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Good luck! Sweet Sleevin' Dreams!

If you wanted to get serious, you could probably sue. Violation of privacy laws, big time. I would at the very least put in a complaint. And by the way, your boss is a tool.
-Kendra

Oh, that is sooo many violations! You can totally appeal her evaluation! & I would file a complaint with HR!

Wow, that's really uprofessional--of your supervisor, HR, and the insurance company. So sorry you are going through this. What you are doing for yourself and your health will hopefully all make it worth it in the end!!

Well here it is. I'm so embarrassed by my before photo smh, but that was me. All 330 lbs of me. Yikes!! My highest was 346 lbs at the start of this journey, but I lost 16 lbs pre op and 134 lbs post op and still going.
330 lbs day of surgery 196 lbs

Don't think of it as failure... think of it as another obesity related issue that the sleeve will help you resolve! Hang in there...

I'm a bit over a year out. I was at goal by ten months and am now 12 pounds under. I feel 100% normal. I barely remember those first few hard months. A size 4 now and I never, ever thought that was possible my goal was ten or maybe, maybe an 8. I regret telling too many people because I feel so normal and don't want to talk about any more. I promise though it stinks now you will have no regrets soon enough. Best wishes.

Awww... Your brain well that makes sense! My brain did the same thing! It turns out my being fat wasn't my stomachs fault as much as it was my big ole fatty brain saying EAT. Yep your brains pissed right now cause your showing it who's the the boss. Give it a couple if weeks then it will shut its big yap and leave you in peace

So, I post a link to this article about twice a year and I think it is due. The article speaks to emails, but text messages and forum posts will also apply as the basic underlying medium is the same.
In my opinion, we just need to assume when we read a message, there is a very good chance we are mis-interpreting it.

*hugs NurseGrace hugs*

Can you say too f**king funny?

How come you can say the 'F' word but when I say the word for poo, starting with S ending in T with HI in the middle it gets **** out???

So guys I guess you can say we have successfully fucked up another thread!!!
Way to go guys.... Preach

bahahaha no one is a jerk. dont worry.

This thread needed a little laugh anyways
It is so much better than all the hate going on
<3
Happy Early Valentines Lovies

It always sucks when you edit but others have already quoted what you wanted deleted
Hehehe
Honest mistake no biggie plus PDX is a sweetheart, he will understand
No worries

YES yes, I edited too, I'm an idiot. throw all your tomatoes my direction lol.
I can admit when I mess up

I will - thanks!

Today I had a surgery consultation. I was really impressed with the surgeon and her staff - but I have a feeling she may not clear me. She is concerned about some of my health issues (that could get worse with VGS) and history of depression. I am supposed to go to several doctors to get evaluations on various things, and of course, the psych eval.
I feel like this surgery is my only hope for becoming healthy - now it feels like it might be slipping away. I really trust this doctor - and if she says surgery isn't a good idea - I will listen to her. I'm feeling overwhelmed - I need to make appointments with 3 doctors, start a low carb, caffeine free diet, the list goes on...
If I can't get the energy together to fulfill these prerequisites, I know don't stand a chance at succeeding in the long term. I'm trying to stay enthusiastic and positive about the process...
Thanks in advance for feedback

Yay u ladies look fabulous!! soooo inspiring!!

Everyone looks wonderful!!! Thanks you for sharing your pics!!! I love to see them. It is very inspirational for us preopers! Congratulations!

I suffer from arthritis, bursitis and fibromyalgia... pain pain and pain... and my psych eval deemed me depressed but that did not exclude me from surgery... I got stalled in my exercises because of the arthritis/bursitis... but I have to say that for the most part, I am feeling better...mentally, physically and emotionally... Don't give up... don't lose hope...we all have our "issues" ... know you're not alone...

All of us who go through insurance have a whole bunch of hoops to jump through. The doctor wants you to get the surgery...just wants to be safe. When there is a will there is a way...just do all of the appointments. Keep on trecking!

I do not have RA, but I do have a few issues that require steroids to control them as well as take ibuprofen often (mostly daily). I also had GERD pre- surgery and I have not had a single issue post sleeve. My surgeon is not anti-NSAID. His teams view the risk is so slight of complications (ulcers) the benefits outweigh the risks by far (especially in my case). My mom and good friend suffer from arthritis and RA respectively- they have had great relief with a lotion from a company called two old goats. It has seriously helped them a lot. My mom ran out yesterday and called me this morning saying how bad her shoulder hurt and then called this afternoon to say she was feeling much better once she got more of her lotion .