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Just wanted to let my family know that there is a AWESOME drink out made by Vita Splash its's in a purple and silver box a little larger than the Crystal Light box. The flavor is Raspberry Lemonade made it 5grams of Fiber Infusion for optimal body fuction, and yes it works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You just pour it in a bottle of water and shake and drink....It's surgar free not sure about the calories Some of my church family is noticing my weightloss and that made me free good. I only told 2 people at the church and made them swear not to tell anyone there. So I feel pretty good about that! I love my "simply beautiful" band! Thank you Jesus for your everlasting love for me. Thanks for all your support every body

thickchickTEXAS

March 15, 2007

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I cheated myself!!!

I walked by a scale and got on it, I promised myself I would wait until my post op visit March 22. And what did I see:cool: the scale moved from 274 (weight date of surgery) to 255 (yesterday) :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: I dont know if I was seeing stuff or of the scale was off I got on and off the scale 3 times. And I wanted to cry and jump but my tummy wouldnt let me.:think I was speechless I got a calculator to do the math and 255 from 274= 19lbs gone ?????? :eek: :eek: Is that normal am i losing to fast????? Maybe I'm trippin real hard but I cant believe it It hasnt been a good 2 weeks yet. I dont know what to say my face looks very different my neck seems longer my arms are smaller, my 44 G's are shrinking..and oh yeah my 20's are very loose Maybe that 19pounds was all Water and Air from the surgery. :nervous :nervous :nervous

thickchickTEXAS

March 14, 2007

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Tuesday

I started with Praise and Worship all by myself!:clap2: Of course work was so busy But I got caught up.:faint: I had lunch with my new sista TammyJ hey girl!!! breakfast-bottled water lunch-soup :huytsao snack-jello/water with Crystal Light dinner-MORE SOUP with a mushy cracker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:hungry: exercise:20 mins of very fast walking:nervous love you all thank you JESUS for YOUR everlasting LOVE for me!!!

thickchickTEXAS

March 13, 2007

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I'M BAAACK AND BANNED!!!!!!

:biggrin1: I GOT MY BAND ON MONDAY AT 10:45AM HER NAME IS " simply beautiful":) I WAS SO HIIIIIIGGGGGGH FROM MORPHINE IT TOOK ME 3 DAYS TO COME DOWN....I TOOK MYSELF OFF OF THE TYENOL WITH CODINE......THE SOUP SUCKED!!!! THE JELLO WAS LIKE EATING ROAST BEEF AND CHICKEN!!! :D :D MY OVERALL EXPERIENCE WAS GREAT THE GAS PAINS IN THE LEFT SHOULDER DIDNT COME UNTIL THE 3 DAY AND OUCH OUCH OUCH!!!!I WENT THROUGH A BOX AND A HALF OF CHEWIE GAS-X IN 3 DAYS....THE GAS PAINS ARE LEAVING HARDLY NO PAIN AT ALL!!!:phanvan :phanvan :phanvan :( :angry MY TUMMY WAS SWOLLEN AND MY PORT SITE IS STILL A LITTLE TENDER AND A LITTLE HOT ...I MUST HAVE HAD FEVER IN IT *FEVER BLISTER APPEAR BUT ITS GONE NOW* MY 20'S ARE FITTING MY VERY LOOSE NOW!!! :clap2: MY FACE IS CHANGING SO FAST!!:biggrin1: MY FEET ARE NOT AS FAT!!:paranoid THE SWELLING IN MY TUMMY IS GOING DOWN :biggrin1: I LOST I STRIP IN THE SHOWER!!! THE LIQUID DIET I HATE IT, I HAD HEADACHES ARE TOO BAD *I ATE SOME MASHED POTATOES* I KNOW I KNOW BUT MY HEADACHE WENT AWAY!!!:heh: :heh: :heh: :heh: :heh: I'M SICK TO DEATH OF GLUCERNA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:paranoid :paranoid :tired :tired !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY NEXT CHECK UP IS ON THE 22 OF MARCH!!!! I LOVE YOU TAMMY AND TERESITA AND EVERYONE THAT CALLED ME AND TEXTED ME I LOVE YOU ALL.......

thickchickTEXAS

March 12, 2007

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MONDAY IS THE BIG DAY!!!

