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I know when I was over 320 pounds I would do water aerobics. My gym offered it three nights a week. That was a good work out for me. Then two nights out of the week I would walk my neighborhood, just setting little goals while walking (i.e. I will walk to the street light and back) and then add on. GOOD LUCK!

B: 16 oz hot cocoa made with skim milk L: 4oz of yogurt with granola S: 1 oreo (yes only one....I was PROUD!) D: 2 bites of chicken....band felt tight and I began to hurt, so I stopped.

With this being my first Thanksgiving with the band I was very impressed with how little I ate, compared to years past. Here was what I consumed yesterday: B: 1 cup of light egg nog (seems to be my norm right now) D/L: 2 small slices of turkey, a couple bites of each: potatoes, stuffing, green beans, sweet potato and fruit salad. S: 2 bites of pumpkin pie. At the dinner table I used my bread/salad plate as my main plate. That way I wouldn't over consume and take too much. It went very well. Hope everyone enjoyed their day. I am going to walk off some of the meal by shopping today!

Yesterday 11/26 B: 1 cup of egg nog L: 4 oz of yogurt D: 1/2 brat and two bites of German potato salad S: 1/4 cup of warm apples with cinnamon Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!

B- 1 cup of egg nog L- 1.5 oz. of cheese 2 oz. of hummus 4 cracked pepper crackers S- FF Latte D-4 cheese sticks

Today... B: 8oz. of low fat egg nog L: Grande Hazelnut Hot Cocoa with skim milk D: 1/2 slice of Veggie pizza, 2 wings and 1/2 slice of cheese bread S: glass of sangria

Today: B: 16oz steamed skim milk L: 3oz of strawberry low fat yogurt with 1 tblsp or gronola S: fun size twix D: 3 pieces of sushi S: 1/2 c of egg nog

Yesterday.... B: 1c of light eggnog L: 2oz of cashews and 1 beef nugget (jerky) D: 2 mozzerella sticks and 1/2 c. of green beans I just found this post and LOVE it!

Sometimes you have to look at the company paying CIGNA to be their insurance provider. I know that I had to throw out the name of my husband's company (who our insurance is under) in order to get things rolling. I am not saying it was a walk in the park. I had to work for it and was ready to get my husband's employer involved if need be. Seems how it is really their money and not CIGNA's. We have always had good results with them....so I am thinking maybe it has to do MORE with my husband's employer, rather than just the insurance company! Welcome to bandland!!! Enjoy the results!

I think we all learn the hard way! That is what it all is....a learning experience. I think we all know deep down not to drink when stuck but we try it because it would seem logical. I know after this last week, that I will NEVER do that again. I hope other follow your advice!

It took Cigna a month to let me know I was approved...and the only reason I knew in a month is because I had to strong arm them. I called them everyday for three weeks. Finally someone messed up and told me I would know by the end of the week (during week 4.) So when I didn't hear by the end of that week, I called and force them to give me answer. I had to let them know that the surgeon was waiting for a reply because I already had a surgery date scheduled. Don't back down! Stay on top of them. Good luck!

I am glad you aren't giving up! :tongue_smilie: Some people reach obstacles and that makes them give up and just live with being unhappy. I am glad you are continuing on your journey! GOOD LUCK!

Hello mljalways and kimmyv, I know what you mean mljalways...I jumped through insurance hoops for 8 months and was so scared they wouldn't approve me. I felt as though I could get my hopes up! It is VERY nerve racking. Eventually they came through. I hope you are able to find a surgeon to work with....have you tried Dr. Fusco? kimmyv...how did you first fill go? I know what you mean....I am so glad I went with Dr. Fusco, I feel their program was well worth it all. You have to go with what is comfortable for you.

I am from Titusville. I was banded 8/25/08 by Dr. Fusco with Lifeshape. How about you?