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Personally I like Syntha 6 but GNC brand power taste pretty good. I was skeptical at first too about Protein Powder but I've come to like it.

What is beachbody challenge t25?

Each of the programs beachbody sells offer a challenge for a tshirt, money and other prizes. I am going to submit my before and after photos to try and win the shirt and money. T25 has the best results of any program I've ever seen. Plus a friend used it and others and looks incredible. Go to their website and look at what programs they offer. Find one that gets you excited and go for it.

Wow. you lost 70lbs in two months. What have you been doing to keep from stalling? I have only lost 54 in two months. I keep stalling!

It's not quite that remarkable. It's 66 lbs over 4 months and I stalled a time or two myself. Also I have gone up 1-2 lbs a few times as well. I think this process & surgery causes each of our bodies to respond differently. We all just need to follow doctor and nutritionist orders while also finding the things that work for us. We never need feel were giving up something we want we only need to put it in perspective. Want fried chicken eat 1 oz, want candy have 1 or 2 from a snack pack (more will cause dumping). I also have learned if I don't get my 79 g of Protein in I don't lose. I got tired of the shakes early on but I've realized if I want the results I have to do se things I'm tired of. If you're not ready or able to exercise then walk. Walking is so good for us but post op it is essential. Best of luck on your journey.

I am getting excited about my progress thus far but a new thrill is on its way. I am accepting the beachbody challenge. ..T25 will be here any day now and I'm going to nail it, dig deeper and all that. Here is a horrifying visual of where I started to where I've gotten so far.

I am thrilled at my progress so far. Here are some images before and during. ..

I just used the open enrollment period to upgrade my coverage. I was covered by this plan before but my employer didn't explain the rules for keeping it. I am sure if i needed to i could dig up 5 years worth of medical records but i am pretty sure i wont need to. the only thing i'm worried about is the 6 month diet and/or denial. I didn't put in my initial post but i also now have arthritis and have suffered from sciatica and degenerative disk/joint disease for years. I'm hoping with the documentation from those issues, my physician referral and the surgeons recommendation I can be approved without any pre-requirements.

Thanks for the feedback.

UHC PPO

I am so confused about the plan requirements. Yes, gastric bypass is covered. BUT, you have to have 1) BMI 35 < with commodities, or 2) BMI +40. Now were my confusion comes in is about the 6 month diet. Has anyone gotten an approval without being required to do the diet? I'm concerned because i don't want to be put in this tug of war where i start the diet, loose weight and then the insurance (or surgeon) denies me because i no longer meet the requirements. I have been doing the yo-yo weight loss for years and it almost always comes back. Im tired of being so big.

My stats are, 5'3", 282 lbs, 49.9 BMI. I have always been big/heavy and it has gotten out of control. My mother died at 47 from diabetic complications and had HBP and heart disease. My father is diabetic, hypertensive & high cholesterol. I have been treated for weight loss with pills, thyroid (post pardum) and pre-diabetes with in the 12-18 months. My consult is 11/26/13. I am so anxious about what to expect.

My plan is effective January 1.