catecholamine
catecholamine posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
My surgery was 01/22/14. At first, I was bad about not taking calcium properly. The pills were huge and I hated them. Then after about 6 months, I tried to get serious about it and started taking them like I should. Within a few weeks, I had my first k
catecholamine posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Stupid question, maybe. - I'm nearing 8 months out, and still have a good bit to lose. Many people have said my slow loss is due to not eating enough - I take in between 1,100-1,600 calories most days. I ke...
catecholamine posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Slow losers? Any hope of a healthy BMI? - My first month, I lost 18lbs...and it's been getting slower and slower. I'm down to about 10-13lbs/month. Only lost 66lbs since Jan 22nd. I have a lot to lose, starting at 356lbs. ...
catecholamine posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Your experience. Is it worth it? -
I want DS. The catch? No one in my state will do it that takes my insurance (Medicare/medicaid). One does it only as a revision from RNY. Most the others are strongly against DS...
catecholamine posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
How long did it take you from start to surgery? -
I have Medicare and TN Medicaid (amerigroup), and though I know medicaid varies from state to state, after a little research, I'm thinking that neither require a 6mo diet/exerci...
catecholamine posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Considering DS, how to afford vites, protein shake -
I'm just getting started on the road to WLS, so it could be up to a year before I have a WLS but I am strongly thinking about DS. My main concern is affording the stuff I'd need...
catecholamine posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Won't do surgery because I'm bipolar. -
So I'm just now starting calling places, trying to get on the long path that leads to WLS. The first place I called said they would not do any WLS on me because I have bipolar d...
catecholamine posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Just starting the journey. Advice? -
I'm at the very beginning here - I'm 350lbs and only 5'4". I am more than morbidly obese. I eat a good diet and yet I keep gaining weight. My doctor has recommended bariatric su...
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