Hello All! Today was month 5 of my monthly visits woo hoo! I can not believe how fast the months have went. Every single pre-op requirement has been met, and after my Jan 5th appointment I will be ready to submit for insurance. The surgeons office said that would take about a week with the kind I have and that Jan it is usually quicker! Tentative date is for January 19th. This has been quite the journey. Never would I have known the issues I have without all the pre-testing I had done. Where I hated ...

Ok so as everybody know, tomorrow is my big day!!! Im wondering if this is like giving birth? . what do i pack and go with me? Do i even pack anything at all? Or should i go comfortable and thats that?? Lol im sorry i just had to ask cause i haven't seen a post talking about it unless the person is traveling. I on the other hand come out the back door, walk just a block and the hospital is there. Please help lol and thank you

I'm 5 and half months post and have lost 89 lbs; very pleased. However, this is the first time I have gained. I of course couldn't eat much at one time over the holiday, but I suppose the left over dressing, pecan cups, and cake didn't help me. I was not a happy camper to have gained 1.2 lb. I know, I know, no big deal right? And I'm not stressing on it, I simply didn't like it....I know the temptations will always be there and I've made up my mind that I'm going to do better over Christmas holiday. ...

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Wow!!! 10 days until surgery!!! Hate this pre-op diet. I do great at night but work is a punishment or something. Feel like I am starving at work. Wonder what difference is? I have pretty much the same food and liquid intake at work and at home at night. Anyone have any ideas to help me out at work?