BookWorm

I have to say I think that the drink and eat thing at the same time is BS. Look, I'm no medical professional but it really is about what you put in your mouth and how much. I didn't get hung up on the drinking and eating thing I got hung up on what and how much is going in and my exercise output. Just my thoughts. (Break) Follow the advise of your doctor....Yada ...Yada...

Mine was a joke. Don't stress about it as you will walk out of it thinking, "I can't believe I got that worked up". Speaking from my experience only, I wished I could have written the check and walked out. He didn't care, I didn't care, he wasn't interested, I wasn't interested. I agree with the above. Just be honest but don't reveal too much and you will be fine. The 100 question questionnaire was a joke as well.

Maybe I'm just direct, but when did being candid with people become unsupportive or insensitive? You ask, I'm going to tell you how I feel and I may not agree with how or what you want me to say. When did that not become ok on this forum?

There is something to be said for tough love. I have two examples that although weren't the best way for the individuals to handle stuck with me to this day and drive my decision making: I played soccer since the age of 5 and into college. Never a small girl, even at my fittest I was always heavy "big boned". One day while playing soccer, my dad went to my soccer game. (1st and only time in my entire life). He yelled to me, "Attack that ball like you attack a plate of food". While beyond mortified, that was the best game I ever played. Was there relationship damage from that incident? I don't know. That ship had already sailed, so to speak. I just reported to work at a new office. The political appointee asked for me to make sure that he had a briefing for a late afternoon meeting. While I wasn't the expert, I contacted them to make sure that they were prepared and that the briefing was received prior to the meeting. Long story short, the expert left for the day and didn't provide the briefing and the meeting was moved up in time. When I went into the bosses office and told him I didn't have the briefing he went off and said that I was supposed to "anticipate his needs and always have a back-up plan". I've never forgotten that and I never found myself unprepared in similar situations. I guess my point is that something the tough conversations are exactly what we need.

Spot on. It's ine of the reasons I don't post that often.

I'm not on the site very often so its rare that I post. I have to be honest, I'm not sure how I feel about it and quite frankly I know you don't really care, however, I thought I would give some advice that may result in contributions. - Go Fund Me irks me as I can't verify where the money is actually going or being spent. - If you had said in your post you needed the money because you had life threatening co-morbidity issues I would have thought twice. - Details matter in this case; otherwise, what separates you from the other 100 posts a day that can't get surgery because they can't pay?

We had a work offsite and did vision boards. I'm not into kumbuya kinda stuff, especially at work; therefore, it doesn't / didn't work for me. However, doesn't mean you can't pin it up on the fridge (if its small enough) as a reminder.

The day after I got home from surgery I did the same thing, started walking and I haven't stopped. I now run 5 miles a day. Stick with it, the weight will start coming off and it won't seem like your treading uphill.

Agree. I also made a pact with myself to stay away from soda and sugary coffee drinks. Add those to the list under carbs.

7 Months post surgery I had to have my gallbladder removed. Best and worst thing ever. The pain was horrible but now I definitely have to know where the bathroom is when I go somewhere. I swear having my gallbladder out was worse than my sleeve but I bounced back fairly quickly after both.

When I made the decision to have surgery, that was it for me. I wasn't scared, I didn't cheat, I set goals, I was laser focused. It wasn't until I was at the hospital and the nurse had just given me the IV that I broke down. I couldn't believe that I had allowed myself to get this way that I had to have surgery to fix it. I promised that day no going back and I've maintained that laser focus. Find your moment.

Yes and things went great. I was put on Lovenox pre surgery, taken off of the Coumadin. Maintained the shots for a week post surgery and transitioned back to Coumadin.

I'm starting Cross Fit tomorrow. Do I have to disclose that I've had the surgery?

No, could be that she wants to gage your ability to workout post surgery so that she understands your commitment level. Such as the likelihood of you working out after you go through with the surgery. Don't get yourself worked up and read into it. I looked at the Psych eval as a block checker. At one point I think I asked the guy if I could just write him the check for the co-pay, allow him to bill my insurance company and he contemplated it.

Our stats are similar and I'm amazed that you can get into a size 6! You go. I'm a size 10 loose. Everyone tells me not to lose anymore weight and I am happy with where I am and how I look but I can't get over the "overweight" status. I am obsessed with my medical chart not showing overweight.

Tooth, ear ache or sinus problems. I would agree with your assessment you may be getting a cold; however, wait for the nurse to call you back. Clearly, anything we provide is going to be speculative.

Just want to make sure I understand, if you gain 1 pound your medically not qualified and you have to start the entire process over and if you lose 1 poind your medically not qualified.This sounds crazy to me. I could see maintaining a weight over the 40 BMI to remain insurance eligible; however, if you go over 40BMI (i.e. gain weight) you should still be elgible as long as your not packing on the pounds (they wan't to know your committed). I'de verify this with the insurance company and get something in writing. That seems unreasonable. Good luck!

I've lost everywhere but my boobs. While I've lost inches aroung my back, I'm stilll a DD. You know how hard it is to buy a 34DD? Tough. Like JCP, I started from the top down (skipping the girls of course). Even my fingers shrunk 4 sizes.

This is my goal! Awesome for you!

I've been the same weight give or take for 2 months now, maybe longer. I exercise a ton. I eat fairly healthy. I'm what health professionals would consider overweight but friends would consider ideal. Is there some point where your body just says, "look, this is it". This is the best your gonna get and you look great, you’re the healthiest and skinniest that you have ever been. Your big boned and not meant to be any skinnier. Am I just making excuses or is there truly an ideal weight for each of us that may or may not conform with the BMI chart? I'm damn focused on the number but maybe I'm setting myself up here.

Bump up your exercise (Cardio) and protien. That in combination w/ the calories cutting should do it.

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Is the support you get from them going to sway you one way or the other? Meaning, if they don't support the decision are you not going to do it? Would it be easier if you had it, probably. However, if it isn't going to stop you from doing it, let it go and focus on taking the steps to get healthier and recovering. Eventually, they will come around.

What's his track record look like for the 200?

While were on the subject of underthings.....Bought my first thong this past weekend (my wedding anniversary). Never would have done it before the sugery but it was worth it to see my husband's reaction. I think I need to have a bra fitting. I kept insisting that while may back size has decreased my cup has stayed the same except I tried a smaller cup for *hits and giggles and it fit.