Hi Everyone!!

I just recently completed my 6 month program. I saw my surgeon on Tuesday and apparently, I lost too much weight. In his professional opinion, I can do it on my own. I'm a bit frustrated and confused. Has anyone else had this problem? I am afraid the insurance company will not approve me, even though they are supposed to go by your starting weight and BMI. I have BCBS PPO.

Sue-

That is a great size loss...how exciting...do people walk pass you becasue they do not recognize you.

I would walk around with large clothes but DS flips out...I just am so happy and love swimming in my old clothes. BUT it is so cool to go to the old size and the store tells me...lady who are you shopping for and when I tell them ME...they walk me over to another size....priceless....but then I tell them that I was banded

I am six feet tall and the smaller size clothes, have been having a problem with length (arms and garment) so

I do not want any negative things and will wait.

Also, I work out of my home..so I can be picky since I drive in my heated car and can wear a shawl if necessary.

THIS TIME I do not care if I freeze my a$$.

LOL

Jolly

Jolly, IF they haven't seen me in a while, they notice.I tried hanging onto some items,too but at work i kept hearing I needed new clothes ( Wearing 4X jacket when I was a 2 X) It is a rush to realize something doesn't fit anymore. I understand the size thing, in a way - I'm only 5-1; was almost at big around as I was tall. Admittedly, it is easier to shorten items than to lengthen them.

Sue-

There is an advantage to being shorter than me...If you knit and crochet as I do it is FASTER to complete.

No joke!!!! My best friend is shorter than me and asks me to make test samples, so she can keep....lol

Laura

Sue,

Kuddos to you!!! That's AMAZING weight loss!! You should be very, very proud. And I totally agree that it is a great feeling to get rid of the old clothes and actually buy ones that fit. For me it was a rush just clearing my closet of clothes that were too big.

Also, it has been better for my self-esteem to wear clothes that actually fit-- IMHO (that's my honest opinion Laura). Plus, it makes it a reality for me. This time there's no going back. In the past, I have held onto clothes, always saying, "Well, if I gain the weight back, I'll need them." Nope not this time. My closet was filled with clothes from size 7 to 24W. It's nice to wear jeans now and not wearing sweat pants all the time. I will be honest... I am not buying any new clothes right now b/c I don't know what my weight will be. I'm wearing clothes that I fit into a couple of years ago.

Good luck to you Laura on finding the perfect fit of clothing!

Sue~ WOW!! AWESOME!! Keep up the awesome work!! You are my inspiration!

I have AWESOME news!!! :biggrin: I talked to my surgeon's office and I have a surgery date of Jan 5th!! :biggrin: YAY!!! FINALLY, a light at the end of the tunnel!!

Thank you for all of your support and encouragement and please continue to join me on this journey!! :biggrin:

Amy - I am going through what your feeling. I got approved and thought wow am I dreaming or what? I had lost weight, then gained weight during my process before getting approved. I am tentive for next year on Jan.18th. I am waiting until then also because of Christmas being so close. Good Luck!

In a little over two weeks I start my education classes. I'm very excited. I wish I could've had the surgery BEFORE Christmas but I am happy that the time is flying by. Good luck to you too, Pixieinyourpocket!! It looks like we will be only two weeks apart. Keep me updated on the status of your surgery date.

happy thanksgiving!!

Same to you Sweetie and also to everyone here.

I just said in another post, that it is amazing to me how I will not be participating in the whole turkey dinner thing today, but I am enveloped in the spirit of Thanksgiving, with elation!

I am now starting my new life, and the hard work is in front of me, but truly I am so thankful for this surgery that today means more than it probably ever did before.

Turkey Hugs to everyone!

I have AWESOME news!!! :thumbup: I talked to my surgeon's office and I have a surgery date of Jan 5th!! :wink: YAY!!! FINALLY, a light at the end of the tunnel!!

Congrats!!

So by New Years you will be on another Diet- the one that will work this time!!:frown:

Let us know how you are doing!!

Thanks for the kind words. I've accomplished more than I would have without the band but still have a way to go !

Bringing some food that was asked plus the turkey to SIL for Thanksgiving

While they eat till they get sick...I will be doing my crocheting and smiling since I am so much healthier since last Thanksgiving

We eat the Turkey

We should not look like the stuffed turkey

and that is priceless

Have a Happy Thanksgiving

Jolly

Jolly Green, So true! i cooked less but the leftovers are almost as much- made more Fruit/vegetable items. id not get stuffed but did have an extra helping of mashed potatoes.(plain )

Sorry

but I put yogart in my mashed potatoes otherwise I use meat drippings (fat skimmed off)

How much do we really eat

and diabetics (not me) have to eat some fat with their starch (do not ask me why... something do with absorption

Same to you Sweetie and also to everyone here.

I just said in another post, that it is amazing to me how I will not be participating in the whole turkey dinner thing today, but I am enveloped in the spirit of Thanksgiving, with elation!

I am now starting my new life, and the hard work is in front of me, but truly I am so thankful for this surgery that today means more than it probably ever did before.

Turkey Hugs to everyone!

GraciesMom,

I am reading this a bit late but it is really great to see you on here just two days after surgery! Congrats on your recent banding!! I am SO happy for you!! You are in great spirits and have such a positive attitude. That's AWESOME!!

Even though I am not banded YET, I personally feel like I have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. I have been blessed with many wonderful "gifts." The surgery is truly a gift... a life-altering one that will save my life. I have been nostalgic lately and realized that this holiday season has more meaning to me than previous ones. I'm positive that in the future, the holiday season will be marked by my continued celebration of the new life I have been blessed with.

Just had to share this

MY BEST FRIEND spoke to me this morning and told me that she was thowing away her left over turkey.

SO....... I said did you save the drippings????????

and she does not...becasue she feels that it is fatty

so, if you take the drippings and put in the refrig the fat comes to the top and it makes a great gravy as is to make our food easier to go down..plus it has all those yummy herbs in it....I also put in thru a strainer so it is beautifully thin.

the reason that I posted this is that gravy is ok, and it does make you feel like you are cheating

Yesterday, I did put a turkey in my frig ro defrost because DH enjoys it and I get the gravy. I then put cooked portions in freezer and use when needed. MY DH works from the home, so it is an easy and tasty quick lunch or dinner.