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Call your HR Dept. to find out the specifics on the insurance. They might be able to tell you what your new insurance is going to pay. I bet they won't pay 100% like Cigna. Cigna must be some badass insurance. Most insurance makes you pay a deductible and a copay. Good luck to you.

How do you heat them up again once you have taken them out of the freezer? they sound very tasty.

congratulations Allbeast. I'm on the pre op diet too. Its hard but its temporary. Good luck to you.

Peanutz, good luck to you. Are you alone or did you bring someone with you for support? Keep us posted.

Take it easy. It could be water weight. Just keep doing what you are doing, the weight will come off. Maybe you could reduce sodium, increase water, and walk a bit more. It will come off, be patient.

wow, you look beautiful. You should be very proud!

I am still pre-surgery but I can tell you I'm in it to win it. I've been married 35 years and my husband is very supportive of me in this quest for better health and a thinner me. We didn't settle, we were both young and thin when we got married but life has a way of changing people. We both have weight issues and my husband has serious health issues. I am hoping he will change his eating habits along with me as we journey through this. Anyway, I'm definitely in my relationship till the end.

Happy Valentines Day to you. Best of luck for a successful surgery and a quick recovery. Let us hear about your experience and keep us updated on your progress.

UALAW, praying for safe surgeries and quick recoveries for both you and your hubby. Happy that you can go through this together. What wonderful support. Good luck.

Everything in life is easier when our family and friends support and rally around us but unfortunately it doesn't always happen in the real world. I know it can be hurtful that they aren't there for you but they may have issues of their own for not doing so. Your eldest daughter is there for you and she is setting an example for the rest of the family. It is up to them to follow her lead. You will get lots of support on this website and it is very possible that your family will begin to support you when they see the progress you are making in living a healthier lifestyle. Could be they harbor a bit of jealously maybe? Take care and make your choices about you.

Ive been to numerous seminars over the years and they are all pretty similar as described in the other two posts. Don't worry a bit. They won't make you speak, they won't ask for a commitment, and they won't push anything on you. They are simply there to offer you information in case you want to pursue the surgery. They usually have some kind of handout that you can take with you to look at when you get home. The process takes awhile so it's not something that you wake up some day and have decide to have the surgery the next day. There is a process to it all. Good luck to you.

I had an EKG, and an Echocardiogram, a pulmonary function test, arterial blood gases, full blood work, a colonoscopy, an upper endoscope, chest xray, psyche evaluation, and tomorrow I am going to the Pulmanologist for whatever he does.

Liz, if you need help...call me ...I'll come get you. Don't ever think you don't have a way out.

give yourself time...take it one day at a time.

Hi Liz. Congratulations on your victory to a healthier you. Well done. As for the hubby... you do realize that this is verbal and psychological abuse, don't you? What ever the reasons, you do not deserve this. This is his problem... stemmed from lack of self confidence or fear that he'll lose you but either way you need to call him on it and ask what is bothering him so it can be addressed. Maybe he just needs to be reminded that you love him and you're not going anywhere. I'm sorry that he can't be happy for you and that he finds any reason he can to criticize you. Keep on with your diet plan, don't let anyone detract you from your goal. Maybe you could talk your husband in to some couples counseling...and if not, try to go yourself so you can learn to deal with the hubbies issues without getting yourself off track. Sending you hugs.

My surgery Is scheduled for Monday, Feb 10th but I haven't gotten the approval back from the insurance yet... hope mine will still happen. Good luck everyone.

Muppie, are you having the sleeve or the lap band?

SparkleCat, just take one day at a time. You don't have to make all the changes at once. Its a lot easier to make small changes and build on them. You've already put down the cigarettes so that Is great. You could stop soft drinks and then after a couple of weeks cut out something else. you can do this. Like the old saying goes.... How do you eat an elephant? ONE BITE AT A TIME,! Good luck.

I can't lie, its very difficult. One trick that has helped me is planning my meals in advance. I put my shakes in the fridge and they each have an assigned meal and I have lots of flavor additives for my Water. Im able to eat a frozen dinner each night so that is motivation for staying on the shakes earlier in the day. Good luck to you.

Sounds like you might be stressed. That's always been a hunger trigger for me. You have got to get yourself in the right mindset. It's not about being full, its about being satisfied. We always want more, that's why we are all going the surgery route. Have you started your Protein shakes yet? Protein satisfies that hunger urge more than anything. Once you have limited yourself on daily calories, it will get easier but you still have to keep reminding yourself that you have to be disciplined so you are physically prepared for the surgery. Being physically ready will minimize any problems. I think you maybe overly nervous about the upcoming surgery and you are looking to food for comfort (yeah, been there) You can do this!! Keep your eye on the prize because March 3 will be here very soon. Imagine how you are going to look and feel at each stage of weight loss and the things you will be able to do. Project yourself into that happy place....thinner and full of energy.

That is awesome. That's what its all about... getting healthy so we can STAY healthy. You are an inspiration to us beginners so keep up the posts and let us know how you get on.

I got the book "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies". I think it is one of the best as it covers everything from Soup to nuts.

Kandace, you are looking fabulous. You have accomplished a lot in such a short time.

At Sams you can buy Premier Protein Shakes and they are pretty good. There are 40 grams of protein per shake and only 1 gram of sugar. I like the Atkins shakes the best but they don't have as much protein in them even though they do taste much better. Have you tried the unflavored Unjury mixed into sugar free Jello? Keep trying things till you find something that works. Just remember that you aren't going to find anything that tastes like Cookies and cream icecream... we're talking diet food here. Good luck. I've lost 15 pounds drinking one for Breakfast, one for lunch and then eating a healthy supper. Plus I have 2 Snacks during the day.

l live in Jackson, Mississippi and Im scheduled for Feb 10th but have not gotten the final approval from my insurance. I hope it comes soon or they will have to post pone the surgery till a later date. I have lost 12 lbs so far and will use my "waiting period" to continue to lose more. Its been slow go on the weight loss but hope after surgery it speeds up. Good luck to everyone.