Ms Wisdom

Got approval and scheduled today. My day is Nov 5th.

I am so elated at this moment. This week has been so stressful. First I was upset because my last PCP visit was Oct. 8th and I felt that my scheduler was taking her time with sending in my paperwork. Then the paperwork was sent and the insurance lady didn't have it( come to find out her coworker had it). Then I was missing three reports so I was to the doctor's office myself which sent me to medical records and she faxed them, couldn't get a hold to confirm that yesterday so I had to call this morning, now she was missing one, So I called medical reords back and she sent over the missing report. Four hours later I had a message on my machine saying that I was approved, a letter was emailed to me, mailed to me and faxed to my scheduler. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!! Okay, so now I was calling the scheduler. She wanted to put my on the docket Oct. 31st Halloween ha ha, but I couldnt do it that close because of work, so I settled on Nov. 5th. I ran to my job to explain to my boss face-toface that I had to be removed from the schedule and needed two weeks off. She had no problem giving it to me. I still had to get my gym in so I ran and caught a Water areobics class (which kicked my tail) But i'm feeling alright.
I am so excited right now. I told one girlfriend that we had to plan where I was going to have my 'last meal' but at this moment it doesn't even matter. What I found that was interesting is that even though I'm with the same surgery group my first surgeon wanted me to do a two week diet and my new one (which I might add is the Director of Baratric surgery at Bon Secours) only requires 1 day of Clear Liquids the day before doesn't even tell me to flush out (which i'm going to do anyway). Right now I feel like i've hit the lottery. Nothing is more important to me than to get myself healthly and I'm going to use this tool to the best of my ability to live a long healthly life.
Oh! and I must add, i've been on these boards since March 2013......and it's finally great to post that it's going forward....lol
November 5th....Here I come

I know I should probably post this in the food & Nutrition section (which I probably will) but I wanted to make sure I pass the deals along when I find them.
fruit drinks sale. The promo code is SUMMER20. (Ends 9-3-13)
Also on your first order you and I can BOTH receive $20 if you put in my refer-a-friend code at the bottom. This way if you wanted to try something new but didn't want to spend the money then you don't have to. I myself bought some perdigested Protein samples to see if i'll be using them after surgery. And I myself would have loved for somebody to give me a code since my 8 bottles cost me $21.32 dollars. I would had only had to spend $1.32 ....ha ha...thats me....a sister that loves a deal.
Well i'm just passing on the info. Hope you find it helpful. Will post what my order taste like when it arrives.
Remember, your Refer-A-Friend Code is 8153068. Refer a friend by August 31st and you both get $20! More information.

Tell your doctor to prescribe you Zovirax 5mg. It's a cream and if you rub it on your lips at first tingle it won't ever pop up. The best part is that you only need a little so I small tube will last you Forever (depending on how much you break out). My daughter uses it each time she gets a sore.
Believe me......it'll be the best thing you ever gotten from the doc.

Sorry if the words are small. Typing from my phone.
I'm fasting this year and even though I haven't had my surgery yet I still had to make adjustments for the season. I'm a new diabetic, but after having a talk with my doctor he said I can fast as long as my sugar doesn't fall below 90.
I'm also take medications that MUST be taken at 12hr intervals so needless to say I ingest just enough Water to get the pills down. I'm holding on to feeding someone each day, God knows there's enough people out here that needs it.
As for your Protein, I found some predigested Protein that I'm about to try. It's only 1oz that gives you 18grams of protein. It's from www.dietdirect.com
If you put yourself on a 'sipping' schedule from dusk til dawn you should be able to get all your Water in during the night. Insha Allah.
The best to you on your journey.
Ramadan Mubarak!!

I'm in Norfolk, Va and cam use all the buddies I can get

My song would be Alycia Keys- Brand New Me
Brand New Me"
It's been a while I'm not who I was before
You look surprised Your words don't burn me anymore
Been meanin' to tell ya But I guess it's clear to see
Don't be mad It's just a brand new kinda me
Can't be bad I found a brand new kinda free
Careful with your ego
He's the one that we should blame
Had to grab my heart back God knows something had to change
I thought that you'd be happy I found the one thing I need
Why you mad? It's just a brand new kinda me
"Never bad I found a brand new kinda free. Ooh..."
****** It took a long, long road to get here
It took a brave, brave girl to try
It took one too many excuses, one too many lies
Don't be surprised, don't be surprised********
If I talk a little louder, If I speak up when you're wrong
If I walk a little taller I've been under you too long
If you notice that I'm different, Don't take it personally
Don't be mad It's just a brand new kinda me
"That ain't bad I found a brand new kinda free."
Ooh, it took a long, long road to get here
It took a brave, brave girl to try
I've taken one too many excuses, one too many lies
Don't be surprised, oh, said, you look surprised
Hey, if you were a friend
You'd wanna get to know me again
If you were worth while You'd be happy to see me smile
I'm not expecting sorry I'm too busy finding myself I got this I found me, I found me, yeah
I don't need your opinion
I'm not waiting for your "OK"
I'll never be perfect, But at least now I'm brave
I know my heart is open I can finally breathe
Don't be mad It's just a brand new kinda free
That ain't bad I found a brand new kinda me
Don't be mad [one version:] It's a brand new time for me
IT'S JUST A BRAND NEW TIME FOR ME...

