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A Bit Pink- Ok sweetie. Hold on. You have made the right decision. You will be ok. This will get better. You will be much happier one month from today!! Now repeat ....several times in a row what you just read. You are not alone in this- we are all here for you to ask questions & get answers. The bandsters are the experts next to your doctor so listen carefully to their advise. Remind yourself its only food & that there is so much more to life than eating. I think of it constantly(food that is) as do you. But than I try to remind myself that it is truely a small part of living. Find things to occupy your days & nights. Volunteer at a local shelter for animals. Help at the local library or Soup kitchen. Help a elderly neighbor with something around their house. Try to do anything different than what you've done before. Even if its once a week. Just try. You may find out its much more satisfying than what your doing now. I wish you luck & strengh. Be good to yourself & remind yourself YOU ARE WORTH THE FIGHT!!!

Janie--- YOU are a HUGE Inspiration!!!!! No Fill yet either !!!! Oh My Gosh! What a huge loss!! You'll be at your goal in no time. Way to Go Girl!!!!!

Hi Jamie- So happy to hear all is well with your "new little friend". I forget who it was who named their band- but I love the idea. That way you can always say "so & so is reminding me to eat well & smart." I am thinking of a future name for mine. I call my navigation system in my car "Lucy." She always tells me where to go;0) My mom even talks back to her when she already knows which way to turn. " Lucy be quiet- I already know to turn right-LOL." Anyhow today you sound even stronger than yesterday...so you are doing perfect! 3 pounds is awesome!! Isn't it fun to see the scale go the other way?!! Keep us updated!

Good for you willpower!! Hope all is healing well & that your on your path very soon to a bran new you!

Greg, When my Dad died all his Friends planted a Crimson Maple on the 15 hole at Forest Lake in his honor. It has grown into a mighty tree these past 9 yrs & I kiss it each time we play around of golf. I love the idea of Vera's & will plant a flowering perinal this spring in Blossoms name.

When I woke up this morning to recieve a PM from Philip about his sweet Blossom I was overwelmed. I have no more words to type over my tears. I would like to propose a time of mourning for our dear Blossom. In memory of her love & advise I am not going to post today after this. The boards will remain quiet for a day. That I may take this day to think soulfully of her & her family. She will forever be missed & in my prayers are her family. Respectfully, Christina

Hi Kelly, Listen I was in your shoes just last wednesday. The insurance work had been in w/all the papers to BCBS Network for 3 1/2 weeks. The surgery date set for March 29. I started the liquid pre-op diet last tuesday. The reason the surgical office sets the date is because its hard to get on the calendar w/the doctors & the insurance Companys like to see that the date is forthcoming. It is so much easier for them to post pone the date & move it later in the month than to orginially set it. Your stuff seems in order & I am sure it will go through. Behaps you could talk confidentailly w/your boss & ask them for help on the time-off. I hope all goes smoothly & your approved. I was not & am fighting for a rebuttal now. But my BMI wasn't as high. You I am sure will get your "yes"answer soon. This is normal.

Jean- Best of luck on your date- I hope all goes very well!

I am on the liquid diet right now & have been since last Tuesday. Here is what I have in a 24 hr period. (x4) Boost - high Protein drinks-8fl oz each (x1) Lite & Fit Dannon Yogart-6oz cup ..but allowed 8oz (x1) Instant Carnation Instant Breakfast Mix w/8oz skim milk Thats it- its tough, But in 4 days I am down 3.5 pounds ;0) & its getting easier each day. Of course Drink your water-ALWAYS. I was told by someone, if I had too, I could have a zero calorie something like a pickle, also diet coke. I have had diet coke. By the way I started just because I thought I may have a surgery date. It was for the 29 of March but now has moved. I think your Doctor is very smart & cares about you & your procedure. Listen to him. You'll do Great!! He should recommend a dietian for you to speak with. That is who planned out my liquid phase.

I am so sorry- I'm fighting as we speak for mine as well. I hope you find some other options or better yet I hope you win the lotto! I wish you luck & hope something comes through for you really quick.

Hey Nancy- As soon as you get that bike- Its you & me biking together--ok?? I bet your daughter may join us as well;0) We could even share a spring yard clean up-I have done this before. We do 1 to 2 hours at your house than 1 to 2 at mine. Twice the work in 1/2 the time & AWESOME exercise.

Well - you sound determined which I think is great. I agree with what Debby said. The other to keep in mind (EVEN THOUGH ITS MEANT 4 LIFE) is that the band is a reverseable operation. So at least you can have it for as long as you want & than if you wished remove it. Which you probably wouldn't ;0) I think you'll have GREAT SUCCESS with the band & the meds & loose a boat load! Good Luck

Welcome & Congrats---Safe Flying & a speedy recovery to you!

Doesn't mean we still wouldn't want to hear from you - SO Good Luck & definetly if you wish, please drop in on LBT once in awhile to say hello!

Good Morning All -- Are we updating throughout the week or still every Monday?

I wish I could-But leaving now to pick up Gunnar from the Hospital-Have fun & I'll have to join the next one:0)

I was told they were both covered - but that wasn't through them directly- but through the docs office. The problems they stated were #1 the psyc eval. which I believe has been cleared up. My psyc Doc was kind enough to call & ask what was wrong. They actually told her that they didn't think I had a good understanding of what the operation envolved. LOL LOL - way off course on that one. She said they obviously didn't read her review & she was going to re-fax it over & hopes that it clears that part of the disput. #2 was I had no diet(followed by a doc) this past year. But I couldn't because I had zero insurance & never saw any docs this past yr. So I am S.O.L. on that one. #3 was something wrong with my BMI ratio. My PCP is supposedly calling to dispute that today. I see her tomorrow for a leg problem & will make sure she followed through. So I was just wondering if anyone else had anything that they did to disput stuff. I think it was Alex who mention getting her GYN to write a letter so I am also attempting that. I lied (just a little) & told each of the docs that the insurance co. said they would over turn their decision if each of them were to call personally & talk to them this week. So far its worked with one;0)

OK Girlfriend- looking for more updates now---its been a whole 72+ hours. Are you running any marathons-Jumping rope-Doing stomach crunches-eating pizzas & sandwiches whole????? LOL LOL just seeing how you are and hoping your relaxing!!!

Jamie, Well my friend your big B-DAY has finally arrived!! Tonight I will say a special prayer for you & your surgeons. I just know all will be great & can't wait to hear you tell us it was a "walk in the park." I am very excited for you & wish you well!!! Penni- that little kitty is just as cute as Gunnar;0)

Started thinking the same thing--BUT than I was like naaaww, she found a goodone, a true one , a real one. At least I sure as hope you did sweetie. Make sure you have gone to his home- no matter what!! & you should be able to call him whenever you want - no matter what!! I just know hes a good guy- if not Penni & lisa & Jenna I am sure can take care of him proper.;0)

Wondering if anyone has Blue Care Network in Michigan? Or when you may have been denied & than fought & won. What did you do -what did you send in- who called the surgeon or your PCP(regular dr )? How long did it take?

Oh - I hope its true!! & wish you everything your heart desires! A baby -nothing can be more exciting-nothing!!!

This is very true Corgi & for those of us who do struggle the taste of victory can even be a little sweeter;0) You'll do great & I hope all is uneventful just as your process has been. I wish you a very speedy recovery! Congrats.

I feel the same way Nicole. SO we better learn our lessons now. But ya just gotta know its gonna happen at least once.

HOT DAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good for you - so does he have any friends????? LOL