maryb

My Insurance is United Health Care Choice They do not pay for Bariatric Surgery! They do have a clause that the do not cover obesity surgery. Even with this, they paid for the removal of the band. My band was not slipped. I had bad Reflux and a lot of scar tissue. Justification Obstruction removal because I could not eat solid food.

Good day today. Oatmeal for breakfast was yummy! Protein Shake for lunch. Olive Garden for Dinner for Daughter's Birthday. I had the Chicken Gnochii Soup and the Tiny Dessert. It felt strange to be able to eat without pain or vomiting. A very good strange. Logged into my Lose It!

I just had my band removed. I was private pay, and yes my insurance paid for removal.

Thank you... I can use all the encouragement I can get. You have done great I see!

I was banded March 14, 2006. I lost 70 pounds in 7 months with no problems. I started having issues shortly after that time with my band being too tight. All the Fluid was removed from my band. I still had a lot of restriction and had to be careful with what I ate. About 2 years ago, I developed bad reflux. I have been on medication since this time. I lost 20 more pounds in the last 4 months, because I could not tolerate anything but liquids. Yes, I should have not waited to see my doctor. I occasionally had this problem before, but never for 4 months. Bad news. Band has to come out. I was at first upset, scared, mad at myself, and many other emotions. I came to my senses and told myself healthy trumps skinny. I had removal March 17, 2011. I awoke from the surgery and took a swallow. OMG, I could already tell the difference! I did not realize just how bad off and totally sick I was! I have been on full liquids for a week now. Tomorrow I start mushies. I am looking forward to oatmeal. I have not been able to eat Oatmeal in...well I can't remember... years! I have already started using Lose It! on my iPhone to track what I eat... drink. I know I could easily go back to my pre-band old ways. I am and allways will be an Optimist! I can do this!

Republican and I am not ashamed one bit for George W. I am ashamed of the whole political system in general... too much lying and a** kissing to get elected and trying to stay in office.

Maryb - H 219/ 1st Dr Visit 207/ S 201/ G 130/ C 144.5/ CBMI 26.3 (-74.5lbs total, -1.5 this week)

I fit in my skinny dream dress!

Maryb - H 219/ 1st Dr Visit 207/ S 201/ G 130/ C 146/ CBMI 25.1 (-73 lbs total, -4 this week)

Maryb - H 219/ 1st Dr Visit 207/ S 201/ G 130/ C 149/ CBMI 25.6 (-70 lbs total, -1 this week)

Maryb - H 219/ 1st Dr Visit 207/ S 201/ G 130/ C 150/ CBMI 25.7 (-69 lbs total, -2 this week)

Not Brazil, I was in Costa Rica on a mission trip last month. I love to travel and take advantage of any opportunity! My husband had a conference to attend in Cancun...I went along for fun in the sun. This month in a couple of weeks we are flying to South Carolina to pickup DH's new car, then drive to Charleston to see my baby brother before driving back home. End of September my DH has another conference in San Antonio. We are staying on the Riverwalk for 5 days. I don't plan on getting bored there! In October, DH, My Friend and Her husband fly to LA and board a Cruise Ship for the Mexican Riveria. She and I will be staying an extra week in LA afterwards for some girls only time...her 50th birthday! After that I will have to stay home to decorate and enjoy the Christmas Holidays!

I had a garage sale in July to get rid of a lot of stuff we had in storage. I made $1150.00! My husband also took over $3,000.00 worth of antiques to the local museum.