Monday is around the corner and I'm so ready, Going to meet with Surgeon and do preop blood work on Friday Liquid on Sunday Surgery Monday @ 10am I wont be back to post until March 12th but Im going to journal my honest feelings... Keep me in your prayers!!!

thickchickTEXAS

March 1, 2007

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STRESSING TODAY

WORK IS GETTING TO BE A BIT MUCH! TO MUCH IS GOING ON I'M BEING PULLED IN SO MANY DIRECTIONS I WONDER WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN WHILE IM GONE.....MAN THURSDAY IS MY LAST DAY 4 DAYS UNTIL SURGERY (NOT COUNTING TODAY) DEDRICK ????????

thickchickTEXAS

February 28, 2007

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6 MORE DAYS UNTIL MY BAND!!!

I HAVE 6 DAYS UNTIL MY BAND *NOT COUNTING TODAY* IM SO HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT YOU GUYS HAVE GIVE ME.... MENU FOR THIS WEEK BREAKFAST - WATER & Triscuit WATER LUNCH - SALAD WITH PICKLED OKRA, CHEESE, RANCH, BACON BITS, THIN TURKEY.. WATER DINNER - SALAD WITH OKRA, CHEESE, RANCH, ETC

thickchickTEXAS

February 26, 2007

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Lunch Time Says New Eating for Me

I decided after stuffing to breakfast burritos in my face at 7:30am that I cant began my new start by eating everything in sight! I will be eating salad "STARTING TODAY AT LUNCH"everyday until Saturday March 3rd, I'm gonna start my liquid diet that day and Sunday My surgery is Monday March 5th at 10am..... I have to apologize to my body for stuffing because I've been thinking of "The Last Meal"....I'm sorry Going to get protein drinks, popsicles, soups, this weekend and The Better Than Bullion stuff.. thanks for for listening.....

thickchickTEXAS

February 23, 2007

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NUTRITION CLASS WAS NOT WHAT I THOUGHT

TO BE HONEST I DIDNT REALLY LEARN ANYTHING IN THE CLASS I LEARNED TO TALK SIPS, EVERY 15MIN I WAS ABOUT THE LIQUID DIET STAGE ???? I DONT KNOW MAYBE I WASNT PAYING ENOUGH ATTENTION, TERESITA SHEILIA I WILL BE CALLING YA'LL REAL SOON LOVE YOU GUYS BY THE WAY I GAINED 6 POUNDS

thickchickTEXAS

February 20, 2007

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19 days to go..GET ME BODIED

I WOKE UP AND ATE A HOT LINK AND FRITOS *TIME OF THE MONTH MUST BE COMING* TRYING TO GET DOWN 4 BOTTLES OF WATER TODAY BEFORE 5 :paranoid 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 IS THE MAGIC NUMBER I HAVE TO BE A 16 BY MARCH 29 *MY 31ST B-DAY* HAPPY LOVE DAY 9:40AM 1 BOTTLE DOWN 3 TO GO:clap2:

thickchickTEXAS

February 14, 2007

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20 DAYS TO GO..BRAKE IT DOWN NOW!!

I HAVE 20 DAYS TO GO IM EXCITED MORE SO READY TO GET THIS OVER WITH, I NOTICED THAT I STARTED SAYING TO MYSELF I WONT BE ABLE TO EAT THAT ANYMORE *I'M GOING TO CUT ALOT OF THING OUT OF MY DIET* SODA BREAD FRIED CHICKEN PASTA *NOT SURE HOW I'M GONNA DO IT* I'M HOOKED* CHIPS MIKE N IKE'S *GUMMY CANDY* WATCH OUT SIZE 16 HERE I COME BABY

thickchickTEXAS

February 13, 2007

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MARCH 5TH MY DATE WITH DESTINY

I GOT MY SURGERY DATE AND BOY AM I HAPPY ABOUT IT!!! IT REALLY HASNT BEEN A LONG WAIT NOW THAT I THINK ABOUT & NOW THAT I HAVE A SURGERY DATE THIS MONTH IS GOING TO FLY BY!! THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT FROM THE PEOPLE HERE, YOU ARE VERY SPECIAL TO ME. SO I'M GOING OUT THIS WEEKEND TO GET A BLENDER, MEAURING CUP, SOUP, POPSICLES ETC. IF THERE IS ANYTHING ELSE I NEED LET ME KNOW

thickchickTEXAS

February 7, 2007

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WAITING ON CALL FROM SCHEDULER

