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Plastics - Hi!  I am not on as much as use to be but I am thinking of having a tummy tuck and wanted to know if any of you had one and what surgeon did you use.  I'm still doing research a...

OT- Opinions wanted - Hi All!   Getting different opinions and figured I would post here to see what I can get. We all know jobs are hard to come across these days.  Well I have friend who has be...

Which procedure did you pick--Sleeve or Bypass - Hi! Everybody.     I don't post often but I have a question I would like to ask in regards to a friend of mine. I would like to know from people who were near 400 lb...

OT-- Chapter 7 Bank. - Good evening, Finding information out for a friend (prior to meeting with an attorney). Has anyone filed a chapter 7 bankrupty? I know typically you cant apply or get anything f...

Insurance - Hi to everyone!   I will have to find my own insurance come Jan.   I am currently on my husbands plan but they are switching providers in Jan and the cost went way up.  So I am l...

Insurance - Hi to everyone!   I will have to find my own insurance come Jan.   I am currently on my husbands plan but they are switching providers in Jan and the cost went way up.  So I am l...

Insurance - Hi to everyone!   I will have to find my own insurance come Jan.   I am currently on my husbands plan but they are switching providers in Jan and the cost went way up.  So I am loo...

8/25 - Hey everybody!  Surgery went well yesterday.  Walked a little last night and the nurses checked on me a lot.  I didnt sleep well.  My back and neck started hurting.  Had blood draw...

Tomorrow is my day - I will be getting sleeved at 10 in the mornin.  I am excited and I still have a lot to do prior to getting up at 6:30 in the morning.  All the other August 25th people, here we go!...

Perm/relaxer - Hi everyone!   Do you know if it is ok to have a perm/relaxer the week before surgery.   I know no wigs or weaves and gel.  Thanks

Almond milk - How many of you used almond milk during your two week liver shrinking diet and did you like it?  Thanks

August25th and Question - YIPPIE!  I have a date of August the 25th.  So excited.   I have to do a 2 week liver shrinking diet as a lot of us have to and I am wondering if anyone used Almond milk with their...

Date! - WHOO HOO!  My date is August 25.   I am so excited!   My support system is great.  I have one friend who  does not want me to do this and she is kinda of blaa blaa but ok.  She was...

OT- Time for a New Job - I work for a law firm and there is mold growing on the ceiling.  The owner of the firm came in yesterday and was like it isn't wet and left out.  UMMMM  from my understanding MOLD ...

Approved - Hey everyone!   I was approved today!  YAY!!!!   It was pretty quick and I am thankful.  We submitted on the 2nd and I found out today the 5th. So it looks as if I may have an Augu...

Approved - Yippie!   Found out this morning I was approved.  Meeting with my surgeon on the 9th to schedule a date and go over test results.  We submitted on the 2nd and I approved on the 5th...

Insurance - For those of you who have had your information submitted to your insurance companies, how often did you call to inquire on the status (approved, denied, etc)? Do you feel that your...

Prior to surgery - Did you ever think (or do you think, for those who are still waiting) about failing or not being able to loose weight after WLS?  I know I may sound crazy but I am nearing the end ...

NUTvisit - Hi to everyone! I am meeting with my NUT on Friday. I have to take four days of food journals with me.  Those of you who have already met with your NUT's what did your meeting/vi...

People (Vent!) - I am so sick and tired of people saying "you should do it the hard way, all you have to do is diet and exercise".  CLEARLY, if that was all a person needs to do, then there wouldn'...

Weight Loss - I am 5'9 and weigh 283 as of today.  I started this journey weighing 300lbs.  My question is for the ones who have been sleeved.  For those of you that are 5'9 or close and weigh a...

Test - Well yesterday I had my upper gi test and labs.  The Upper Gi was not bad, the stuff  I had to drink was beyond gross.  Almost to the point of gagging and puking. LOL!   But from w...

Had Appt. today. - Had my first appointment today with the Bariatric Specialists of North Carolina and I must say I am thrilled.  More calm and at ease.  I met with the surgeon and he answered all of...

Questions - Hi everyone! Well I started this journey going towards RNY  and have changed my mind to VSG.  I have an appointment tomorrow to discuss VSG.   I  would like to know what questi...

Bariatric Specialists of North Carolina - Those of you who had your surgery with one of the doctors @ Bariatric Specialists of North Carolina,  when you had your initial consult did you actually meet the doctor?   If not a...