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She is adoreable Jason! How are you doing so far?

I don't know where you live, but I used Dr. Melanie Miller in Trussville. Her sister was banded in 2006 and according to Dr. Miller she has done great! I will tell you right now, if you loose any weight during the 6 months BCBS will not cover the surgery. I think they give you a little bit of lea way but not much.

Hi and welcome! I did my 6 month diet through my PCP (primary care physician). She was really pushing for me to have the Lap Band so she was great. I am going to the seminar this Saturday too ~ I am bringing my best friend~I'm like you though, I have always gone up and down my whole life and now I am to the point to where I can make a difference. If you follow BCBS rules, they will approve you. That is what Naomi is for. After the seminar, they will schedule appointments for Dr. Miles and Schmitt. My suggestion is go to the dr. appointment first that way Naomi can tell you what all you will have to do (sleep study, cardiology, EGD, etc) ~ you can do your other appointments while you are working on your 6 month diet program. Good Luck and let us know if you need anything! April

Well, I tell you what...I have learned patience but I need to get them back! I guess since I have all girls and they are all hormonal - that doesn't help! LOL...thank you for the advice! I am getting excited ~ I want to start posting my weight loss!!

Exactly! That is the whole point. Keep up the good work!

I first off wanted to tell you congrats! You were banded on my birthday! (it's a good day! lol) But I want to ask you a question concerning your kids. I am a mother of 5 girls and I am starting to get very short tempered with them. Their ages are 16, 11, 9, 5, & 4. How do you do it? I know lots of prayer, but more importantly how are your nerves? (lol). I am waiting on my surgery date and I am getting excited every day. Good luck and let me know if you need anythiing! April :thumbup:

How many calories a day can you eat? Is 300 a day normal?

That's great! At least I know that she's not just telling me something ya know? She told me to call her back Friday if not next Monday. I'm just so anxious!

I am so excited! I can't wait! You and me will be together! How long did it take for you NMYDASH to get your surgery date? I was told that she didn't have the October calendar yet. Good ~ I will be there with bells on Saturday!! :tt1:

Hi all! Ok, I will be there Saturday ~ but I need to know something. I am bringing a co-worker (new one) who is going to have the surgery to the 8:30 am seminar. What time does the support group meet ? Is that before or after the seminar? I have to attend at least one group meeting before my surgery, so I figured I will already be down here with her ya know? I called Naomi this morning to schedule my surgery, but she said she didn't have the October schedule yet and to give her until Friday or next Monday. That's a real bummer for me. I have been waiting on this forever it seems like! Oh well.... I guess patience is the key!

Hi all! Guess what? Naomi emailed me and told me to call her next week to get my surgery date! I am getting so excited now! She said that she knows for sure it will be in October, so next week I am going to the support group meeting and get that out of the way. How is everyone doing these days? I am been so busy at work I haven't had a chance to log on a great deal. I have to work tonight from midnight until 4 am ~ so I am off to nap! Talk to you guys later! ROLL TIDE EVERYBODY!

Hey guys!!! April ~ so glad to see you are feeling better! Remember, there is more room outside than there is in! Crazy~ WTG! Congrats! Well, I have been 100% compliant with my CPAP so Dr. Schmitt has released me for my surgery! That was the last piece of this long puzzle I have been waiting on. NOW, I get my date, go to the nut. class, and then my support group meeting. Say a BIG prayer for me!

Hi Aprilapple! Good luck tomorrow! It's going to be a great day for you! My birthday and your B-day! Jason ~ pickles sound really good right about now! I'm really proud for you right now. I just noticed your ticker! WTG!

AMEN Sister! For us folks, it was horrible. I told my kids that if I had to do it all over again, I would. I would be more outspoken and not let my weight or size effect me like I did. I'm just grateful that I am in a position now to where I can do something about it.

See, PE did not work for me either. The short shorts that they didn't make for "husky" girls, the tight t-shirts....I was active and could do everything but the outfits were horrible. High school period was horrible!

That is wonderful! That is what I am hoping for, a stronger, closer relationship with my husband. I am doing this first and foremost for me ~ but I want to be able to do things with my husband that I have never been able to before (in bed) :tongue2: I am so EXCITED! I mailed in the smart card from my CPAP so hopefully my ENT will release me so I can get a surgery date. I can't wait to starting living my life like I want to.

ME TOO! That is why I am so happy that I was approved. I can finally have and live the life I have always wanted. Are you happier now?

That is wonderful Jason. I have a desk job, so I bet I won't need to be off that long. Enjoy the rest! I bet it's like having a mini vacation!!

:thumbup: WAY TO GO JASON!! I am so proud for you! I'm starting to get excited now. I am mailing in my smart card so I can get released for my surgery. If you don't mind me asking, how long are you off for your surgery? I was trying to see how long I need to put in for. I bet you are a happy camper this morning. I will check in later on today...

You know what Florida Pete.... I am right there with ya. I was always a chubby kid and when I got older, had 2 kids I lost 64 lbs doing nothing but counting calories and exercising - ALL THE TIME. That was back in 1998 - I was down to about 180 and that is the thininst I have ever been. Now, I'm looking forward to keeping it off. I still have not received my surgery date but I'm getting closer!

I saw in Wal Mart the other night a BIG jug of Whey protein. I have heard that it was a good powder to mix with. Please let us know how you do - I'm anxious to hear!!

OH I bet you are! I'm actually looking forward to that though!! Have you weighted yet? If so, how much have you lost?

Good Morning Guys! How was everyones holiday? Ours was great! We built a deck on our new house...so needless to say I'm sore this morning! Jason ~ how is everything going so far? April ~ I know you must be getting excited! You better keep us informed!! Write back when you can!

Hi guys! Jason ~ sounds like you are doing great! Keep up the good work! Shawna ~ I'm sorry to hear about your virus. I had that mess back earlier this year and it was no picnic! Talk to you guys in a bit!!

OH HOW NEAT! We just moved to Warrior from Center Point back in March. What abouts in Hayden do you live? I car pool with a girl from Hayden and we meet up at the park and ride right there off the exit. It just goes to show you who you will run into on here. I love this site ~ it has given me so much hope and faith. Be sure to look at the before and after pics. Hi Juliana~ It's nice to meet you!!!!!