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Actually, I hadn't checked that surgeon yet this year. He really DOESNT have a lot of reviews. Hm. Feels like I'm back at square one, kindof. Should I go to the doc w the most reviews? Guess I'll take this question to another forum. I'll miss being a part of the mexi gang.

Weird. I'm the queen of "something's not right" And nothing seems fishy about this to me. How would this nurse benefit? They are ridiculously thorough, they really know what they're doing. . I really have faith that this is going to work out. I really don't see why it wouldn't. I only have to gain 7 lbs. that's like 2weeks of eating what I want in large quantities, a large Chinese meal and 2 tall glasses of Water to hold in my bladder for my weigh in. I dont like it. It actually feels really gross, but It will come off in 2 weeks on the Atkins diet. I think I'm willing to take one for the team. Seems minor compared to 6,000.00 and 6 days thousands of miles away from my family. (Shrug) For clarification; I'm not choosing this route because I'm scared that no dr will touch me with a 10 foot pole. It's because of the financial reasons, and sticking close to home. It honestly just feels right. And I'm 99% skeptic.

I agree enell. Honestly, this is the only bra I wear, period. I'm not afraid of a little uni boob.

Happy to amuse. True. Maybe I'll just come over an borrow you wife's when she's done ironing!

Oh dean! It's like 14 degrees outside right now and I'm a big time introvert. I also have a billion kids. I thought this might be a good way to get a run in, while the kids are napping, bit k do fear that I'm going to drop big bucks (to us) on something that's going to sit. And take up space. Our house isn't big and I dislike clutter as much as I dislike group settings. Lol Sigh. Maybe I'll just get a new dishwasher. Haha

Thanks. Those do look nice. I was actually just looking at that brand on the sears site. I tend to research the crap outoif any and everything in life. I like that google maps thing, that's a neat "bell. "

What models do u have? What specs do I need to make sure I get?

I appreciate your view. It's a 6 month diet, not a 6 month prison sentence to my fat suit, silly. I can lose weight in this time, I don't have to stay where I am. Sure I won't lose as fast but that's fine. I don't have any co morbidities, so it's not like my obesity is killing me in my sleep. Although its not doing me any favors either. I'm not sure how many appts there are before the 6 months is up. I imagine it won't be over $500, and it's small amounts here and there, instead of one big was of cash that REALLY should go toward our credit card debt that IS smothering us. Even if the surgery ends up costing $5,000.00 after jnsurance, I can pay that in small payments too.

I have a habit of getting really excited about things I'm positive ill use, purchasing them, using them for 2 months and never touching them. Anything in life. Actually I had a treadmill about 5 years ago, and that scenario Happened. I think what happened was I just didnt know what to do, but I really want to do c25k and I'm not brave enough at this weight to do it outside. Now that I know about c25k, I want one again. What do you think?(I'm preop, surgery should be in 6-7 mos)

Lol Can you explain "they took me"? The requirements is a bmi of 40 or 30+ with at least 2 co morbidities. I asked her today"so I need to gain?" And she said "yes, Unfortunately, we do sometimes suggest that patients gain a few pounds to qualify." Sigh

I see your point. They must be really good at what they do. Honestly, and I don't judge anyone that does, but I'm a terrible liar and couldn't do the weights. Maybe if I eat a LOT of Chinese before I go to my weigh in, with lots of junk the week before, maybe I'll gain enough and can hurry up and lose it. I want to gain Water weight more than actual fat though. Sigh. What a weird place to be in, NEEDING to gain. Feels gross. Other good news, dh says I can get a treadmill. Any suggestions?

She said that they've NEVER had a denial. (Hm) Think she's spoon feeding me?

They would welcome me at the support group. *nods* You know what you guys? I was having reservations yesterday, and today - after three long months of anticipating February(tax money). I didn't understand why I was having these feelings after wanting this do bad for so long. I prayed about it and asked for a sign. Anything, to let me know of I'm on the right path. At first I was mad at this lady for what I thought was bursting my bubble. After talking I dh about it, with our financial situation, this really is a no brainer. I'm going to Persue (sp) the 6 month insurance route. Man how I wish it was 3 though. Darn it. Lol. I can't believe how calm and at peace I am with this. I feel like I've waited forever and now I'm ok with waiting 6 more months, what? The fact that its a center of excellence helps too, and the surgeon gets good reviews here. Bad thing about it is that I have been eating healthy for about a month now and have lost a little bit of weight. This puts me at a lower BMI them 40 and now I have to gain the weight back. Hopefully I can get my appointments very quickly, that way I can get back to losing very soon. I am super depressed when my pants are super tight and I'm cellulite city, so gaining has me in the dumps. not 6000.00 worth though.

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I really like my vanilla pea protein that I drink occasionally. (PRE op) is there a reason that it shouldn't be used post op vs whey protein isolate?

I make veggie sushi quite a bit. Easy and SO yummy!!

Are you taking a ppi for the "hunger"? Might be acid instead of Hunger.

Ok I'm actually Preop bit I have a post op q. I have a baby that I have got to put in his crib twice a morning while dh is at work. Noone is going to come over just to put the baby down for me. Now I'm taking this seriously, and definitely don't want to cause myself harm but.... Really? What am I supposed to do? I almost deleted this because it sounds lame written out, but I really want an answer. O.o there's got to be an exception for the rule? Or something....,,,

Will i get service at these places, or will I have to purchase the overpriced ATTmx package?