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I have not posted for awhile, so just to keep you updated. I have seen the dietician two times now, my doctors visit will probably not count for one because my PCP didn't take good enough notes. So that will sit me back for a November submission to my insurance. My dietician is aware of my circumstances and not pushing me to lose weight but to be aware of what and how I'm eating. Which is good because I am not losing any. At least the last visit I gained three pounds. I am following her suggestions and watching my carbohydrates and getting more Protein and Fiber in my diet. And exercising more. I've made myself eat three meals a day. I was great at skipping both Breakfast and lunch and then stuffing myself fuller than full at dinner and maybe more after that. I've stepped back at work to eat and walk during lunch and haven't put in much overtime this summer, trying to get my life straighten out. She had me go to her health fair last month and got some tests done. I have very high cholesterol and on the brink of diabetes. She's appalled that my doctors isn't doing anything for that with the review of my last few blood works. I think it is time for a new PCP. So good thing is I feel that there is progress. I am tired of waiting though. I feel like my life is on hold. Waiting, dealing with thinking that yes it sucks for this and that but next year will be better. I hope so at least. I'm a go getter. I hate these tiny insignificant steps. Balls to wall, but I guess it's a learning experience.

Beautiful.

It was alright. Seemed a little too simple for the drive and all but I'm on track. Going to get the six month diet thing started this week on Wednesday. And then hopefully be ready to submit in October. Feeling a little bit impatient but I just will have to go with the flow.

Dare I ask what exactly happens if you do drink water during eating?

I was an advid Diet Pepsi fan. Diet Pepsi and Marlboro Reds was my signature. Last year I started cracking down on overall espenses so a 12 can pack of Diet Pepsi per day was first to go. I went to Kool Aid and Monster Coffees after that. Now its just Water for me, with some coconut water or flavored water if I am feeling something different. Earlier this year I stopped smoking and yes, it does add up. The first couple of days were hard. Small headache, irritable, thirsty. I have try a Diet Pepsi in the past couple of months and it doesn't taste the same. I won't go back. I got through it and so can everybody. Good luck.

Any guys having plastics? I am still preop but I know from previous weight loses I look like a empty sack of potatoes when I am down. My clothes do not fit right, and exercising is annoying and embarrassing. Feels like i am still flapping and jiggling unless I wear a tight undershirt. Anybody's insurance pay for procedures around the abdomen? I really don't care about scarring. I take pride in all my scars. How bad did it hurt? Any other alternative than plastics? Thanks

I just told my mom tonight. She was very accepting of it. She said anytime you need that she will watch our girls (dogs). I wasn't going to ask her not to tell my siblings because she wouldn't uphold it and I don't think I care. At least I have the means to do it and it's my life. My appointment is next Wednesday. The seminar is the night before. We are driving up Monday night and making a nice trip away. Might go see what the buzz is all about with the meridian shopping mall thing.

Sounds like I will have to do the same thing. Thanks

Having to go to a big and tall store to buy pants. And I'm not tall.

Pocatello Idaho here

Sjidaho SJ is my cars name "street Jesus" an Aerosmith song. And Idaho. My state.

I am, and just starting out on this new journey.

I want to buy a new wardrobe, something more stylish than my work attire or my cheap shirts and such I always buy. I want to get a tattoo,. A number of them. I want to start hiking again. I want to go to an amusement park and not dread the orange spot seat. Last time that seat rejected me. I want to skinny dip, lol.

I don't know when I'm going to tell my coworkers. I probably will tell them after the fact. I supervise and manage 5 and the total group comes to a total of 14, including my two bosses and best friend. I am planning on being gone for a week, the week of thanksgiving. It will be less conspicuous and use up two less PTO days. Everyone I have told said that's a weird time to have that kind of surgery. True. But the fact is the Thanksgiving is a horrible time for my family anyways. My dad past away from Bladder cancer the day before Thanksgiving, November 21st, 2012. It's never been the same after that. the family totally self destructed. I have no contact with my brother or sister or any of their kids, Grand kids. My mom is the only one I talk to and do stuff with and I have to figure out what exactly to do if I do get my surgery then. ThAts just small stuff though Boy I'm rambling on this morning. Lol

Yeah I am taking Korn's seminar, and my first meeting is with Oakley. I wanted Valentine, but I don't really care right now I can make my decision later on, on which surgeon to choose. I just wanted to get as much done with this trips as possible. To save as much PTO for the surgery as possible.

Well I am on a roll. The insurance called, sent me paperwork. I have one appointment with my doctor to start the dietary six month thing next Tuesday. Then I have to go 250 miles away to Boise to watch a seminar and meet with the surgeon on the 13th and 14th of this month. So it's moving fast. I am excited. I told both my bosses, my two best friends and my partner has told his cousin. I don't think I will tell anymore. I am kind of private when it comes to my health. I told my one boss because he just went through lap band last year. He sort of inspired me to start. I had to tell my other boss, one so he doesn't feel out of the loop, and two, so he doesn't start wondering of random days off. Both are very excited and supportive. I am lucky.

Yes I do live in SE Idaho. I've quit drinking Diet soda for about a year now. I occasional have one at a restaurant but I usually have Water. That is one thing I am worried about is my water intake. I drink a lot of water, I guess I am just going to have to figure it out. Probably not a big problem. I never really drink alcohol much, I only do on occasions. I quit smoking two months ago. Which probably led to my last increase of weight. This overrating thing is my last vice I need to shake. I'm just impatiently waiting for bariactric services to call and get me going. Thank ya'll for your encouragement and comments. I appreciate it.