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66 an Enjoying Life - Overland Park, KS

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I've been reading all these reviews an am thrilled...

Maybe2123August 20, 2014
$18,500
I've been reading all these reviews an am thrilled to have access to all this info! I went to my first meeting about surgery in May and I weighed 218. I qualify for some help from Medicare which thoroughly shocked me. My Cigna insurance won't pay anything. After my July 1 meeting I was told I would be getting a call from scheduling in two weeks. No call. Finally today I received THE call with a date of Sept 9th. I have told a lot of friends an family about this and have little to NO support. They all think this is to drastic. I am on the borderline of diabetes, have high blood pressure, an high cholesterol. I have zero willpower. We are winter Texans with a party everyday so I am concerned about how this will affect our social life. We are use to eating out a lot and of course margaritas n beer. We also have a lake house for summer months with lots of parties, etc. I am worried my decision will have quite a lifestyle change for my husband of 40 yrs.

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Zen lady
August 21, 2014
Maybe2123, it certainly will make changes to your lifestyle in the early stages from what I have researched, and learnt here, but that passes to small amounts of most everything. I'll bet the enjoyment of partying is not solely about the food and alcohol, you could sit at home and have those. So much of the fun can go on and it will just be different as you will healthy, slim, and around long enough to enjoy it for years to come! How much longer will you enjoy partying as your health worsens and sadly, your weight-increasing appearance is less comfortable for you when you go out? It's a huge decision for sure, it's healthy and slim v unhealthy and overweight. The decision just gets easier for me when I look ahead without it taken this step.
Dreamstofulfill
August 21, 2014
Oh please don't give up! Imagine how much more fun you will have at all these social events looking and feeling good!! I have a similar lifestyle (minus the husband) and I'm confident that it will all work out for the best! And I have learned the hard way to be very selective on who I can share with. You are on the right path! And I agree with Zen Lady's input. You have brought up what I've also been worried about but I just keep putting one foot in front of the other and can't wait for January! Please keep updating us on how you are doing.
K_at_RealSelf
August 22, 2014
Welcome and thanks so much for sharing your journey with us.

Your lifestyle will definitely change, but it doesn't have to be in a bad way. You will definitely need to give up alcohol, but you can still eat out, have cook outs, go to parties, etc. You just ave to make smarter choices and you won't be able to eat as much. You can do it and we'll all support you!

You should check out the sleeve forum as well. There are hundreds of members in there supporting each other through this journey.
Dreamstofulfill
August 22, 2014
I love my wine! and I know we can't have alcohol for at least 6 months - is it longer than that? Is alcohol banned for life? I know you can't have anything carbonated - champagne, beer, etc. - but no wine either? Although, I might not even like it after the surgery! Does anyone have the facts on this? Thank you!
K_at_RealSelf
August 23, 2014
You're not supposed to drink at all, after this type of surgery. Alcohol has so much sugar in it and it provides none of the nutrition that you're going to need, post-op. Unlike gastric bypass, drinking after a sleeve isn't as dangerous, however, it's still not good for you. I would talk to your doctor and see what they say on the matter. :-)
maryella1
August 23, 2014
kirsty, you must have misunderstood what I said. I don't drink alcohol I meant water, decaf coffee etc.
K_at_RealSelf
August 23, 2014
Hi Maryella1,

I was actually responding to "Dreamstofulfill's" question about alcohol. :-)
maryella1
August 23, 2014
okay sorry I thought you meant me.
maryella1
August 22, 2014
I just got on medicare and I also have cigna. before I signed up with cigna I enquired with them and the said they would pay for anything that medicare covers. hoping that this is true.
Maybe2123
August 25, 2014
The place that I go thru said Cigna wasn't paying anything. I will have almost 5k on my own so praying that they may still cover something
Mom1976
August 22, 2014
I would give up almost anything to be healthier and slimmer,that includes parties and beer.Good luck on your adventure.
maryella1
August 22, 2014
thank you and I wish the same for you. I am scheduled for sometime in October. I am scared because of the ability of me to eat and take correct vitamins and nutrients, to maintain a healthy body. I am lucky I don't drink all that much, couple drinks a year at the most. but, we are a close family that get's together at least once or twice a week with food being the mainstay. I have arthritis that real makes me uncomfortable with the extra weight. would really like to get out and not be in pain even walking. I wasn't told anything about loosing 40#, and I now weigh 217# coming down from 236# in about 2 months. and I am 5' 1/2".
Mom1976
August 22, 2014
Boy I know that arthritis, I have it in my knees so bad and carrying around 300 lbs. has made it almost unbearable. I to have a hard time with vit. they are really rough on my stomach, I have been taking gummies they have more sugar but are alot easier on my stomach, not sure if I can take them when my sleeve is done.
maryella1
August 22, 2014
I have had my left knee replaced with a full knee and my right knee is a half a knee replacement. and numerous other surgeries for the arthritis, thumb and a plate in my foot. as far as the gummy vitamins we were told you couldn't use the gummy vits. are you in the usa or somewhere else?
Mom1976
August 22, 2014
Yes I am in the USA, small town in Nebraska. All I know is my legs hurt so bad that if I could have the surgery tomm. I would.
maryella1
August 22, 2014
I am 25 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. I had injections on wednesday in my left foot and ankle and in my right foot I have pain also, today it is feeling much better. it's amazing what a little cortisone can do. I am having high hopes for being healthier after the surgery, even though I am afraid of eating properly after. meaning getting all of the liquids and vitamins etc. will have to keep in touch. if you would lie to correspond by email I can give you my email address, it seems like it would be more personal. wait to hear from you again.
maryella1
August 22, 2014
not sure if my message came thru to you( I forgot to hit reply)
Mom1976
August 22, 2014
Yes please I would love to have your email address,so we can keep in touch and maybe offer each other words of wisdom!
maryella1
August 22, 2014
corey510
August 25, 2014
I do the gummy vitamins. At first I didn't do anything besides the orally dissolvable b12. I'm 2 months out and handle the gummies just fine.
Mom1976
August 25, 2014
corey510-Thankyou for saying about the gummy vitamins. I know not everyone is the same on food and stuff, but knowing someone eles did the gummies makes me feel better,the others are just so hard on my stomach.
corey510
August 25, 2014
My doctor, his NP, and my nutritionist all approved and I didn't think anything of it. You're welcome.
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