kathystrick

What is really surprising to me is how little proper English correspondence is being taught at the high school level. I read some of the papers kids write and they write research papers in the same manner they would write or talk to one of their friends and the teachers (for the most part) accept this level of work from them because they are making an effort where a lot of them don't. When they try to go to college, they will ahve to learn English all over again because professors are not going to accept their informal manner of writing. If they don't go to college, when they get into the work force, they will be clueless about the proper way to write a resume or cover letter. It is really very discouraging.

I'm staying on plan today because I FINALLY got insurance approval and I want to be down a few more pounds when I go for surgery!

Whoops! I just saw your congratulations! Guess I should read all the posts before I start blabbing! Thanks, Kat! Your approval day will be here before you know it!

Wow! You had a busy day! Glad you were able to get so much knocked out at once though. Getting all of the hospital testing taken care of really seemed to be the biggest, most time consuming part for me. Hopefully you can get the rest taken care of and get that date with the surgeon moved up! Good luck!

Hi and welcome to LBT! I agree with everyone else. The 16 pounds is a great start!! Keep up the good work!

Hi, Karen! Welcome to LBT. Good luck on Thursday and let us know how you are doing as soon as you feel up to it.

Glad things went so well for you. The testing is the easy part. Waiting on the insurance company, that's another story. Good luck to you and let us know how things are going!

Thanks everyone! Steph, I might give the surgeon's office a day or two to get around to calling me, but I will definitely be hounding them by Friday if I don't hear anything!

We have one, but there is always someone just waiting to push it to the limit. And some of those limits are pretty ugly, let me tell ya!!

I got home from work today and there, in my mailbox, was a letter form the insurance company. I carefully and nervously ripped it opened and began to read. "Based on the information we received in your request for preauthorization, the above procedure has been approved." WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well that's good! Let us know what your surgeon says once they talk. Hopefully he will let you go ahead and schedule! Keep us posted!

I use Spark People, which is similar I think and really have enjoyed it, but plan on checking out Daily Plate since reading about it on here.

I think I would have to ask for clarification on that one! :thumbup:

I do, but not as religiously as I should. When I have a bad day, I don't want to know what I ate fort he day. Those are probably the days I need to keep it even more though. :thumbup:

How did things go today?

Glad things went so well for you! Thanks for sharing!

Hi and welcome to LBT. Congratulations on your decision to get banded and good luck!

Hi and welcome to LBT! Congratulations on your weight loss!

Working in a high school, you wouldn't believe some of the things I see girls walking around wearing! And let's not even get started on their prom attire...(our prom was Saturday night)

So, Kat - How did things go today?

Hi and welcome to LBT! This site is chock full of information and support to help you in making your decision. Good luck and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

That would be good too, as long as I don't have that little roll of fat that still comes over the top of the low riders and under the top. I HATE that! I wonder sometimes if the girls around here don't look in the mirror before they leave home or at least ask their friends how they look!

Hi Paige! Congratulations on your decision to get the band and good luck where ever you decide to go!

Congratulations on your date and good luck with your surgery!

I think I am going to give them next week and if I haven't heard anything by the end of the week, call then.