Just happy to report that I lost six pounds in six weeks which qualifies me for the pre-op classes for the lap band. So relieved. Five more and I can have it sent to Blue Cross

for approval and then get it scheduled. Praying that it can be done in Dec--don't care if it is Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve either. I thought that I had probably gained

this time as I have been unable to exercise due to my back for about six weeks. It is getting better and I have been doing gentle exercise this week. Just shows that Protein,

Water, Vitamins and exercise are really the rules of the road.

Melinda

congrats on your weight loss on your own. that is a great sign that you are ready for your journey and will be successful. why did you have to lose weight? it is bind boggling how different insurances require different things. it should be standard.

congrats on your weight loss on your own. that is a great sign that you are ready for your journey and will be successful. why did you have to lose weight? it is bind boggling how different insurances require different things. it should be standard.

This was not so much an insurance requirement but a clinician's. He asked me to lost 5% of my body weight to shrink my liver a bit. It makes it easier for the laparsope to move around. I think that it also shows your motivation and willingness to follow directions. Thank you for the compliment. It has been hard and I lose weight so slowly partially due to all the medication I am on. Hope to get rid of at least half of it with the surgery.

Melinda