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Good luck to you! Keep us informed of how you are progressing! Pat

(2) Egg Whites (1) lb. Pecan Halves (substitute almomds?) (2) Tbls. Water (2) Tbls. vanilla (1 1/2) Cups Splenda (1) Tbls. Salt (3) Tbls. Cinnamon Whip the egg whites, water and vanilla until they are foamy (not stiff) Pour over pecans in a large bowl Add dry ingredients Stir Well and place in a single layer on a cookie sheet Bake in 350 degree oven for approximately 45 minutes or until crunchy stirring frequently.

Relovlee, Don't ever give up hope! They say if you are denied to appeal and appeal and appeal. I'm really just starting the process. Really just made up my mind that i want this. So, nothing about surgery yet. Pat

Hey Karen, Congratulations on taking that first step! I've contacted a surgeon's office too to ask for some additional info. Which surgeon did you contact? I'm calling Monday to make an appt to talk to my PCP. I've done my diet history. I contacted my insurance and found out they cover WLS and got a list of their requirements. I think i meet them all, except need a psych eval. Good luck to you! Pat

Karen, which surgeon did you call? I'm thinking about giving Dr. Newlin a try. I've emailed them for more info. Pat

Good Morning Karen, Sorry, i missed your first post. I'm not exactly from central Pa., a bit more north. I'm just getting started on this process. Where are in the process? Pat

Welcome! This site is full of info, support and encouragement! I'm just starting to look into this and feel more confident that this is the answer to my problems. Good luck in your search! Pat

Welcome to the boards! I've just begun the process myself, so can't offer you any advice on self paying. From everything i've read, it does seem a small price to pay for the benefits you will reap! Good luck! Pat

I'm researching too. This site has lots of good info and lots of knowledgable folks. I hope you find the info you are looking for. hgus, Pat

Thanks, i look forward to learning all i can and sharing with all of you!. I love the encouragement and positive attitudes that found here! hugs, Pat

I am just starting to look at this surgery and can't seem to find any surgeons in my area. It looks as if i'll need to travel to Erie and Hamot (2.5 horus) or Magee's Woman's in Pittsburg or Alegany gen, pittsburg too (both 3 hours) . Any other ideas? Has anyone used either facility? Thanks, pat

Good morning all, I am just beginning to research this whole thing. I had made up my mind that i was going to start a weight loss program and give my self till the end of the year and see if i could stick to it. If not, then start the process for wls. But as i've spent a few days here, i'm rethinking that. I have contacted my insurance and they will cover wls. I neglected to find out if they require a supervised diet period. So i'm thinking that if they do, maybe i should use this time i've planned to do it on my own, and do it supervised. I will try to find out today if my insurance will require such a time. I think I've tried every diet out there, WW was the last one, lost 40 lbs last year in 8 months, and had gained 30 of it back by march of this year. I've lost about 20 of that again. Both my parents have been diagnosed with diabetes, family history of heart disease, so far i've been lucky as i'm fairly healthy except for the obesity. I wonder how much longer i can tempt fate? My sister and her partner both have had r &y (hope that is right) and both have had severe health complications. And both have regained almost half of what they had originally lost. So i'm thinking that is not the route for me. I've found this forum to be an excellent source of info and look forward to continuing this journey. Pat