Capricornrose

Thank you guys! I don't know if I've started the food funeral early in my mind. It seems that I'm eating worse now than I ever have. Let me say eating that much candy at one time is a first for me. I agree on the mental work. I'm making slow progress in that area. Don't quite have the funds for copays often. I was thinking of finding a friend to call whenever I get in this state and not binge on sweets. That will give me an alternative to making negative choices. Re: being successful my mind goes back and forth on that. I believe in my heart that I'm going to be successful, which means giving up some things that I've held onto for many years. That's what scares me also.

Yay! I am literally counting down the days. I'm so excited!

I'm doing TOPS which was a choice for me. Way cheaper than WW. http://www.tops.org/default.aspx You can search to see if a group is near you.

I'm not sure if there is a Goodwill where you are. The ones local to me have some very nice choices and for low price. I've seen where some people are going that route while they are losing and not paying a lot of money for clothes. Great job! You're definitely an inspiration!

I think it's because I have COVA Care, which is Commonwealth of Virginia, and I was told the state(who ever chooses state employees insurance) specifically chose having employees go through the 12mths. Though it has been a long wait, I am thankful for the extra time to get my mind right. Thanks. I hope it goes by fast too!

Crocon-How long after the paperwork was submitted before you were approved.

I've told my immediate family, my close friends, and some of my co-workers. Once I start losing the weight, I don't think i'm going to broadcast it though. I'm just going to say that I've made major changes to how much I eat, and I exercise. Which will be telling the truth. I'm in VA and I work for the state. We get our insurance through Anthem BCBS. I was told the state elected the 12mth weight. Watch...after I have the surgery it'll probably change to 6mths for the new people. I have to be in Anthem's weight coaching program for 12mths and join a weight loss program like weight watchers. I joined TOPS since it's cheaper. I've only done the pylori test. I still have my psychological, cardio, and nutritionist appointments to attend. I scheduled those close to the end of my 12mth stint. That way i'll have everything done and the surgeon's office will only have to submit the referral. I don't know. I'm not so worried about the sagging skin. If it's really bad i'll see if my insurance will pay to fix that. Good luck to you. I posted in the either September or August surgery forum. I'm hoping that's when I'll have my surgery.

Welcome. I'm in the last 6mths of my 12 mth required wait. I feel sooo ready. I'll be getting vsg around the same timeframe as you. I do come in this site daily. It has been very educational and helpful.

Not having food put me into a coma. Going to sleep after eating. My stomach will no longer lead the way. LOL

Did he tell you what bougie(I hope I spelled it right) size he uses?

I'm so hyped up and ready to have surgery. I have 6 more months to go. But thank you for sharing some tips on your success. It helps to be able to learn as much as possible. You look awesome!

Very entertaining. Congrats to you guys!

I'm in Fredericksburg. Yea, I had to wait a year.

I don't have a date scheduled yet. I'm completing the last 6mths of a weight management program that I have to do. I complete that in August. After that I can schedule the surgery.

Good to hear. Gives me hope.

How did everything go?

You're right about health being number one. Ok, it lasts a month that's not bad.

Have you found any with a discount? They are pretty expensive from what I see on the Unjury website.

Thanks for the info its always great to see what's working for others.

Congrats to u all. I can't wait to have surgery and post my stats!

Wow. I'm preop and that's pretty scarey. I have a low tolerance for pain. Thanks for sharing.

Okay. Sounds great!