I GOT SOME SLEEP I WOKE UP THINKING I WAS LATE AND I WAS AN HOUR EARLY. I SENT OVER MY APPROVAL LETTER TO SCOTT AND NOW I'M WAITING FOR THE SCHEDULER LADY TO CALL ME BACK WITH A SURGERY DATE..

thickchickTEXAS

February 6, 2007

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Im Sleepy

Friday partied until 7:30am *I didnt know I could stay up all night like that* got 5 hours of sleepSaturday kicked it until 6:30am * I think I realized I'm to old to stay up this late*got 4 hours of sleep* went and got hair braided from 11am to 6pm 7:30 TO 9PM CHURCH BED 12:30AM UP FOR WORK 6:30AM IN OTHER WORDS I'M SLEEPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thickchickTEXAS

February 5, 2007

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YOU BETTER LAUGH TODAY....

MY FRIEND SHONA HAS BLESSED ME NOT WITH MONEY BUT WITH LAUGHTER..SHE TOLD ME STORY THAT IS SOMEWHAT SAD...BUT IT'S NOTHING WE CAN DO ABOUT THE SITUATION. I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYING IS... WE ONLY HAVE 1 LIFE TO LIVE ON EARTH.........SO LIVE IT WE CAN CHOSE TO HAVE A GREAT DAY.......SO BE HAPPY WE CAN USE MUSCLES IN OUR FACE TO LAUGH OR FROWN...SO LAUGH WE CAN WALK OR DANCE TO BURN CALORIES.....DANCE! DANCE!!! WE CAN USE OUR EARS 2 HEAR JOYFUL THINGS OR GOSSIP...JOY IS GOOD WE CAN CHOSE TO LIVE FOR GOD OR THE DEVIL......GOD IS AWESOME!! WE CAN CHOSE TO EAT RIGHT NOW OR DIE LATER......EAT RIGHT!!! WE CAN CHOSE TO FORGIVE OR BE FREE FROM THEM...SET ME FREE!!! WE CAN CHOSE TO ENJOY THE SKY OR LIVE WITH NO VISON...I SEE!!!! WE CAN CHOSE TO GET OUT AND ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE & LOVE WHAT YOU ARE & LOVE WHOEVER IT IS YOU LOVE.......NO MORE PITY PARTIES!!!! WE HAVE THE OPTION TO CHOSE THAT IS A BLESSING IN IT'S SELF WE COULD BE FORCED TO WHAT OTHERS WOULD LIKE FOR US TO DO! DON'T BE SUCKED INTO WHAT OTHERS THINK OF YOU!! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL YOU ARE YOU YOU ARE ABLE TO MAKE DECISION WITHOUT THEM. YOU ARE YOU FROM MY HEART TO YOURS SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL THEY CANT SEE WHAT YOU SEE WHEN YOU CLOSE YOUR EYES.... WHEN I CLOSE MY EYES TO THE WORLD... I SEE A SEPARATION FROM THE CHOAS THAT SURROUNDS ME THAT IS MY SECRET PLACE NO ONE ELSE CAN GO THERE BUT ME AND GOD AND I CAN GO THERE AN MEET HIM AT ANYTIME OF THE DAY AND THE MORE I THINK ABOUT IT GOD MADE THAT PLACE FOR ME ..TAKE A MOMENT TO CLOSE YOUR EYES AND SEE GOD.....SEE HIS GLORY, SEE HIS WONDER, SEE HIS FORGIVENESS, SEE HIS LOVE AND IT IS!!!!!!!! SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!!! WRIITEN BY TIA NEAL-PERRY DEDICATED TO MY ANGELS TERESITE, SHELIA, DOUGLAS, MY DADDY PASTOR B.B. NEAL, MY GRAN GRAN, FIRST LADY KARLA, ROBERT SEARIGHT...

thickchickTEXAS

February 2, 2007

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I CAN SEE.........

