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The True Me - So I'm 6 mos. post op.  I've been learning more and more about myself as the months tick by.  Here's what I have learned..........I've spent the last 30 years hiding behind my fat....

Onederland! Just love that word! - I rarely post here but have been keeping my eye on getting under 200. I haven't been this weight for more than 20 years.  I had my surgery Dec. 12,2013.  I have no complaints whats...

Quest protien bars - So I heard about and tried the Quest protien bars.  3-4 net carbs.  They taste pretty good but then I researched more and some are saying they are not all that good for weightloss....

I'm finally ok with it - So I don't post very often but today I just can't contain myself.  So I've been having this rediculous pity party for about 3-4 weeks.  I have lost 46lbs since surgery on 12/12/13....

itchy skin and tiny bumps - ok, I'm quite puzzled.  I am 4 weeks post op.  For the past week my abdomen, back and arms have been itching like crazy.  It wakes me up at night!  This morning I woke up and I ...

Can't stomach one more protein drink - I am 5 days post op and I just can't stand the protein drinks.  I really try but just the first taste and I want to hurl!  I'm really hungry but staying on broth and water.  I'm...

Surgery 12/12 when will scale start to move - So I had my sleeve 12/12.  I've been doing great!  Everyday gets a little easier.  In fact I'm already bored with staying home!  What I am wondering is how many days till the sc...

Surgery Tomorrow and coworkers response - So tomorrow is surgery day!  I'm cautiously excited.  I really believe I can do this.  However, at first I was going to tell any of my coworkers that I was having weightloss sur...

Figuring out what to when - I have a surgery date and am looking forward to my new life. BUT, I am a little concerned about getting this eating this and that down pat.  I realize it is a learning curve but...

Got my surgery date! 12/12 - Oh my goodness, I can't believe I'm excited about having surgery but....I AM!  I can't wait to start my new life.  Praise the Lord!

Dr. Trace Curry in Ohio - I was just curious if anyone else is /has seen Dr. Curry for gastric sleeve.  I'm waiting on approval.  I haven't seen his name mentioned here but maybe I just missed any commen...

Bugging insurance company? - I have federal BCBS.  I know that my forms have all been submitted.  I was just wondering if it would help my case to move forward faster if I called them everyday to ask about ...

Almost there.......waiting on approval - So I went for my last supervised diet appointment.  I was so proud to hear........You've done well and are a great candidate for sugery!  Me?  They believe I can do this!  I don...

Approval of others - So I went to my family physician last night and had decided beforehand I was going to tell her I'm getting the gastric sleeve.  For some reason I feared she would snarl and say,...

Trying to stay positive - I'm just beginning the process(journey) of getting sleeved.  I've taken the first step and went for consult and nutrition.  However, despite knowing better days are ahead, I fin...

I've taken the first step! - Yesterday i had my first consultation appt.  Everything went well.  Dr. Curry tells me I'm a great candidate for the sleeve.  I was so excited I went to walmart and bought me a ...

Rude people - I am new to this website and have decided on the gastric sleeve.  I was so excited about my decision that I mentioned to my co-workers I was beginning the process of getting the...