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I began reading your blog this morning from the bottom up! No pun intended. It certainly lets me know there is life after WLS. Now I look forward to starting from the beginning and following your journey.

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Thanks Kimmeesue and welcome to the group! When is your surgery? And oh yes, you are never to old to become healthy and live an exciting life! I have started posting again so if you want updates, please be sure to sign up on the blog.

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@@LisaGB,I first went to the doctor a year ago last Oct. I only had medicaid at the time and had a spend down of over 1000.00. I wanted to wait until I had medicare and so the last year I have been getting tests done. Most I did in October. Also, chemo I had for leukemia destroyed my teeth. I finally had oral surgery and got my top denture. I had to save money for the lower, to the tune of 2400.00. I finally got the lower in November. They would not do the surgery until teeth were fixed, saving the chance of infection. I am hoping for a Feb date. I have chosen my surgeon, 1 of 2. Once medicare comes back it should be a go !!

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@#9granny, where on the medicare website do you find if approved ?

Lainie

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@#9granny, where on the medicare website do you find if approved ?

Lainie

I called them

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My surgery was New Years Eve. I lost 19 pounds in the first two weeks and nothing since but my clothes fit better. I will enjoy catching up on your new posts as well. And if you don't mind I will live vicariously through you and Amsterdam. Travel has always been on my bucket list but my back will not allow it. So share away!

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Wow...19 lbs in 2 weeks! You are doing so much better than most! And perhaps when you lose the weight your back problems will go away...I have seen it before....and if you like to travel; the first year of my blog is a bit of a weight loss/travel blog because we traveled for a year before settling in Amsterdam from Hawaii. Keep up the good work!

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I look forward to sharing your journey. Unfortunately my back your shoes are not weight related. I have severe spinal stenosis and electronic spinal cord stimulator implant. And that's just part of it. So, I look forward to a much better quality of life but long travel isn't ever going to be possible. Unless they provide stretchers and IV pain meds on airplanes. Lol. The best part is being able to enjoy my seven grandchildren. The oldest will soon be 12 and the youngest is three and a half months. I want to be the best Nana possible.

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@ LainieG what a journey! Hope you hear back soon!

@@kimmeesue Welcome, I look forward to sharing your journey! Hang in there and let us know how you are owing.

@Queenofcrop Yes that was me subscribing.

@@#9grammy Welcome, 39# down! Congratulations! And on your upcoming marriage as well.

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@kemmesue I understand your issue with your back. I am in the same boat. I think that the surgery will help, but back surgery is probably in my future. I suffer from spondylolisthesis and scoliosis. I am never without pain and have to use a walker. Shopping I can't do unless the store has a wheelchair or motorized cart. Trips are contained to my niece's in Texas because she gets me around. But that is okay, I love her so much and like spending time with her. I know there will be a day that I can break loose and do so many of the things I would like.

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@@kimmeesue, when is your surgery or have you had it

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I had my surgery New Years Eve.

Yay for you!!! How are you doing?

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Haven't heard from anyone in a while...how is everyone doing? I'm waiting for insurance approval and still hoping for a mid - March surgery date.

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