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Read2016

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    Scheduling Appointments

    Can you trade with someone a day here or there? "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Scheduling Appointments

    I work and have not had that experience... The place I'm using is a bariatric center of excellence... I did take one day off from work but got four insurance requirements done that day... I know not everyone has a job that allows them time to go but maybe if you did first or last appointment you could go in late or leave early... The seminars aren't scheduled at a very good time... "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    How long after.....

    I think the other factor I forgot to mention is how booked up the surgeon is... All my paperwork should be ready within the next few days... The insurance person told me my doctor doesn't have an opening until July 18 or July 28, he's going on vacation. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    How long after.....

    Think this depends on your insurance... I had a marathon day like that too, it got several things crossed off the insurance checklist but not all of them... I spoke with the insurance coordinator today she said once all the paperwork is in her hand she will submit to insurance... I think they give a dummy date for that purpose... "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    When online dating didnt work out....

    @ daveo... I totally hear you, I'm in a similar spot myself... At the moment dating for me is on the back burner as I'm pre-op for surgery so I'm not looking for anyone new, just working with the left overs lol...they only thing I would say as advice from a women's point of view is... I get tons of hi messages, some get answered some don't... The messages that usually get my attention is when someone brings up something from my profile like if they say I see you like the beach so do I... I usually respond to that type of message because it shows the guy went beyond looking at the pictures and took the 30 secs extra to read the profile... I also think it's a confidence thing, you sound a defeated right now so that may be coming across the screen... I hope this advice is helping... It's meant to be encouraging, I'm a better talker than writer... Keep us posted "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    When online dating didnt work out....

    @@Daveo I got no hard evidence to prove this other than my gut, I think many of the paid website say we have X amount of member... What they don't say is we have X amount of active members... I'm convinced that when your membership runs out they still keep your profile up just for appearance... That's why when I end my membership I delete all my pictures... This is just my theory based on the following, on a free website like plenty of fish I get a good amount of messages a day... That sounds better than it is as many of the message are not from people that would appeal to me... I have been on a good amounts of dates from plenty of fish... I was on match for three months, got I think a total of 5 messages and 1date... Now I'm not ms.america but that seems to be too much of an extreme difference for there not to be something weird... While all this might sound discouraging before you put the blame on you, consider other things... While I'm looking for men, so I'm not an expert on the women on these sites other than what I hear men say... Not that the pool of men I interact with speak for all men but dinner ***** has been a popular description... Please don't lose faith, a dating break maybe in order... My point was your not getting answers to some messages maybe be simply because that person is not an active member. Maybe this is just the case here in NY. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    What do you buy at Costco?

    @@Dub I know the sugar from fruit can mess with weight loss if you insulin resistant such as myself... Why would cheese not be consistent with your weight loss mode?... Sorry I'm pre op and trying to learn all I can.. Your post are good sources of info and very positive. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
  8. While I agree it's against the law for her to ask you as the boss, sounds like you two have a friendly rapport as you stated you wanted to tell her but didn't do to your other drama... I feel she was asking as more of your friend and out of concern. Us women always want to know the 411 we can't help it. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Qualification questions - my first post!

    I'm in NY and sorry but this is going to be discouraging... I've consulted with 3 well know bariatric surgeon's, first question when I called for an appointment was what's your height/weight... Lennox hill has free seminars run by the surgeon, you maybe be able to attend one just gather information... The entire insurance thing is annoying. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    What do you buy at Costco?

    I get Mediterranean chicken skewers, in the cold/ deli section... Shrimp.. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    PCOS Strikes again!

    Have you been check for fibroids? "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Hard Boiled Eggs

    If you live near trader joe's he sells them cooked and peeled. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Pre op pictures

    Over this me and ready to have a new me "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Smoking

    No debate smoking is bad... I'm a smoker,it's an addiction... You have to get mentally prepared to give it up... I'm working on that now. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
  15. I have no pre op diet but have started on a Protein low carb eating plan... I'm trying to move away from use the word diet lol... I think it's helping get in the groove of what to shop for and I guess it will help with the post op eating "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Need advice about getting energy

    Call me crazy but at 10 days post op might it be too soon for the things you mention "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Vitamin D

    Well get the prescription, your going to be surprised how much better you feel when your levels are normal... I had not realized how bad I felt until I felt better... Good luck "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Partner's opinions on loose skin?

    What I'm saying is there are many steps to get through before concerns about loose skin become a priority... Good luck on your journey. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
  19. 30 minutes on an elliptical is hard... Having worked with trainers in the past they often push you which you want... Yet they need to be mindful of clients level of fitness... Please have a discussion with him about wanting to be pushed balanced with you fitness level... Hope you didn't pay him for the 30 minutes you spent on the elliptical.. I tell the trainer our session don't need to include cardio, don't need a pay a babysitter to watch me do cardio.. I want them to help me with free weights etc... "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Vitamin D

    Mine was 19 at one point, dr gave a prescription for 50,000 iu thinks that the measurement and after a month or two it came to normal levels... "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Partner's opinions on loose skin?

    Honestly I don't think your ready for the surgery, it requires life long changes. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Vitamin D

    I've had low Vitamin D in the past, it comes up reasonable quick when you on the weekly dose... I don't see how it would prevent you getting the surgery "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
  23. @caridickerson... Fabulous work... Looks like you kicked insulin resistance in the booty... Go girl "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
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    Partner's opinions on loose skin?

    I think at your weight loose skin should be the least of your concerns, getting healthy should be... Money can always be found somewhere to afford surgery "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein
  25. I think it depends on your current health... My surgeon requires an upper GI X-ray series... I just saw my primary care for the medical clearance, she gave me an EKG and will do blood work closer to the date... There may be more that I'm not aware "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

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