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absolutely. I read that he had sarcadosis (sp?) which causes inflamation of the lungs then developmed pneumonia. It is truly sad.

congrats and keep us posted on your progress!

Let me also add something positive. When it comes to ins. and getting approved. Neomi knows her stuff. Yes she needs help and that is not her fault. As patients we shouldn't have to feel neglected either. I will say that I always trusted her confidence when it came to my approval process. I guess if I was juggling a zillion patients that are emotional and stressed I might not be suzy sunshine 24/7 either. I guess what's most important to me is the quality of work that she does and bottom line I think she is successful in getting approvals.

Absolutely! It looks like you are a September Samurai

This is a cute idea. I'm going to post it on another forum. I like Beyonce for my band name. I'll just call her "b" for short.

Hey Claudine, I think I just realized that you are newly banded. How is your recovery going?

Do you have fit tv in your area? It's a 24 hour network with everything from cardio programs to yoga.

Congratulations! I know that everything will go just fine.

Is that 18lbs since aug 5? wowwwwwww

I was thinking about it the other morning on the way to work an it just felt surreal. I just had to say THANK YOU GOD! I am getting excited and thinking about the things that I need to do before I have surgery. I need to make a shopping list (protein shakes etc). What about you? Why hasn't she set your surgery date yet?

we have the same date!

ok. Here's my two cents on our surgeon's office: Neomi seems too busy or overworked. Therefore, the personal touch and bed side manner that we need as we go through this serious and emotional process is nonexistent. Also, Ashley ( the girl that answer the phone) is the gatekeeper. She can be very dry as well. I had to be very firm with her in order to get to neomi. Now, I didn't get attention from neomi until I started advocating for myself. When she didn't respond to info I emailed I would have my husband hand deliver it. Also when the ins co lost some of my info in their mailroom and I took it in my own hands to speak with the ins do and even had deliver info to them, neomi became more responsive. Lastly, since i have been approved Ashley will transfer me to neomi without hesitating. Would I recommend their office? Unfortunately right now I can't say yes. I would not want someone do get mad at me for sending them to an office that adds to their stress. I am always confused as to my next steps because when info us given to me it is in a rushed manner. Therefore I have to call back to get clarity. Uggh!

I will be banded the Tuesday after labor day and I will go back the following Monday.

Only 41lbs? Girl, that is a celebration. I for one am proud of u.

congratulations! Pretty soon everybody will want to bring an apple to the teacher!

OMG pprecious! I am so excited for you. I did not realize that your band date was this soon. It seems as if quite a few of us are newly banded or soon to be. It sounds like u r recovering well. Pls keep us posted on your progress. Congrats!

I had a BMI of barely 40. My ins. won't cover otherwise ( no comorbids) I made sure that I met the requirements before I went to my consultation.

Hey girlies heres a main thread where we can chit chat and talk about whatever!

Girl u r a certified nut! Now don't laugh but I am an Obama girl! Plus he looks a little like my dh. Ohhhh.... He is the most dreamy nerd ever!

Please continue to enjoy our forum:)

9/9 whoo hoo!

No, but it sounds like something that I would try.