IT'S AMAZING HOW THE WORD APPROVAL HAS CHANGED MY WORLD WHEN I LOOK IN THE MIRROR. I CAN SEE ME BACK TO A SIZE 14 I CAN SEE MY CHEEK BONES I CAN SEE MY SEE STOMACH A*K*A ABS SHRINKING I CAN SEE ME BEING ABLE TO CROSS MY LEGS I CAN SEE MY THIGHS SHRINKING *NO MORE RUBBING* I CAN SEE ME WEARING A BELT I CAN SEE ME BENDING OVER TO TIE MY SHOES AND PAINT MY TOES!!! I CAN SEE MY 44G'S SHRINKING I CAN SEE ME WALKING AND NOT HAVING TO STOP TO CATCH BREATHE! I LOVE YOU GUYS FOR LISTENING TO ME......THANK YOU THANK YOU

thickchickTEXAS

February 1, 2007

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I GOT APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!!! ALL GLORY AND PRAISE TO YOU LORD!!! I GOT MY APPROVAL I'M JUST WAITING ON MY LETTER TO FAX TO SCOTT AND THEN WE SET THE DATE!!! THANKS TO ALL THE LB PEOPLE THAT READ AND GAVE ME GREAT ADVICE. SPECIAL THANKS TO DOUGP, TERESITA, SHELIA, TAM, SUNSHINE *IF I FORGOT SOMEONE THEN CHARGE IT TO ME BEING TO EXCITED TO TYPE* I'M ON MY WAY TO BANDLAND BABY!!! TO GOD BE HE GLORY

thickchickTEXAS

January 30, 2007

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NOTHING YET....

:eek: :eek: :eek: 1-30-07 9:45am :omg: :eek: :eek: :phanvan :think :nervous :speechles :sick :cry I called UHC to see if a decision has been made for surgery spoke with William and he said they have not made a decision the case went from the care coordinators to the nurse on 1-28-07 and she will make a decision with in a day or 2….He turned around and said I could call back at the end of the day after lunch and find out:confused: :confused: :confused: :eek: . My stomach is so uneasy, I'm very nervous just waiting for the approval. What is a chick to do??? I will keep you guys updated.........tick tick tick tick 11:47am My buddy just got approved.....I'm still waiting...

thickchickTEXAS

January 30, 2007

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TESTING LIQUID DIET TODAY!!!

I WOKE UP AND DECIDED I'M GOING TO TRY LIQUIDS TODAY SO FAR 7:00AM I'VE HAD A CARMEL MACETIATO * I'M SURE I SPELLED IT WRONG :phanvan 10:00AM NEXT I'M GOING TO TRY AND DOWN 2 BOTTLES OF WATER BEFORE LUNCH :tired :tired :tired 11:30AM SOUP NO SOLIDS BROTH ONLY...??? :D WISH ME LUCK ........................................................................ UPDATE 4:38PM FOR LUNCH I ATE 1 PIECES OF TWISTED BREAD 2 SCOOPS OF SALAD WITH GODDESS DRESSING 2 SPOONS FULL OF BROC & CHEESE SOUP. IT WAS GREAT!!!! :phanvan :phanvan :phanvan :cry :cry :cry WILL I BE A FAILURE?? THE LIQUID DIET THING JUST.I DONT KNOW??? COULDNT DO IT TODAY..I FOUND ITS BEST FOR ME NOT TO GO "OUT" TO LUNCH WITH ANYONE. I WILL BRING MY SOUP AND WATER FROM HOME. DINNER BY 7PM SALAD NO BREAD PERIOD....WATER OR LEMONADE

thickchickTEXAS

January 29, 2007

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GETTING CLOSER TO APPROVAL!!!

1-26-071:11pm Called to see if my Clinical information has been sent by Scott and to see if it is being reviewed. Spoke with Melisssa and she said she received information on the 24th at 11:39am she said I should know something by :D :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: FEBURARY 1st:D :D :D . But make sure there are no exclusions in the policy… Called UHC to make sure no exclusions 1:16pm spoke to Tyrone and he said there are no exclusions covered at 80% bmi exceed 40% or greater. He gave me a fax nbr that I didn’t need 801 567 5498. SO THERE ARE NO EXCLUSIONS!!!!!!!!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: IM SHAKING LIKE A LEAF RIGHT NOW!!!:faint:IT FEELS LIKE IM GOING UP A VERY HIGH STEEP HILL ON A ROLLERCOSTER!!!!!!!!!!:omg: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IM NOT GETTING ANY FROM MY MOTHER...I JUST TOLD HER THAT I WAS GETTING READY TO HAVE THIS DONE SHE SAID "you should just push away from the table" and I said "well its obvious that i can't and I need help I have to lose 102 pounds.." SHE DICONNECTED THE CALL..:think :think IM DONE WITH TRYING TO CONVINCE HER THAT I'LL BE OK AND THAT I WONT LOOK LIKE NICOLE RICHIE..IM STANDING ON MY OWN THROUGH THIS..

thickchickTEXAS

January 26, 2007

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Feelings, Questions, Emotions while waiting for approval....

