lisaholland73

We've lost over 16 lbs let's keep going! Challenge March_Lucky to be Losing.xls

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Welcome everyone! We are trying to lose over 206lbs!! whoo hoo! We can do it! Challenge March_Lucky to be Losing.xls

Welcome to the monthly challenge. February is here and I hope Love (and weight loss) are in the air. This challenge is a fun way to keep track of your monthly weight loss while gaining and giving support to other bandsters. Copy and post the template below and fill in the information that you are comfortable sharing on February 1st then come back every Saturday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and the LAST DAY OF THE MONTH --Friday Feb 28th and post your updated weight. I will keep track of the weights to get a table listing everyone's results on the following weekend. Good luck to everyone and remember this isn't a contest it's a challenge and you are a winner no matter how much you lose. The first three items are required all others are recommended, but the last one is the most fun. If you are new to our monthly challenge please leave a short introduction. Name, real or screen~ Goal weight for February 28th~ Weight on February 1st~ Age~ City/State~ Dietary goal for February~ Exercise goal for February~ Personal goal for February~ Date banded~ Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ Do anything special for Valentine's day?~

Name, real or screen~Lisa Goal weight for March 31st~179.9 Weight on March 1st~182.6 Age~40 City/State~Romeoville, IL Dietary goal for March~Eat more fruits and veggies Exercise goal for March~Start walking/running outside to get ready for my 5Ks Personal goal for March~Keep saving a little money Date banded~4/17/12 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~53/54 What are you lucky to have in your life? Lucky to have this band, this tool has really helped me.

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Challenge February_Happy Valentine's Day.xls Don't forget to check in!

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Happy Birthday!! Losing this weight is the best birthday gift any of us can give ourselves!! Enjoy!

So my work changed from Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, they told me (and I have an email) that it was not excluded from the new insurance. My husband who got the surgery a year (2013) after me (2012) went for a fill under the new insurance, not covered!!...They DID exclude it from the policy. So my question is (1) since the company's policy covered me for the surgery in IL, could they not have a case by case exceptance for us now that we have follow-ups to go (2) since they told me in writing one thing and now it's different do I have a leg to stand on to try and fight for them to cover it, since they already paid for the major part?? The bill for a fill is $1066 not covered by insurance, the doctor's office said they could charge me $175 the cash price. What a crazy difference. I just want resolution or an answer from the company, I sent a letter to the Benefits Manager but still no reply. Hoping if I have to pay the cash price my flexible spending will take care of it. Thanks for listening.

I'm in Illinois, Thank you for the info!!

Thank you everybody for your advice and support. I knew you guys would understand. I will keep you posted. I'm so glad my husband and I have already gotten the surgery. I'd be even more upset if I hadn't gotten this far. How do I find out who the insurance commissioner is? Thanks again!

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Welcome to the monthly challenge. 2014 and January is here!! This challenge is a fun way to keep track of your monthly weight loss while gaining and giving support to other bandsters. Copy and post the template below and fill in the information that you are comfortable sharing on January 1st then come back every Wednesday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and the LAST DAY OF THE MONTH --Friday January 31st and post your updated weight. I will keep track of the weights to get a table listing everyone's results on the following weekend. Good luck to everyone and remember this isn't a contest it's a challenge and you are a winner no matter how much you lose. The first three items are required all others are recommended, but the last one is the most fun. If you are new to our monthly challenge please leave a short introduction. Name, real or screen~ Goal weight for January 31st~ Weight on January 1st~ Age~ City/State~ Dietary goal for January~ Exercise goal for January~ Personal goal for January~ Date banded~ Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ New Year's Resolution~

Name, real or screen~ LisaHolland73 Goal weight for February 28th~176.5 Weight on February 1st~182.6 Age~40 City/State~Romeoville, IL Dietary goal for February~stay at or under my calorie goal Exercise goal for February~Get back in training for 5K (come on nice weather!) Personal goal for February~Book a trip for a vacation Date banded~4/17/12 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~56lbs Do anything special for Valentine's day?~Maybe out to dinner and/or make a crafty with the kids.

Challenge Happy 2014! January Challenge.xls 67.4 lbs gone!

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Nearly 60lbs gone! Challenge Happy 2014! January Challenge.xls

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Challenge Happy 2014! January Challenge.xls 44 lbs gone!