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I posted this in another area, and didn't get much feed back. Maybe you all have had similar problems. I have had in the last 10 years probably 6-8 sprained ankles. In December I tore my Gastroc Muscle in my right calf, which was very painful. This evening my DH is sick, so I took him to an Urgent Care (tried 3, but all were closed! We have had a HUGE snow here). When we got back home, I stepped out of the car, stepped wrong on a mound of snow, and twisted my left ankle so hard it cracked, and I thought I was going to toss my Cookies it hurt so badly. Has anyone else experienced these types of injuries? Those who have lost weight, and did have these problems, did losing weight help? It's embarrassing for me. Could sure use some feedback, and encouragement. I was just getting to the point where I could walk a mile again, and now this. GRRR. Thanks Melinda __________________

I told my DH a couple of months ago. He was so sweet about it. He says he doesn't care how much I weigh as long as I'm healthy and happy. He's so presh!

That's good to know, because there seems to be a LOT of gravity following me around!

Wasn´t quite sure where to post this, but was wondering if anyone else might have this problem. I have had in the last 10 years probably 6-8 sprained ankles. In December I tore my Gastroc Muscle in my right calf, which was very painful. This evening my DH is sick, so I took him to an Urgent Care (tried 3, but all were closed! We have had a HUGE snow here). When we got back home, I stepped out of the car, stepped wrong on a mound of snow, and twisted my left ankle so hard it cracked, and I thought I was going to toss my Cookies it hurt so badly. Has anyone else experienced these types of injuries? Those who have lost weight, and did have these problems, did losing weight help? It's embarrassing for me.:thumbup: Could sure use some feedback, and encouragement. I was just getting to the point where I could walk a mile again, and now this. GRRR. Thanks Melinda

Here here Jack!

My Dr wasn't very enthusiastic about WLS, even though some of his best friends are WLS surgeons! He thinks I can do it on my own, but hey I'm 43 and done it on my own, and it has gotten me over 300 lbs. He did do the letter for me though, and I really don't think he'll give me any hassle. He can be very reasonable. He reminds me you don't have to be a supermodel to be healthy, and he's right about that. Don't think many supermodels are healthy anyway!

Yaz, have you checked out the book Weight Loss for Dummies? There's a section in the book about the very feelings you have. Kinda sounds like grief, and food is the loss. West Coast and Wasa, more power to you!

Thanks RCG for your input. Just trying to kinda make some plans. Would love to have my surgery the first part of May. Hope things will work out for you. From what I've read of other insurance providers, BCBS Federal is a totally different animal. Take care

PS: BTW, I have to have my $2, 400 upfront before the surgery.

Rocket City Guy We have BCBS Federal, for the life of me can't remember if we're basic or standard option, but I do remember the rep telling me if the procedure was inpatient they would pay 100%, but as my drs do it outpatient I have to pay $2,400. Wish he WOULD let me stay a full 24 hours, but as my doctors are trying to get established as a center for excellence I'm sure they are shooting for outpatient. Just a question. I have an appointment on April 10th with the surgeon, who will then submit all my paperwork to BCBS afterwards. How long was your wait to get approved if you don't mind my asking? Thanks! Melinda

LJM thanks for sharing your feelings on your transformation. Probably many of us feel the same about our DH's. Hubbies can be absolutely wonderful. Mine is! Congratulations, I always look for your posts, cause you help us keep it real, and you have come sooooooooo far. Melinda

Well that IS good news! Very pleased for. Think I set my goal too lofty to reach by the 31st probably will readjust. Am doing my girl thing, so maybe will have a HUGE loss next week..(we can always hope!)

That is great Susan! congratulations on all your hard work!

Hey thanks Staindgirl, we can do this together. You're not banded either yet right? We'll get out of these 3's and never look back.

Sorry about that! I'm trying again. MARCH THRU MARCH WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE! reach goal weight by 3/31/08 Name................Starting........ Loss.......Current.....Goal......ToGo staindgal.............315...............6.6...........308.4.......295. ......13.4 SEC1978.............288...............3.2...........284.8.......268 .......16.8 RidinMyHDDream...256.................0.............256........247..... ....9 LilMissBand-Aid.....269.................0.............269........259........10 Globally Yours.......308...............0.............308.......290.........18

WAHOO Sue! That is a great NSV!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Like this? MARCH THRU MARCH WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE! reach goal weight by 3/31/08 Name................Starting........ Loss.......Current.....Goal......ToGo staindgal.............315...............5.4...........309.6.......295. ......14.6 SEC1978.............288.................2.............286........268 ........18 RidinMyHDDream...256.................0.............256........247..... ....9 LilMissBand-Aid.....269.................0.............269........259.........10 Globally Yours 326...............19.............308.......290.........18

Ok. I'm in for the challenge...but what do I need to do?

Thanks Losing. Can you imagine how ingrained it must have been in my psyche to dream about it? sheesh! I know I will feel better for it. Hope your surgery goes good. Can't wait to see the photos!

This is my first post on this thread. But feel like I want to Celebrate something with people who probably know where I come from. After the seminar I gave up diet drinks. Which was HUGE for me because I started every morning of my life with a trip to get a diet fountain drink, then I just drank them all day. I've done really good, not cheated, although last weekend I did dream I was drinking a diet drink! So this week I gave up caffeine. Yesterday was brutal with a dull headache all day, but today the headache is almost entirely gone! Hooray!

Day two w/o caffeine, and ALMOST headache free.

Man I am so close to Twoterville. Hovering at 308-312. Not been banded yet, sure want to be under 300 before surgery though.

I'm going to Clark. I used to work there, and really like the surgeon who does them.

I'm in New Albany as well. AND I just got a call from the Bariatric Coordinator, and I have an appointment with the surgeon April 10th!

I'm like you Destiny, I've not seen so much crying since the first day of kindergarten!