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@@deanna I will be getting mine done December 2. I also am an Nurses Aide, how long were you out of Work for? My dr says 5-6 weeks due to the constant lifting and boosting. I work in a " no lifting" facility, but we all know how that goes lol

I feel fit bit fooled me. I loved it at first. Until I realized it read way to many steps than my hip pedometer did. Then one night after work I forgot to take it off while brushing my teeth and I miraculously "walked" 100+ extra steps, I was just moving my arm from the brushing lol After wearing both the pedometer and the fit bit , I feel the fit bit is inaccurate in comparison

I can relate to the 4th grade thing, lol You look amazing and happy

I got a call from my surgeons office saying they submitted all my paperwork and the ins company said I was terminated from my plan. I was livid! I work for a non profit in NH that has multiple facilities, I recently transferred to a new facility and there was an " error" swapping over my ins info to the new place. It's all taken care of now. But, I truly wanted to lose my cool on someone because I JUST had my last appointment 3 days prior lol I just needed to vent Thank you-

My brother told me last week when I told him about me up coming surgery he says " wow, your gonna save a ton of money on food" lol

I asked my surgeon that very same question. He said " no it will not effect your surgery and ins coverage" During the two week liquid diet to prep the liver we are expected to lose weight.

I guess it depends on the center and the operating surgeon. I went for my last appointment and I was sweating qualifying ( I also am 5'5 and my first weight was 239). My bmi was 39.4 and my ins requires 40 with no comorbidiries. I also gained 4 lbs ( I stopped nursing my daughter 4 months ago which made me gain) My Surgeon told me he's using the weight he got that day of my appointment and that's the only one he's giving them. So needless to say, some ins require all monthly weights to see if there is a gain or just the one. Apparently Anthem BC/BS of New England is pretty good about these things. Thank god!!! Keep going to your appointments and see what they say.

I am also December, the 2nd actually. I am super pumped!!!

Tis the season for all sorts of viruses floating about. Maybe you picked up a stomach bug?

This is all making me feel more confident going in to HR I guess for some reason I feel I need to always explain myself lol Not this time!

Wow such great responses Thank you all so very much:) I wish my kids napped at the same time! As long as recovery isn't worse than c-section recovery I think I'll do fine lol

Thank you Ladies. I wish I wasn't so nervous. But I will do that. Tell them I have a surgical date and need X amount of time off. I'm such a chicken lol

@@Kindle, You said you are a vet tech? How long were you out of work? I am a nurses aide and we both on our feet all day and lift heavy things. I'm not sure how long I should be out. My doc said 5 weeks?

I have to be out 4-6 weeks. I am an LNA in NH and because of the heavy lifting and constant moving I need to be out longer:(

I quit smoking cold turkey 7 yrs ago. It was hard, I was a mega-Bi. The first week is more of a physical withdrawal, then after is all psychological. It's not easy, but it's worth it Good luck

Hi!! I just found out today I'll be having surgery December 2!!! I still could vomit from excitement lol

I also met with my surgeon and I told her I am not doing f anything but condoms, by choice and will not use anything g else. She said " well, your husband needs to get a vasectomy" lol nice huh?

You gals try to get as much rest as possible It's not easy. See if someone can help you out with everyday things while you rest. First trimester sucks sleeve or no sleeve

Onephatwhodat me too. I'm 39.1 bmi with no co morbidities. I am super nervous too for the answer

Hi rose310 I have a very physical job also. That is worrying me also. I am an LNA ( nurses Aide). 6-8 weeks off huh? I didn't think it would take that long to heal. Looks like I need some more PTO lol

My friend just had the gastric by pass and was made to go on birth control For he first 18 months. I totally understand why, we would never be able to take in enough calories to sustain the baby. I get it so please no negative comments. I was not told about this and we go to he same office. I have children and do not believe in birth control. Only 2 lol but, why was I not told about this on the beginning? I feel like I've wasted my time and money on this and I'm almost done my requirements. Is this a requirement for everyone??

Thank you OCSlim

@@Cody's mom I agree,y weight is holding me back a lot from enjoying time with my kiddos

Wow, I just really wanted to know if this happened to anyone else lol It's opening a can of worms as far as birth control goes lol My friend did depo and doesn't feel the same way i do with BC. I just thought it was strange. I love all the responses and thank you all for helping me with this question

@suzysleever Lol, I've worked for a couple myself and you couldn't have said it better