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I am scheduled for Aug 7 2014 so excited!!!

Just got my date today!!! Super excite, 8-7

Awesome Finally Fit in Florida! It'll be a fun journey to all compare and help each other out!

Leelee good that you have your date best of luck.yes, it's on my arm for my son David he was diagnosed@2 1/2 with Autism..

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Just got my date today!!! Super excite, 8-7

You look amazing! I can't wait to get mine done! WTG!

I have always contemplated it, especially a year or so after I had my son in Feb.2006.
But what really did it was two things...
#1. I was in a pretty bad car accident 2/21/14 and it messed up my neck and lower back. I have bulges from my L3 to my S1. Also a few in my neck. All my Doctors have said, I need to slim down.
#2. My son, Brent, has Aspergers and is of course a very honest child. He has brought up my weight and asked me why I'm so big/fat. I always keep in mind that he is autistic and i don't take much offense. But on my Daughters 4th birthday (4/28/14) my evil B!%<# of a mother in law, had the gusto to say to my son , " it's lucky you take after and look like your dad, you don't want to be fat and UNPRETTY , like your mother!" My husband was soooo angry... It was all I could do not to slap the begeezus outta her. By the way my son looks and does take after his mama! Just, skinnier of course! But, that was the final straw. I said to myself "regardless of anybody's opinion, I'm beautiful either way, but it's time to show that "Witch" who's boss!"
I'm doing this for me and my kids! Mostly me!!! The scheduling wait is killing me

Great post. Most of us that grew up heavy were bullied enough and don't need it now.

You are definitely NOT ALONE!!! There is just nothing like being able to have a place to come to where you know that people have been through the same procedure you have. It is, in so many ways, like starting your life all over again, and just about anything you can think of that you would have a question about is covered somewhere here on this FORUM--by a whole bunch of totally awesome people!
And--being "nervous" is totally normal. It's a huge decision, but so worth it.
Congratulations and keep us all posted on what happens next. . .

I everyone!
So I'm from Las Vegas,NV and my dr is Dr. Umbach...
I've seen, heard and read so many amazing stories of all different kinds.
I had my First Appointment on Wed. 5/27/14, by crazy chance (someone cancelled) and I got my call to get in. I originally was scheduled for 7/9/14. So, I did all the pre approval with insurance and went over the financial stuff. I did my labs, EKG, met the amazing nutritionist, and met the Doc. Currently working on a Co-Morbidity. I am 6'0 and weigh 288 as of my first weigh in. My BMI is 39 and being with (BCBS) they require a co-morbidity if under 40BMI. However, my Dr didn't seem to think it'd be an issue, seeing as I have lower back issues. Which happened to be aggravated and made worse based on a car accident I was in on 2/21/14. I'm reading some threads and kinda getting worried... :/ I hope I don't get caught up cause I'm not "FAT" enough! Holy Cow, that'd be a first LOL.
The receptionist, Ruth, is a sweetheart and was shocked I already have 3-4 appointments scheduled. She says they're really working me in. CROSSING FINGERS THAT THIS MEANS ITS GOOD!!!
Soo excited and anxious to schedule the big day! Nervous as well... Also excited to meet people just like me on here. It's so nice to feel " Not Alone" in this cruel world.
Good Luck ladies and gents!

I everyone!
So I'm from Las Vegas,NV and my dr is Dr. Umbach...
I've seen, heard and read so many amazing stories of all different kinds.
I had my First Appointment on Wed. 5/27/14, by crazy chance (someone cancelled) and I got my call to get in. I originally was scheduled for 7/9/14. So, I did all the pre approval with insurance and went over the financial stuff. I did my labs, EKG, met the amazing nutritionist, and met the Doc. Currently working on a Co-Morbidity. I am 6'0 and weigh 288 as of my first weigh in. My BMI is 39 and being with (BCBS) they require a co-morbidity if under 40BMI. However, my Dr didn't seem to think it'd be an issue, seeing as I have lower back issues. Which happened to be aggravated and made worse based on a car accident I was in on 2/21/14. I'm reading some threads and kinda getting worried... :/ I hope I don't get caught up cause I'm not "FAT" enough! Holy Cow, that'd be a first LOL.
The receptionist, Ruth, is a sweetheart and was shocked I already have 3-4 appointments scheduled. She says they're really working me in. CROSSING FINGERS THAT THIS MEANS ITS GOOD!!!
Soo excited and anxious to schedule the big day! Nervous as well... Also excited to meet people just like me on here. It's so nice to feel " Not Alone" in this cruel world.
Good Luck ladies and gents!

I am a huge fan of the nectar powders! My current fave is the Cappuccino flavor- has just a hint of a coffee taste. I also like the chocolate truffle and double stuffed cookie. I mix my shakes in the blender with ice and 8 oz. of milk. Another brand I like is Celebrate ENS+Protein. I like the vanilla cake batter. I still like the nectar ones more, but Celebrate is nice because you get in all your Vitamins too.