JanetBP

i know just what you're saying danielle...food was my crack, my heroin, my whiskey, my cigarettes...food is always there for me. the definition of addict - someone who is physiologically dependent on a substance; abrupt deprivation of the substance produces withdrawal symptoms. i think most people on a board like this one know those feelings of addiction. how many times have you been on a diet and felt like you would happily run someone over just to take their donut?? just keep trying!! hopefully i'll be in the same boat in a few months.

This is the classic dark cloud - silver lining scenario! if you weren't going to get sleeved it could have been years before you had symptoms from your little unwanted guest. fingers crossed for a good outcome, quick recovery and a sleeve asap. janet

I know what you mean about the 20 lbs, it's a virtual drop in the bucket for me too. But if you add up all the drops, you'll eventually get a gallon! :biggrin: Janet

Well good! I feel better. :banghead: I thought if all these folks were getting OKed on appeal maybe I was missing something. Thanks! Janet

hey there, i'm down in savannah. i see many of the posters are from the upstate/atlanta area. is there anyone here from the beautiful coast? :drool: janet

hi there! i am also scheduled to be banded on march 20! i'm so excited i can barely stand it. :-) janet

Hi all, i have UHC also and in my coverage documents it specifically excludes bariatric surgery even for morbid obesity. it actually excludes EVERYTHING related to weight/dieting of any kind. i didn't even bother to try and get them to pay...should i have? i raided an IRA and am paying cash. i'm going to feel like a total dummy if i could have gotten this paid for!!! :drool: my surgery is a week from tomorrow and i am SOOO ready. Janet