me no matter who it is. But for some reason I feel differently on this.

I know how you feel! I joined about a month ago and have just recently started commenting in threads lol. How is your journey going? Have you chosen a procedure?

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So I joined this Bariatric Pals Community thinking that it would be awesome to talk and fellow people that are going through the same thing as me. But for some reason I find it hard to join in on the conversations. I feel like I’m butting in on other peoples conversations. Like who’s this newbie trying to talk to us? Does anyone else feel that way? Or is it just me? Because Im definitely not that way in person. I’m always talking to everyone around me no matter who it is. But for some reason I feel differently on this.

I just joined and I feel you. The only thing forcing me to comment and butt in is the fact that I know I need a support system & right now this community is all I have [emoji51]

I haven even talked to a doctor about doing the surgery yet I'm doing lots of research before hand and then in a few month I'm going to bring it up. I want the surgery. I had a baby over a year ago and cant get the weight off.. I have always been overweight, but after the baby I packed on more and its just tiring and embarrassing. Anyone else in this boat?

I know how you feel! I joined about a month ago and have just recently started commenting in threads lol. How is your journey going? Have you chosen a procedure?

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I’m having the Sleeve done. I actually go in tomorrow morning at 5:30am to get it done!

I just joined and I feel you. The only thing forcing me to comment and butt in is the fact that I know I need a support system & right now this community is all I have [emoji51]

It’s been nice having people to talk too! You can get other people’s ideas and experience.

And in the words of your fellow Nebraskan,Larry the Cable Guy-----GET ER DONE! Best of everything now and forever[emoji14] Your Buckeye Buddy!

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