Kimber-lilly

Yes, she had surgery on Friday. I saw her on Wed. last week and told her to get out of that bed as soon as possible after surgery! Time will tell how she does--apparently she has a good friend who had this done--I met the friend--what a sour puss she was! however, she was about 160 pounds lighter than when I had seen her years ago......So I am guessing that she told her how great it was and that is why she chose RNY over lapband. Can I say it here???? I think that decision is CRAZY!!!!!

I talked with the nurse today--surgery is scheduled for Sept. 2!!!! So excited!

That's interesting--since this gal (to each her own) didn't think about weight loss surg until I told her mom (who is a good friend of mine) that I was looking into insurance authorization--then poof! I got approved and she had a surgery date--for RNY-- she is a three pack a day smoker, too.... I just couldn't figure out why someone would take those risks instead of the band.....

I love that idea!

I called those Nice folks at BCBS today--they said 'YES"! Oh my goodness! I am soooo excited! I have to go call my mom, but wanted you guys to know FIRST, since you have been holding my hand all this time! WOOHOOOO--my last fat happy dance! Kimberly

Hi All, I am in the northwoods of Wisconsin--Florence County--up on the border of the Upper Penninsula of Michigan. I think they DO make plus sized Carharts--seeing as how my brother in law wears them! ha ha Anyhoo--now waiting for the phone to ring and window shopping--don't dare purchase anything YET! Told my mom and my fave brother--both very supportive--as well as my super husband--he's so thrilled to get a "new hot wife"---I cautioned him and told him to watch out, it'll still be cranky old me!

Taking a break from my shopping, ahem....hate to miss a good sale! How long for you guys between "approved" and "done"???? They said they will call me to schedule, but I don't know if that means "wait by the phone" or go live your life for three weeks...... PARALYZED with EXCITEMENT! Dacry--I will definately take you up on the shopping spree--Lord knows there is no shopping up here in the woods--unless you like Carharts! Dancing a fat, nekkid happy dance the likes have never been seen before!

WEll, I have to tell you all that I am MOSTLY excited about the potential for new clothes! I am so tired of my black, khaki or brown clothes--i never wear much color-- My passion in the summer is Lilly Pulitzer--no plus size there, so my goal is to buy some for NEXT summer and look as good as I will feel! I just bought a 2X Lilly-like shirt from Key West, but I need it for a party--my last fat summer party! I can't wait till next summer! New clothes, new bod! OMG! Laughing just thinking about what everyone will say!

Somewhere, there is an insurance claims "decider" who this week will decide to approve or disapprove my request for the band. I am a nervous wreck! Please send telepathic "approve" thoughts to whoever this person is!

I will keep you guys updated. So nice to have so many NICE cheerleaders! Chin(s) up, fingers crossed. Kimberly

Thank you, all! It was so nice to wake up to all this support! fingers crossed! Kimberly

How many co-morbidities do you think I need to have to "please BXBS? I only have one--my letter was to the point and attached to it were all my reports, etc. Passed the psych test (amazingly!!) Had the sleep study--never so disappointed to learn I DON"T have sleep apnea...... So, there I am, hanging in the wind with my one co-morbidity. what do you guys think? Kimber-lilly PS, Hi Lisa--glad you are back safe and sound. I was wondering about you, too....

Today I finished all the pre-requirements for my insurance authorization to start! I am so glad to be over this part of it! Now as Tom Petty once said, "the waiting is the hardest part"..... so, to amuse myself, I am wondering if any Lapbanders tried to guess what size they would be in what upcoming season so as to try to pre-purchase clothing? I am especially in love with VINTAGE fashions and there are a few I would like to finally fit into! any advice. Humor me, I am trying to stay calm and wait......(for authorization, not advice!) Kimber-lilly

I have to catch up on my ready! Glad you are on the mend-- 105 degrees sounds terrible, however, it is about 50 degrees here today and I am longing for summer like you wouldn't believe--planning my son's swim party for his birthday and if it doesn't warm up soon, the Water will be too cold! So, I am bored today, too. Got called off work at 5am, so have been up since then doing my usual glamorous tasks--laundry, dishes--- Now I am ready for bed! We are dressed identically today! xoxox

DeLarla, Hello! What happened with the emergency repair job? Are you better? Missed you the last few days--that acerbic sense of humor! Kimberly Lilly

I am so stressed. I saw my surgeon and he said, with a BMI of 39.5 he would consider that 40 and not to sweat it. So I didn't. On Friday, i got a call from his nurse, who politely and in a round about kind of way, suggested that I GAIN SOME MORE WEIGHT to get my BMI up past 40 to qualify for my insurance! I said I would do it, but I am so depressed--the last thing I want to be is BIGGER! And it's starting to get hot here--ugh! Console me, please.

Well, this is really ridiculous! Ate like crazy, and after two weeks, my BMI is 41.9! I can't believe I am happy about that! Here's to great pie!

Oh, forgot this--I have one fat, sassy cat named Kitty--pure white and smart as the dickens--LOVES my son and protects him like a dog would........ attached is a pix of son and husband. Hope it isn't too big!

Hi, I am Kimberly I live in the northwoods of Wisconsin (can you say "middle of NOWHERE??), I am 40 years old, have a peach of a guy for a husband and an "almost 5" year old son. My husband and I met thru my work--and we married 6 weeks later! Sometimes you just KNOW! I have yet to be banded--I am working with my insurance company to get all my ducks in a row for their preauthorization process, then hopefully, it will be "ready, set, go!" My BMI is currently 39.5, so I have to nudge it over 40 to make the ins. co. happy. eeeeee gads! If all goes as planned, will have ins. auth. by the end of summer and a surgery date shortly thereafter! Ever hopeful! xoxox Kimberly

soooo, ummmm I wonder how you are today? Better, I hope! xoxoxoxox:kiss :kiss :kiss :kiss your favorite Lilly

Oh Crap, now that you say that, my husband will be all a mess, too! Some things are better left unsaid, I guess. I am just sitting her smiling--I feel like I have new friends!

They are adorable! I love the half white doggie! He looks like he knows you need him! Good luck with your tube tomorrow--I saw the pix---wowsa! I'll be thinking of you! xoxoxo

No Pie? I can't WAIT for those days-- Quaters and pie and heavy clothes and quarters up my butt. Can't wait to explain all this to my husband! Good night ladies, and thanks for your great sense of humor and support! xoxox Kimberly

You are a cherry and cream cheese wanna be! xoxox

NO PIE FOR YOU! My momma calls me Kimber-lilly So how much pie equals a pound? Any guesses?