Shelli_d

this is the first post ive done since i did the intro one. I have met with the surgeon, and they referred me to the Bariatric center for the required 6 month diet thing my insurance requires (anthem BC/BS of GA) I have met with the dietitian and the meeting with the psychiatrist went well also..blood work done..looks like my cholesterol is high and i'm low in Vitamin D so i am on meds for that. Its really strange b/c i've never been on meds like this before. i'm hoping that after this surgery i will be able to be off them. Does the time go fast? because im so ready to get everything over with its crazy..i'm ready to be on the other side of the fence.

wow that is soo awesome! you are an inspiration! I too am in a 28 and you missy give me the encouragement that it is possible!!

o0o that is one of my goals too i love high heels but can never wear them for any length of time b4 my feet are killing me! another one is boots..i would love to wear some knee length boots but right now i cant b/c nothing goes over my calves so i have to stick to the ankle ones.

hello all! my name is shelli and yesterday i had my first of many appointments for this journey..my insurance (anthem bcbs of GA) requires a 6month weightloss requirement so im hoping by april/may i will be having surgery..im excited and nervous..i have been overweight my whole life..right now im 35 322lbs with a bmi of 54 and that scares me. in the beginning of this process i had wanted the band but after going to the seminars i decided that wasnt for me and i didnt like the idea of an RNY ..i am definately ready to reclaim my life

hello all..tonight is my seminar and im just wondering what to expect..im nervous and excited at the same time..also i have Anthem bc/bs in GA..anyone have that and can give me some info thanks

good luck and let us know how it goes!

reading your post gives me hope that it wont take so long...i also have anthem bc/bs and i go to my first seminar on tuesday..im excited..and this site is soo informative..i love it

wear a belt ride every ride at an amusement park cross my legs see my feet! shop in a normal store im sure i could go on and on lol but those are the main ones

i scored high and i knew i would w/o even taking the quiz..i am looking forward to being banded to help me out with it..food addiction isnt like any other addiction b/c you cant just quit food like u can drugs

omgoodness i did Zumba for the first time yesterday and i had a BLAST! the hour went so quick..now today i feel it in my lower back and legs but i cant wait to do it again..i went with a friend and she was like for your first time ever doing it you kept up better than i had the first time an what makes that even better is that she's a twig an here i am a lil over 300! i cant wait to get this ball rolling..have a seminar on the 20th of Sept

good luck

haha i kno this is off topic but i absolutely love that song an now it is stuck in my head..to the OP i think that its crazy that the Dr postponed your surgery for that lil amount of cheating

hey ya'll..i was wondering if there is a difference between the lapband and the realize band? The place where i wanted to go is in the out of network part of my insurance and they do lapband. the one that is covered by my insurance they do the realize band..was just wondering if there is any difference?

how long were you out of work after surgery? im hoping once i get surgery i will be able to return rather quickly. what was everyone's experience like once you got back to it?

i too work on my feet..i am customer service at home depot..i'm just hoping im not out too long

aww so happy for you Congrats!

i called and set up my consult with the program coordinator and when i told her i didnt have one she hesitated..i have insurance but i just havent been to a doctor..(i dont like to go unless i absolutely have to)..if i have to have one i can get one..was just wondering if it was totally necessary

hi..i use a website that has a great mix of music ( the original is more techno) it has the counts of when to run and to walk..http://www.gonicoleyourself.blogspot.com ..i love it..good luck..im going to be starting again shortly

I'm still in the research phase and this one doctor/hospital has a $200 dollar out of pocket program fee. Did/does any one had to do this?

So today i was sitting here reading some responses to some topics i had commented on and thought ..its about time to make my decision soooo next Wednesday the 17th i meet with the coordinator of the program! i am super excited..and a bit nervous..so wish me luck! 1st step to the rest of my life!

when i started i could only do 5 mins at best. i hated the thing! but then i got on one day an was like ok machine lets do this haha that day i did 10 and now im up to 1/2 hr an i have learned to love it..i put my music on and just go.stick with it and dont give up!

yay congrats on your weight loss! i have to say that this forum is really influencing my decision b/c ive read the great, good, not so good and the bad about the surgery.. i know everyone is different..

wow thats alot..i guess they want to make sure you are totally committed to this life change

i grew up fat..since i was born actually ( i was a 10lb baby) and now i know that i have an addiction..its so much harder when you are addicted to food b/c its something you need and you cant quit it cold turkey..i eat when im bored, when im happy, when im sad etc etc..i have motivation for awhile then something happens and i turn to food..my dad has heart problems, diabetes, sleep apnea the whole deal..plus he is obese..my mother was the same..im to the point where i need the help..and i feel the lapband will be the thing that keeps me on track for living a more healthy life style