GeauxForIt

I always like to answer those questions with a question or some vague 'answer'.
"What a weird question."
"What difference does that make?"
"Our family is nuttier than a fruitcake!"
"It's hard work losing 50lbs!"
"What do you think of the pics I posted?"
"I must look GOOD if I'm the subject of gossip. Whoo hoo!"
At the end of the day, it none of anyone's business and you don't have to tell ANYONE.

I always like to answer those questions with a question or some vague 'answer'.
"What a weird question."
"What difference does that make?"
"Our family is nuttier than a fruitcake!"
"It's hard work losing 50lbs!"
"What do you think of the pics I posted?"
"I must look GOOD if I'm the subject of gossip. Whoo hoo!"
At the end of the day, it none of anyone's business and you don't have to tell ANYONE.

I always like to answer those questions with a question or some vague 'answer'.
"What a weird question."
"What difference does that make?"
"Our family is nuttier than a fruitcake!"
"It's hard work losing 50lbs!"
"What do you think of the pics I posted?"
"I must look GOOD if I'm the subject of gossip. Whoo hoo!"
At the end of the day, it none of anyone's business and you don't have to tell ANYONE.

I always like to answer those questions with a question or some vague 'answer'.
"What a weird question."
"What difference does that make?"
"Our family is nuttier than a fruitcake!"
"It's hard work losing 50lbs!"
"What do you think of the pics I posted?"
"I must look GOOD if I'm the subject of gossip. Whoo hoo!"
At the end of the day, it none of anyone's business and you don't have to tell ANYONE.

Well that stinks! Oh well, on to the next thing!

It's tough to gauge tone of "voice" with only typed words. If you have questions, it seems like have several HR people in the forums willing to help. I'm sorry your HR person isn't responsive; I can see how that would be really frustrating.
Good luck to you.

Baton Rouge here! I hoping to have my surgery in October.

My great-grandmother called it a "mustn't touch it". I'm sure she was great fun on a date.

Recovering *** hag here!!
Another Straight Warrior for GLBT! <3

Recovering *** hag here!!
Another Straight Warrior for GLBT! <3

Aetna here too! I had my 1st "official" doctors appt last Tuesday as well as the 1st nutritionist appt on Thursday. I've had all my labwork, the EKG, the chest xrays and the Upper GI done, too.
Now I have 2 more surgeon & nutritionist appts, one visit with a physical therapist, the psych eval and a 2 hour nutrition class and I'm done. The surgery is ALL I can think if and I'm so flippin' nervous that I won't be approved!!!! I think I'll just be crushed...

LMAO!!! (<----Too bad that's not true...)

My great-grandmother called it a "mustn't touch it". I'm sure she was great fun on a date.

I'm just getting started, too! I can think of nothing but this surgery...24/7. I think I'd go plum crazy if I didn't have this website.
And my husband would go crazy hearing me talk about it ALL the time! LOL

My great-grandmother called it a "mustn't touch it". I'm sure she was great fun on a date.

I think I'm going to lose my mind before I can even officially start this process!!
I'm constantly preoccupied with thoughts about this surgery...from fears of not being approved to the giddiness of being able to buy cute clothes again. My emotions are all over the place, but mostly I just feel frustrated with having to wait and wait and wait...

Anewme is out of surgery and in her room. She had to wait about 2 hours due to doctor running behind. Dr. Merriman repaired a small hernia. I am her mother. Dr. Merriman sleeved me in February 2011. I am doing great and expect her to do better than me. Rock that sleeve girl!

I am from Hallsville and I know exactly where waskom is...

I'm going to start a list non-food rewards to use as motivation for staying on track both before and after my surgery. So far I have the more obvious ones...mani/pedi, massage, jewelry, nail polish/make-up...but I'm looking for more ideas.
What types of Atta-Girls/Boys are you giving yourself for making good choices? Thanks!

Recovering *** hag here!!
Another Straight Warrior for GLBT! <3

He said that he is an in network general surgeon. I hope to hear a final word from his office this week. I will surely let you know.

Started using My Fitness Pal again yesterday.
Yesterday's breakfast? 1000 calories
Today's breakfast? 290 calories
WIN!!

GREAT THREAD!!
YES to everything so far! Plus...
- to weigh less than my husband!!
- not to be embarassingly out of breath after climbing a flight of stairs
- to not sweat so much in the summer
- to see my cheek bones again...I know they're in there somewhere
- to not make jokes about being fat to make others less uncomfortable
- to be comfortable enough to do some "porn star" sex moves with my husband
- to not be the fattest person in the room
- to play on the beach with my kids and not be horribly self conscious
- to renew my wedding vows on my 10th anniversary (Feb 2014) in a sexy, red dress!!

Ok, so I had coffee today but I'm going to limit myself to ONE Coke Zero today and no other caffeine.
I also made sure to eat Breakfast, which is not the norm for me.
Baby Steps, right?!?

You are great GeauxForit
I just have to commend on your great early start. Obviously you are all psyched up. Good for you. Others will comment on stuff, i just wanted to say congrats on you impending sleeve.
Good luck, waiting for your big long jouney, your anticipation is wonderful, patience, patience, paticenc
kathy