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I am sort of excited that I won't have to worry about losing my boobs - my real boobs tried to kill me so I had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction in 2011 - a silver lining, of sorts.

@ do you have your surgery date yet?

I talked to HR after my first Doctor's appointment. I have to use sick time first, and then I have short term disability to cover the rest.

Hey there! I think we can all relate to the plight - I could never stick with a diet long enough to glean any lasting results. I had always dismissed the surgery option (not really even sure why) but then a few months ago a good friend told me she was having the surgery, so I started researching it, and eventually started the process. At first I was on the fence, and now I am 99.83 percent sure I am going to go through with it (assuming I am approved by insurance). I have found this forum to be very supportive and informative! Good luck!

I had an Erin Condren Planner once - I did not use it to it's full potential, but I certainly appreciate the planner community. I got a Get to workbook made by Elise Joy last year - which is my current planner obsession.

I'm @finding.onderland - I look at posts far more than I post - but planning on changing that.

Good for you for sticking to your guns!

My boss is pretty flexible, I am an accountant, and my workload is VERY manageable except at month end. Ideally I would like to be able to be out for a week or so and then work from home for another week or so. Depending on my progress.

@@Christinamo7 I will, thanks! Hoops for sure! I feel like a show pony! Thanks!

At what point would you tell your employer that you are going to be out for surgery? When you have an actual date?

I had my second appointment at the surgeon's office today, and it went very well! I had gained a little weight (Flo's a comin') and ordinarily I would have been labeled "non compliant" but my BMI is borderline for insurance coverage so they were OK with it. Next step is an endoscopy and the gall bladder ultrasound, and I have a psych appointment on 7/25 (hopefully they won't put me in a padded room). The coordinator said that if I line all my ducks in a row that there is a possibility that I could have the surgery in August!

@@LipstickLady I liked your list - except for the hating cats part, But eh, to each their own!

Don't forget those who grouse about incorrect usage, grammar or vocabulary and then commit the very sin about which they grouse. You can find it for yourselves. I shan't name names, lest I bring the wrath of @@4MRB4PHOTO upon my head: "How about people who must always one up someone else instead of letting them enjoy their moment." It can also be such fun to see them swing from their own nooses. Let's not overdo the martinet routine, though. There really are honest typos. Duly noted.

You look great!

EXACTLY!!!! TOWANDA!!!!

I can't stand this either. It would be awesome to have a junker car and insurance with no deductible so that I could ram them (just once - to get it out of my system )

And your and you're !!

Couldn't it be that she is just looking at every aspect of WLS in order to help her make her decision and is considering the impact that the loose skin might have on her and her partner? I think it is a legitimate concern, and one that I have thought about also. Obviously, health is a big factor, and yes, I want to be healthier, but I also want to look better & feel good in my own skin (loose, or otherwise).

I was going to say this as well! You've got great insurance @@Jenjen2016 !

So far, I have told my husband, and three good friends (one of which just recently had WLS and inspired me to consider it) I plan on telling people (if asked) that I am having surgery for an ongoing health issue.

@@Clementine Sky @@BBweightlossjourney @@busybeebug What great posts! I have posted before about going back and forth in my head about the surgery, but I think you may have just convinced me! Thank you!

I just got my eval scheduled for 7/25! It seems like such a long drawn out process, huh??

Why does the food that tastes so good have to be bad for you? Why can't pizza be a diet food??

Have you tried WalMart? They usually have good options that won't break the bank. probably cost less than someone shipping stuff to you. Just a thought.

That sounds promising! Good luck with everything!