My song would be Alycia Keys- Brand New Me
Brand New Me"
It's been a while I'm not who I was before
You look surprised Your words don't burn me anymore
Been meanin' to tell ya But I guess it's clear to see
Don't be mad It's just a brand new kinda me
Can't be bad I found a brand new kinda free
Careful with your ego
He's the one that we should blame
Had to grab my heart back God knows something had to change
I thought that you'd be happy I found the one thing I need
Why you mad? It's just a brand new kinda me
"Never bad I found a brand new kinda free. Ooh..."
****** It took a long, long road to get here
It took a brave, brave girl to try
It took one too many excuses, one too many lies
Don't be surprised, don't be surprised********
If I talk a little louder, If I speak up when you're wrong
If I walk a little taller I've been under you too long
If you notice that I'm different, Don't take it personally
Don't be mad It's just a brand new kinda me
"That ain't bad I found a brand new kinda free."
Ooh, it took a long, long road to get here
It took a brave, brave girl to try
I've taken one too many excuses, one too many lies
Don't be surprised, oh, said, you look surprised
Hey, if you were a friend
You'd wanna get to know me again
If you were worth while You'd be happy to see me smile
I'm not expecting sorry I'm too busy finding myself I got this I found me, I found me, yeah
I don't need your opinion
I'm not waiting for your "OK"
I'll never be perfect, But at least now I'm brave
I know my heart is open I can finally breathe
Don't be mad It's just a brand new kinda free
That ain't bad I found a brand new kinda me
Don't be mad [one version:] It's a brand new time for me
IT'S JUST A BRAND NEW TIME FOR ME...

I'm in Norfolk, Va and cam use all the buddies I can get

No I don't have a date yet, going through my PCP visits.
I was going to have surgery at Sentara but their after care program was outrageous. I decided to go with Bon Secours. They only want $120 dollars and that's for 6 1hr personal trainer sessions ( where can you get a personal trainer for $20 an hour?).
I could have saved a trip. But its all good. I'm looking at Sept- Oct if everything goes well.
****sorry if the typing comes out small. I'm using my app on my phone.****

My song would be Alycia Keys- Brand New Me
Brand New Me"
It's been a while I'm not who I was before
You look surprised Your words don't burn me anymore
Been meanin' to tell ya But I guess it's clear to see
Don't be mad It's just a brand new kinda me
Can't be bad I found a brand new kinda free
Careful with your ego
He's the one that we should blame
Had to grab my heart back God knows something had to change
I thought that you'd be happy I found the one thing I need
Why you mad? It's just a brand new kinda me
"Never bad I found a brand new kinda free. Ooh..."
****** It took a long, long road to get here
It took a brave, brave girl to try
It took one too many excuses, one too many lies
Don't be surprised, don't be surprised********
If I talk a little louder, If I speak up when you're wrong
If I walk a little taller I've been under you too long
If you notice that I'm different, Don't take it personally
Don't be mad It's just a brand new kinda me
"That ain't bad I found a brand new kinda free."
Ooh, it took a long, long road to get here
It took a brave, brave girl to try
I've taken one too many excuses, one too many lies
Don't be surprised, oh, said, you look surprised
Hey, if you were a friend
You'd wanna get to know me again
If you were worth while You'd be happy to see me smile
I'm not expecting sorry I'm too busy finding myself I got this I found me, I found me, yeah
I don't need your opinion
I'm not waiting for your "OK"
I'll never be perfect, But at least now I'm brave
I know my heart is open I can finally breathe
Don't be mad It's just a brand new kinda free
That ain't bad I found a brand new kinda me
Don't be mad [one version:] It's a brand new time for me
IT'S JUST A BRAND NEW TIME FOR ME...

Hello everyone.
I found this site last month and come here quite a lot to see what's going on with everyone. I even reached out and made a friend here.
The problem that I'm having is with my 'intented' mate (that's a whole other issue in its self). He was diagnosed with cancer June 2012 and went through six months of chemotherapy. I glad to say that the cancer is gone (Alhumdillah!). I was with him through the whole thing, doing the best I can with the distance we have between us.
I told him about the sleeve and at first he was worried, then wanted me to send him all the information on the matter. It seemed like he was on board.
We had a conversation and he was talking about how he got his weight back and he's at 216lbs (he went down to about 150 being sick and it just did not look good on him). I said that "I too couldn't wait til I was back at 216lbs" ......he had the nerve to say "Oh, you're going to get sleeved and still eat up everything"
That was a slap in the face to me. So he sees me like I'm always gonna be fat no matter what. I thought he supported me, but I see now he just wants to stand by and watch me fail. (I've should have learned that with the other events that have been popping up in the last year).
Anyway I just wanted to share that.
.........Sometimes people should keep their opinions to themselves.

Aaaaaaaaa Aaaaaaaaa Haaaaaaa......snort.....snort.....hee hee

Altoids aren't good for you, they have Gelatin in them. Good ole peppermints may be the way to go for your breath.

Alhumdillah!..... That's great! You just keep going the way you're going and you'll reach your goal in no time?