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OK...something is very wrong with them charging you as outpatient for a fill. I would definately try to straighten that out because a fill should be only your co-pay of $20.00. IMHO, of course. I go to Brigham & Women's for my surgeon and fills. Are you fills under Flouro or just a fill with a needle no xray. I don't know if that means anything or not. I would call BC/BS and ask them how your clinic is billing them for the fills. Get educated before you take on the clinic. However, you are being overcharged for your fills and it is wrong. Good Luck! Cindy

Dude! You look fantastic. :thumbup: What a huge difference. :eek: I can understand why your wife is looking at you with wide eyes. My hubby is doing the same thing with me. Great job :cursing: for finally hitting the 100lb mark and going past it. Woo-hoo! I am still yo-yoing up and down. I hate it but I know that it will eventually go in the downward position eventually. I am just happy with the 100lbs and know that I won't go back to weighing over 300lbs. Even if the rest takes forever to come off; I am fine with that. I was beginning to worry about you though. You need to check in more often because we do worry about each other. Cindy

My copay is $20.00. It sounds like you are being charged the deductible. Do you have a deductible on your insurance? I know with my surgery I had a $500.00 surgical deductible but everything else was covered. My first few fills were covered because they were billed as surgical follow up. Now, I have to pay just the copay of $20.00 when I go to a fill appt. I would call BC/BS and asked that everything be clarified. They might be able to send you something that will explain your responsibility. BC/BS is great to work with so just hang in there. Cindy

Foofy! You crack me up! LOL. I will always think of you when I hear that song. Cindy

Congrats Robin! I am a little over half way there at 55% of my weight gone. Another nice NSV is that I was able to buy clothes in size 22 yesterday. Haven't seen 22 in 18 years. Woo-hoo! Cindy

I didn't actually start it yet. I didn't have anything to work with. Need to go food shopping and don't have the time to squeeze it out. I need to order my

Hi Cheri- I have BCBS Blue New England HMO and I only have to pay my co-pay for a fill. Just thought I would chime in on my coverage. I hope that you get some straight answers; that is very frustrating I am sure. Cindy

Skinny Jill- That is awesome. Sometimes measuring in other ways helps when the scale isn't moving. What is your routine with the Trainer? I am curious. I just started Water aerobics about a month ago and love it. I actually get cranky when I can't make one day. I am hoping for the inches as well. I have noticed inch loss though. Keep letting us know how it is going. Cindy

Hey Girls! I have been considering it as well. What kind of shakes are you going to do? Do we to keep under a certain amount of carbs? I just might join you. Cindy

I like your style Foofy Girl! Cindy

You got it buddy! Are we in for another race or what? LOL! I have not expectations now. I met the one goal I had set from the beginning. Now I just want to get to 220. After that it is bonus poundage. Have a good one. Cindy

ArcherMan! Good to hear from you. I have to admit you and I have been going through the same hell. I have done the same thing up and down up and down. Although since hitting 254 I have stayed steady and not gone up yet. You have done remarkable and keep a really good attitude because it is a battle now for us. Although, we have lost really quick for Bandsters the next stage will be tougher for us. I have decided that I need to exercise because I lost a lot without it. I started doing Water aerobics 3 days a week and 2 days weight training. I have been doing this for 3 weeks now and am feeling a difference in the clothes. I like you have decided that if it takes longer so be it. We have a lifetime to lose the rest. Lets be proud of our accomplishment so far and join the turtle club; we are great company. I am canceling my appointment for next week for another fill because I still can't eat without pain. I have to take it real slow and easy or I am sliming and pbing. Keep up the great work and don't get down on yourself to much...you really have done remarkable. Don't be a stranger, we are your "Bandster" family and we will always lift you up. How is the new job going? Cindy

I agree with everything said here...just thought I would throw a curve ball. I have lost 56% of excess body weight in 7 months and still losing. I agree everyone is different and each type of WLS has its pros & cons. Just get educated and your heart will help you make the decision. However, I love my Band. Cindy

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to thank you all for great well wishes. You do realize that I have done this with all of your help and I couldn't have done it without you. You may not realize this but you have been inspiring to me during the last 7 months. Even though we are all losing at different paces, I have always felt supported and encouraged. I do not know how anybody can do this WLS journey without support of some kind. I have found that I am more accountable with coming here everyday. Again, thanks guys! You are best Bander family that anyone could ask for. Love you guys! Cindy

