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OH I know!! I am scared about the whole process. I have spoken with my insurance liason but you still never know if they will 'decide to approve'. Thanks so much for the encouragement!!

OK.. It was interesting. It was a little odd. It was an open forum where you could come and go between a three hour window. I was told to be there at 4 PM and not sure really why. Anyway, they gave me a 1400 calorie diet and told me to exercise more. I briefly met with a nutritionist and he was very nice! Had my first weigh in. UGH 275! My highest was 298 last year when my dad passed. I got down to 231 around August and now back up to 275. Sigh... Well, this is why I am here. I am still a bit confused. When I spoke with my insurance (Aetna), they told me a three month monitoring period instead of the six. The information the hospital (UPMC PGH) provided me was only for a 6 month program. I will find out more when I have my appointment on Sept. 4 with the Dr. **fingers crossed for 3 month program** There were so many new people. There had to be 20+ attending their first meeting. However, I can say I didn't know if I should be happy so many people were there to get healthy and have a better life or sad that there were so many of us at this point in our lives. We all know how hard the struggles are and the agony we go through, especially in private. I hope those people there know where to get support. This board is a great place and I am so far ahead of some of the folks there as far as knowledge. So keep sharing. Even if there are not a lot of responses, people are READING what you say. THANK YOU!! I plan on sharing this site to my new 'friends'. :-)

You go!!! So awesome!!

Thank you!! Your words are so true!

I am a nervous wreck. Not sure why! lol It is my first official weigh in and life style class today. I see the surgeon on 9-4. I am excited too but so afraid this will not pan out. I have all of my hopes in this. I was in another meeting this week with my VERY THIN team/coworkers. I want to focus on my job and not how big I am the whole time. Anyway, I will let you know how it goes and what they provide me. I am going to UPMC MaGee Hosptial here in Pittsburgh. I have already call about my insurance and they said it would be covered if I follow the 3 month plan (Aetna POS II). We will see.... I hope the hospital does not make me go 6 months if I only need three. Fingers crossed!!!!

Welcome aboard!! Glad to have you. Everyone is so nice here.

Wow good for you both. I am so glad to see your starting weight. I'm around 274 right now. It gives me hope!

Gods luck and prayers! You be fine and thinner in days. :-).

Well I agree with you. It's sad but things can happen. Im getting a will and having all the bills in order for hubby. More in case I'm too sick or in the hospital longer then planned. But You will be fine!!

120 grams. Wow. That's really tough. Can you eat that much? And yes I know a few people who were never hungry at the beginning but the hunger does come back. Hang in there!

That's so awesome. I always think of butter stacked up to keep things in perspective. Great job!

Yea! Almost there

Good luck!!!!

I love the camel back bottles. They kinda force you to sip. I have two and they are great.

Take care! Pryaers

Movie popcorn. I'll have to take my own snacks I guess. But we wil be able to have a few bites of sweets later on. However I don't think I want to even go there. Once I start I can't stop.

Best wishes!!

Good luck!!

Ya they drop pretty bad. My BF first surgery post op is her boobs. I'm worried about that and yes hubby is too lol but I'm more worried about bat wings. A good bra can hide them for a while. Bat wings are just awful.

Welcome!! Everyone here is great. Wonderful Information to help with all the nerves. I've decided not to tell anyone. My hubby and BF know but she had the surgery last Jan. She's down 110 pounds and looks great. I'm new at my job so taking time for this would be looked down upon. I just don't want to deal with the questions. Also the 'haters' out there would make things difficult. Oh and my mother would freak out. Maybe after I'll tell her.

Wow. Glad you are ok and they found it now.

It started out pork fat and then bacon made me sick. I cut out all pork and now it seems like dairy maybe bothering me. Stomached cramps and what goes with it.

Was thinking that with all the tests we have to get I have been becoming paranoid about them finding other issues that have to be fixed... I am thinking I have gall bladder issues or colitis. Anyone have issue discovered from the testing? Did it set you back?

Hang in there and hope you feel better soon!!