talkalot1981

Well the time is finally here... I have been on LBT since the very beginning.. I want to thank everyone for their support and kind words. Tomorrow is my big day and I couldn't be more excited. I have to stay overnight and I am having a hiatel hernia repaired at the same time but as soon as I get home I will let everyone know how I am doing!!! Jennifer

I am sorry to say but I think it is the parents fault. Have any of you seen Maury with the 100-200 lbs children? I mean kids like 2-6. If your kids is 2 and eating snack cakes by the box daily then the parents should be held accountable. A friend of mine's brother suffered from some disease where he ate all the time and couldn't stop. He never had a full feeling. He became obese and eventually passed away... There are all type of reasons children are over weight. If there is no medical reason children that young should be over weight, then it is the parents responsability to watch what the child eats. But they are coming out with studies that are saying obesity is genetic. If 1 parent if over weight the child has 40% chance of being overweight. If both parents are overweight then they have 75% chance of being overweight. This is what I have read. Whether is it true or not. I dunno. I do know that I have a whole family including cousins, uncles, grandparents and parents who are all over weight.... So alot of family member are just content being overweight because everyone else in our family is. Well not me, thats the reason for me wanting to get banded and I will be next week... woohoo..... Jennifer

Thank you so much.. I just ordered one.. I have another coupon code if anyone else need it...KAL079 Thanks again Jennifer

I have to do a 2 week diet but it isn't liquid. It is only Low Carb. I still bought some shakes for breakfast and lunch though... I can't wait for next week.... LOL

With Tricare you have to be at least 100 lbs over weight WITH com-morbities. If you have no co-morbities then you have to be 200% of a normal weight. Tricare cares nothing about BMI... I am sorry this has happened. Have you checked every type of co-morbities? I hope you have better luck

I have had heartburn for a long time. But when I had my chest x-ray they saw that I actually had acid reflux and it was most likely cause by the hiatal hernia I have... Hopefully I will be one who suffers little to no extra pain from having it repaired......

My surgery is next week and we are going camping this weekend for my birthday. I am on a NO carb diet and I feel like I am so tired of meat right now... LOL So I am taking meat and cheese only for me LOL

Oh no... I am having my surgery next week and I too will be having my hernia repaired. All this pain everyone is talking about is really scaring me:scared2::thumbup:... I was hoping for a fast and smooth recovery.... I am going to ask the doc for some really strong pain meds....

I had tested positive for it too. I had to take antibiotics for 10 days. 8 pills a day. 4 in the morning and 4 in the evening. I wasn't required to do another test so hopefully it is cured. I am having my surgery next week....

Did you find a fill doc in Fairbanks or did you have to come back to Anchorage? I start my pre-op testing Friday cause my Surgery is next tuesday.... I can't wait. Congrats on your weightloss and I hope it continues for you... Jennifer

I was told that after surgery I will be going home on mushies. I wonder why. I mean I have heard alot of people on here that have to be on clear liquids for a week then another week of liquids but more like protien shakes. Then on to mushies. I am kind of scared. Should I follow what doc says or should I dio a week of liquids before starting mushies. I know everyone says "Listen to your Doctor" but it just sound so different from what other doctors say. I dunno. Can someone shed some light on this for me. Thanks, I only have 8 day to go...WooHoo :smile:

I know I have seen this question before but I can't seem to find it. I have searched and so many thing have come up. Not even sure if I know how to search right... LOL Anyway, What kind of things do I need to buy before I go into surgery? I know gas strips, heating pad, and broth and stuff before but is there anything else you should have bought before. I just know I am going to forget something. I think the nerves are kicking in now cause I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. Also anything I need to take to hospital too. I know I have to stay overnight. I have already started writing down questions for my surgeon, so I can ask tomorrow and not forget. I am just so freak'n nervous.....:thumbdown:

I watch that show too. I could def tell the difference. My mom is about 440 lbs but just lost 60. I could tell. But also I haven't seen my mom in almost 8 months. So maybe you can't tell because you see her more often. You know what I mean? Maybe you could look at pics of her before compaired to now. If she did lose 60 lbs then it will show in her face first. That is where I could tell the weight lose on my mom first and her neck....

I just wanted everyone to know that Katwmn63 had her surgery today and she is doing great......

ok so I just reconnected with several people from my High School on Facebook. Our 10 year reunion is coming up. I won't be there since I am in ALaska at the moment. Anyway, I have noticed that ALOT of the girls even guys that were skinny in school have gained a considerable amount of weight. I feel bad but I just couldn't resist snickering to myself. I would like to be able to post full body pics of me instead of just waist up pics. I kind of wanna rub it in their face. But the more I thought about it, I kind of felt sorry for them cause they must know how I feel about myself and it isn't good. Maybe after I get to my goal I will share with them what I have done....Maybe some of them I just really do not like....

OMG, The funniest thing ever. Crazy cause that is exactually what my husband would say.... LOL

This is so me.... OMG... I can't wait to wear the boots.... And for the rides, I feel bad saying this but I went to a Fair a couple of weeks ago and wouldn't ride a ride unless I saw someone bigger than me ride it, cause I was affraid of getting up on the ride and not having the belt or the metal thing not fit......I thought well if they can fit on the ride then I should be able too....

Congrats... I don't have as much to lose but hopefully I will lose as fast. You have done great and I look to you for insperation(sp)lol..... Jennifer

Congrats Erin...... But am I the only one being banded the 28th?.... I feel so lonely:crying: lol

Oh My!!!! I sure do hope that doesn't happen again. I can only imagine how bad that must have hurt. I am glad you are better now... Jennifer

My approval said "Approved with modifivations" also. But that was an approval just to see the surgeon. Not for the surgery its self. I had one surgeon approved to see. He wanted me to pay out of pocket and when I conplained to Tricare they referred me to another surgeon who did not. So they had to modify my first approval. They might have approved your surgery, but had to modify it because the surgeon might have tried to add something to it at a different time. I hope this does mean you are approved for surgery.... Jennifer

Congrats. I know how excited I would have been if I was self pay.... Jennifer

I have an 8 year old myself(boy). I feel bad but I would have probably told the kid to "Leave me the HELL alone" I wouldn't have been mad at them just annoyed.:tongue2: I would feel bad later but the parents need to teach their kids manners. The good thing about kids that young is that they don't take things so personally like us adult..... Jennifer

Just continue to appeal. Appeal until you have none left. Tricare can be sticklers for their requirements. I wish you nothing but the best. Please kept us all posted and I will keep you in my prayer... Jennifer