danaevett

I'm going to keep mine. My taxidermist is going to mount it so that I can hang it on the wall. Just kidding.

A thong, in public. Nothing over it; just a thong. Just kidding.

You went from very pretty to total babe.

My primary care physician suggested that I have wls due to my comorbidities. That's exactly what I'm going to tell people. How can they argue with me taking the advice of my physician?

Phone charger.

Way to go. You look great!

I started mine in July. Three months to go. It seems like time is dragging by. Ugh!

Excuse my stupidity but, can you give a simple explanation of how to create a youtube vlog? I watched your's and it's great. How do you get text, music and other cool stuff on your vlog? Thanks.

Be kind to her. I suffer from depression and I know how it feels. She just needs reassurance right now.

I will be sure and post it but I'm at 305 currently so I'll probably reach twoderland during my pre-op diet (hopefully). Thanks though.

I don't think I'll ever get to experience onederland, but that's ok. I'm 6'-3" and will probably be at my goal weight at around 210-215. I'm in the 300's now, so I will get to experience twoderland. lol

HOT!

I DO NOT WANT A CATHETER!!! Being a male, for the obvious reasons, it seems like it would be very painful. I can't even stand the thought of it. Mr. Surgeon, please leave my privates alone.

You'll do great. I'll say a little prayer for you.

Thank you for your post. I needed to hear that right now. God bless!

I'm 6'-3 and my goal weight is 215. Any less and I think I'd look too skinny.

Congratulations. I have to wait 4 more months until I complete my 6 month medically supervised diet before my paperwork can be submitted. I almost feel like I can't wait any longer. lol Again, way to go.

I emailed my surgeon's office and asked for an explanation of the Program Fees. Below is their answer. Excuse the fonts. That's just the way they came out when I cut & pasted. Our program fee is an administrative fee which helps to offset the practice's cost of services we provide patients, in our comprehensive program that are not covered by insurance. Because this is an administrative fee and covers services that are non-billable to insurance it is an out-of -pocket expense and does not include or get applied toward your deductible, surgical fees, or co-pays. It helps us cover expenses for the EMMI program (the online computer educational service available to you and support persons both before and after service), our pre-operative educational class, educational materials, nutritional teaching supplies, support group expenses, informational sessions, after-hours call support, etc. All patients who wish to participate in our surgical program are charged a program fee. lf you are a cash pay patient, this charge is already included in your total cost of surgery. We strive to offer our patients the best and most comprehensive program in the area. Program fees are a part of most bariatric programs and we strive to maintain a competitive program fee in order to keep your costs reasonable while giving the best care we can.

I am currently pre-op and I think someone used a 196FR bougie on me. I could eat a chubby piglet. Lol

You look great. Congratulations.

WOW. You're beautiful.

A CPAP mask can be difficult to get adjusted to. Just set your mind that you're not going to sleep without it. I love mine. I rest so much better. I even take naps with mine.

Let's see pics.

Chattanooga

My surgeon is charging me two program fees that I'm just not sure of. The first was a $75 fee to cover the seminar and various other stuff. The second is $1000 due one week before surgery. The part that concerns me is that these fees will not be submitted to insurance. That seems a little curious. Also; I had to pay $95 for my Nutritional Evaluation and Psychological Evaluation which also was not submitted to insurance. They say that there will be no other fees. Anyone else think this seems odd?