caligirl3

This is a great strategy. Back in the day when I worked out with a personal trainer, they basically said this same thing to me. Don't start doing an hour of cardio a day now, when you have all the weight to lose, because by the time you're lighter, you'll have to do 3 hrs/day to maintain what your body is used to! I think about half way I'm going to start to incorporate weight training 2 days and small walks (30 minutes) 3 days a week, resting on weekends. I don't want a ton of loose skin, but I also want to take advantage of my honeymoon period (that 1st year) to get the weight off...

EKG, GI, chest X-ray, labs... A surgeon appt. I can get all that in pretty quick once I have the procedure date. I'd call them now, because it never hurts to get a 2nd opinion. Also, you've moved so its a legitimate request. Not like you're shopping around. I can't say enough about them, they're great! Sent from my iPad using VST

I'm sorry for your struggles Uber. I would look I to the self pay TJ option. I would have done that f I were denied. Luckily my approval came through yesterday.

I just got the call that my paperwork was submitted to insurance today!!! The waiting game begins... My coordinator says that they usually wait 7 business days before they follow up with insurance so I'm on pins and needles. That will be Nov. 1st. You can bet though, that I'll be calling my insurance on Monday just to make sure they got it! I'm not patient!!!

Approved today!!! Now final apps, and waiting for scheduler to call. Praying for late Nov early Dec. Sent from my iPad using VST

Call them every day and they'll get you taken care of. Sent from my iPad using VST

Oh yeah, maybe I'll get the mommy makeover instead... Sent from my iPad using VST

I'm going big! I'm sending myself on a scuba trip with adults only. I'm always doing everything for everyone as a single mom, and I deserve a trip to reward myself... Sent from my iPad using VST

Hi all! I WAS APPROVED BY INSURANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First submission, and it was approved a week later. I called every day! Now just waiting for the hospital scheduler to call and set up my surgery date, and get my pre-op labs taken care of! SO EXCITED TO BE SLEEVED IN 2013! I'm still not sure of I'm a Nov or Dec sleeve date, but 90% sure Dec. I'm so excited. I've been considering WLS seriously for 8 years! I've tried all I could on my own, and I'm done struggling. It's time to live a new life. Glad to be here, and would love to be added to the Facebook group: lissavsg@gmail.com. Sent from my iPad using VST

I'm not sure if I'm nov or dec, could you add me please? Lissavsg@gmail.com Sent from my iPad using VST

So I was at costco this weekend and watched an amazing presentation on the Blendtec blender/processor which directly competes with Vitamix but is about $100 less. It's amazing. It has smoothie, ice cream, and Soup settings. You can make homemade Soups, purees and other creations in seconds. Toss some roasted chicken and almond milk with roasted red peppers and herbs for an amazing soup made in 90 seconds! Freeze for weekday meals! So easy! I'm serious, he made an "ice cream" which had: banana, spinach, plain coconut milk and ice - it was amazing and thick and totally healthy! No added sugar. You can also add beets, pineapple, all sorts of things for your Fiber but in a more digestible form. This is not juicing, it's whole foods at it's best. And the best part is that you can get 2-3 oz storage containers (like for baby food) and freeze/store for later! So getting this thing!!! http://www.costco.co....100052400.html containers: http://www.amazon.com/Gladware-Mini-Round-Containers-Lids/dp/B0030HTZTM/ref=pd_sim_hpc_5

Yes, and it is a better model. Also it includes the additional parts that make nut butters, etc. (an additional 100 usually). $359 shipped. http://queenbeecoupons.com/costco-blendtec-total-blender-set-359-99-shipped-includes-extra-container/ Sent from my iPad using VST

APPROVED BY INSURANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First submission, and it was approved a week later. I called every day! Now just waiting for the hospital scheduler to call and set up my surgery date, and get my pre-op labs taken care of! SO EXCITED TO BE SLEEVED IN 2013!

APPROVED BY INSURANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First submission, and it was approved a week later. I called every day! Now just waiting for the hospital scheduler to call and set up my surgery date, and get my pre-op labs taken care of! SO EXCITED TO BE SLEEVED IN 2013! I'm still hoping to get sleeved in November, but it may be December... We shall see...

Wow!!! Look at your wrist, tummy and fingers! Your ring is falling off!

I would imagine working for a small-medium sized general practice firm where there may be some cross-over or cross-training. It's hard once you've begun travelling down a particular path to change course, as I'm sure you know... Sent from my iPad using VST

I'm pre-OP, and an intellectual property paralegal in California.

Barbaric surgery, haha! Thanks for the needed laugh today. It is rather barbaric when you think of it!

Do these doctors in TJ offer financing?

I wonder why this person hasn't posted since this rave review... Makes me worry.