carolinagirlz

so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way.

I have bcbcs fed also. It was really easy for approval. I had gone to a weight loss clinic last year. That qualified for my 3mo supervised diet. I met with psych and submitted med. records for two year period. They only need proof from any dr that you weighed in with. (gyn, pcp, orthoped, etc) I was approved in 2days after submitting paper work. And they cover a lot!! Hope this helps

I'm scheduled for June 25th!!

this happened to my husband when he lost 125 lbs. He was an avid cyclist(spandex). He would get chafed all the time. He started using a&d ointment. The smell is awful but if prevented friction. He also got chafed from his "man boobs"! It was so bad he wore bandaids over them when he rode his bike. He treated it with wearing an under armour shirt under his jersey. Good luck!

Nioxin comes in three levels according to your hair. ( color treated, fine/thinning, dry/brittle,etc) You can buy these at walmart, target and I have even seen them at sam's club. I can't tell you if they are cheaper b/c I personally think you should buy professional hair and skin products from salons with professionals. The shampoo and conditioner I use is a big bottle(32oz). It retails at our salon for 35-40.00 depending on sales. It lasts clients who shampoo 2-3x week with it about 4-6mo.

as a hairdresser, Nioxin is wonderful for thinning hair. I use it on my elder clients whose hair is coming out and it helps slow it down and also promotes new hair growth. Take your vitamins and make sure you get your protein. These are vital for healthy hair. Hope this helps!

Yay!!!! Got my insurance approval and June 25th is the beginning of my new life! I'm not really looking forward to the preop diet while I'm at the beach, but I gotta do it cause I'm ready for a change. Btw, I was amazed at how quick things went. I went to a seminar on April 3rd and did the nut and psych at the beginning of may. Now I'm all set. I'm thankful for my bcbs federal program.

tried the mango peach isopure today. Needless to say after one sip it got poured down the drain. YUCKY!!!!!

Vitamin Shoppe also online at vitaminshoppe.com

I am from Pickens,SC. I will be having surgery soon. Let's all be friends!! Any advice for me since some of ya'll have already gone thru it? Thanks!

Yes!! I can't wait until my hubby and I can sit in jetted tub together without it overflowing the sides:) Congrats on your NSV.

Hey everyone! I'm just beginning the process of my VSG surgery. I'm really trying to find out everything there is about this new lifestyle. I'm so over the yo-yo dieting. I have young children and want to be able to keep up and play with them instead of sitting on the park bench watching them. I'm looking for advice(good and bad). No sugar coating!! My biggest fear is the mental part of not eating while my family does. I have a food addiction and I'm hoping this will help me. Thanks for your help.