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I am still "pre-banded", but hearing the advice to WALK...WALK...WALK scares me. If I could walk, I might not need the blamed surgery! Both my feet and my back get very angry at me if I even stand too long, let alone walk very much. Can anyone relate? jenna

I still remember Ann Lander's advice when asked a too personal question: "Now, why would you ever ask a question like that?" It puts the "answering" back to the busy-body. Love it. jenna

Boy, I love this forum. I'm a newbie, still dealing with insurance, research, etc. But I have decided. My concern is hubby. We are both compulsive overeaters and enable each other way too much. But he does, especially. I am so worried that he will "try to help" by encouraging me to do the wrong thing. (For instance, yesterday I had a bellyache and he fixed himself something - asked me 3 times if I wanted some even though I clearly said no and he had already said it was probably not something I would want if I was sick. But he just wouldn't drop it.) On my part, my co-dependency kicks in and I say to myself "well, if he doesn't care, why should I". I am concerned that he will resent losing his partner in crime and try to passive-agressively subvert my progress. I know this is not unusual among family/friends. Have any of you dealt with this? jenna

I really second the idea of giving to a women's shelter. I just retired after working for a shelter for the past 7 years. My heart just broke for the large women who couldn't find anything to fit them. The professional/working clothes are great for women who are job-hunting, but many need every-day COMFORTABLE clothes, especially warm ones. jenna

and you won't want to eat on your brand-new, beautiful couch! See, a win/win situation. jenna

Hello Idahoans, I'm in Boise. Not banded yet. My Primary Health ins does not cover it. Has anyone had any luck with Primary Health? I quit working as of 8/31 so I am on Cobra at $600/mo. I am applying to both Regents and Blue Cross. As I read their coverage, it looks like Regents might and Blue Cross won't. Again, any feed-back would be very much appreciated. jenna

Carlene, Your little 'mouse' is just adorable! We had to say goodbye to our 14 yr old Lhasa on July 27. He was diabetic and blind, but when he started having seizures, I just couldn't let him keep going thru that. He was my Baby Bear for sure. We also have a Lhasa-Poo who is 13 but still going strong, so that helps. jenna

Hey all, I've been lurking for a few weeks now. Decided to register. I am not yet banded. Seriously thinking of Oftiz in TJ due to posts I've read here. Still some insurance hurdles and life situations to take care of. I am so appreciative of this forum and all I have learned. I would love to hear from any other Idahoans. jenna