Banterwonder

Just told my husband. No one else needs to know. This is a private matter. No one needs to know. I think in general, we feel pressured to share with everyone, friends, family, co-workers. And sometimes we feel the need to share with complete strangers very intimate details of our lives. My weight and my health are topics that only my husband needs to know about. If anyone questions my weight loss, I will say , "thank you". I am not telling my mom, as she will spread it throughout the known world. Same with co-workers. I work in a relatively small workplace, and word travels amazingly fast.

February 27th.!!!! Can't wait......

I wonder if she ever considered weight loss surgery? She seems like she might be a candidate.

Failed first sleep study. Just couldn't get comfortable. I prepped for the second, sleepy time tea, nyquil, benadryl, Tylenol pm, light dinner, little liquids.... Slept with the mask CPAP and diagnosed with sleep apnea. Sleep md recommended CPAP, should get it soon, seeing surgeon today to set surgery date!!!! Can't wait, excited and nervous....

Depending on your state laws, cigna may HAVE to cover weight loss surgery. Check the legislation in your state. I know that in New York, insurance companies are required to cover it. They may make you " jump through hoops", but in the end it will be worth it.

Sounds like there is more than food as an issue here. Does your doctor's practice offer counseling?

I am planning a vacation in July and want to know how much people have lost after banding. Thank you.

One pound of anything, weighs one pound. A pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat.

Don't forget, Monday is a holiday!

Thank you for that great information. I hope to be banded by February.

Just tried the Unjury chocolate and it was delicious!!!

Soooo glad you posted!!!! I will have a surgery date next week and my eating is out if control!!! I had to buy a new winter coat , new work pants and worst of all.... New underwear!!!!!! I kept wondering why I was so uncomfortable and realized that my underwear was too tight! I just ordered enough to get me through a few weeks. My plan is to start protein shakes for breakfast and lunch and then a sensible dinner emphasizing fresh fruits and veggies. Can't wait to be banded!!!!

Has anyone tried Unjury cheese sauce? People rave about it. I have the Unjury vanilla, chocolate and the chicken soup and will be trying them in the next couple of days.

Am going to order this for post op period. Thank you!

So glad the site is back!!! I was going into withdrawal!!!!

Many "ah-ha" moments. Others don't want to sit next to you on trains, buses.Caught a glimpse of myself in store windows. Even your underwear is tight. High blood pressure, pre-diabetes. Hard to walk up stairs. Skin rashes due to excess fat, swollen legs. Not wanting to be photographed.Avoiding social situations, even close friends weddings and funerals. Being the biggest one in your circle. Getting close to 300 pounds. Huge ah-ha moments......

A pound is a pound, muscle, fat, feathers, bricks.

Kayak!!!!

I have cigna and they required th 6 month documented medically supervised weight loss attempts.

My COE MD requests a cardiology consult, pulmonologist and endocrinologist.The cardiologist did EKG, echo, dopplers of carotids , abdomen and legs and bloodwork. The pulmonologist did pulmonary function tests( Diagnosed with asthma, put on inhalers), and sent me for a sleep study. I go back for repeat PFT's. Haven't seen the endocrinologist yet, but that will probably mean blood work. Then it's psych and nutrition, then a date for surgery...... Oh, yes, I almost forgot, letter from PCP stating the need for surgery and documentation of 6 months supervised weight loss attempts...... Luckily I have insurance coverage......

Tofurky!!!! Check out Dr. Neal barnard's 21-day Kickstart. Advocates vegan lifestyle. It is very easy to be a vegan. Just requires commitment and reading.

If it happened to me that many times...... I'd remove the tongue ring. Why take the chance?

can someone tell me if either or both of these programs allow you to customize for calories, protein, carbs, etc.?

Thank you!!! Very creepy. Will report if it happens again.

I got a request from a "lindababy". Also, poor grammar/spelling. Said they were interested in my profile!!! My profile says nothing!!!! Lap band forum moderators ........