Foofy, I was married on October 20th, 1990. I am going to let you win this race...you deserve it! LOL Cindy

Thanks guys! I couldn't have done it without whining to you all. Thanks for being such great friends. Cindy

I think I beat Craig but he hasn't posted in awhile. I hope I did dang it. Looking forward to a visit to the RI coast for a day. Hope all is well with you. Cindy

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........210...........206...........198...........8 TxArcher.......308...........302...........285...........17 Foofy..........235...........233...........225.......... 8 Skinny_Jill....173...........168...........163...........5 Hollyberries...257...........254...........247...........7 Stephanie......173...........173...........159...........14 gabeekeeper....246...........234...........236...........0 Sades..........197...........194...........185...........9 shortgal.......175...........175...........165...........10 Momto1plus1....210...........205.4.........198...........7.4 Shalee04.......187...........182...........177...........5 osangriared....248...........248...........228...........20 lindata........181.5.........181.5.........176.5.........5 kuchiegrl1.....262.5.........253.5.........252...........1.5 kandiceb.......175...........175...........165...........10 Hajohnson1.....234...........229.2.........219...........10.2 Hopping to it..295...........295...........280...........15 Eulete P.......219...........219...........209...........10 wnr2lose.......211.8.........208.8.........200...........8.8 Yay! I hit 100lbs today. Finally!

OK! I can officially say that I have reached 100lbs as of this morning. It may be by only a few tenths but I am claiming this victory. I am so excited this was my real first goal and I have met that goal in 7 months. Must say that it is getting harder to lose weight now but I must remember how far I have come. I have a funny story surrounding this loss. On Saturday night, I was having really bad shoulder pain. This pain has been off and on since surgery and can get excrutiating. Well, I tried Tylenol and Motrin and nothing was killing the pain so I decided to take my left over pain medication (OxyCodone) for it. I took the recommended dosage of 2 tsp. and went off into la-la land for the night. However, I woke up Sunday morning really not feeling well at all. I felt sick to my stomach and was breaking out with cold sweats and sleeping at the drop of a pin. It took me until 3pm to feel better and I couldn't figure out why I felt so bad. I was talking with my Mom about it and she said it sounded like I had a hang over. I chuckled because I have never been hung over in my life and wouldn't know it if it smacked me in the face. We further discussed that I probably overdosed on OxyCodone since I was given that prescription when I weighed 100lbs more. So the motto of the story is if you have prescription pain meds that were prescribed at your higher weight you might want to lower the dosage so you don't feel as cruddy as I did on Sunday. LOL Anyways, I am elated at the 100bls officially and now on to my next goal of 220lbs....the infamous Wedding Weight of 18 years ago. Love to all, Cindy

You know you are a Bandster when the whole family asks "Is it stuck" just by the look on your face.

Good one Sue! You know you are a Bandster when you carry a cup in your car; just in case of impending PB!

You are in my prayers Bandpal. I can feel the the sadness in your email. Do know that this is just a season and that your wife will get stronger. I know things seem bleak right now and difficult with trying to handle everything. Do you have any help? Do you have someone that can assist you with the children? You need to have some downtime for you. I wish I could fly over there to help because I understand how difficult it can be. Cheer up buddy and know that you are thought of by your November Nymph family. Cindy

I know this may seem stupid to ask but are you to tight? Usually you need a slight unfill. Again, I know that it is stupid to ask that but it is what I think it sounds like but heck I ain't no doctor. Best wishes! Cindy

I hope your wife has a speedy recovery. Although, phneumonia is a long recovery and she won't be herself for a long while. You are a really good husband and Dad. Make sure you get some time for yourself. Cindy

Archer Man! It is just so you know that I am a pound ahead of you. LOL! No seriously, I don't know. I had to edit the post and up came to sig. lines. Good thing you can eat salads...I can't get one down since about 2 months ago. The last few days have been kind of tough. I have not been able to eat comfortably since my last fill. I have to take it real slow and chew chew chew. Although, I have lost 5lbs. The three that I was floating up and down with and 2 more. Yeah! Watch out I looking for 100lbs in the next few days. Cindy