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Hope I get approved
I am already in the process to get approved for gastric sleeve. I'm excited about the possibility of being approved but scared that I may not be approved. I am nervous about the liquid diet.
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How to want surgery?
So I have been trying to get approved for gastric sleeve surgery for almost a year. I started at one clinic which ultimately turned me down after 8 months. I have been working with a second clinic which have been far more amazing. For my insurance I need 2 diet visits and mental health clearance. I completed my diet visits…
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Weight Submitted to Insurance?
Hi! When I decided to have the sleeve, I talked to my doctor who made a referral. From that day forward I've been making good food choices and have gone from 47.6 BMI to 40.5 now. My insurance will only pay if I am at 40 or above. I have had my psych eval and have an appointment for my first consult on Thursday. I have…
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Considering WLS
Hi everyone, my name is Brandi. I've started the process for having weight loss surgery. I'm 35 yrs old and have about 120lbs to lose, I lost 50lbs a few years ago but as soon as I stopped counting every calorie I gained it all back. I'm really nervous about the huge change, but very hopeful. I know it's going to be hard…
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PAIN
I had my gastric bypass November 2015 and i also had my gallbladder out that same surgery. We since then i have had the worst pain ever in just about the same spot as the gallbladder pain was. I have been to every specialist we can think of and NO help, so my primary care physician asked me to post in this group and see if…
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Any lapband users on here?
I will be having my lapband surgery in four days, and I'm hoping to find some motivation through people on here who've had it, as well. I don't know anyone who has had it, so I'm worried about getting through the first few weeks on my own and would love to add friends on here for encouragement!
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Therapy Consult Today
I have my therapist appointment today! I am a bit nervous because I've never gone to a therapist before. I have seen on a lot of weight loss shows that they believe that there must be a reason you got this big, a reason you might not even be aware of, but honestly for me I enjoy food and I am lazy! I am glad to finally get…
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Looking for friends who had bariatric surgery!
I had gastric sleeve surgery about 6 months ago and am look for some friends who have also had it or something similar to compare foods with and diets and just have on my team. Feel free to add me! Even if you're thinking about having it or will in the future!!
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Bariatric teams goal weight suggestion
Im just wondering what your teams suggest as a goal weight I saw my team today who suggested i stop losing now. Ive lost 150lb but im still 237lb i dont think this is my ideal weight and while i know im unlikely to get under bmi 25 im still just over bmi 40 ( im a short *kitten* )
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Pregnancy after WLS?
I'd love to hear from those of you that got pregnant after you had surgery. How far post-op were you? Did you continue to use your bariatric multivitamin or did you switch to a prenatal? Was your stomach fine with the baby pressing against the new stomach as it grew? Did you gain much weight or continue to lose at a…
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Group check in thread
Only if your interested. A quick check in to see who is currently active on the bariatric forum. How is your weight loss or maintenance going? Are you having any struggles? What are you doing to overcome them? How are you with the mental side of weight loss? What are your small or large goals. Any goal rewards for yourself?
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Hunger Pains
I had a RNY in 2009. I originally lost 144lbs. Then after some life altering events and health issues I regained almost half of it starting 18 mo later. I never even got to goal. I think I had about 55 lbs min left for the doctor's recommendations. Anyway, I know hunger returns. It never did for me at all over those 8 yrs…
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Intro
Hello my name is Sandy. I had VSG July/2014. I have been at goal weight165/size 8 for the last year. I would love to get to know everyone and help as much as possible for the new ones.
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Needing accountability friends sleeve revision surgery June 10 2017
I as a sleeve revision I'm needing friends to help keep me accountable and motivated :)
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VSG Surgery Yesterday
I had my surgery yesterday morning. I'm in the hospital now waiting for my swallow study. I did so much research before, but experienced something I hadn't read about and that was hunger. Yesterday the gas & acid in my stomach made me feel like ravenous. It was so odd. I was worried. I don't feel like that this morning now…
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Being referred for surgery . . . . :|
So this morning, I went to my doctor for a regular female checkup and it turned into something completely different. I live in Ontario, Canada, for reference. He mentioned to me that the Ontario government has a completely free bariatric surgery program for people who qualify (specific age, weight and height along with…
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Excited/Motivated
I submitted my food journal last night and for the first time, the estimate for my weight in 5 weeks started with the number ONE. Eeek! If I wasn't already, now I'm super excited to power through the next 11 pounds. What has you excited/motivated lately?
