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to my knowlege not alot you can do since it is in response to inflammation and fluid from the injured and dying cells. I wound't think heat would hurt it tho. As for the bars click on someone's and it will take you to the ticker page then follow the prompts!

There is a small town theatre in Childress, tx. They havepopcorn and a coke are 3.00!!! they have movie deals so that getting in the movie and the snack bar is less than $7!!! Such fun to visit the small towns. they are even first run movies and in the long ones they stopped the movie for 15 min allowed BRB and free refills!!

Welcome!! Stay out of the complications section as it is a nerve wrecking emotional ride for the prebander. The support section and the general questions and information has put my mind to ease. Even the chat room has been a great help!! This board is a godsend!! Everyone is VERY helpful and informative!! You have come to a great support. THere are even local face to face supports. Check by state in the lower half of the posting section. Anything you want to know use the tool bar search option you can always "bump" (post on it) a thread to bring it current to get more information. PM me if you need help or have other questions!!

I love it preband- Im hoping I wont have to experience the need post band but since I still am the same person Im sure I will test it at somepoint!

ins It all about CARVE OUTS. An insurance company may offer it to a company and the company chooses a cheaper plan based on what is "carved out". just because an insurance company covers it in some doesnt mean they do for all. Its all up to what the employer is paying for and saving money on. Everyone curses the insurance company- its not their problem. Its what the company chooses to cover or not! Think of it as a turkey. The turkey cost is $20 per person if you carve off the breasts(WLS, PS, other $$$ procedures) then the cost comes down to $8 perperson that is more affordable for the company and the majority of the employees. THAT is how insurance for companies and employees is dealth with. Hope that helps- its not personal its business. The people are not factored in except for how many in numbers need health insurance. sooo if you want it covered you have to go to the personel/human resources and that will be a fight of fights as you will find. If they make an exception for you they have to do it for everyone. Silence is never kept and they end up losing $$$$. Good Luck!

It all about CARVE OUTS. An insurance company may offer it to a company and the company chooses a cheaper plan based on what is "carved out". just because an insurance company covers it in some doesnt mean they do for all. Its all up to what the employer is paying for and saving money on. Everyone curses the insurance company- its not their problem. Its what the company chooses to cover or not! Think of it as a turkey. The turkey cost is $20 per person if you carve off the breasts(WLS, PS, other $$$ procedures) then the cost comes down to $8 perperson that is more affordable for the company and the majority of the employees. THAT is how insurance for companies and employees is dealth with. Hope that helps- its not personal its business. The people are not factored in except for how many in numbers need health insurance. sooo if you want it covered you have to go to the personel/human resources and that will be a fight of fights as you will find. If they make an exception for you they have to do it for everyone. Silence is never kept and they end up losing $$$$. Good Luck! I have UHC and have had several versions over the last 5 yrs. Some versions covered some not- Im acting while it is!!

Urology biofeedback clinic uses a natural mixture over any of the "medications": Stool Solvers Recipe from Tammy Wilson 1 cup Apple Sauce 1 cup coarse unprocessed oat or wheat bran 3/4 cup juice ( apple, cranberry, grape or prune) mixture will be pasty. keep covered in refrig and will last 2 weeks take 2 tbsp follow with 8 oz Water in am for evening bm or pm for am bm. Max 4 tbsp per day. Since Im preband I dont know if this is allowable Im taking it with me tomorrow at my last pre-op to ask. This is at least easy to mix, doesnt taste bad and cheaper than benefiber. So ask you surgeon if its ok prior to use.

the avg wait is 2-3 months getting all the preliminary stuff done. Its harder to try to get approval with BMI35 and co-morbidities. I had to gain to meet the 40BMI. Not something I wanted to do but 16k was not a great option either!!

If I have to give up red meat I will be in mourning. Filet is the most tender cut- it wont take much - so the price wont be a deterant. I grew up on beef as my GF was a cattle rancher! I guess with change comes adjustment!

