on the way to the new me

Hey everyone a friend of mine is hosting a mini meet n greet at the coastline in cherry hill no on November 2nd. It's going to be a night of people in all different stages of their weight loss journey together supporting each other. If you are interested please message me and I can give you more details. This event is about 20 minsnfrom Philadelphia and 45 from wilmington de. Hope so see some of you there!!!

I am also a food addict! I have not been sleeved yet but am hoping the sleeve in assist in helping me to now allow me to turn to food when I'm bored or upset. I'm hoping it helps to push me to exercise or turn my emotions in another direction other than food.

Glad yours went well! I had mine and don't get me wrong the lady was nice but all she did was read from a paper. Most of the information I already knew from the forum but I couldn't believe insurance would pay for it. Now I have 2 more she said we will go over vitamins and protein powders in the next tow. Hopefully she doesn't read from a paper or I'll lose my mind

Can't anyone else at the office send over the info to the insurance company?? That is crazy see if you can talk to the office manager. Someone should be able to help you

For me it will take a total of 3 months before surgery depending on your insurance and doctor

Wow zero calories has to be rough! Good luck!!! At least it's only a week and not 2

Good Luck!!!

You look amazing! Congrats!!!

how many grams of sugar does the new ensure clear have?

What flavors are the best? i have been looking to start stocking up

You look great! Congrats!!

I had the same problem! I called every day! my PCP took 6 weeks before they sent the letter. it took for me to finally go in the office and get the letter my self! I hope you do not have this problem!

I was able to bring my fan. just call an confirm that you can. they want you to be as comfortable as possible so you go into a deep sleep where the test is most accurate. The wires are pretty long. i am a stomach sleeper and had to adjust to my side. i woke up a little tangled but the tech. helps un-tangle me and even had to come in during the night to re-attach a wire on my leg. You will be fine! Good luck!

Good luck!!!! ^_^

I like you was first going to get the lap band done. After a lot of research and talking with people with both the band and sleeve i choose the sleeve. One of my main reasons was insurance. I am afarid that how ofter insurance changes that at some point my insurance may not cover the fills and than i would be back to square one. Where the sleeve i would be able to work with. Also i have heard of many people who had the lap band to start with and 2 years down the line ended up swithcing to the sleeve. For me i want to do this surgery once and start living my life and not look back.

I love zumba. After the 2nd or 3rd class i had a majority of the moves down. my instructor changed it up a bit so there was always a song i was unfamiliar with. it will get better! keep it up!!!!

One that one one has said yet - be pregnant and people know that i am instead of thinking i am just fat!

The sleep study you are hooked to a lot of wires. I made sure to wake up early the night before so when i got to my sleep study i was exhusted. I even went for a long walk before. I have trouble sleeping in different places that i dont know. I was also neverous becasue i was afraid that i had sleep apena. It turned out that i didnt. keep you head up. it is only one night!!!

My Docotr submitted everything as soon as they recieved the last approval that was needed. Are you sure they are not waiting for anything from your 6 month diet from your doctor? I would call. you are not being a B**** you are trying to do something for you!!

if you have the fast pass you are able to go online and get your past weights. I am not sure how far back they can go but it wouldnt hurt to ask the leader or even call the 1-800 number. Good Luck!

Haters will always hate! This is the main reason i have not told many people at all. I dont want to hear other peoples opinions on my body and my issues. People dont know when to shut up

I am with you! i am scheduled for surgery on 11/14. I am waiting for my PCP to send over my paperwork to the surgeon and have been waiting over a month. They can not give me a date on when this will be completed. I need this by the end of the month so that can be approved by my insurance! It is so stressful! Hopefully things work out for you!

So I know this is the Fat girl in me but a question for everyone getting banded in November. How are you planning on dealing with Thanksgiving? Everyone is asking what our plans our. Usually I host dinner but i dont know if i am going to feel up to it a week after surgury. I also am not planning on telling everyone and i know this is going to be a big deal if i dont eat! Ideas??

I am getting banded in Nov and i have been trying to practice. and it is not as easy as it seems. I thought i was the only one. good to know this is a challenge for not only me

That is great! Congrats on the success. I get banded in Nov and this post alone has added to my excitement.I cant wait to have this feeling! Keep up the good work!!