Hi All! My name is Carleen and I'm from central Nebraska. I have posted before, but this is my first blog. I posted some messages after seeing some extremely wonderful "Before and After" Pics. Everyone is looking so, so wonderful!!

Well - I just spoke with my doctor's office (Dr. Forney and Holloway with Western Surgical Group in Scottsbluff, NE) and Melinda, my insurance person, assured me that they would finally be submitting my files to insurance today. KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED. I should hear something back in 4-6 weeks... hopefully sooner!!

I am so excited to be making this change to my life. I almost feel like everything else in my life is "on hold". I am ready for the life changes I need to enforce to help myself live a longer, happier and more fulfilling life. For once, I am finally doing something for ME. I am actually looking forward to taking pics of myself... before and after. :thumbs_up:

Once again, thank you all for your inspiration. I am so thankful to have found this online group, I so seldom go out and about.

Godspeed! xoxo

Carleen :smile2:

UPDATE - I have to finish a visit with a nutritionist per my ins. company. In the meantime, due to some downtime I had to take in March, my company is threatening to turn off my benefits!!! (Cry) Keep your fingers crossed. This has been such a long, hard road to go... and I am almost there!

Godspeed! xoxo

Carleen