demmemoon

I'm having surgery March 19 with Dr. Boutt. I still have to send in all my paperwork but he doesn't think I'll run into any problems. I live right outside of Port Huron, about 15 minutes from the hospital. Good luck to you both!

MM! I am deb aka demmemoon and an a neo-pagan polythiest kitchen witch. Got all that? I am a married mom of 2 boys (5 & 8) whom I am raising to walk the pagan path. They will be free to choose what religion/spirituality they want for themselves but I want them to be open-minded and caring of all things. My husband is an aethiest (who is vice-principal of a catholic high school ) By trade I am a soapmaker and aromatherapist. You can kind of get an idea what I do at www.tubtopia.com I am also working on creating signature perfumes using all natural oils. Essential oils and herbs are my passion. Anyway, glad to see this thread here! BB. demmemoon

Count me in as "Other", too! Maybe we should get our own category so we can discuss our weight loss journey along with our spiritual journey. I know I wouldn't want to take on this journey without Goddess by my side! Blessed Be to all my Other sisters here. demmemoon

Hey Virginia! I'm scheduled for March 19th, too. I have hadall my testings done save for the psych one (March 1) and meet for the final time with my PCP on Monday to get all forms ready to be sent in. I kinda hate having the date without the approval because it leaves room for denial, but the sugeon is sure everything will go through just fine. Are you nervous yet? I'm not too bad but I'm sure it will get me either once I'm approved or the closer the time gets. Fingers crossed! debc

I'll play! What, if anything, is too serious to joke about? Anything that would hurt the audience that's listening (excluding those who choose to pay to see a comic) If you could wake up tomorrow having gained one quality or one ability, what would it be? The ability to be nice to myself and do the things I keep meaning to do like meditate, try yoga, plan better meals for myself, etc... Whom, if anyone, do you envy enough to want to trade lives with them? My sons (5&8) but only for a day or two! If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would it be? I would have lived with my grandfather and not my toxic parents. If there were a public execution on tv, would you watch it? Yes, I like demented things. Would you rather arrive at a party underdressed or overdressed? Under-dressed. WAY, way more comfy than stuffy dress up clothes. What's more important: actual experiences, or the memories that remain from those experiences? While the actual experience is important, I think the memories or lessons learned are more important. It usually takes some time to realize what the experience has taught. Think of your 20's and what you learned from them into your 30's. In real conversations, do you tend to talk more or listen more? depends on the conversation. If you had to chose one, would you rather be blind or deaf? At my age now if I had to choose to lose one I'd pick going blind. I already have in my memory what everything I need to see looks like or can imagine what my boys will look like as adults. I love sounds and music far too much to give them up. Of course, I may change my mind if allowed a cochlear implant! lol debc

Who is your insurance carrier? I'm hoping to skip the 6 mos diet clause. Thanks! deb

Congrats! Does BCBS ALWAYS deny the first time? Aaarghhh.....I have them, too, here in MI (well, I have PPO). What was your BMI that was too low if you don't mind my asking?