Vicki Loichinger

just amazing and such an inspiration. You have done everything you needed to do and you are reaping the benefits. I am so happy for you.

Welcome and yes I think it is very normal to feel every emotion there is. Just stay busy and don't drive yourself nuts. Pamper yourself a bit if you can, maybe go get a pedicure. Finish up a craft project. Something to make the time go by and that brings you joy. Will be thinking of you and praying for you both for a safe and successful surgery and a speedy recovery.

I think it is even more frustrating for you because you have the fear of loss of insurance to deal with. You have a lot on your plate right now and it would be very nice for you to have somebody do their job and get things going for you. Praying for you.

well it seems a lot of us are on this waiting bench. and our hands are tied and at the mercy of others. so frustrating.

awesome just awesome

You have come to the right place. Loads of information and encouragement. We all have a bond like others in our lives just can't seem to understand. So when you feel like nobody knows what you are going through, come here because somebody has been or is right where you are, Welcome and wishing you the best,.

I too have a very addictive personality. But lately feeling so poorly and having such a hard time with asthma and diabetes I have lost interest in most everything. I am hoping post op I will feel better and pick up some old interests that were addictive like decorative painting and reading. Right now my addiction is this board and my obsession is waiting for the call that I am approved for surgery a revision from lap band to rny. . Also hope exercise will become one. But really hoping bad ones do not, It is something we all need to be aware of.

poohing is important and I know you will feel so much better when you can go, I hope they can give you something,

I am sure you will be able to have it post op, but how soon after will depend on your Doc, I have been having some great treats mixing yogurt with different flavors of sugar free pudding and unflavored protein (I am pre op) and I really like it and hoping my taste buds don't change to much after surgery. I think mixing the protein powder in the yogurt could make it easier for those that have a hard time getting shakes down.

I have no answers but you do have my prayers and best wishes that something can be done about this and quickly. Gently Hugs.

That is so Awesome, I can't think of a great enough word. I am so happy for you I am smiling the biggest grin. Good luck with the waiting and may approval come soon and your surgery date be to your liking. Happy Happy Joy JOY

welcome so glad you found us. A wealth of info and support hear. Wishing you the very best.

I think it is so wise of you to begin experimenting with things you both can eat and help him feel reassured that he isn't going to starve, lol, or have to eat weird. You are good wife. Hugs to you,

After lap band seven years ago, it was no corn and no popcorn. Corn would actually get stuck and had to come back up. I choke real easy and have nearly died on popcorn so I don't eat it, although I love it. So I would be safer rather than sorry by avoiding corn and popcorn for all of us, Just not worth the chance.

Worm I am praying our phones ring today. I broke down and called the office and left a light hearted message just wanting to know if they had heard anything ya da ya da, and please have a nice day. And now I wait for a return call. I just want to know if there is something that I can be doing, DO I need to get letters from my doctors ect just tell me people I will do it. Ok off the rant for a minute. So nerve wreaking.

you are doing awesome, so happy for you. sending you prayers and positive thoughts that you continue to do great and feel better each day. Gentle Hugs.

sip sip sip, walk walk walk and rest rest rest then repeat. Take it easy. You are doing fantastic by the way. So happy you are feeling so good. Just don't over do.

Sending you positive thoughts and prayers for healing. Hang in there. This is rough. But I am so glad you are getting the treatment you need. Rest and let them pamper you a bit. Gentle Hugs.

IF you can afford to take the six weeks and your job will be ok with it, take it. You will have so much more energy and strength and a good routine down with food and supplements. Just be sure to be active when you should. Or possibly if you are feeling wonderful wonderful wonderful, and your job and doc would allow try going back half days or shorter week, week five and six, ease back into it so to speak.

Hoping your Doc tells you to ease back into work. 12 hours sounds like an eternity when you on your feet and still healing. Good luck. And bless your heart for being a nurse. You are appreciated. And soon they are going to think you grew wings the way you will fly around that ER.

It is these things that drive me bonkers. Bonkers. Crossing my fingers for you too. Please please get it right and sent off so newlife can start her new life.

well that put a smile on my face.....congrats. that is so awesome. I know you are feeling so excited right now. Happy Happy Happy Day

You are doing fantastic and you are very very beautiful. So happy for you, And glad you did this while you are young and have your whole life to be healthy and hopefully avoid a lot of illnesses that the extra pounds bring with them. Love your pics,

You look great, Hope your journey continues to go so well, By no protein do you mean you are getting all the protein you need from food? are you taking your vitamin supplements? Just the mom in me worrying lol. Hugs to you.

I too hope the hardest is behind you. So happy for the 50 pounds lost, but I know it hasn't been easy. Treat yourself well. Praying for continued healing.