We have had only large dogs and they have ranged from 12-16years. We have had 2 labs and a dalmation, now have 1 lab 7yrs and 2 pointers 3 & 1yr old. My MIL/FIL had only had small dogs and they have had similar life ranges. The mixed breeds in our experience have had healthier and better life ranges. With the purebreeds come some genetic breeding problems- like addisons, hip problems, seizures- yeah unfortunately we have dealt with all of those!! Hope that helps. Its the best move besides lap band that you will make. Rescue is the way to go !! Bettina is right they do seem grateful!!

Your one of the lucky ones!! LOTS dont have that. The criteria is NOT just Cigna HMO. Most insurance companies follow the same criteria. It is this process and the waiting that drive many to Mexico self pay!! Good Luck!! I am also lucky- after meeting and doing ALL the criteria listed I was finally approved.

One o'clock it is !!! SOOOO EXCITED!!

My husband had RNY and I give him B12 once per month. His is more for deficiency since RNY is malabsorptive. He can tell if we forget!! He has way more engery than I do there is probably something to it!!

Did you set a time?

Sunday is great!! Im pm both of you my number

Absolutely!! It actually is centrally located for all of us. pick a day!! I work during the week so evenings and weekends are better for me also. SOOOO EXCITING!!!! I willl PM you my contact number after we all decide on a day.

THANKS!! I will try them.

Kutia what days are good for you? This would be SUCH fun!!!!

Sure there are lots!! we could be the exercise support group for the area. Just let me know what side of the metroplex your on!! Address:Miles** Interskate Roller Rink (972) 221-4666 1408 S State Highway 121 Lewisville, TX Map 5.8 Thunderbird Roller Rink (972) 422-4447 3200 Thunderbird Ln Plano, TX Map 10.9 White Rock Skate Ctr (214) 341-6660 10055 Shoreview Rd Dallas, TX Map 14.2 Hat Tricks Roller Hockey (940) 383-8439 222 S Mayhill Rd Denton, TX Map 17.8 Dads Broadway Skating (972) 279-0421 3022 Moon Dr Mesquite, TX Map 19.2 Forum Roller World (972) 641-0661 Web Site

Divanita- I dont have a pair but academy is just around the corner- how fun!! I am in the dallas area.!! While we are skating 2 fat chicks on skates, we can sing "cant rollerskate in a buffalo herd"!! LOL!!!! we will have a great time!!

BLEND BLEND BLEND, use the blender for anythng you want!! Just thin it with the broth that you now hate to look at!! Your imagination is the only limitation per the dietitican. As long as you thin it with broth you can blend up everything!! cook for the family and blend yours was the answer I got. I will be able to tell you how it works in just a few days:clap2: :clap2: !!

LMAO!!!! Thanks for the visual better than that I like your commentary!

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=6 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=alt2 style="BORDER-RIGHT: 1px inset; BORDER-TOP: 1px inset; BORDER-LEFT: 1px inset; BORDER-BOTTOM: 1px inset">Originally Posted by maudeispam I use Optisource chewable Vitamins. They are available at Walgreens and are specially formulated for people who have had weightloss surgery.They are orange flavored and not too bad! http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=301120&navAction=jump&n avCount=0&id=prod403359 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> I cannot do most things four times a day let alone a multi-vit!

Depending on the type skin cancer it is the removal isnt that bad. I had basal cell and they also used the layer and freeze method. It takes all day but In my opinion its better than leaving any trace behind. Depending on the size of the excision they will have a plastic surgeon do your closure- usually same or next day. Most of the time you do not need anything further than surgical removal. Here's praying its anything other than melanoma. Please keep us posted. And try no to worry - its there you cant control it so let it go for now. Read up and be prepared with your questions. Knowledge is power!

I personally think she needs peer (whether age or LB) support outside of the family. You have and will always be the mother- authority type figure. Mothers are mothers not friends no matter how hard they try.(and should be in IMHO) She needs a support forum that you refrain from. Check the state boards and see when the face to face is or have her attend the support for upcoming banders and others at the surgeons office. Put her in the leader position not following you. Her weight loss is great on any measure. Just with the title of your thread you subconciously may be sending signals of dispproval to her. I dont think it is healthly for a mother and daughter to compete especially in weight loss. You have done a superb job in weight loss and this could create animosity. It hurts for your competetitor to pull so far ahead. This message was created with loving, experieced opinions and has no intended malice or judgements.