Tina M.

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Before the 2 week pre-op liquid diet... - Did anyone feel like they wanted to "taste-test" every & anything you've ever loved to eat, right before you began your pre-op diet? I start mine on Wednesday, and I am craving all...

I got my date! - It's been a long road, but I can finally see that the end is near! I got my surgery date! April 30th will be the first day of the rest of my life! I'm so excited!

Congratulations! Thanks for giving so many details! I am also a...

To tell, or not to tell??? - Just wondering... How many of you felt comfortable telling people about your decision to get surgery? I know people who didn't tell close family members, but only a few friends... ...

Hi. I'm doing well. I'm doing a portion control diet that my...

Almost there... - It has been a long road, but I can finally see the end approaching! I haven't logged on in months, mostly because I haven't had the time, but I am back & ready! I got my Cardiologi...

Diet Soda... - I have been addicted to diet soda for years... Diet Pepsi to be specific. I am finding that this is the most difficult change I am making. I have been trying to make healthier f...

Moving right along... - Well, I had my initial consultation on August 5th... Everything went well. I had my health history and weight history already printed for the surgeon. I had my pulmonary evaluat...

First consultation August 5th... I'm getting excit - I spoke to the insurance coordinator at my surgeon's office today. She informed me that my secondary insurance will require a letter from my primary and a 5 year weight history....

Medicare ? - Does anyone else have Medicare? How is the approval process with them? I actually have Medicare and a Medicaid HMO. I know what the requirements are for the HMO, but I'm wonderi...

Hi Trish, I also struggle with diabetes. I have had a stroke and I...

I've made my decision... - I went to my surgeon's mandatory information seminar today, unsure if I wanted to go with the RNY or the Sleeve... I left feeling 100% confident that the sleeve is the best opti...

Wow! You look amazing! Congratulations!!!

Starting my journey again... Question... - I was planning on getting the lap-band about 5 years ago, but health issues and insurance issues prevented that. I am finally starting my journey all over and I am conflicted ab...