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i really pondered whether to post this or not (i do not want to come across as bragging or boasting) however i wanted to share as its pretty darn kewl. this week alone, 5 people have said something to me about my weight loss (from out of the blue)...3 did not know i have had the surgery. 1. Jennifer who is our companys CFO, came up to me and said you are looking so good. 2. Darielle came up to me and said whatever you are doing, keep it going as you are looking (skinny) 3. Pat who is one of our accountants said you are looking amazing 4. Tiffany said i can really tell you are losing weight. 5. Dunkin Doughnut drive thru lady said wow, you have lost some weight so i said the thank you and how sweet (and the southern thing well bless your heart)...i am excited that people notice or are noticing....still difficult to say (thank you) but i am getting use to it

*** When I was obese, I could never eat enough food. Aside from my love of its smell and taste, of chewing and swallowing, I wanted a full belly. The problem with that was that there isn’t enough food in the entire universe to fill the hole in my belly, never mind the hole in my soul .*** ..........and this was the prob with me...your words touch me jean as always.

I may never (be thin) as the world knows but this southern girl will be healthy....I did what I had to do to make that happen, june 6, 2012...not looking back and no regrets.

heck yeah....i also had to take 2 weeks of shots (mornings/nights) for blood clots in my stomach also (along with my 5 incisions)...it looked.like i was involved in a sturgis biker fight let me tell you... i was yellow/brown/gray/purple...it will fade......

being a larger bmi when i started, i lost more than some who are starting at the bmi i am now.....that being said, i used that to my advantage mental wise... it felt good to see my monthly weigh in's at the doctor as a loss....so that encouraged me to keep going...when did i see it on me that i was losing (for real and not just people saying it) at my 4 month mark... on halloween, i put a picture of my before (oh my gawd) pic on my profile and a 4 month later next to it....yeah, that is when i realized, yep, i got this..

yeah, KK is supreme this is TRUE

if you call your insurance provider, i am sure they will give you the rundown of the question you answered. as in life, insurance and doctors will vary. i wish you all the best.

you can always call and talk to your insurance and get an idea of if they will approve or not. i wish you all the luck.

gulping water while insides are still swollen as it hurts so dont do it...sip and sip and then sip some more.....and yes, your incisions will be sore and each day that passes, it will get better..my advice is to take it easy, rest and allow your body to heal and just develop patience. congrats on your new life

tell them its not what you lost but what you have gained........and fearing the dr is just stupid....they are the ones who care about you...never fear them.

the coffee is die for.... cut my nails off for....love their coffee

chap stick and easy on/off clothes and bring with you and a I got this attitude. congrats on your up and coming surgery

take a friend with you and hop a bus to do this. if you are a church person, ask someone there. (there is always a way if you look) missy was right about the cab part but an hour drive to and fro would cost alot.

if you give up i will personally kick your butt....although dont fear too much as i would not want to break a nail...

you are getting more hungry as you are healing and the swelling is going down. 100% normal....just gradually add more and more to your food intake per your dr's instruction. ...and if one thinks they (cant) then they are right........each day gets easier....pinky swears.

so your clothes are looser (which to me says you are losing via inches) which is what matters.....as scale numbers go up and down all day long.....and just because the scale numbers are not moving as fast as you like does not mean the band is not working or you are not losing.......because you are losing weight in inches....i see no problem as you are eating right, exercising etc...the mistake is (thinking what you are thinking right now). hang with it...

*keep in mind, no matter what WLS one gets, the DS, the sleeve, the band, the bypass or plication (or band/plication) unless the person adheres to their new lifestyle, it wont work* to me, just having the surgery is not the answer. you must want it bad enough to do whatever you have too (that means following how to use it properly). just my 4 cents.

yes

no, they dont. and here is how i know as i went to their website: Bariatric Surgery TRICARE will cost share any of the following open or laparoscopic bariatric surgical procedures: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass Vertical banded gastroplasty Gastroplasty (stomach stapling) Adjustable gastric banding (i.e., adjustable LAP-BAND®) If you meet all of the following conditions: You're at least 18 years old or you must provide documentation of completion of bone growth. You were unsuccessful with non-surgical medical treatments for obesity. Your medical records must show your failed attempts. Diet programs, such as Weight Watchers®* and Jenny Craig*, are acceptable methods of dietary management, as long as there are monthly clinical visits with your doctor and medical documentation of your participation and your progress throughout the course of the dietary program. *These programs are not covered by TRICARE. Physician-supervised programs made-up of only weight-loss medication management, do not meet this requirement. [*]You have proof of one of the following: A body-mass index greater than or equal to 40 kilograms per meter squared (kg/m2); or A body-mass index of 35-39.9 kg/m2 with one clinically significant comorbidity, including but not limited to, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea, Pickwickian syndrome, hypertension, coronary artery disease, obesity-related cardiomyopathy, or pulmonary hypertension. TRICARE does not cover the following services: Office visits solely for the treatment of obesity Non-surgical procedures for treatment of obesity Nutrition and diet counseling Biliopancreatic bypass (jejunoileal bypass, Scopinaro procedure) Gastric bubble or balloon Sleeve gastrectomy Gastric wrapping/open gastric banding Unlisted procedures

i focus on lean protein, veggies and fruit and i stay within my allotted amount...i dont overthink the how many carbs vs fat vs whatever....however i am very much aware that 3500 calories is a pound and if i eat more calories than i burn off, i will gain or not lose weight.

probably nothing but you should always refer to your dr if you are concerned no matter what...i can say everything is ms merry sunshine but i have no idea......just do what you are suppose to do...your doing good, no need to divert from that path.