Hi Guys and Gals! Okay, so I havient been here in a VERY long time and alot of changes has taken place! So lets get started:

My company announced it is closing its doors in Jan. Normally this would be a negative point for me but it has actually been a blessing. I will be opening the doors to my new massage therapy studio some time in Feb, so losing my job has allowed this! Moving on...I decided to go ahead with the lap band after doing more research. I went to meet me new doctor who broke the news that my insurance company (UHC) is losing its contract with majority of the hospitals in OKC. This left me really really disappointed. The office manager told me that they were in talks with other facilities to overcome this problem (Basically, there wasnt a facility that this DR could go to that was in network with UHC). I was called today and told to come in for my EKG, Blood Work, and Chest X-Ray...which means the office has a facility!

And (never thought I would be happy to see this) my BMI was at 39.6, so they rounded it up to 40, which is UHC's basic requirement, for my particular coverage.

So, next week I have this to do: My psych evaluation, my Pulmonary test, my support group meeting, and my sleep study...and my surgery date is set for...

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: January 4th!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

now, I am not supposed to brag because they might have to push it up one week...depending on the insurance company...but they feel quite confident that the Jan 4th date will stand!

Yay!!! And Im SO nervous and excited, I can barely contain myself (:heh::eek:)!!!! So thanks to EVERYONE who offered their support and advice...I cant wait to be the one doing that someday real soon! And I am off to learn how to make one of those cute lil tickers you crafty people have!!!

I'm happy for you! Congratulations! Keep us posted.

Lana

And thanks! Its always nice to talk to new people! :heh:

its in KGs!!!! How in the world did that happen?! lol

Congrats STephanee that is fantastic news...best wishes. I hope all goes smoothly for you from now on.

:eek: Becky

I fixed it so I will quit talking to myself now...gees, you guys know how to make a lady feel crazy! hehe

Well if you had said something we disagreed with, or was wrong...we'd have chimed in!!!!

Welcome Stephanee!!! I look forward to following your progress!!! It is going to be the start to a WHOLE new life for you it sounds like!!

Congrats on the date for surgery, and also for your new business!!! Your weight will be dropping, and you will be full of energy by then!!

Keep us posted....and we like listening to you talk to yourself...makes me feel normal!!!!

Kat

Congrat! How wonderful

Good Luck!

Congratulations. I am glad to see every closed door for you opened a window!

Stephanee, that is great news. Good luck with your new career. Wow, new career and lose of weight all at the same time. What an exciting time for you! Good luck.