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Ive had some not so good experiences with dating sites. 110% was related to my weight. I seem to be the perfect match for every guy I'm interested in..... until we meet in person. Ive even sent pictures of me before hand so i dont get such rejection. Doesn't matter. Also, most men on dating sites are either only looking for hookups, lying, married or just want fwb. Very few are truly after finding 'the one'. Not to say that its true in every case, because i have found some genuine ppl on there. But online dating is not for the weak or for anyone with low self-esteem. Just my opinion.
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i have tried several times to register. It says this page is forbidden. Any ideas? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Badoo is a good one and free.
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i understand COMPLETELY!! All i ever want to do is sleep or at least lay down. My legs and ankles swell as soon as im on my feet, even sitting. I feel so awful. I hate going in public. Sometimes i see my reflection and think , its not THAT bad. But it IS that bad. I feel so ashamed and i just want to feel healthy and be able to do the same things you've mentioned. In public i smile and force myself to be social and appear to be confident. But when im alone i just want to die. I mean im not suicidal or anything. Its more a figure of speech meaning im so sad and defeated and I feel so gross. I want to feel alive again.
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Sorry, im still learning how to use this app. I was just going to say, that's awesome you dont have any of those health issues any longer. Do you have any photos of before n after?
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Strange, it's taking me such a long time to do my appointments because they are apparently booked up. I have my first nutrition appointment December 15th and i cant even schedule a psych appointment til after nutrition appointment, according to my surgeons plan. Also I have a sleep study scheduled for December 22. I started this whole process beginning of October. Ive seen pulmonologist , had barium swallow study, labs already. November 18th I have endoscopy done. Im soooo nervous that after all of these appointments (which are all over 45 minute drive) that my surgery will be denied by my insurance. I'm praying it gets approved and also that I won't have to do six whole months of nutrition appointments. If thats the case, it would be AT LEAST May before i would have the surgery. Ugh. I want this like YESTERDAY!!!!
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Sucky noises when you stand up from plastic chairs; young people telling me Grandma I'll get you chairs or opening doors with my belly, closing them with my rump. People yelling Hi Sexy and you know its not you they refer to. People trying to share your warmth, "you're fat, you must be warm" Refrigerators are also large as well as stoves.,fool.
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I met with surgeon initially for consult. After i see nutrition and psych i will meet with surgeon again preop. Least i think thats what they told me. Like you rebcal it happened so fast and i was so excited about being there, I didn't really pay attention to everything. It was a bit overwhelming and so much to take in. And the staff there do this stuff so routinely they forget to ask if we have any questions or what our fears might be. I am also a nurse and it does happen. It becomes so routine that we take for granted sometimes that every day ppl don't understand whats going on or understand nursing language.
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I am a much more active participant in my own life.
I run the dunes with my kids instead of watching them from the bottom. I sit in the best seats DEAD CENTER of the theater for their performances instead of snagging an aisle seat where I have more room. I enjoy the experience of shopping instead of dreading the fact that I probably won't find something that fits. I take my time at the market instead of wondering who is judging me by the contents of my cart. I've stopped wasting time at WWs meetings, weighing and measuring all foods obsessively, researching the "latest and greatest" diet. I ZUMBA with enthusiasm instead of kind of doing my thing at the back of the room. I network at conferences all day instead of sneaking up to my room for a two hour nap. I don't care if my hair/make up/clothes are perfect when I run to the store -- I actually run out in yoga pants and a t-shirt if I need to.

I've taken back small things in my life that slipped away without me realizing it as I gained weight. I live in a much more carefree manner without worry that my bulk was hindering me physically and mentally.

It's awesome.

Wow. What an awesome thread!! Had me lmao
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I have bcbs Florida and in the policy i had them send to me via snail mail says they do not cover wls- no exceptions. I called my insurance company and they told me that i had to have a doctor say it's medically necessary and have proof. So- im hoping hoping hoping.
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My daughter took my pic today and I only had one chin!
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Strange, it's taking me such a long time to do my appointments because they are apparently booked up. I have my first nutrition appointment December 15th and i cant even schedule a psych appointment til after nutrition appointment, according to my surgeons plan. Also I have a sleep study scheduled for December 22. I started this whole process beginning of October. Ive seen pulmonologist , had barium swallow study, labs already. November 18th I have endoscopy done. Im soooo nervous that after all of these appointments (which are all over 45 minute drive) that my surgery will be denied by my insurance. I'm praying it gets approved and also that I won't have to do six whole months of nutrition appointments. If thats the case, it would be AT LEAST May before i would have the surgery. Ugh. I want this like YESTERDAY!!!!
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Strange, it's taking me such a long time to do my appointments because they are apparently booked up. I have my first nutrition appointment December 15th and i cant even schedule a psych appointment til after nutrition appointment, according to my surgeons plan. Also I have a sleep study scheduled for December 22. I started this whole process beginning of October. Ive seen pulmonologist , had barium swallow study, labs already. November 18th I have endoscopy done. Im soooo nervous that after all of these appointments (which are all over 45 minute drive) that my surgery will be denied by my insurance. I'm praying it gets approved and also that I won't have to do six whole months of nutrition appointments. If thats the case, it would be AT LEAST May before i would have the surgery. Ugh. I want this like YESTERDAY!!!!
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What kind of work from home job do you have? (I apologize my question is non-related, but ive been interested in working from home for a while and ive been trying to find out more information on it- that's not a scam).
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Sorry, im still learning how to use this app. I was just going to say, that's awesome you dont have any of those health issues any longer. Do you have any photos of before n after?
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Wow jess, you look amazing! Great job!!!
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So happy for you!!! Great job!
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Awesome!!! Great job! Hoping to be tbere one day myself!!
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All of these messages are so great and thank you ALL for not judging me! I feel pretty vulnerable after writing all of that. And yes, i have felt like i tolerate much more than I should bc of low self esteem. This guy is not sleeping with other women, i just wanted to make that known. If he were, i would have no problem walking away. And its quite funny, i have given my daughter advice on having a fwb and how she deserves so much more. Yet here i am. I am going to have to make a decision soon. I cannot stand the pain in my heart.
As far as the insurance, thank you for the advice. I feel a little more relaxed about it. I am really looking forward to this journey. I love this site so far although im still trying to figure it out. Thanks again to all of you
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Tylenol IS acetaminophen! Tylenol is just a brand name! Tramacet is Tramadol and acetaminophen.
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