Mommie_of_4

I plan on taking off the day of the surgery and the day after. But i work from home and will have my laptop by my side.

Cobrien ~ Do you have Tricare?? If so, the PCM doesn't have anything to do with it once you have been referred to the bariatric surgeon. The surgeon puts in the request for the surgery and lists all of your comorbids (that you tell them you have). I didn't provide any medical records from my PCM to the surgeon. They went off of what I told them. I was approved by Tricare in 5 days (2 of those days were the weekend). Your PCM really doesn't seem to support your choice. So you might want to find a PCM that is more understanding of your needs.

I finally told my hubby and he just wants to talk about it further. So I hope to show him that it will be a good thing for us and our family!! Poohprecious ~ HELLO SOROR!! I just saw your icon on your name and noticed that you were also an AKA's. Hope all is going well on your journey to a new life.

Good Luck Shamrock!! Keep us posted on how things are going!!

Well we voted that we DID want a bandster name to unify since we are all scheduled to be banded in September. The following names were suggested: September Slims September Samurai September Slim Samurai September Samurai Slims September Starlets Sly Septembers September Sizzle September Sable Starlit September September Starlight September Sun September Sunbird September Speckles September Swing Swinging Septembers September Swing Cats Remember September September Liberty September Slutpuppies 'Tember Tummy Tumblers September and the Banshees Please take the time to look over the list and select a name for our unique and distinguished group. I'm sure as September gets closer more members will pop up.

Work it...work it... Like the siggie April. What do you guys think? The siggy from Arpil or can someone else come up with something. I can't wait to put September Samurai in my signature!! I'm so proud and excited to be with a bunch of future bandsters that are full of optimism!!

Pandagirl ~ whoa...you have been there and then some!! Like you said the 30 pounds that you have to lose will make it so much easier in the long run. You are definately on the move!! I guess we have totally different body shapes...I carry my weight EVERYWHERE, but my waist/stomach. My butt, breast, arms, thighs...so I hope I lose it proportionally. Well if you ever need words of encouragement let me know...I have pom poms.

Thank you all for your replies and support!! I told my hubby and we are discussing it. He wasn't as stand-offish as I thought he would be. But he was out of town when I told him (couldn't hold it off until he came back) and we are going to talk about it some more when he gets home this weekend. Good news!! I have seen the doctor, nutritionist, pysch dr., and Tricare has approved. My surgery date is set for Sept. 15th!! So I'm really excited! David ~ do what is best for you and like you said your wife will follow your lead.

Panda ~ your siggy is confusing what's your story?? You were suppose to be banded 3/08...but it didn't happen?? Inquiring minds wanna know!!

I'm getting banded on September 15th. Yeah me (OK I watch to much TV with my kids)!! Do we want to do a name for our September Bandster group? I think it's kinda cute...you know that one of your fellow group members posted just by looking at their siggy. If you say yes to the poll...suggest a name too and then we can poll for the name a little later.

The 80's were a great time...but I'm no 'goth' girl!! I like the September Slutpuppies too!! But I figured if there were guys in the groups it might not fit for them.

[/url] I will be joining my band sisters on September 15!! So excited but wish my date was in August! I have my pre-op meeting on Aug. 25th. I just wanna do a little dance...make a little (I'll leave it at the dance with you guys!!)

Jvato ~ welcome!! and congrats on making the decision. Being there for my kids is one of my many reasons to have the surgery as well. What part of Texas do you live in? I'm in Grand Prairie (DFW area). Having your wife there to support you and also knowing what you are going through is so great!! I bet she is an inspiration to you as well. Take care.

Cobrien ~ I assume you have Tricare?? If so, I also have tricare. They don't ask for confirmation from other doctors for your comorbids. And like Donna said earlier, I'm sure you have back pain because you are overweight, joint pain, shortness of breath. My PCM referred me to my doctor because I had knee/joint pain to the bariatric surgeon. When I completed my paperwork with surgeon, I told them of all the comorbids I had. That was it...no extra weight needed. Good luck!!

Hey all!! I'm in Grand Prairie, Texas (close to Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth).

April ~Congrats!!! Angel ~ Buy it girl...great inspiration and goal.

A lot less ~ My husband will be here with the kids and they go to school during the day. I have absolutely no intention on telling anyone else but my husband. (not my mom, dad, brother) My mom would worry entirely too much!!

Yep...where's my sword...

Thanks for voting and the many name suggestions!! Look for the new poll to vote for our bandster name!!!

Congrats!! I'm from Grand Prairie!! Who is your surgeon? Mine is Dr. Ferrara.

I am so glad that aprilapple created this group for the STRONG and EVER SO PROUD women of color!! A little about me...34 years young, married - 8 years, mother to 4 beautiful children (3 girls, 1 boy...ages 5, 3, 20 months and 6 months). My baby boy is the last and final chapter of kids in my life:cool2:. I work full time as a Internal Audit Control Manager, but my passion is my own Wedding and Event Planning business. I live in Arlington, Texas (close to Dallas). My husband is a Navy officer. I love to plan events and weddings. Growing up and in college I was never heavy and thought I was always going to be fine. I ended up getting a depo shot for birth control and it's been down hill from there. I want to lose weight because I want to be able to enjoy life with not hesitation. I want to wear shorts and not feel self-consious. I want to run around with my kids and not feel winded. I used to Water and snow ski, but you're not about to see me on any type of skiis right now!! I would love to do that again. Also...I want so apple bottom jeans and boots with the fur (just kidding).:tongue_smilie: I remember a time when I was trying to gain weight for Track but could never maintain 110 pounds. Now I wish I could get to 150 pounds. I'm 5'5 and weigh 225 pounds I would love to lose at least 80, but 95 would be ideal!! I have tricare insurance and have been approved. I have my psych eval today and hopefully will find out when I have have my surgery. Again...thanks so much for this site. I have wanted to know what folks like me have went through and how they got past it. So I'm so grateful to have other beautiful black women to confide in about my journey to a new sexy me. And if there is any insight that I can give...you better know that I will give it!!

panda ~ my goodness woman!! How do you come up with all the possiblities!! I like !!

September Slim Samurai's or September Samarai Slims Like I said...I have no creativity!! All names submitted will be included in the poll for us to vote on...majority wins.

Kiz ~ like both names!! but I really like the September Slims!! Thanks for the suggestion. Other September Bandsters...keep on voting if you want a name.

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