:cool: 2:45pm My right eye is jumping *it's been doing that all day...:target: I called to see if I could get some some of the pre-op testing done I was told no. I have to wait until I get approved.:bathbaby: I thought about what I would look like at 200 pounds and I got excited! I think if it will put me at a size 16 or less *Im in a 20 right now* I guess my goal weight of 160 will put me in a 12/14 or 10/11 ??? Man I hope I dont lose all of my curves hips,juciy booty etc...... I wonder if my 44 G's will go flat *they are fluffy right now???* I wonder what kind of guys will try and go after me now??:nervous Will I still have strech marks on my tummy? I wonder if the inside of my thighs will still touch at 200 pounds or 160?? AM I crazy for wanting to know all of these answers????:biggrin1: :biggrin1:

thickchickTEXAS

January 25, 2007

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I DID MY INSURANCE GUYS JOB!

:bathbaby: :target: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: 1-24-06 10:37a.m. Spoke with **** at UHC to see of the predetermination letter had been received by them, he called the predetermination dept he said that I don’t even need a letter of predetermination all I need is a BMI of 40 but the more information I have for them is great! He gave a fax number 801 567 5497 attn to UHC Predetermination or call Care Coordinator dept 800 842 3920 to give me my id number and the reason for the surgery I would like to have. He really didnt persuade me into thinking he knew what he was talkin about. :phanvan :phanvan I called Scott at Dr. Rivas 10:45am He said he called on the 22nd to give gave a tentative surgery date of 2-26-2007 gave reference number waiting for a call back from the Care Coordination Department. He told me to call and ask the status of predetermination have you reviewed the case have you requested clinical information. 10:55am Spoke with the Care Coordination spoke with Erika in the department to see if they have reviewed the case or requested Clinical information. She said they case was called in the 19th it takes a while to go thru the process. After I explain to her my family history and why I need this. She gave me the fax number to give to information she asked for my BMI is 41.2 & weight 267 & height 5 7. She said that would help with the process She wished me luck she was sweet. God Bless Erika! 11:09am Called Scott back gave him the number and information he said my weight was 269 BMI 42.8 height 5 7 when I went to my first consult he said he would send the information over today!!!!!!!!! My present weight is 264 goes up and down 1 pound!! Im not mad cause I did the guys job I want the surgery I dont mind working a little to get it. I feel at ease because I had a hand in the process. Thanks for all of your support!:biggrin1: :biggrin1: Now I have to figure out the money to pay and what they cover whats billed and whats what!!!:eek:

thickchickTEXAS

January 24, 2007

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Doing good still waiting!!

No news yet!! Scott sen the information off 1-19-07 By the way Im trying to get a house! Filled out the application for a mortage loan today!! I had to do something to get my mind off of the surgery!!!:faint: thanks for the support:kiss2: :kiss2:

thickchickTEXAS

January 23, 2007

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Waiting Waiting Waiting for Approval

Not sure whats suppose to come first the approval or the pre test for the surgery?:rolleyes Im not as jittery as I was before, My managers know about what I want to do they are supportive! My mom does not want me to have the surgery! My sister is like go for it! My kids love the way mommy's stomach feels like a soft pillow my son likes to poke at it and watch it jiggle!:tired Im not ready for pre op diet trying to get my head around not eating as much as a pregnant person!!!:bathbaby: I want to be comfortable I want to be healthy I want support I want to live as long as I can for my kids and their future!!!

thickchickTEXAS

January 22, 2007

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What the HECK!!!! I gave my info.

1-19-07 4:35pm Gave Scott all my new member information from my new card he looked at my chart and said that he would call in the notification requirement to the insurance company. He’s letting them know that I’m ready for surgery he is also going to send in the pre determination letter and clinical information when it is requested. He said I might find out before him if I got approved or not!!! Now im waiting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From what i understand the approval is good for a year By the time i get the surgery I will have my mind made up for sure!!! love ya Teresita and Btsoph (?)

thickchickTEXAS

January 19, 2007

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