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This is a very important issue, and I agree it is not discussed much at all

I was thinking that too msspiceybaby-- That ins companies get a bad rep, but whomever called you was kind of going above and beyond It might be worth it to try to tell the person's supervisor that they did a good job (I always think good people should be made known to their superiors)... but maybe after your surgery hahahahahaha you want to fly under the radar until then!

Honestly, it's the smell that I like more than anything! it never tastes pumpkinie enough-- I can live with just sniffing for the rest of my life

Blasphemy! Blasphemy I tell you! Pumpkin spice or die! Hahahahaha

Yes, a belt would be pretty. Maybe a chiffon one in a bright color?

Hi Jennifer. Does it matter what colors? I have some XL and L in colors that I can no longer wear at my job. I'm in Chattanooga

keep it, and throw on some strappy shiny heels

OH NOOOOOOOO but it's Pumkin Spice time... It could always be worse though-- enjoy your high protien drink and pretend it's coffee, while u wear your cute new skinny jeans and boots on a cold day!

I am not an authority on this game by any means, but I will pray for you to get approved

I was gonna suggest the same thing deedadumble-- as well as possibly thyroid/parathyroid hormone levels

I have the same worry and have been told the same about the protien. I have also been told that taking Biotin helps... I've also been told that it takes 2-4 months for nutritional deficits to manifest as hair loss, and that it really doesn't matter what you do, you will lose hair... Any other thoughts?

Dear superbariatricbabe: I too have been in 6 mo of psychotherapy w someone who specializes in eating disorders. She gave me a list of about 200 feeling words (cheesy, but it really worked) that I carry around with me all the time. If I feel the need to emotionally eat, I write down what my feelings are at the time-- just to clarify, she didn't tell me not to binge eat if I felt I needed to. She just wanted me to write down my feelings and what I ate, so we could talk about them at our next appointment. This has really helped me go from binging nearly everyday to about once a month at this point. I have lost more than 20lbs in the 6 months, and all that has changed is this identification of my feelings. I have my appointment with the surgeon next Thursday, in order to get a surgery date. I had everything done and ready to go 6 months ago, but my psychiatrist said he wanted me to have the therapy first. I was REALLY pissed at the time, but he was right-- so glad I have begun to work on my hideiously messed up relatioship with food before I had this drastic surgery. I feel like I have a MUCH better chance of success now. When I went to the initial meetings with other bariatric patients and the nutritionist, I was a little shocked at some of the answers I heard. I was in this group of prospective surgery patients, and I was the only one of us who said "Yes, I eat more than I should." Nearly everyone else said "No, I do not over eat, binge eat, or emotionally eat."----Let's face it, unless someone has a severe endocrine disorder (which would be apparent with pre-op bloodwork), he or she does not become 300 pounds by having a normal, healthy relationship with food. I think once we admit this we can start to address the problem. Good for you for taking a proactive approach! Most of my unhealthy emotional eating had to do with anger. I now have a punching bag in my living room-- if I get mad, I go hit the bag for 5 minutes. I feel better, I don't binge eat, and I am exercising! Good luck to you! Best Wishes!

. Good luck!!!!!! I will be sending u twinkles

I too am concerned about stopping caffeine--I work night shift as a nurse--I have to be mentally sharp! What do I do? I only drink half of a can of diet coke a night, but geez louise... what do I do? Any suggestions? Other than staying properly hydrated, which I am working on daily

I have been in the process of making this surgery happen for an entire year... thought I had all my ducks in a row twice (once around Thanksgiving 2013 and once around March 1st 2014), both of which did not happen for various reasons. Needless to say I was pretty sad when it didn't happen, but I kept doing what I was supposed to and here I am with an appointment to see my surgeon on 9-11-14, at which time I have been told he will give me a surgery date. I'm afraid to get excited, because I have been let down twice before... This is the second time I have quit smoking to have this surgery (and this time is the last ). I firmly believe that we are tested on a regular basis, and everything happens for a reason and when it is supposed to...