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Sure will! Thanks for your support, and let us know about you!!!!!!!

Thank you! It's getting to the exciting part now!:redface:

I had my surgery consultation today. So now it's on to see what the insurance says. Our policy says, "no exclusions," so am hoping to hear within a week or two.

WOW! I really like my Doctor. He is so very kind. He explained how right now my hormones are "deranged" that I would have to starve myself to lose the amount of weight I need. With the band, you are kind of starving, but it's much more comfortable because you feel full. He had me lie flat on my back to examine the shape of my tummy. He said my shape is easier to do surgery with, because I carry the bulk of my girth (my word,not his) in my lower stomache and hips. Yes, I have lotsa junk in the trunk! He was very reassuring, and positive. When I asked what my long term goal should be, he said he didn't want me to think in pounds, rather he would like my BMI to be in the 30´s. So, the next time I see him will be in the surgery holding area! He said he would dictate my visit today, send to the bariatric coordinator tomorrow, and that she should be able to put package in the mail tomorrow!!!!!!! He said they have been receiving replies from the insurance company within one to two weeks!!!!!!!

Well, I try to post tomorrow late evening to let you know how things went for me.

Well, I've waited over a month to see the surgeon. I've done all my pre-op visits with Psychiatrist, Nutrtionist, Exercise Person, Bariatric training, so tomorrow is my appointment with the surgeon. A bit nervous here. The surgeon did gallbladder surgery on my DH a few years ago, and I even did a test for him on some medicine. But still a bit nervous. What did your surgeon talk to you about? Think I waited too long to post this, but it seemed so far off, and then WHAM! It's here!

I can't vote either. Mark with his crying, and I love men who are able to show their feelings, but sheesh! Pass the paxil. Roger I like if it weren't for all the pride on 3 garbage. So I don't want to vote. It would be great if one of the girls win. Seems like Ali has lost more in her legs than previous weeks. Her arms having been coming along nicely, but her legs have caught up now. She's a knock out 4 sure! It made me happy Kelly realized how pretty she really is. I thought she looked GREAT at the fashion show.

WOW! I have my appointment with the surgeon Thursday. It's my last thing before submitting to BCBS Federal Plan. Hope it goes as well as yours! Congrats!

BBK I have the PERFECT umbrella for your outfit if ever you need it! You radiate warmth, and HEALTH!

AWESOME! What a difference. You and I are about the same starting weight..I'm not banded yet, but thanks for the inspiration.

You're probably right 2bmeagain he was probably doing an obstacle course during geography. One of my co-workers said he wanted to write in to the producers and tell them give those boys some suppliments or put some testosterone in their food to stop all that crying!

Ok, this may sounds silly, but I have short legs, so have to have the carseat way up, and my belly always scraped the steering wheel, and now it doesn't!!!!!!!!!

Cry baby Mark..what can we say? Sheesh! Maybe he has stock in Kleenex. Someone needs to let Bob know the US is not a continent. North America is a continent. What a goober.

Even though I sprained my ankle early in the month with all the snow and ice, finally this week I was able to do a bit of treadmill! Can't wait to see the TWOs! Can't wait to get banded. Name................Starting........ Loss.......Current.....Goal......ToGo staindgal..............315.................8............307.........29 5........12 MrJumbles............288................4.2..........283.8.......268.. .....15.8 RidinMyHDDream....256.................0............256.........247.... .....9 LilMissBand-Aid......269.................3...........266..........259........7 Globally Yours........308................2............302.........299.......... 2 Insubordination......273................8.4..........264.6......268.. ....-3.4

BBK, so sorry you're still not sleeping AND without caffeine! UGH, what a combination. Were you not sleeping before the time change? Not sure where you live, but we lived in England for awhile, and the sun came up at like 4AM, and I would think right, time to get up. Messed me up! Here's a warm blanket, cuddly toy, and plenty of zzzzzzzzzz´s coming your way.

Glad you went to the Dr BBK, and get to the bottom of everything. Been thinking about you, and sending you nice, relaxing thoughts. M

I'm new to the show this year, but where were the trainers at the weigh in? Did I miss something?

Hooray!!!!!!!

Oh man! I really wanted Dan to take the top prize. He can be cocky, but weren't we all at 21? Not a shock though he was voted off, cause Roger can say all those things about watching Dan grow into adulthood, but Roger didn't want him around for more competition huh?

How wonderful! Congratulations!

Well, it's coming off slowly, but I'm getting there. It's been a rough month for me, we had 12" of snow, I twisted my OTHER ankle, still in a brace sometimes, so haven't been able to walk this month, however having said that another pound closer to Twoterville! Went to my first support group meeting last week as well. Can't wait till I'm in the banded bunch! Name................Starting........ Loss.......Current.....Goal......ToGo staindgal..............315.................8............307.........29 5........12 MrJumbles............288................4.2..........283.8.......268.. .....15.8 RidinMyHDDream....256.................0............256.........247.... .....9 LilMissBand-Aid......269.................3...........266..........259........7 Globally Yours........308................1............304.........299.......... 5 Insubordination......273................0............273.........268.. .......5

BBK have you tried any essential oils? If my mind is racing I try a bit of frankincese on my pillow. (as long as you don't have heart problems). Lavender works for some, but for me frankincese helps me breathe deeply and zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Poor thing, falling asleep in the loo!

Kat, I'm so sorry you're having to endure those hurtful comments. We'll remind you how wonderful you look, and what a fine example you are. Doesn't sound as if your SIL is doing things very safely. Some major body issues going on there!

Losing, I think you are FANTASTIC! I was so pleased to see an avitar with your pretty face. Even though I'm new to LBT, I look for your posts to see how you're doing. Such an inspiration you are!

Maybe Mark needs to be on medication. SHEESH! Was he gone a week from home? Bet when he sees these shows he just cringes.