lsmith715

Well. I thought it was a hoax but they just called and said a months supply of Protein Drinks, bariatric Vitamins, and a scar cream are in its way to me. I knew they said I was approved but I really thought it was a scam. I'm shocked they got my insurance to pay for all this stuff. That's a big savings to me.

I was 467 at surgery and am currently 112 pounds down since Feb 9th.

I'm curious with this too. I have UHC too and am hoping I don't have to wait that long. I'm not very patient. I still have one more month of my 6 month waiting period.

Hi! I am not from Reading but I am going thru the Reading Health System Weight Management Center. Not sure if that is where you had your surgery. I attended their seminar almost three weeks ago and have yet to hear from them which is driving me crazy! I feel like almost a whole month has been wasted. When did you have your surgery, and are you glad you got the by-pass? I want the sleeve but I know he may encourage the by-pass. I'm just not in a place that I am ready for all that it would involve long term. I haven't been thru it yet, but I am a good listener if you need to talk. Hugs and prayers! Kat

I only got my first months supply. They said they will auto ship every month. I was not asked to pay anything.

Hi! I'd like to be on this club. : ) I was 450, lost 25 on two week liquid diet. Now I'm 4 days post op. Good luck to all of you!

@Ismith715 you have done a great job losing your weight! I was 527 and now I am 463. I start my 2 weeks of liquid preop diet on September 2nd. I am glad we can support each other.

I started in April at 480. I'm still pre-op. I still have a month and half of my insurance mandated 6 month dr observed diet. I'm currently at 418. My bmi is still high but I have another month to go before I get a surgery date. I'm trying to lose as much as I can till that point. Your not alone.
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Well. I thought it was a hoax but they just called and said a months supply of Protein Drinks, bariatric Vitamins, and a scar cream are in its way to me. I knew they said I was approved but I really thought it was a scam. I'm shocked they got my insurance to pay for all this stuff. That's a big savings to me.

I got my first call about 3 weeks or so after I applied. They said I was approved but had to send the slip over to be signed off from the dr. I got the call today which was about 3 weeks from the approval call that they were shipping. I got an email from ups with tracking for 63 pounds of stuff. I can't wait to see what all they sent me.
Good luck! It doesn't hurt to apply.

Well. I thought it was a hoax but they just called and said a months supply of Protein Drinks, bariatric Vitamins, and a scar cream are in its way to me. I knew they said I was approved but I really thought it was a scam. I'm shocked they got my insurance to pay for all this stuff. That's a big savings to me.

Thank you. I really appreciated do the different point of views. Especially from a guy. I know he loves me but he can be very close minded. I hear what he says about people if we watch some of the weight loss shows and I think that if that's what he thinks about them and they are half my size sometimes how disgusted would he be with me? Im trying to be more open but it's hard when I've been so guarded for so many years.

I forgot to mention that he does not know what my weight is. I think if he knew that number he would totally flip out. I let him think it's a lot less. I'm very tall so thankfully you can't tell that it's as high as it is. But trust me. It's all there. My counselor said I shouldn't have secrets and I should tell him my number but why. I'll tell when I'm far away from it but for now in taking that number to the grave with me.

I've been married to my husband for almost 19 years. All those years my weight has climbed. He is someone who can eat everything at any time of the day and not have any issues. In the beginning of this process he was adamantly against this. He went so far as to tell me if I went through with this he would divorce me. Since then he kind of came around and was trying to be supportive. I have 2 more months pre-op and he told me today he thinks it's ridiculous and the lazy way out. If I could lost 50 pounds in 4 months why can't I just lose it that way and not risk my life and be lazy and take the easy way out. He doesn't understand what a day in my 400+ lb life.
I'm so tired of the ignorant thinking that I'm lazy. I'm not lazy. I'm a strong woman who has had to deal with a lot of negativity in my life. I don't know why I couldn't lose weight before. All I know is now I feel like there is a light at the end of this dark dark tunnel. I just want his support but I don't think that's ever going to happen. I think in reality my marriage will be another statistic. It makes me sad to think that he would be so hurtful.

I den eat it thankfully. I didn't have any in the house but had serious debates to not go to the store and get some. I ate grapes instead. Yay me!!!

I den eat it thankfully. I didn't have any in the house but had serious debates to not go to the store and get some. I ate grapes instead. Yay me!!!

I den eat it thankfully. I didn't have any in the house but had serious debates to not go to the store and get some. I ate grapes instead. Yay me!!!

I den eat it thankfully. I didn't have any in the house but had serious debates to not go to the store and get some. I ate grapes instead. Yay me!!!

I den eat it thankfully. I didn't have any in the house but had serious debates to not go to the store and get some. I ate grapes instead. Yay me!!!

Is anyone using a FitBit to track their progress? Looking for online buddies.

My answer to this is endless.......
less pain, not be worried what seating will be like every place I go, be able to rid in any car in any seat with a seatbelt, go on rides in an amusement park, not to be stared at like im a freak or monster by kids in public places, ride in an airplane, enjoy my picture taken, cross my legs, wear a dress, go for a jog, play on the floor with my niece, actually get the jobs I deserve and not be overlooked because they assume Im lazy, use the stairs instead of elevators everywhere, buy clothes in stores and not online, wear shoes other than sneakers, wear bracelets, actually fit in something that says "one size fits all", use the regular blood pressure cuff, wear an ankle Bracelet, have an umbrealla actually keep my ass dry in the rain, fitting in an innertube center at the waterparks, go through the drive-thru alone for my family and have them not assume its all for me, wear tank tops so I can get rid of this farmers tan, get a massage and not worry if they have portable tables that will hold me,.......................... my list could go on and on and on.

My answer to this is endless.......
less pain, not be worried what seating will be like every place I go, be able to rid in any car in any seat with a seatbelt, go on rides in an amusement park, not to be stared at like im a freak or monster by kids in public places, ride in an airplane, enjoy my picture taken, cross my legs, wear a dress, go for a jog, play on the floor with my niece, actually get the jobs I deserve and not be overlooked because they assume Im lazy, use the stairs instead of elevators everywhere, buy clothes in stores and not online, wear shoes other than sneakers, wear bracelets, actually fit in something that says "one size fits all", use the regular blood pressure cuff, wear an ankle Bracelet, have an umbrealla actually keep my ass dry in the rain, fitting in an innertube center at the waterparks, go through the drive-thru alone for my family and have them not assume its all for me, wear tank tops so I can get rid of this farmers tan, get a massage and not worry if they have portable tables that will hold me,.......................... my list could go on and on and on.

My answer to this is endless.......
less pain, not be worried what seating will be like every place I go, be able to rid in any car in any seat with a seatbelt, go on rides in an amusement park, not to be stared at like im a freak or monster by kids in public places, ride in an airplane, enjoy my picture taken, cross my legs, wear a dress, go for a jog, play on the floor with my niece, actually get the jobs I deserve and not be overlooked because they assume Im lazy, use the stairs instead of elevators everywhere, buy clothes in stores and not online, wear shoes other than sneakers, wear bracelets, actually fit in something that says "one size fits all", use the regular blood pressure cuff, wear an ankle Bracelet, have an umbrealla actually keep my ass dry in the rain, fitting in an innertube center at the waterparks, go through the drive-thru alone for my family and have them not assume its all for me, wear tank tops so I can get rid of this farmers tan, get a massage and not worry if they have portable tables that will hold me,.......................... my list could go on and on and on.

UMMM Is it weird that Im now sitting here feeling for my collarbone? LOL. Never even thought about that until I read this.