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hello, i have been married for 29 years to a very supportive and loving husband. i have 2 children 28 and 26 no grand kids yet. i live in pennsylvania. my last pcp appointment is dec 4th then all paper work goes to the insurance co. if approved the dr's office will call with a date. keeping my fingers crossed. and i am done with my christmas shopping..yippee

i also like the wal-mart brand i have experimented with adding different things to it for a change of pace. currently i am using vanilla protein powder milk and 1/4 c pumpkin . i added the spices just like in the pie and some equal ahead of time. tastes great. or with the chocolate powder milk and a little sugar free chocolate pudding.

i do not think they can tell you that you can not have off. they need no details just that you will be off due to surgery.

hello everyone, well i had my monthly doctors appointment today. i lost 6 pounds, that puts my BMI below 40 but the insurance might only cover if it is more than 40. now they want me to see a cardiologist. and the nutritionist wants to see me the week after thanksgiving. i have my last doctors appointment on dec 4th. then they will send all the paper work to the insurance co. to be approved. i guess i will keep my fingers crossed hope everyone is well. do you think we should start an exercise thing before everyone is banded???

i too have upmc insurance. it is worth the wait because it is giving me the time to do all the research. but it does get frustrating. having to jump thru the hoops of insurance but .... they are paying for it. hang in there the time will fly by

hello all, that is what i do i just keep in mind that they don't wash their hands or here is another one. i saw a fly land on the goodies then fly away. yuck.. when i need something more to take my attention off candy i pop a fire ball in my mouth.. try it..

hello and welcome miss polly, congrats on the surgery date. i don't have mine yet still jumping thru hoop for the insurance co. sorry i do not know about the withdrawl question.

hello, i asked the question but failed to answer it myself. i have tattoos. 1. long stem red rose on my back 2. woman's eye on my back 3. butterfly with an eye in the wing on my back 4. looks like a butterfly from a distance but close up is a man and womans faces kissing on my back 5.butterfly ,body is the shape of penis 6. my husbands name on my back 7. on my arm is butterfly and flowers 8. on same arm 2 day lillies and vines 9. bird of pardise on breast a bonding day with my daughter. she got the same one on her that is all for now more to come

libra here

congrats to you nytrink and 100lbsforsale, that is awesome that you have your dates !!!!!! i am soo happy for you. i can't wait. my 6 months is not up till dec 4 then on to the insurance co. my last nutritionist is this week. everything else is done. i am so excited for the both of you. what a good christmas gift...

good luck.... you will be fine.. let us know how you are doing..

congrats to you... i bet you are sooo excited to have your date.. it will be here before you know it..

so ladies, have we decided on a name for our group???

hello all, i am going to the doctors today this is the end of my 4th month. i have been losing weight each month but now i need to gain some back because i don't want to go below 40 on the bmi. i can't win....

i currently work for a company that processes your blood when you get it drawn. i am a group lead in the processing dept.

you are correct because it needs to be 6 full months of documented diet and exercise. i call my insurance co to make sure. i just finished my third month three more to go

hello everyone, i like the merry losers too.

what i did was went to the insurance companys web site clicked on find a doctor. it asked me what speciality and area and it gave me a list of doctors. maybe try that

october 15, 1957 for me..

LizMoore, sorry to hear about your bad news. my doctor is also carol mccloskey. i have 3 more months to go in my supervised weight and exercise program. can't the dr's office write a letter to the insurance co. you seem to have alot of other illnesses. you would think those would help you get approved for the lapband. i hope things get better for you.

mine is also digital. got it at wal mart $29.95.

guilty also, but i have to do it to easy my mind. it is like i can say good job to myself even if it is only .4

hello, i weigh myself every morning. it help me stay focused on my goal. i take it day by day

hello, i also am doing the 6 month thing. my pcp said she feels they want to see if you can change your diet and stick to it. i have to wait till december for my 6 months to be over. my pcp has me writting down everything i eat everyday and also i am wearing a pedomiter to document each day how much i walk. i am also using this time to try different recipes with the protein shakes and to eat slower and chew better. good luck in your journey.

it sounds like you are ready . i have not been banded yet. but i am experimenting with the Protein shakes and chewing better. good luck to you