neonatalicurn

According to Japanese legend if a koi fish succeeded in climbing the falls at a point called Dragon Gate on the Yellow River it would be transformed into a dragon. So, when I reach my goal weight, I want to get a tattoo of a koi. It represents perseverence in overcoming adversity. I'd like one of a koi transforming into a dragon, but haven't found one, yet, that I like.

My tentative surgery date is July 21st. I just had an endoscopy on Friday and found out I have a large hiatus hernia, so I'll be off work for 8 weeks instead of 1 postsurgery. Worried about how my manager's gonna take that, but it can't be helped! Is anyone else tired of hearing from coworkers, etc... that this surgery is purely elective?! My severe hypertension, GERD, sleep apnea, insurance company, PCP, pulmonologist, gastroenterologist, and bariatric surgeon don't consider it elective and neither do I!! This is a last resort for me, and I would never have a surgery that was "elective". OK, just had to vent a little:blush:.

A lapband fill is not within a registered nurse's scope of practice. I strongly recommend that everyone continue to look for an MD who will do your fill. This nurse could lose her license doing this, but you could lose much more if your fill is botched!

Can anyone tell me what kind of documentation Acclaim requires as far as past weight loss attempts/weight history? Thank you!