Beach Lover

Is there a link like the halloween one?

Do you have to go to your profile to find out how they have you listed as sleeve or band?

I like the layout but the colors are a killer!

You look fabulous!!!

I lost 2 pounds this week. Weight 227 Have a great weekend!!

Looking great!!

Looking fabulous and terrific results!!

I found that when I got to day 3 or 4 of my pre op liquid diet I started craving vegetables and meat. I think our bodies let us know what we need. My doctor let me have a small piece of lean meat and fresh veggies every 3rd day just to keep me sane.

Hang in there! The cravings will get easier it takes a little time. You got this!

Congratulations! You have done a wonderful job!!

Way to go!! Once those tears are dried the resolve sets in and I think you will get some results!!

It is my one tip I give out to all presleevers about to have their surgery. I can't tell you how much they helped me!

I am the same way everyone is welcome. Sometimes I think people who are nice from the heart get bit the worst. We tend to forgive easily and forget. But there comes a time when self preservation is more important. You don't even have to confront her.......just walk away. Spare yourself the confrontation and the arguments that you will get from her because she will only bite more. Wolves always do. You can have compassion for her fight with weight loss but you don't have to be her whipping post. You sound like someone that I would count as a good friend and so will others. You are going to find a new found confidence with your weight loss and you will release the things in your life that brought you down. In a few short months you will look back and know your life forward is full of amazing opportunities and a lot of fun.

This friend is a toxic wolf in sheep's clothing. One of the toughest things is to learn to recognize these people and she is one of them. In addition what about your other friend that is going with her.......it seems that she is just as guilty but not quite as mean or deliberate as the other one. I suggest you start distancing yourself and make new friendships that will uplift you. This is not easy to do and I speak from experience. Similar circumstances happened to me. I tried to make it work for to long and only got hurt more with my efforts. You have made a decision to better yourself and she isn't handling it gracefully at all. Spend some time reflecting on this relationship and be honest with yourself. Can you recognize other events where you questioned her friendship, motives or behavior? If so, it isn't just the surgery that is causing this........she is not a good friend. This kind of hurt from a friend takes some time to get over. I didn't confront my friend I just walked away from her. I wish you the very best with your new life! You will meet new friends!

Good luck to all of you this week! It is a very nervous and exciting time! Remember to ask for the flavored sponges they will hydrate your lips and mouth after surgery. They are a life saver!!

Congratulations!! I was checking my bmi yesterday and fooling around with the calculators to see how much more I will have to lose to be just overweight. I am getting there but still have some to go. Good for you and you are looking terrific!!

Congratulations and you are looking terrific!!

If this doctor is not willing to do it then I would start thinking about changing doctors. Comorbidities will help get approval. Did your insurance company say no if your bmi was 35? Last time I checked this was still in the obese range and should be covered. The lap band is just a terrible idea and I would reevaluate if you want a doctor that would even suggest it. I wish you the very best!

Was the doctor's office checking on your eligibility for the surgery? If so, they did drop the ball by not telling you about the clause and continuing with your testing and hoop jumping that is required. Why was the insurance company paying for testing out of a bariatric center if they don't cover this? Get your answers and make them accountable. This must feel surreal and devastating please don't give up and fight for yourself. I was a self pay and wished I could get the insurance coverage but was emphatically shut down immediately so I don't understand why all of this went on. Good luck!

I bought a bento box also and went on amazon and ordered longer toothpicks so I could skewer cheese cubes with olives, sausage slices, fruit etc. I also like to take olives, caprese salad, grilled chicken slices etc. Eggface has some wonderful ideas. If you google bento box ideas you should get even more ideas. I love mine!

Happy Birthday and enjoy your cake if you want it!

Go back to the insurance coordinator and have them fight for you. This doesn't make much sense it seems like someone left something out along the way. Ask them what documentation have they sent to your insurance company. This sounds like the medical office may have left some things out. Good luck to you and fight for it!!

Do you have a newer scale? If so, you have to make sure that it is on very level spot. If it isn't you will get different weights every time. I learned this after my scale almost drove me insane. Check each corner of it and make sure it isn't moving up and down even the slightest. When you find a level place always weigh yourself in the exact same spot. The other thing I learned.........When you weigh yourself in the morning you can weigh yourself a 2nd time immediately just to double check it but after that don't go back and do it again! You will drive yourself nuts........I think I almost went over the deep end playing the scale game. Best of wishes to you!!

I am going to learn to surf! Hopefully I won't die!!!

You look fabulous and that blue looks great on you!!