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Summer heat
Have any of you noticed that your tolerance for heat has dropped? I know I'm well hydrated I'm always over 90 oz, usually 100 to 120. But I'm bothered much more by the heat. I always wear a hat. I sat and watched a soccer game yesterday at 11 am. Its hot in Houston, humid too. But I was well over 60 oz before i got there…
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Insurance Coverage
I'm starting to delve into what is required by the insurance company to get my sleeve surgery covered- and hit a bit of a road block. There's verbiage in my work's health insurance plan that says they do not cover any bariatric surgeries. I was advised to file for an appeal and was wondering if anyone else has had to do…
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5 months out. Struggling with social events.
I bowed out of a luncheon last week. I couldn't go to fogo de chao, a Brazilian steakhouse- amazingly good everything and all you can eat. I had to leave a 4th party tonight. The lunch just scared me. I didn't want to subject myself to the temptation. Tonight there was just too much. Too much. How do you handle it? Does it…
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3 months post op calorie goals
I am almost 3 months post op from my sleeve surgery. Can you tell me how many calories you ate at 3 months out? I set a self imposed goal of 800 calories but lately I am eating 900-1200 calories in 6 mini meals. Is that too much?
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New here and thinking of getting the sleeve....
First off let me introduce myself....I am 40, have struggled with my weight my whole whole adult life, tried tons of diets, gyms, workout routines, and I have never been very successful. I have put off surgery for years telling myself I'll do it on my own and well it has never happened! Now I am choosing to get my weight…
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Considering VSG and looking for info and support
Hi all, my name is MJ. I have been overweight my entire life. My Mom was an emotional eater and turned to food when she was upset, depressed, happy, sad, etc. She also rewarded my sister and me with food - especially sweet treats. So, I quickly developed the same emotional relationship with food. I would binge on sweets…
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Hope
I spent 5 years...being active. I won't say working out because I really wanted the lifestyle. Running in races. Competing in martial arts. Doing sports. Lifting weights etc. But last fall I ran a half marathon then stayed home. I was overweight. I was disspapointed that years of exercise and activity had let to no weight…
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Need WLS buddies
I had my bypass in March 2017. It would be nice to have friends on my list who have had surgery so I can get idea off of
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Feeling frustrated
I got to vent..... since the surgery (sleeve, June 21st 2017) I have conquered walking, nausea, pain, gross food options and now I'm frustrated. I am supposed to sip 4ozs every hour to stay hydrated and still eat 3 meals, and 3 snacks on an estimated 4oz stomach. I am never hungry and have no idea what it feels like to be…
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Adjusting your food log when you don't finish your meal
I have been trying to be exact as possible with my calories. Due IBS and liver issues, my gastroenterologist has me tracking every bite I eat. She thinks it will also help me to get "back to basics" for my sleeve surgery (March of 2014). I gained about 20 pounds in 2016... not the direction I want to go! Anyways, what does…
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Consultation Today
Hello, having my consultation today and probably surgery in another week or two. Any advice on questions? I am also looking for friends. Getting the sleeve. I know the beginning is just water and broth etc. But after that I want to track everything I do. I've tried this stuff before but I get too ravenous when I start…
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Family (a bit of a rant)
I'm a bit sad after spending four days with my extended family for a celebration. I know this is not a new topic for many of us. My family was supportive for the first year, now they are taking pleasure in the possibility of seeing me fail I made a choice this time to eat what the family was eating. (I'm in maintenance…
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wls friends support and accountability
Hello, I am happily married for 15 years. Father to a 2 year old ,hopefully having surgery in august/sept. Currently work in IT/IS. I live in the atlanta area Please free free to add me
