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03/07/2013 Hi All, I am fairly new to the site. My profile says I have been around for awhile but I hadn't used the site. Unfortunately, It takes a long time to manuever around the site looking for answers even though this site is really appreciated. The insurance question is a hard one for many people. Like myself I am trying to learn not only which ones cover WLS but about insurances in general. When I started out I didn't realize such things like policies were differant state to state. The size of your group determined what was sold/given to you without your knowledge. There was all these games you had to play! So if there is people on the site who are experianced and can help I know that would be deeply appreciated by people like me who have had a insurance nightmare. Other questions are very much appreciated too as we are all in the same boat. We all have weight issues and have struggled with them. Thinking about a serious life change like WLS is very scarey. It is so niced to be able to talk with others about life changing events. I bet most of us "newbies",(people who are new to or have not gone through WLS), give those of you who help us a great big THANKYOU for your help! Most of us do realize it takes up your time to help us and most of us really do appreciate it. "A GREAT BIG THANKYOU TO THE HELPERS - YOU ARE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED" Sincerily, STILL Searching

That was wonderful. Were you really thinking to yourself-that fish is killing you? Fat in the veins and fat on the hips. That is how I have been thinking lately. Awful but true. I love to read of great success in people's lives. This is one of them.

Good for you! I know exactly how you feel! We are all behind you 100% Good luck with your last appointment. Let us know when you get scheduled!!!

It is ketosis! Try upping your carbs a bit to level it off. When I was on liquid it was a regular thing and it was impossible to get in what my doctor was advising. It was embarrasing and finally my doctor allowed me to chew gum if necessary. I deal with the public so it was a necessity! After you are on regular foods for a bit and are getting better nutrition it should subside ( I keep carbs at under 45-50 per day and protein at 70-90 grams) Weight will fall off! Good luck!

03/06/2013 written post Also, don't you love it when people won't look at you. Very well written post kcorsino 14.

i hope you get approval soon.

<same thing with the seat belt extention and there is no worse feeling then when some who is sitting next to you is trying to get a different seat on a booked flight... Then i was able to fit without one. There is no greater relief then not having to worry about where you sit and if u can sit there.

Hi There and congratulations on your surgery. A noisy stomach is quite common for a banded person. Digestive system is a lot more different now. Gurgling, belly rumbles are quite normal and at times a stomach growl will have you second guess as to whether or not you are hungry. These things are all normal and is not typically a sign your food is coming back up. You will know if the food is coming back up as there could be some discomfort associated with it. For the second question all I can offer is practice, practice and more practice. I put my fork down between bites and distract myself with something else. Be careful though you don't want to be distracted as you eat or that could lead to a problem as well. We've been eating a certain way all our lives so this new training on how to eat has a learning curve. What type of diet are you supposed to be on? Are you supposed to be back on solids yet? Broccoli can be really tough going down so you have to cut it real small and chew the heck out of it. Good luck Jim

So sorry to hear. Praying all goes very well for you.

Sorry you're having frustration with your co-worker, that sucks. I can tell you are trying so hard, and you don't need his temptations! But....I just wanted to throw this out there, from a third person perspective: I could be way off base but it sounds to me like this person just plain likes you. Could be romantic, but maybe not, maybe even just as a friend. Either way, the way he always was able to connect with you was through food. And now that's gone and he misses you..... but that's the only way he knows. Like I said, I could be totally wrong, or I just always want to see the good in people. But perhaps his motives aren't to try to sabotage you (although it seems that way). And just remember, it's challenges like these that make us stronger!