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We discussed that option, but we had BCBS of Michigan. They changed their policy to cover out of state medical to emergency only. We live in WI. Cobra would have been 900 per month. My insurance is 144 per month. After talking to my doctor, I think all should be well. Thanks everyone for yhe encouraging and positive words!! So glad I can vent here! Whew!

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Ive contacted all my doctors and requested a call from the hospital insurance specialist and a call from the insurance company. Thank God I do this for a living! LMAO

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We discussed that option, but we had BCBS of Michigan. They changed their policy to cover out of state medical to emergency only. We live in WI. Cobra would have been 900 per month. My insurance is 144 per month. After talking to my doctor, I think all should be well. Thanks everyone for yhe encouraging and positive words!! So glad I can vent here! Whew!

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On schedule for March, but no specific date yet.

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Lol. I never thought of that!

She was a very shy and very sweet person, so I dont think anyone would give her trouble.

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I had a coworker that had bariatric surgery and she didn't tell anyone. When asked, she said she had her gall bladder removed. When you make a lifestyle change, eventually people will put the puzzle pieces together. Whether they ask to be supportive or just to be nosy and gossipy, remember that this is YOUR journey. Don't let anyone make you feel uncomfortable because you decided to do a great thing for yourself. Most of the time the opinions that matter, aren't from the people you work with. XOXO

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My response is "It's not about size, it's about health"

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I agree. My thoughts are the more people know about what it's all about, the more supportive they become. It's fun to see the doubters go "Ohhhhh. I didn't know blah blah blah". We have an opportunity to educate people and possibly help someone else.

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My response is "It's not about size, it's about health"

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While I choose to talk about it if it comes up, I absolutely respect each person's individual decision. Whatever you choose to do, just remember that you are strong and beautiful, and those that love you will do so no matter what!

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While I choose to talk about it if it comes up, I absolutely respect each person's individual decision. Whatever you choose to do, just remember that you are strong and beautiful, and those that love you will do so no matter what!

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While I choose to talk about it if it comes up, I absolutely respect each person's individual decision. Whatever you choose to do, just remember that you are strong and beautiful, and those that love you will do so no matter what!

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While I choose to talk about it if it comes up, I absolutely respect each person's individual decision. Whatever you choose to do, just remember that you are strong and beautiful, and those that love you will do so no matter what!

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While I choose to talk about it if it comes up, I absolutely respect each person's individual decision. Whatever you choose to do, just remember that you are strong and beautiful, and those that love you will do so no matter what!

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I agree. My thoughts are the more people know about what it's all about, the more supportive they become. It's fun to see the doubters go "Ohhhhh. I didn't know blah blah blah". We have an opportunity to educate people and possibly help someone else.

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While I choose to talk about it if it comes up, I absolutely respect each person's individual decision. Whatever you choose to do, just remember that you are strong and beautiful, and those that love you will do so no matter what!

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I agree. My thoughts are the more people know about what it's all about, the more supportive they become. It's fun to see the doubters go "Ohhhhh. I didn't know blah blah blah". We have an opportunity to educate people and possibly help someone else.

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I agree. My thoughts are the more people know about what it's all about, the more supportive they become. It's fun to see the doubters go "Ohhhhh. I didn't know blah blah blah". We have an opportunity to educate people and possibly help someone else.

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That is hilarious. Pics of the medicine ball everywhere, like the roaming gnome, would be fun. Name the medicine ball. Buy it gifts. Give it a seat at the table.

Also a balance ball - sit on it everwhere, restaurants, nail salon, just for the pics.

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A coworker told ppl she had her gallbladder removed.

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Did month 1 pre-op visits in March '17. Stalled due to non supportive husband and I lost my job.
Straightened his attitude, got a new job, and now I'm back in the saddle.
Up until my pregnancy at age 26, my weight was at 100 to 110. I'd been a noodle my entire life. Weightlifting brought me up to 110 lbs and dropped me from a size 4 to a size 0.
Pregnancy- not the beautiful experience everyone dreams of. Gained 80 lbs, 6 weeks bed rest before delivery. Terrible acne, 36 hour labor (pelvis too narrow). Horrible.
My amazing son is 17 and I still look like I'm pregnant with twins, one of them is apparently gestating in my chin. I am at an all time high of 230, recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, diabetes, and sleep apnea. I was diagnosed with PCOS about 10 years ago.
This, my beautiful partners in the journey, is how mine came to be.
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Thank you for sharing. Except for height, our pre-op stats and body shape are similar. I can't wait to look as great as you do!

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Some people think if you look fine, you're fine. In my case the only person in my life that gets it is my mom.

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I'm finally going to take pictures with my husband. I feel embarrassed for him when I'm in the pic with him right now. He has given me everything else I could ever want. So, I will treat myself to being his blonde bombshell!! LOL

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I'm finally going to take pictures with my husband. I feel embarrassed for him when I'm in the pic with him right now. He has given me everything else I could ever want. So, I will treat myself to being his blonde bombshell!! LOL

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