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Cindy, You are telling a worry-wart NOT to worry! It's my lifes ambition to worry about everything! You guys know me well enough to know that I'm not a scardy-cat.... heck I had twins 3 hrs apart- one vag, one c-section..... bahhhh, needles don't bother me. Just messing with ya girl, my time will come and some healthy fear along with it. PS had a weird day at work.... not ready to share yet.

Hey, Eileen Congrats on finally getting that fill .... we seem to posting close together today! The fill you had made a "sound" -- thats grossing me out and now I'm really scared.... say it aint so!

Good Wednesday to all! Our thread seems a bit quiet today. Hows our Beanie this bonnie morning. Hope that all is well for our newest bandster. Eileen: Another try for your much desired fill? I will pray really hard that it works on the first try - Love ya. :update: Here's whats new on the insurance horizon. Yesterday I got an official looking letter from my provider. It says that I need a Psych Evaluation and 2 follow-ups and a Dietician consult and 2 follow-ups. This is better news for me! Last friday they told me Psych eval + 3 followups AND Dietician + 2 followups. Removing anything from this list greatly helps. So, as a good girl I made my phone calls to the PCP and asked nicely for some major faxing to be done and I will have answers by this Friday -- all is good with the world. Today is minimum day so I get my freedom abit earlier.... maybe I'll get my haircut.... maybe I'll meet prince charming this weekend.... and maybe I won't. I'm in a silly mood :bored Have a great day everybody!

Morning all, Rene, I'm so glad that you are home and amazed that you could post to us on the same day :eek: Anxiously waiting for details. At exactly the time you posted yesterday.... at 6pm I was attending my first support group meeting. My doctors office has support meetings twice a week but the first Monday of the month is just for Lapband folks. The gal across from me has been the most successful with a weightloss of 189lbs! And her surgery was 6/04. I didn't talk to anyone that I really clicked with but, the moderator there was very insightful and I wouldn't mind attending again. I was a bit nervous leaving the boys alone for 2 1/2 hours and I won't feel comfortable doing this every week, I'll aim for a once a month visit. My heart is with my gang here at LBT. As for insurance, my surgeons office was begging to let me through and were told NO. Hey, I'm OK with it. It just means I can focus on my job alittle bit more, relax with the boys over the presidents holiday and gather more stuff for my big day (lets see.... heating pad, isopure & vitamins). When I get my date I will take out that small loan that I got approved for and rent the recliner and call my Mom to babysit me. It's all good! Well, thats all folks..... Hey, did Pat just say she got a new CAR! A NEW CAR ! How'd that happen -- Luv, ya!

:hug: Dearest Irene, Happy Hugs before you leave. I know you thought this day would never come and here it is. God Bless, I will be sending up all my prayers for you today :pray: Have you done all the laundry :clock: and packed your suitcase.... don't forget your toothbrush :brushteeth: and maybe an ipod :music: to calm any jitters. We here on LBT are sending a collective group hug and :wave: wave. When you are feeling up to it please send us a message :ranger: to let us know that you are safe at home. While you're away we will keep the :gossip: gossip to a minimum, we promise. Well, enough :blah: blabbing. Heart hugs again. Good Luck :gluck: and much Love, signed, the Drama queen :drama:.... I want my :cup: and I want it now!

Hey, its Saturday.... and very foggy. Oh, Eileen, How could this fill thing be SO difficult? And why do they charge for a fluro? Are these questions we need to ask before we pick a doctor? I already sent up a prayer and want you to rest up this weekend.... OK :sick Well..... I called insurance and Thursday JANUARY 26, 2006 is a day for the history books! Thats the day Prospect Medical decided to change all the rules. My PCP was requesting a Bariatric referral, what I found out that I have a huge list of things to do, that no one told me about, ie; Psych Eval, nutrician etc but here's what they changed. The list reads: Psych Eval and 3 follow-ups, Dietician and 2 follow-ups and then a Bariatric consult :faint: . And every visit needs it's own referral which takes 5 business days to process! I asked the prospect lady when she received the faxed request (remember I was told 1/13/06) she reads, Jan 31! Yes, folks it's just normal to get jerked around.... but I am calm and collected about this whole mess. I called my surgeons office and they just found out all this too! They are trying to reverse these requirements for those of that have already started the process (I started back in December). It was just one week that I took my focus off Lapband and gave my attention to the new job.... but what could I do? My kids need shoes and underwear. I believe that these things happen for a reason and I will knock off all these appointments all in a row. In fact the Prospect lady said that I could indeed do 2 appts in a week if I could book them. I was gonna call the girl at my PCP's but I am angry that she boldly lied to me and intentionally screwed up my timeline. With nothing more that I could accomplish, I grabbed the kids, we got something to eat and headed to Disneyland for an all-nighter. We rode the new ride, watched a parade and saw Fantasmic(Water show) where we met the nicest gentleman. So, this morning I am tired from being out late and am extremely grateful that my boys are close enough to hug..... it's really all I need today. Much Love to all of you :kiss2: .... maybe I'll do a couple of thrift stores, shopping always makes me feel better!

