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Every day gets just a little bit better. - I was sleeved on Monday, June 11th and I'll be honest, the 2 days following were the worst days of my life. I was in so much pain despite the pain meds. I had a breakdown the secon...

Thanks so much! Surgery was Monday and I'll be honest, I felt like I...

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10 days 'til surgery - For some reason the Major Tom song keeps running through my head everytime I talk about the countdown....::sings:: the count goes on...four, three, two, one. Anyway, I went to a...

11 days 'til surgery... - So the countdown continues and I am 11 days 'til surgery today. I have been nesting like crazy. I have acquired the following in preparation: baby spoons toddler sippy cups 2 ex...

EGD: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy - Yesterday I had an EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) test as part of my preop appointments. They asked me to do a quick physical in the morning with a Nurse Practitioner and I certa...

Anyone do seated weights to start? - I am wondering if anyone did strength training in the seated position when they were a few weeks post-op with weights that were less than 5 lbs? I understand not exercising beyond ...

June 11th Sounds Like a Great Date... - It took 3 weeks to get my surgery date but I finally got it! June 11th sounds like a great date for a new chapter of my life to begin. I was on an emotional rollercoaster the w...

I'm so glad you posted this. I was thinking about ordering from...

One word... - APPROVED! I found out last night by complete chance (guess it was meant to be) and I got my official letter from the insurance company this morning. Its real! I have been APPROVED...

One word... - APPROVED! I work for a hospital as a medical photographer and we are responsible for taking all the photos a hospital could ever need. Tonight was the annual Bariatric Ball held...

Great post. I get a little anxious sometimes thinking about giving up...

The Gnitty Gritty Details... - So this is me by the numbers on paper. Of course it says nothing of my sparkling personality, wit, humor, intelligence, and vibrance for life. Bust: 45" Arms: 16" Waist: 41" ...

2nd...really 3rd Part of Psych Eval Done. - Another hurdle cleared. I am officially not crazy and I have been cleared for surgery! I met with my psychologist today for what they call the 2nd part of the psychological examina...

6th Registered Dietician Visit - So I thought I was on visit 4 of 6 when I went in on Monday for an appointment with my Registered Dietician. I did a six month program through my hospital called Winning Weighs tha...

2/23/2023 Psych Testing - Completed my MMPI test today. WOW was that a lot of questions. Have my 4th required visit with my dietician scheduled for late March. I get the results from my MMPI test in early A...