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@@Elode Thanks! I am so glad to finally have a date!! It's not just a dream! It's going to really happen!!!

I agree! I am so happy to have found it! You know it's a great site when ALEX remembers your birthday! Or comments on a post you make! It's not just a website, it's a safe haven for many people who need the support, or want to give support. I have learned so much here. My surgery is not until the end of April, but I feel totally prepared for whats ahead for me, based on stalking this site and interacting with the folks already on the losers bench. I'll be there soon, and I hope I am able to be as helpful as the others here.I have my favorites (I'll admit it), and they bring me joy to read what they post.

You can edit any post you make. You can't change the title of a thread, however. Learned that lesson myself!

I just got my date yesterday....April 23rd!!! Sooooooo excited!!!

Soda pop gives me terrible hiccups that last for days. I haven't had soda pop in probably 30 years or more, and I say good riddance! HA!

My date is 4/21!! Just found out yesterday!!!

@@Kelgirl74 Call BCBS in case you fell through the cracks. You should've heard something by now.

APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Soda? hmmm...I was advised by my Surgeon and nutritionist that I am not to ever have soda. (or cigarettes). Those are the two no-no's. Your tummy is too small to fill it with tiny bubbles. You will get sick if you try.

my hopes are late March early April. That would be cool!

@WillieBoo It was faxed last week, Tuesday I think. I was told I should know something this week, and to call UHC Tuesday if I hadn't heard something. UHC only requires BMI over 40 (or 35 with 2 comorbids), use a Center of Excellence, and have documentation of a supervised Dr diet (no actual number of visits required), and psych clearance. I have it all. The EGD was done, no issues there. I did the 2 hour nutritionist class on the 25th of Feb. Been waiting since then. I think I'm probably only a day or two away from hearing if I am approved. But, I don't think there is any reason why I wouldn't be, based on the requirements. Anywho......gonna watch a movie or read a book or stalk the bariatricpal site to keep my mind off ME. lol Take care everyone!

Its really not a big deal at all. The psych eval is not really to find ways to tell you NO, it is more to see if you have enough support, and have a realistic understanding of what this tool is actually for. Good health. Not to fit into a bikini, or to become a supermodel.

Alex, I really enjoyed reading your interview! And I really appreciate you and all you've done to help us. You have inspired me, and so many others. Thank you!

yay congrats!!

expect to speak with a very nice Dr who wants to make sure you want this for the right reasons, and that you have lots of support when it's all said and done. Oh, and some written tests, too. Be honest on those.

You look amazing! I can only imagine how much better you must feel. I can't wait till I am where you are.

I haven't had carbonation since I was a kid. For some reason carbonation gives me terrible hiccups, and it takes hours for them to go away, even after just on sip of anything carbonated. Maybe it's an allergy or something. But, Lucky for me that is ONE issue I won't have to deal with. Now coffee....that's another thread! lol

@@Elode Your hair probably only feels thin to you. It doesn't look thin in the photo. I've been looking at those extensions with the fishing line (so, no clips), but for the real hair it's super expensive, and there is no way to match my hair. I'm like 35% gray. I guess once I lose some weight, I might go for a more layered cut (with bangs??? not sure yet) Maybe I'll go lighter. I just think the gray root look is soooo tacky!

My Walmart doesn't carry it, dang it!!

HEY! we are both wannabe's! lol

oh Geesh! I haven't had the surgery yet, still waiting on insurance approval (hopefully I'll hear next week). I have been growing out a pixie for the past 4 years. I finally have long hair to the top of my bra in the back. (shorter around my face so it already is brittle) I have taken Biotin for 4 years every single day, along with zinc and a multi Vitamin for over 50 folks. I try to only wash it every 3 or 4 days. I try to not brush it frequently, as my hair is fine hair. I use sulfate free shampoo and let it dry naturally 1/2 the time. I have to dry and straighten it the other 1/2. REALLY don't want to go short again. @@Elode be sure to post pics if you get that wig, and share where you got it from!! I may need to invest in one, also.

GNC has it. Never seen it anywhere else

it's really not a big deal at all. Piece of cake. Takes about a minute.

53 on the 26th, still waiting on approval