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B: 10am L: 1pm S: 3-4pm D: 6-7pm I've started eating dinner a little later recently and it seems to be keeping me from looking for a snack or dessert type item in the late evening.

I had an exclusion on my Anthem plan. I'm back with them - I wonder if they will cover fills? They paid for my last office visit minus the copay.

6 more pounds :eek:

OMG!!! I am sooooo close. 200.5 this morning. :w00t:

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I had my psyc consult the other day and I said something to her about casually smoking pot. She told me to make sure I didn't smoke anytime near my surgery date because the anesthesiologist will require a drug test. I haven't smoked in awhile and am not worried about it but found it curious because I've never heard any mention of this from anyone else.

I just bought a few things today at Lane Bryant. I think that will be my last time shopping in a plus size store!!!!!!! I bought two pairs of pants .... a 16 & 14 and two 14/16 tops.

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I was a really bad snorer with severe sleep apnea. (I never used the CPAP though) My boyfriend says I don't snore AT ALL now. I sleep much better and I never wake up with headaches any more.

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I've never heard of someone being denied for losing too much weight - I think they go by the BMI you were at when you started the 6 month "diet".<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Some insurance companies or doctors do require you lose a certain amount of weight during that 6 months - check and see if this is the case for you. This stipulation is more often from the doctor than insurance.<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> I do agree that it's a set up in that they want you to get frustrated and give up. It's a crappy technicality.<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> I think I gained 10lbs in the first 3 months of my "diet" and then lost 13lbs in the last 3 months.<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Stick with it. With all the other pre-op tests you need anyway - I found the 6 months went by quicker than I thought it would.<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p>

Happy Valentine's Day to you too! We don't really do anything special. It's kind of a silly "holiday" if you ask me. I did run out and buy my bf a 12 pack of his favorite beer and a card. That's his dozen roses :cursing: I also have some boneless ribs in the crock pot for dinner.

I know they say it's bad to eat late but it's working for me. I don't go to bed until 12:00-1:00am so eating dinner at 5:30-6:30 was leaving me wanting something in the 8-9:00pm hour. I was eating a snack at night about 5 days per week and now I only do it like 1-2x per week, if at all. It was usually something small and a healthy-ish choice, in the 75-125 calorie range but that really adds up over the course of the week. I do find I'm hungrier in the morning and ready for breakfast a little earlier now though.

Bummer. I just noticed this thread was from last year. Why do people bump old threads like this??

VEGAS!!!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> As mentioned a few times already ... It is the most affordable option. There are always cheap flights and tons of hotel options for everyone's budget. <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Veags also offers the most entertainment options for family or friends that may be traveling with us. <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> People worried about buffets. They are easy to turn down - the good ones are $15-30 which you won't want to pay knowing you can't eat much and the buffets under $15 aren't even worth your time. Cheap nasty food. <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> I just went to Vegas in Jan and I'm ready to go back already.

I made it with fat free sour cream + 1% milk + 2% cheese. Not unhealthy or high in fat at all. I tried this again recently ... again with chicken. I added a little extra milk and peas. With tuna it would be like tuna noodle casserole.

I *finally* get to post in this thread!! I'm getting close - the count down has started!!!

I had a follow up appointment today. My doctor is ordering some additional blood work. I've noticed lately that I seem to bruise very easily. They're worried I'm not getting enough iron. In the meantime, I am getting a new vitamin with more iron and going to try to eat more red meat. We also talked about plastic surgery and I got numbers of a few local surgeons to schedule consultations with this summer I mentioned that I have my yearly at the gyno coming up in April. The PA said since I'll be seeing a new doctor *whimper* to make sure they know all about my band, weight loss, and PCOS. She said it's important to have them make sure the lining in my uterus is normal (I guess because of all the hormonal changes) and that they check to see if my uterus and/or bladder have dropped or shifted. Have you guys ever heard of that? I didn't know that was something that can happen after a big weight loss.

That's awesome, Sandy. I seem to have kicked the 'sweet snack at night' habit myself. A few months ago I started eating dinner a little later - like 6:30-7pm and that seems to have done the trick!

CALL YOUR INSURANCE TODAY! I made sure my appointments were 25-30 days apart because I have heard many horror stories. Some insurance companies are so picky they will make you start over if you don't go every month like clock work! It seems so stupid but I really think the only reason they make you do the supervised diet is to try to frustrate and discourage people from pursuing insurance coverage. I mean really, what is one more diet going to do for us?!? See Kat's comments above - she was off by 4 days and they made her start over. Good luck!

Hey Shelli. No, I have not heard from Clara Mae and she hasn't posted in awhile I'm feeling wonderful! I am getting close to my original goal but I think I'm going to drop it by 10-20lbs. It's hard to say - I carry a lot of weight in my mid-section (stupid apple shape) and I'm still not even close to happy with how I look. A TT will probably take care of around 10lbs too. I haven't been exercising as much as I should but I'm working on it. I can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can walk outside. I started a walk-run-walk-run routine right before it got real cold so I'm hoping by summer to be running!! We'll see ... :eek: I've only had the one fill back in Nov. I have the 10cc APS band, I forget which one you have. I got 2cc's and still have no restriction but I'm doing awesome so sticking with what's working for me! I'm in the 900-1000 per day calorie range. What about you? Answer your own questions + how are things going with DH? Got any plans for the summer yet? I told my BF we are doing a major overhaul on the yard this year so be prepared to try and keep up with me - lol! We also plan to go to a local Water park and Six Flags in NJ (two things I would have never done before)

You already know me and my ticker tells it all :thumbup: So glad to see you posting lately. You are kickin' ass!!!!!! 106lbs!!!! Do you ever check out the AUGUST 2007 FORUM?

Good luck to everyone!!! You've got a few more days - push-push-push!! It's suppose to be the weight you are when the challenge STARTS but I don't think some people realized that and put their surgery starting weight.

I'm not sure what "PCS to Hawaii" means but if it means you are moving there, you may want to think about waiting to have surgery until you get there. The band requires A LOT of follow up and most doctors don't like to take on patients that they didn't place the band for. At the very least, line up a doctor in HI to be sure you'll get the proper after care and fills. Plus you can’t do any lifting for about 2-4 weeks after surgery – packing and unpacking would be iffy. Re: Time frame - I started the process with my PCP in Jan 2007 and had surgery on 8/27/07. I had to do a 6 month supervised diet for my insurance but I also had to see a shrink, nutritionist, get Cardiac clearance (2 visits), Pulmonary Clearance (2 visits + 2 sleep studies), and have an upper GI and EGD (3 visits). It was A LOT and very over whelming but you do what you have to do and by the time you have surgery it becomes a distant memory. Hang in there. Re: Program fee - If that includes the Shrink and Nut it's not too bad. I had to pay for both of those out of pocket and they were $250 each!! Good luck!!

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