Dorian

That's horrible! I had this gastric bypass on the advice of my pain management Dr. Doesn't Metlife get it? I have serious back issues. Serious enough that I had this life changing surgery to try to help the pain! Come on already!

Having a down day and need to vent. Have a lot of pain in leg and back today. Needing more pain meds and not getting relief. Am also fighting to get my long term disability. Short term is done and haven't recieved any money for 4 weeks. What about a spine surgeon saying I need surgery, and a pain management doctor saying that I can't work due to the slippage don't they f'ing understand!!??? I am getting the, "we need notes" and blah, blah, blah! How hard is it?? My daughters grad party is in 3 weeks and without a check, I'm gonna have to cancel. I have used our savings in the last six months due to being out of work, and only getting 65% for short term. This added money stress doesn't help the healing and pain issues, and the up'ed pain meds doesn't help the depression. Even the HR lady at work said I should for sure qualify due to the severity of my back. All of this is getting so old, and I'm at the end of my rope!

I always do one shake a day, first thing in the morning, and sometimes two just to keep my Protein up. I have variety so I don't get sick of one.

LOVE THIS MYSELF!

I like them too. The mocha latte is really good.

I had short term for 6 weeks. I stayed off due to back problems as well. My surgeon didn't want me to rush it so he wrote me off 6 weeks. Had no problems, and I have metlife.

Came with my son to his weight management appt. All of the nurses and the surgeon commented on how good I'm looking! Made me feel really good!

Well, you get them here! You are looking great! Good job!

Glad it is straightened out and you can EAT! I still do at least one shake in the morning. Sometimes do two if I'm behind in protein. The one in the am helps me get pills down easier too.

So sorry for your loss. Hugs to you!

That's wrong! If they are in the same office, they should ALL be on the same plan. Glad you can eat more! I always thought your plan was wierdly strict, but every dr is different!

That would be so awesome! We have supported each other thru one of the biggest changes we can make in our lives. I also love coming here where evryone can understand and doesn't judge! Thanks all!

Congrats to you. That is awesome progress. I say that this is the best decision I've made everyday! I feel, and look, so much better!

Hugs right back! Yay for feeling the ribs!

People I know think I'm crazy cuz I LOVE winter. I love the cold and snow. It could be winter all year long as far as I'm concerned!

Bet that was fun!