LandieApplebottom

I'm on YouTube as well. I too find it therapeutic to talk about what I'm going through. I'm dadutchessofdork on YouTube

My papers have only been sent 1 day and I am so anxious! I dont know how I am gonna wait! *eek! Meanwhile, August 30, I will have my Tonsils and Adenoids removed and a Deviated septum fixed. Ugh! Lots going on for me.... How will i stand the wait? Starting Out: 211 lbs 5'5 BMI 35 Initial Consult: February 25, 2011 Nutritional Consult: February 25, 2011 1st sleep Study: April 23, 2011 2nd Sleep Study: May 29, 2011 End of 6 Mth Diet: July 15 2011 Psych Eval: July 15 2011 Paperwork Submitted August 15, 2011 Date of Sx: TBA Day of Sx Weight TBA Goal: 140 lbs - 71 lbs to lose

(*in my Rob Schneider voice) You can do it! [obscure Waterboy reference, LMAO!!!] But I mean it! you really can. start out slow, learning the game as a non-skating official and then tryout when you feel comfortable. The best part is, there's a Team in almost every city! Even in Australia!!!

OMG I just marched with my Roller Derby team in the Pride Parade, here in Chicago on Sunday. I walked about 4.5 miles!!! I didn't get too winded cause we stopped a lot. But MAN my thighs were swollen and bruised when I got home!!! I had to use cortisone and and ice pack. So I wanna add the thighs to my list.

Awesome! You can do it! And you'll have so much fun too! BTW here's my list: 1. Do the Susan G Komen breast Cancer walk 2. Go swimming at least once a month in the summer 3. Ride in the World Naked Bike Ride in protest of oil dependency 4. Become a skating referee for my Roller Derby team

I love that you have a weekly sport on your list. For the same Reason, I joined My local Roller Derby team, as an official. I thought is was a good way to be social (Im a bit introvert) and its a good opportunity to do something that is both fun and NOT SEDENTARY. I get a lot of exercise in Derby because it requires you move around. Girls of all shapes and sizes participate as skaters or officials. You should consider the Awesomeness of Roller Derby.

The only problem I am having is with my psych. Supposedly they are experts at dealing with United healthcare. The website says my eval will be at their office. But I was given a referral to 2 doctors, who didn't take my insurance and costs $300. So I tell them and im referred to two more with the same issue. So I called my insurance for a referral, a giant hassle. I am still trying to get it scheduled.

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Wow! How'd it go with Dr Elli?

Good luck!!! Let us know how it went

Hi! Im also going to Day One Health, but my insurance required a 6 month diet. Im on month 4 and Dr Elli was really great when I met him. I have heard/read good things about him. Starting Out: 211 lbs 5'5 BMI 35 Initial Consult: February 25, 2011 Nutritional Consult: February 25, 2011 1st sleep Study: April 23, 2011 2nd Sleep Study: May 29, 2011 End of 6 Mth Diet: July, 2011 Paperwork Submitted TBA Date of Surgery: TBA Goal: 140 lbs - 71 lbs to lose

OMG i Know how u feel! 3 people at my job with the same insurance plan did not have to do a 6 month. Of course I did. =( i was so sad for abt 3 weeks. Im on my 4th month and i have been researching and getting other stuff done (like sleep studies, pych eval, etc.) you will appreciate this time. I should have all these things in time for my 6 month dietician appt. Dont worry, it will be worth it in the end! =) Starting Out: 211 lbs 5'5 BMI 35 Initial Consult: February 25, 2011 Nutritional Consult: February 25, 2011 1st Sleep Study: April 23, 2011 2nd Sleep Study: May 29, 2011 End of 6 Mth Diet: July, 2011 Paperwork Submitted TBA Date of Surgery: TBA Goal: 140 lbs - 71 lbs to lose

I was diagnosed today. Its bitter sweet because it makes me realize that I am even less healthy than I thought I was. At first i was thinking this makes me definitely eligible for my surgery thru insurance but I may have to have my tonsils/adenoids out as well. We'll see...

Yea, it sounds like it has little to do with the incision and more like an excuse. Im mean, you had surgery less than 2 weeks ago. what should it look like?