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going to a couture wedding salon to try on gowns and was advised they don't carry samples over size 8.

You look fantastic!!

If you don't mind me asking how many pounds were you from your idea body weight?

Does everyone have to complete the "10 day" pre-surgical diet?

Did it upset your new tummy? How much protein was in the individual bottle?

Has anyone tried Monster Milk Protein supplement? Pros? Cons?

MISH Lenexa, Ks, Dr. Sabharwal.

You look phenomenal! Let em keep hatin!

LMAO....love it!

Congratulations!!

I figured it was worth a shot...are there any BCBS employees that are willing to give any in site into the approval process?

that trade off kinda sucks, thin and bald or fat with hair. oh well it'll grow back. has anyone experienced no hair loss at all?

I am kinda attached to having hair.....what has been your experience with hair loss or thinning post op?

Don't beat up on yourself. If dieting was easy none of us would be where we are, just take it one day at a time. Don't get fixated on the scale, this isn't a race its a marathon. Celebrate ALL of your small victories and use those victories as motivation for your future hurdles.

Never a problem...glad I could help.

Call BCBS (ask blue) and they will email you a list of qualified providers in your area or whatever are you provide to the rep....We pay them enough in premium, put them to work for you.

What exactly was the purpose of the 3 month wait? Was it diet related?

CONGRATULATION!!!!

Annie you're gonna love this. My PCP never mentioned to not a single time that my NO was even elevated let alone that I am hypertensive. My surgeon brought it to my attention. Even after I went to the doctor after seeing the surgeon did he bother addressing it trying to treat it.

...okay, I worry about everything. That's just who I am. Today it's I hope my comorbidities are severe enough for insurance to qualify me. My Stats: 5' 3" 211lbs, BMI 38, c/m high cholesterol, hypertensive and arthritis. Anyone else wanna share?

I've read a lot of forums/comments and am even more confused. Some folks seem to sail thru the process without a hitch. But there are others that are required to have 3, 6, or even month doctor or dietitian visits. My question is who makes that decision if not your plan?

I haven't nor do I intend to tell anyone. Some people are very judgmental and others are just jealous you're doing something they would never have the courage to do themselves. My ego and attitude simply don't require the approval of other's so I think I can handle all the questions after the weight starts coming off. Ill just tell them none of you business.

Congrads! Don't loose focus! Ultimately if you don't know whats best for you, no one else will either.

Thank you for the inspiration! I have already selected a new primary if he hesitates once! The same one I'm switching to after I get his signature,

I know this may sound jaded but I pay enough in insurance premium that the only answer I want to her from my PCP is yes. Think about all the years that you pay for insurance and never use it! Some of these doctors are friggin nutts!