Michelle B.

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Holiday weight gain - O.k., so the holidays were tough.  I discovered that candy and cookies go down easily.  In fact, they go down easier than the right foods.  As of Jan. 3 I had gained a total of 12 ...

Diabetes getting better under control. - I'm 3 weeks, 4 days post-op and haven't had to take any insulin in about 2 1/2 weeks.  My blood sugars have been running between 80 and 120, with occasional dips into the 70's.  I ...

1 Week Post-op - It's been one week.  I've lost 9 pounds since surgery, 29 pounds since I started the liquid diet, and a total of 36 pounds since I started this journey back in March.  I'm feeling ...

3 Days Post-op - I'm 3 days post-op now and feeling pretty good.  Drinking is still slow, but getting better.  The hardest part is taking my pills.  I used to take a whole handful at a time.  Now I...

Liquid Diet - Day 11 of the 2 week liquid diet pre-surgery.  I'm doing o.k., but I really want to eat!  I've lost 16 pounds so far.  I know my liver has got to be in better shape than it was.  O...

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Surgery Date - I finally got the word that my appeal for the gastric sleeve was denied.  I was submitted for approval for the Lap band and was approved.  My surgery is set for Monday, Oct. 25.  T...

Denied - I heard back from the surgeon's office.  My request for a gastric sleeve was denied.  My insurance requires that you have a BMI of 50 or above.  I'm only at 43.  My surgeon was hop...

6th Month - We had our 6th month appointment with the PA yesterday.  I lost 7 pounds, Greg lost 5 pounds.  She was very happy, especially since we were in Disney World for a week this month.  ...

3rd Month - We went to see the PA in our surgeon's office for our 3rd month pre-op diet appointment.  We didn't do so well.  I gained back 7 pounds.  I'm having a very hard time sticking to th...

Update - I went back to see the P.A. at my surgeon's office and wanted to talk about whether or not I should switch from the band to the sleeve.  I find it very hard to stick to the diet no...