G'morning, Thanks Eileen, I didn't know it would be that simple to just call my insurance company. I might just try that later on. Not much going on here, I haven't had B-fast yet. Morning routine went well.... not too much whining from the youngest. It's just very chilly here and my hands and feet are ice. I have the boys with me this coming weekend and we are supposed to meet with friends at Disneyland Friday night. My girlfriend moved about an hours drive away and the kids don't get to see one another anymore. So, if we can get together we can let the kids loose and we can talk. Disneyland, the ultimate playground... who'da thunk! On Saturday there are a couple of garage sales I wanted to hit. Last week I found the mother lode in old classic videos. Everybody is throwing out VHS tapes and I scoop them up for like 50cents. Stuff like: West Side Story, Crocodile Dundee and Young Frankenstein. The kids can't wait for our afternoon matinee's, complete with popcorn and candy... entertainment on a dime -- love it! Enough of my rambling, gotta work now -- bye

Afternoon All, I'm sitting here reading posts and waiting for my hair to finish processing. Ughhh, sometimes it's not fun being a girl :think Eileen: Here's whats supposed to be happening with surgery. A bariatric referral was faxed on January 13th. I was told 10-20 day wait. If we are counting business days that makes today day #13. Day 20 would be Friday Feb 10th. Now, whom should I bug to get the approval even faster? Educate me people! I was really hoping that this was gonna be my month, I'm taking it just one day at a time.

:xena_banana: Happy Birthday Ira :Banane03: :Banane20: Thanks everyone for your support, work went well yesterday, I meant to post again but was drained. Here's what happened once I left work on Monday: Child protective services and police met with the parents and it was determined that they could go home with their child. I was relieved that it was thus far resolved -- don't know if parenting classes were ordered or any requirements need to be fulfilled, just that foster care wasn't requested. My job was complete. So, yesterday at 11am just like usual, guess who walks into to my office looking for an inhaler :dance: I didn't get a hug but I do have some new artwork on a notepad! Then 30 minutes later, back into the vice principals office for throwing rocks. Kids don't always just bounce back, and this kindergarter doesn't have the words to express how awful they feel. Time will tell - pray. Wow, I can't believe that its February already and so many of my friends have surgery dates looming. Dianne: Have a second helping of grandmothers food....yummm! Sherry: I'm still thinking about your work place. Keep a level head and think liquids and mushys. Leenie: I hope you get your fill.... if not you can devour a sub sandwich and a box of Krispy Kremes lol :kiss2: Anne: Where are you? Hey, I gotta run.... need to glue and tape my hair together.... really need a dye job, maybe this afternoon!

My gracious this thread is something else! Sherry: We're gonna have to send up some mighty prayers for you, cause you are in some volcano of a situation. Corporate America is awful. We need you to stay calm, surgery is just around the corner. Hugs, I had a crazy day yesterday. Day 11 of being the school nurse and I have to offically report a child abuse case . One of my favorite little dolls came in for what I thought was daily medication. Whats this, a tummy ache? I gave some crackers thinking that breakfast wasn't enough and I dashed into the restroom. When I returned the principal who also pals around with our sweetie came to show me a mark by the hip. How'd you get that? "MY Dad hit me with the belt"! I was immediately instructed on how to file a report, make phone calls and fax documents to the correct agencies. By the time I left work the social worker had notified a patrol car. My heart sank. This is way harder than I ever imagined. I went home and called my Mom to vent, I guess I'm still not over it.... I won't know until I get in today what happened. Was the child removed from the home and will I have to deal with angry parents as a result? So, guys, I could use a heavenly telegram as I leave for work. I'll try to post again this evening.

Hey, where is Everybody? Good Morning All, I just read through some old threads and Dianne my heart is completely broken for you I really didn't realize that you just got your band last September. Do you have a date for surgery? My prayers are being sent right now, please take care of yourself... OK. Betty: Oh, girl.... you just slay me with your snappy come-backs! Come on over and rip into that mystery box that I have -- it would give me great pleasure to do so (I still didn't find time to open it) :kiss2: On Saturday night my co-worker and new friend Terry & I went out for girls night out. Terry is married with 2 children and the kids and her hubby were out in the desert riding ATV's so this wonderful gal took me out to dinner and by the end of the evening we were at Knotts Berry Farm(her treat) walking around and talking! On Sunday morning 10am she called again to say "hi" and invited me to late church and I accepted. I had a great time and met some really friendly people. The weekend was wonderful, my garage sales finds were amazing and life seems to be turning around. My prayer this week is to hear from insurance -- yeah, the icing on the cake.... lets make that sugar-free icing. Hey, here's wishing you all a great week I'll try to post after work.

Wow, Jacilyn, That was the most inspiring WLS story I have heard to date. Thank you for sharing it. Having the peace that passes all understanding..... you KNEW that you had to stop the RNY surgery and you had the grace to do so. I can't wait to share your story with others. God Bless,

Woman, you amaze me! A new car, a hot band and dancing.... life should always be this good. 2006 will be your year, and It couldn't happen to a nicer person :kiss2:

ShavieLou, You may have opened Pandora's Box with your question, but I can only respond from my own experience. I am a born-again Christian and have been since I was 19. Being overweight is not a sin. I was always a chunky kid and if God made me that way then how could I have failed morally? After I had my beautiful babies with fertility help I held onto some weight. I prayed and prayed for these children and if I gained weight wasn't that part of Gods plan too? God answered a heartfelt prayer and I gained weight, so what .... which part was immoral? Today I am a single parent with 4 beautiful children to raise. I recently lost my dad to a heart attack, my mom just had bypass & my uncle too, and I have this chance to drop 90 or so lbs with the band, should I turn it down because I don't believe in technology? If its in Gods will that I get approved then he's part of the process. I don't ever take my Lord out of any equation. Does that make me weak because I have food issues or worthless? I truly think that we need to be more accepting of who we are in Christ. So, is WLS a moral or spirtual issue -- neither. I pray that WLS will give me a longer life and the ability to see my children grow up. From your question, I can not tell whether or not you and your friend are Christians, what I can tell is that you both are afraid. Christians do not need to be afraid, and my prayer today is that your hearts find rest, peace and calm on your journey. God Bless you,

It's my day off and I still get up at 6am... Morning all Dianne: you are making me worried, please post soon. Rene: your post-op list might include: liquid tylenol and vitamins, don't forget powedered whey to boost your shakes cause you don't want your pretty hair falling out. Get at least one sugar-free syrup by Da Vinci, they make a million flavors(I crave hazelnut), a heating pad & recliner are on my list and one doting husband -- oh, I don't have one of those.... but you do! When will you be able to eat mushies like pudding/potatos? Betty: Glad that the interview went well. Here's what happens when they hire you on the spot.... you life completely unravels in 10 days! I have dishes, laundry, piles and piles of paper and a 6 year old who now does his poopie & peepee in his pants because of all the confusion :eek: due to our new schedule. Complaining, nah -- just reality. Now that question about the mystery box -- It's still in the closet! I had completely forgotten about it,(new job) and he stopped asking for it! Thanks for the reminder, it will give me something to do later :guess. Well, thats about it, I need breakfast and I hitting the garage sales

What a great idea.... shopping therapy. Alexandra, you're such a smart girl! You're input is invaluable :kiss2:

Where is everybody this morning?? I'm in the middle of a homemade "egg mcmuffin" and don't have long. The weather here in So. Cal is beautiful... possible rain clouds on the horizon. The kids got to school without a hitch and I need to run to the food bank this morning for my allotment of food. Yesterday I got a certified letter from the IRS telling me what a bad human being I am. Blahhhhh, this junk has been happening to me since the divorce. My ex took almost all the 401K money and spent it(you know where) and never thinking that it wasn't free money. The IRS wants the fees from both of us. He hasn't paid any of them and I count myself blameless. I have my tax guy on the situation but I stood at the post office a long time for a dumb letter. My hearts desire is that this "problem" is resolved and my credit and character remain intact. Whatever "sins" that my exDH committed should not reflect on me and the kids, but right now thats not the case. Sorry to be a bit gloomy -- I'm actually feeling pretty good today. Hey, Love ya all and hope the weekend has great surprises for all! :kiss2:

Victorian Ladies don't laugh out loud..... they titter! Great report on your progress

Hey everybody.... Good Morning! :nervous I'm So sorry that some of our girls here are Blue.... what are we gonna do with ya all. Yesterday I had the best day.... now hear me out. My gal finally came in to teach me some procedures and even though most of it is VERY confusing, we cleared up most of it. She praised me on my work and I left on time! Since my clock-out time is 1pm and my kids are in daycare until 6pm I took myself out to lunch....at Disneyland. Feeling pretty good and not hungry for lunch yet I went on their newset ride and had an absolute BLAST :confused: ! I then went to my fave luncheonette and then went shopping(I had a coupon and it was gonna expire)(never pay full price). I found the cutest Mickey hoodie and it was 2 sizes too small and I bought it anyway! It's a "large" was that too much wishful thinking?? I gotta fit into it some day and I'm not taking it back. When I got home I called my PCP and found out that my referral was faxed to insurance on Jan 13 and the wait is 10-20 days. Soooo, everybody needs to cross fingers, toes and say hail Marys, as well as prayers because what I need is a surgery date that coincides with school holidays (Feb 13 & 20). Thats the scoop, hope my girls aren't blue anymore and best wishes again to Beanie :kiss2:

Rene :confused: This is your year, so celebrate because we all think you're wonderful. You've come a long way Baby! :yo: :bounce: Happy Happy Birthday

:cake: Oh, it does my heart good to hear that you are safe and sound at home. Next report will be on those wonderful mushies and by summer that bikini - yeah! Much love, & congrats,

:cake: Hey Penni, I just wanted to say that I KNEW you were gonna give it a shot! Kudos girl. Where do they film "biggest loser" Is it local enough for me to be there when you win the prize?? You have my 100% support. Please call me anytime, I'd love to chat.

Happy Wednesday, Rene: February 6th is SO fast! I am so very happy for your surgery. And throw out the granny panties.... you'll be thin in 2 weeks at the rate you're going :cake: . Ivan: Sure.... go ahead and steal my update, yours had me thinking. When I get my band I might want insurance and where would I turn. Thanks for taking the journey, and please don't leave the planet just yet :cake: Betty: with all the interviewing you are doing lately I'm gonna guess you didn't get the one on the day you walked into the Mens room? I never fully got the scoop on that, anyway I have fingers crossed for these new job shots :kiss2: Eileen, Rene and Zan: Pictures tell all.... well maybe. Eileen and Rene are both such beautiful women and I could tell you all had a wonderful time, wish I could have been there. In the future we must have a mini convention. And Zan.... give the girl an additional drink for courage -- camera shy, you silly thing.... and watch the flying finger, we have kids in the room! :bandit Gotta keep this short and sweet and will post later this afternoon,

:update: I just wanted to let ya all know (if you don't already) that I do not currently have a date for surgery. My signature ticker is my "wishful" surgery date of Feb 14, 2006. And I use the term "LB vacation" so that my kids when they glance over my shoulder don't think somethings wrong with Mom. As of yesterday my surgeon of choice faxed to my Primary Dr. asking for a Bariactric Referral. What I discovered yesterday was that this request was faxed on Jan 12, 2006 and has been sitting in my file! The office manager that handles this is on vacation until Jan 31. I told the girl to please make a note and have "office manager" #2 do something. I will give her until tomorrow. A week ago I wasn't pushing for surgery only because I was focused on work. This week lapband is my burning issue. Thanks for all the support, I need to disconnect for incoming calls.... talk later.

Happy Bandiversary to Eileen :kiss2: 3months and I believe doing fanstastic! Lets give her a hand.....