Donna H.

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4 months out (double digits!) - I just noticed in my ticker that I have less than 100 lbs to lose. That is just amazing to me! When I went for my first consult in March, I had 170lb to lose and that seemed so ove...

Four week update - My "week 3" stall is hanging on for dear life for another week, BUT I did lose an inch off  my hips  (I'm very much a pear, so that makes me happy). Also, at a family gathering on ...

I have BCN, which operates under BCBS-MI, and it requires 6-mth...

Two-week post-op update - I had my follow-up visits with my surgeon and dietician. I'm healing well from my VSG. I still have low energy, but that's expected. I had my first visit at the Weight Control Cent...

Sleeved on Monday! - Monday was the big day for me. I went in at 6am in the morning for surgery at 8am. The prep went well, including starting the IV. It usually takes several nurses with 2 attempts ea...

Quick update - I had my VSG on Monday and I'm home now. I'm doing pretty well. I had a good experience with Dr. Krause & William Beaumont Hospital. All of my nurses were wonderful and did their b...

My new life has officially begun - On Monday I had my VSG! I had to stay an extra night in the hospital (anesthesia issue), but I came home today. Now it's sip, walk, sleep, repeat! After each nap, I feel a little b...

I'm so happy for you! I know it's a great relief to have it finally...

Happy August Everyone! - Our month is finally here! Best wishes for a speedy recovery for those going in today. August 4th is the big day for many of us. Just 3 more days!

Pre-op diet - I know several of us have surgery scheduled for that first week of August, so I'm guessing several have started the pre-op diet as well. I'm on day 4 of mine. So far, it's going fi...

Congratulations on getting sleeved. It sounds like that band...

Wow, you are doing really well! Keep it up! My doctor told me the...

I have a date! - I was prepared to wait 6 weeks before getting a surgery date, but it only took 9 days! Yay! So now I officially have a surgery date of 8/4/14. That's less than 6 weeks away. I have...

WLS in August - My surgeon's office called this morning and told me my insurance has approved my sleeve! The date is set for 8/4. I'm so exited that I'm getting nothing else done today. lol I can ...

Now the real wait begins... - I had my surgical consult yesterday. I'm very comfortable with the surgeon and am ready to move forward. Now I'm waiting for the surgeon to obtain the authorization from my insuran...

Got the green light! - I have been working with a weight control center for all of my insurance requirements. This week I received clearance and a referral to see the surgeon! My surgical consult is sche...

Pre-Op Requirements Met! - Almost two months after my initial consult at the weight control center, I have my referral to the surgeon! All of the professionals that I had to consult with have marked me as a ...