alabamagirl1975

Ok ~ I can see that. I have those now! PB's that is. I can't eat certain foods or spices and I can't fully digest a great deal of food at one time (like a big meal) so eating small meals is nothing new to me. Thank you for you imput ~

I have to say that the most hurtful comment was from a guy in high school I wanted to date so bad. He told me that "if I wasn't a fat chick, he would go out with me". SO~ here I am 20 something years later going for the lap band and you know what I'm going to do ~ I'm going to by 20 year high school reunion and I'm going to flaunt my new self in his face!

Hey girl! I had to have a psych eval because of the meds I was taking. I don't think BCBS makes you have one. I also called St. Vincent's East billing department to find out about up front fees. When I called BCBS this morning they said that since they do not know up front how much the surgery will cost, they can't make me pay a fee or co-pay yet. As soon as I hear from the hospital I will let you all know. :wink2:

I am with you sister!!!! I just want to be able to go into a clothing store and be able to pick out a cute outfit for work ya know? OR better yet, able to wear the cute little lacy bra and panty sets!!! WOO HOO!!!

Hi everybody! First, I want to apologize to everyone for not going Saturday - I had no babysitter! It's hard to find anyone who will watch 5 girls for 2 hours! I did have to have a psych eval because of the medicine I am on. That is what determines if you need one or not. It wasn't that bad ~ a bunch of written tests and memory games~ Anyways.... I have a question ~ when is the next meeting? Do I not have to go to one for Naomi? Hope you all have a great Monday!!!

Boy don't I know it! Med-South called me this morning so I am waiting on the return phone call from Susan. I want these next 2 weeks to fly by...I'm hoping to have a surgery date in early October (if possible)

I am right there with you. She was really rude to me this morning so I thought I would just do my 2 weeks with this C-Pap thing and go from there. I am just ready to start my true "new" life that I have been waiting for. I really can't give you any suggestions on how to handle her but I have heard the more your pester Naomi the quicker she moves.:biggrin:

Well, I tell you what (this is going back to Naomi) she really needs help. No one has told me along the way how to go about getting a surgery date and I called this morning to ask a general question and I got my head bit off! I didn't know that before she will give you a surgery date that she has to have all of the clearance letters from your doctors. They really need to either get her an assistant or something. Does she not realize that she is messing with peoples livelihoods? Ok. I feel better since I got on my soap box.... I guess I just need to be more patient huh?

Hey guys! I tell ya what I will be there at 10:00 in the morning. I just had to find a babysitter for my girls! Geesh!

Ok see...that video just sealed the deal for me! I am more excited now than ever!!

what time does the meeting actually start? My sheet said 10:30 but I can be there before 10:00

Hey ~ that would be great for me and Malinda! That way we won't feel so out of place. I know that sounds funny, but I kinda feel odd going to a support group class knowing that I haven't had the surgery yet. I have to go to at least one class before they will let me go to the nut. class. Still haven't received my surgery date yet. Maybe I will get one after my follow up appointment today with Dr. Kim.:biggrin:

That is wonderful to hear! That gives me hope that maybe if I can get a September/October surgery date that I will loose some before Christmas! That would be wonderful!

I'm going to be there and I'm bringing a co-worker. She just started the 6 month diet/monthly visit today. She is so excited ~ and so am I! NMYDASH - that is really funny you live up by Jasper. My husband's family is from Sumiton/Dora area and we live in Warrior (I-65 N area). It would be really neat if we all could meet outside of support group. I am getting excited. I haven't had my surgery date yet, but I go for my follow up visit tomorrow (sleep study).

Where do you live? It would be wonderful if we all could meet one day. Do you go to the support group meetings? I can't wait! I want to meet all of you guys!!!:wink2:

I guess that is my problem too. I'm impatient. I have been going through all of this for a year now. I'm just ready for it to be over with. I have my follow up appointment on my sleep study on Thursday. If I don't hear from her by then, I'm calling!

I understand what you are saying April. I totally agree with you too. I am going to call her next week and see where do I go from here. I am done with everything I am suppose to do except for the support class and the nutrician class ~ but I can't go to it until I get a surgery date. I think they are VERY bust more like the over worked under paid syndrome. Are you getting excited yet?

Crazgirl ~ I have had no luck in emailing her either. I called her one time and she talked to me for about 5 mintues. I think Shawna is right, they have too many patients now to give individual attention. Let me know if you need some help getting in touch with her. I will email her for you!

Oh that is great! I am so excited I can barely stand it. I emailed Naomi this morning all of my completed dates so hopefully she can set up a surgery date. I am looking forward to meeting everyone I chat with on here! Malinda is really excited too. She is my co-worker who is just starting this long process.

I will! I will be there with a co-worker who is just starting the process. Which classroom will you be in? I noticed the paper says classrooms 1-4 - are there that many there?

Well, as of yesterday I am done with everything! The only thing I am missing is my support class (Aug 16th) and the nutrician class. I can't go to that until I get my surgery date. SO- I will be calling Naomi today! I'm getting really excited to start my new life!

Hey there! I am also waiting on my surgery date. I go tomorrow for my EGD and then I have the support group meeting on (8/16) then my nutrition class! I'm getting excited! Good luck...let us know if Tricare approves you!

Ok question...is it like having a baby via c-section? I think if I can handle 3 of them suckers I can handle this! I am getting really excited. I go tomorrow for my EGD and then I pray I get a surgery date. I am waiting for this part of my journey to end and then I can start my new life. I'm sure like you - you feel like a whole new person! I just can't wait!!!!

I have got to say that I have also come full circle. I started doing all of the BC/BS mumbo jumbo they make you do starting last August. I am going for my EGD Wednesday then I will receive my surgery date. I am getting excited now! I have been overweight since I was a kid and I have come to realize that being "obese" is a disease. Just keep in mind that you are doing this for yourself and your health.:thumbup: