Stepho!! Long time...no hear!! Sorry I haven't been keeping up with you lately. I have been so busy and just haven't had time to blog. How are you doing?
It looks like you are losing well, I am...

That is awesome!! I am so proud of you!! Those stalls are really awful!! I went through 2 weeks without a loss and became pretty frustrated also. Then one day I get ont he scale and was down 6...

Yes everything is good. So sorry it took so long to get back in touch! I will take a look at your story tomorrow.

I think you win too!! Congratulations on your wonderful loss! I agree that this is a wonderul procedure th surely changed my life!

Amen to that!!

Hi Phyllis!! I am also 61 years old and my doctor suggested the sleeve instead of the bypass due to the fact that with the bypass you are taking a lot of vitamins and supplements, with the sleeve I...

Yes it is normal because you are not consuming much food. However, you should be drinking much more than what you are. I was told by my doctor to drink 32-60 ounces of water a day. Also, I had the...

That is a great suggestion for anyone having problems with their insurance companies! I agree, don't give up!

After surgery they usually tell you to drink 3 protein shakes a day. I would ask your surgeon what they will want you to do then multiply that out for about 3 months. I wouldn't suggest getting it...

lovinlife84--I am so sorry to hear of your problem. I don't know what pcos is? How overweight are you? I just heard that BCBS is not covering the surgery also. I was fortunate that our insurance...

Thanks everyone for all the great advise! I think trying to take the vitamins is the only real problem I am having right now. I do feel tired still but I'm sure if I can take the right vitamins...

I am having problems swallowing vitamins as well. I have tried the chewable Flintstones that my doctor recomends but they were so strong in my mouth that that they made me gag. I know GNC has liquid...

Why don't you try reading or just walking? As far as vacationing, that is a hard one. But I did go away for a week and just took my protein shakes and plenty of water with me. In a couple weeks...

That is wonderful!! You are an inspiration!

Absolutely. Unless butterfly bandage will hold it together.

I had just the opposite situation, I thought I wanted the gastric bypass and my doctor suggested the sleeve instead. I have friends who have had a lot of weight to lose and they had the sleeve...

Great advice thanks! I'll let ou know things are going!

Great advise Barbara!

Great advice ElleMarie! And you are right, it is better to get all the info before surgery!

I feel for you. I know it seems like you clear one hurdle and another one presents itself. Just keep thinking it will all be worth it in the end. Good luck

ValGal--I am so glad to hear you are doing well! I have been following your story and learned a lot about what you were going through. I am having my sleeve surgery 2 weeks from Monday, on June 4...

I am so happy for you!! I will gladly keep you in my prayers. God bless you and the doctor!

I think that is a bit low. You are right to call your doctor. It sounds like she is weening your off your BP meds. You may be ready to be completely off those meds now. Good luck!

Congrats Nicole!! I hope your recovery goes well. It is great to hear about someone that just had the surgery and that the pain in manageable. Good luck!

Thanks for the info Yankegal! I am really scared that they are going to turn it down. Maybe I am just worrying for nothing. Maybe I should wait until I hear from the doctor's office. I am...