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At this point I'm just echoing other, but it's just a stall =) Hang in there, it will start back up!!

I haven't heard of it, but now I'm intrigued. I've always been a big fan of the beachbody video workouts. I'll have to check it out though, it's always fun to switch it up. .

Awesome!! You are lookin' great =) Keep it up!

Welcome! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. It's such a pain to deal with insurance companies, that's for sure.

Good luck! I'm sure it will go great =D

My first meeting with my surgeon was immediately after my information session. During the appointment we talked over the procedure I'd decided on, what expectations he had for me, what required tests he wanted me to get with other facilities before approving surgery (i.e. psych eval, sleep study), and answered any questions that I had. After I didn't have much to do with his office until after I finished the requirements. I'm not sure if that's exactly how yours will go, but I assume that it will probably contain at least most of that, and maybe any additional requirements he has (like the weight loss some surgeons require pre-surgery).

Yay!!! =D

(((((HUGS))))) It's awfully frustrating when the scale moves the opposite way of what we want it to. I do not know your insurance company's specifics, but from what my insurance company and what I've read, it sounds like the pre-approval diet is for a few reasons 1) to give people time to possibly rethink it, I have a feeling many people feel it is a hurdle and give up 2) to have documentation that weight loss surgery is not the first option the person has turned to, they don't wanna fund it if there's a possibility that something else could help Whatever you do, don't give up! If this is really what you want, you can do it. Even if you gain the whole six months, at least at the end you will have that documentation.

I am not a diabetic, but I do work in a pharmacy. There are so many different kinds/strengths/etc of diabetic medications that it's possible your doctor could lower your dose, depending on what you're taking. It would definitely be worth a call to them to make sure they realize how your blood sugar is spiking. I would contact both doctors, and let them know that you're concerned. Hopefully, even if they don't decide to prescribe anything, your mind will be put at ease that they are aware of the situation.

It's a hard road. Be proud of yourself that you have the strength to start over =) You can do it!

Welcome! You may wanna call your insurance and see if they can tell you what they cover/your requirements because they do take quite a while to move everything through. =)

I think it really depends on your doctor. I have read many posts and it seems really varied. Some people have said their doctor postponed and some people have said their doctor went ahead. Though I know it's difficult, try not to worry too much, as you can't really change what it is at this point. (((hug))) I will keep my fingers crossed for you

Woohoo! Good luck, you'll be in our thoughts

This is just my 2cents, but my doctor stressed over and over at the consultation that he encourages his patients to look at percent lost instead of pounds (And on that note to try not to compare because everyone loses at a different rate). It's gonna be slower for a person who is smaller to begin with, because 20 pounds is 10% to someone 200 pounds, but to someone 300 pounds it is only 15%

Congrats!!!!! =D

Yay! Congrats =) They will be here before you know it!

Positive thoughts headed your way! =)

Woohoo!! Congratulations =D

I agree with this completely =) Hit those lunges and squats and you'll be good =D

I gotta agree with Lissa, you are a great writer =) I definitely enjoyed reading this entry.

So, this is the eve of PAT. Finally, it is almost here. I am trying not to feel nervous. I took CdnExpat's suggestion and made a list with all the outcomes I could think of, and what I would do. It decreased my anxiety a bit. I spent the day cleaning my house. I was worried that today was going to last forever and I had a bunch that needed to be done anyway, so I got a ridiculous amount done. Aside from the regular vacuuming and dusting, I also cleaned out a bunch of stuff in my room that I didn't need anymore. I had an entire closet full of old shoes that I never wear. I also redid the corkboard that I have in my room. I put some new pictures that I drew on it, as well as some fun things I had laying around. It made me feel good to be so productive. Plus, there is the added bonus of the fact that my room is now clean enough that I feel comfortable having friends/family come in if I need some help. My cats are thrilled that my room is cleared out some, they love to crash on the plush carpet I have in there. Anyway, so weirdly enough today was on and off relaxing. I surfed a bunch of songs I had stored on SoundHound while I worked. Tomorrow is going to be a super long day (PAT at 730am and work 3-11pm) and I want to get the chance to look through some posts and respond, Thanks again for all the kind words, they helped a lot yesterday with my frustration. Hope everyone is having a good day too =)

It's past midnight so I guess it's officially 3 days until my surgery. I have so many thoughts and feelings going through my head that it's kind of crazy. I think I'll start with my immediate feeling, which is anger. This has very little to do with the actual surgery. I had asked a friend if he would stay with me the week post surgery because family will not be home and they really want me to have someone around most of the day to be sure I'm alright. He didn't have a job and I told him I'd pay for gas/a bit for babysitting me and we'd get to hang out. Fun times, right? Wrong. So he started getting flaky a couple of weeks ago. We talked about it and figured it out and he assured me he would be there to back me up. Thankfully, the pessimistic, cynical person that I am, I asked another friend if he could back me up and he was willing to. This was maybe about three weeks ago. The friend that has assured me he'd back me up and I kind of fell out of touch being busy with work and stuff, and I messaged him intermittently to see if he wanted to hang out, but he didn't really feel like it, but each time he would assure me yes he will be there post surgery to help me out. Lo and behold I message him tonight and ask if we are still on for it, and he says "If I'm off." And I'm like "Huh??? We have been planning on this for weeks!!" So his story comes out that yesterday he got a job and he might have to work. Which would totally be okay with me, except for the fact that he did not even bother to tell me! Three days from my surgery and he didn't even have the decency to let me know I should probably start looking for another person to help me out. When was he going to tell me? The day of surgery? Anyway, so I'm steaming over that. I am so thankful I had already asked another friend and my aunt offered to come help out. But I decided that I didn't want to be friends with this individual anymore. We had been friends less than a year, so I suppose it's not a huge loss, and obviously he has no consideration, so I guess I'm better off. It still sucks, and it's an unfortunate note to be down a friend going into a major surgery, but I think it was the right choice. Deep breaths, I'm trying to let it gooooooo. No negative thoughts will be following this lady into surgery! Onto the more relevant conversation...I'm NERVOUS. I'm still far more nervous for my PAT than I am for my surgery, which seems completely backwards. Alas, that's how it is for me. I'm hoping I get the all clear when I go in on Tuesday. I will keep you updated as the process continues. As for this pre-surgical girl, it is time for bed!

Thanks guys, I am glad that I was not just overreacting. He kept acting like I was crazy and it was making me feel like I was going a little overboard. I really appreciate the words of wisdom CdnExpat, I tried to do that today and it's helped a bit =)

Wow, look at that skinny lady in the new picture =D You look fabulous!

I hope you get to be in the show! How much fun that would be =) You do look incredible! Congratulations =D