Oopsseedaisy

I too understand your need (and mine) for this forum. My family and friends that I have told have been very supportive, they love me and want the best for me, but they do not understand. They can't. My best friend is struggling with loosing too much weight. She is now in a size 2 and wants to put on at least 15 pounds. My husband and children are all very athletic. My son was carrying a 30 pound bag of sand from the store to the car recently and then made the comment "No wonder Mom is tired all the time". I did not want to admit to how many bags of excess sand I am actually carrying around with me all of the time. He had a small insight but they don't understand. Thank God for all of the members here!!!!!!!!!! We have a place to go where people DO understand us and our need for the VSG surgery.

So happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!!!!!!!!!! I love hearing about the losses!!!!! Keep it up

Sorry the supplemental items you mentioned are not tax deductible. And the first 7.5% of the actual medical expenses in also non-deductible. I don't think it is always fair, but the IRS didn't ask me either.

I hope you have a smooth recovery!!!!!!!

So glad that you are doing so good after surgery! I hope everything continues to go well!!!!!!

The information and support on VST is the best!! I am glad you found this site.

Great news!!! Keep up the good work!!!!!

I am sending you the very best wishes on a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery.

Happy Birthday!!!!!!

It sounds like you are ready. It is a great gift for yourself. Best wishes on a speedy recovery!

Welcome Annie!! I agree this is a great place to share and learn. I am so glad you found this forum.

You are progressing very nicely!!!!!!!! WTG

Fabulous news Luna!!!!!!! Keep up the good work.

I am on UHC PPO until 12/31/10, but mine did not cover the surgery. I am switching to UHC HRA as of 1/1/11 and it will cover VSG here in Georgia. I guess insurance is all different.

GREAT news!!!!!! What insurance company was that?

Congrats to you both!!!!!!!!!!! I am thrilled for you.

Thank you for sharing your story! I am so glad that your issues are behind you and you are having such success!!!!!!!

Best of luck to you both!!!!!!

GREAT news Lolli! I am so happy for you!

GREAT news! I can not wait to get my sleeve.

Sarah I am so happy for you. You are doing AMAZING! It is great that your body is getting back to normal. I can't wait to hear about your next victory.

Welcome to the group Mona! So glad you are here!! There is a lot of great and supportive people here.

I bet you feel GREAT!!! I am so glad for you!

I am so happy for you!!!