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I'm almost thru month 1 or 6 months with Activ Health (a diet counselor by phone) required by my insurance. I'm hoping to have my surgery around Thanksgiving at UMC. They are supposed to be getting bariatric surgery accredited in July.

I had a baby this past year and with my weight, this (my 2nd pregnancy) was ridiculously hard. I almost couldn't walk by the end of it. I had to have physical therapy on my hip while I was pregnant and now I'm having physical therapy on my back. I gained 40 pounds (I had lost 47 pounds prior to getting pregnant) and my sleep apnea came back. I'm exhausted EVERY SINGLE DAY. I hurt EVERY SINGLE DAY. I can't run with my kids. My pants won't stay up over my big stomach...people think I'm pregnant. I'm just starting the process because I can NOT do this anymore.

I think sometimes my husband is jealous that I have an awesome goal I'm working towards. Most of the time life just plods on and we all want something to go after. Also, he might be afraid you'll be all fine and sexy after and he won't be up to par. I know my husband has struggled with his weight but he doesn't qualify and now I'm gonna be the one in good shape...I think it hurts his ego. He still supports me but I wouldn't be surprised if he said something like that eventually.

Misti - I'm the same person as Heather Barth Williams but to get on the mobile app I had to create a second account (which I'm trying to get the 1st deleted) Dietitian Services Dietitian services are limited to a maximum of four (4) visits per participant during a calendar year. One (1) dietitian visit per year is provided at no cost to the participant under wellness/preventive benefits when a participating dietitian renders services. Three (3) additional visits will be covered subject to the appropriate calendar year deductible and coinsurance amounts.

How do u "like" posts? (I'm on the mobile app)

Hey everyone! I'm REALLY just starting the process...going to Dr. Vicks seminar on May 13th. I have to wait until my baby turns a year (May 5th) since they don't want to do surgery on someone who's just had a baby. I'm from Clinton and so I plan on having surgery at UMC with Dr Vick... partially because I work at UMC and am familiar with everything there. Anyone use him? I've been reading everyone's posts and am excited to get started. I've even talked to my insurance already and I definitely meet their criteria. :-)