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Here's the signature thingy I made myself using the shamrocks I found. I'm stickin' with this one since I'm so OCD about everything being perfect...I dont think I have the time to make another one anytime soon. Feel free to snatch it if you want. I love the carebear one too, so cute! But I figure a gender neutral one might appeal to the guys in the forum too...cant forget the boys! LOL! So if you want it, snatch it from my siggy below! Thanks everyone for making March the bestest month to be banded in...I can only hope I'll be approved this month too because I'm not sure I have the patience to make another siggy thing for April, LOL!!!

Here's the signature thingy I made myself using the shamrocks I found. I'm stickin' with this one since I'm so OCD about everything being perfect...I dont think I have the time to make another one anytime soon. Feel free to snatch it if you want. I love the carebear one too, so cute! But I figure a gender neutral one might appeal to the guys in the forum too...cant forget the boys! LOL! So if you want it, snatch it from my siggy below! Thanks everyone for making March the bestest month to be banded in...I can only hope I'll be approved this month too because I'm not sure I have the patience to make another siggy thing for April, LOL!!!

Luckily I just found out that the more expensive insurance plan we have to choose from at my job doesnt require anything regarding co-morbidities. We have open enrollement coming up and we can switch. It may be about a month a half though. So, I guess we'll do that. They say things happen for a reason so maybe this wait is...well...for a reaon...LOL

Ok, so I just found out United Healthcare denied me because overall I had no co-morbidities. No sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes, cardio-pulmonary problems, etc.. I've been 5'4 and 225 or higher since 2001. Right now I'm at 280 with a BMI of 48.1. The girl I talked to at United Healthcare thinks I should appeal with my case and it'll go to a medical director to re-review it. Has anyone had that done and get approved? Thanks in advance, guys :smile2:

Ok, so I just found out United Healthcare denied me because overall I had no co-morbidities. No sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes, cardio-pulmonary problems, etc.. I've been 5'4 and 225 or higher sice 2001. Right now I'm at 280 with a BMI of 48.1. The girl I talked to at United Healthcare thinks I should appeal with my case and it'll go to a medical director to re-review it. Has anyone had that done and get approved? Thanks in advance, guys :smile2:

Someone one my other thread suggested "Shrinking Shamrocks" which I think is genius and perfect for March. I never thought of St Patricks Day.... here are a bunch of shamrocks!

Here are a bunch of shamrocks....ya'll use whatever you want. Free for all shamrocks and junk!!! I'm just a image junkie so this is all fun for me!

I found this little chica!!!! She's cute but I doubt the guys will wanna use it....

Awesome!!! Shrinking Shamrocks is freakin perfect!!! I'm still battling with tards that are United Healthcare. No one can make up their mind if I'm approved or not.... I'm getting extremely, flaming P***** OFF! Pardon me, just a little frustration release there...LOL I'll be looking for sharocks....

I'm so happy for you! I'm still battling with tards that are United Healthcare. No one can make up their mind if I'm approved or not.... :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

so shiny!!! made this on a glitter word generator.... if anyone else wants to use it, just copy and save to your PC and upload into photobucket (or some photo storage website) to generate a IMG code to paste in your siggy...

so shiny!!! made this on a glitter word generator.... if anyone else wants to use it, just copy and save to your PC and upload into photobucket (or some photo storage website) to generate a IMG code to paste in your siggy...

Excellent!!! Yeah, I posted this in the 2008 forum first and then here just to see what kind of feedback I can get. I seems like the Marvelous Marchers is in the lead so far. Here are a couple little pics I found as well...still searching..be back later!

Excellent!!! Yeah, I posted this in the 2008 forum first and then here just to see what kind of feedback I can get. I seems like the Marvelous Marchers is in the lead so far. Those are great little pics too... here are a couple I found as well...still searching..be back later!

Hey guys! I haven't seen (I may be blind) the group name for all the march people getting banded. I was just going to choose for myself but thought I'd post just in case other people wanted to be included in it too. I was thinking of: March Magnolias March Mimosas Marvelous Marchers Magnificent March Bandsters :tt2:

Hey guys! I haven't seen (I may be blind) the group name for all the march people getting banded. I was just going to choose for myself but thought I'd post just in case other people wanted to be included in it too. I was thinking of: March Magnolias March Mimosas Marvelous Marchers Magnificent March Bandsters :tt2:

Thats gotta be exciting! Its just one of the many thing I can't wait for. I'm not banded yet but hopefully will get my approval soon. I keep looking at old pictures of me and I'm like...dang, I used to actually have a chin and cheekbones! In no way do I wanna be a skeleton but I would like to see the way my body is shaped underneath all this gloop...LOL! Congrats to all you guys that are doing well :tt2:

Hey! I'm not banded yet but I can't say....I hope so. I had a sleep study but I dont have sleep apnea which is surprising because I snore VERY VERY bad. Thanks for posting this, I anxiously awaiting people's responses.

I've heard Tanita scales are awesome! There make some plain jane ones and then they have some that are about $90-120 or more that measure everything. Here's the description of my favorite one and a pic.... >> The Tanita BC533 Glass Innerscan Body Composition Monitor is one of the most comprehensive body monitors on the market today that's designed for home use. Using advanced Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology that was previously available only to medical professionals, health clubs and professional athletes. Monitoring features help you keep tabs on your body composition and health. There is more to healthy dieting than weight loss alone. Body fat percentage measurements are also important indicators of good health. This monitor analyzes a full range of body measurements, including weight, body fat percentage, body Water percentage, metabolic age, physique rating, visceral fat, muscle mass, and bone mass. It's a mouthful of measurements, but what it means is that with the Tanita BC533, you now have the unprecedented ability to monitor your body and the effects of your diet and fitness routines, comfortably and affordably in the convenience of your own home.

It looks like an awesome piece of technology but it sure is NOT for poor folk! LOLOLOLOL!!!!

So far I've just read about the Allergan and Realize bands. Are there more?

I'm not banded yet but I'm curious if you can still take pills. I know most stuff you can get in liquid form, but what about birth control pills? They're tiny...but can u still take them? :glare:

Sorry, folks... I'm not banded yet, just on here stalking and reading. I've seen "sliming" mentioned along with the term "PB'ing" (which I do know what that is). I didn't know if people were spelling it like "slime-ing" or "slimming"...thanks in advance for the clarification!

I had the same fears as you. I haven't been approved yet but I finally got done with all the testing, poking and proding at the end of January. I never get sick but I've been a smoker for 10 years. Very light....light enough that when I got my yearly bout of the upper respiratory infection 2 weeks ago I was able to quit completely. But anyway...I was so scared the doctors were going to find cancer or something horrible after running all of these tests since I haven't regularly gone to the doctor for checkups (never get sick except once a year). Turns out I'm healthier than I thought...just fat...LOL! I also was just diagnosed with PCOS a couple weeks ago...its mild (no cysts, no insulin resistance) but bad enough to keep my periods missing and keep me from ovulating. Just get done with these tests as quick as you can, I'm sure you'll be just fine! Then once you get banded, most of your health issues will disappear...that's what I can't wait for! Take care

Also, what's this "Victorious Valentine" and "New Year Knock-Out" stuff? Anyone wanna share?