kmcoolone

Looks like I may be getting banded in the beginning of December. I don't yet have a date but my dr.'s office is done scheduling for November due to Thanksgiving Holiday. So I was thinking maybe we could start coming up with a name for ourselves. Hopefully something involving Christmas. Here's some I thought of: Dashing Decembers Dashing December Reindeer Dancing Decembers Pretty Poinsettias Santas Jolly Elves Santas Jolly Helpers Lean Christmas Hams IDK those are just some ideas Kim

The only requirement for membership in OA is the DESIRE to stop eating compulsively. There is nothing in any of it that even so much as mentions surgery. So the only people's business it is really is yours and your HP's and screw what the rest of anyone else thinks!!! Kim

Hey y'all, Sorry to hear that everyone is having such a hard time with Dr. Ponce's office. I am however glad that Dr. Rose (my doctor) practices by himself. He has the Weight Management Center do his fills, but I know that he is also there every Tuesday. Anyway, I hope y'all get everything figures out soon. I may not be get6ting surgery as I am not sure I weigh enough for my insurance to cover the surgery and I have bad credit so I figure I will try but if they deny me I may need to appeal or try again at a later date. Kim

Hi, I'm Kim and I just had my consultation yesterday. I am pretty sure that Tricare is going to deny me because the scale at the surgeon's office said that I am 10 pounds lighter than my pcm's scale and also said that I am only 39.0 BMI. I hope that my diabetes my allow them to consider me but who knows. Anyway, I figure if nothing else I will just have to go through the appeals process but from what I understand, that really sucks too. Anyway, good luck to those who are having surgery today and this week. Hopefully it won't take to long for me to get all the answers from Tricare. Kim

If you are unsure whether it is ketosis or lack of fluids, you can go to the pharmacy and buy strips that you hold in your urine that test for ketosis. Either way, the smell should go away soon but if it doesn't, I would go see my gyno. Kim

Hi, I'm Kim. I haven't been banded yet and I also need someone. I was thinking that since you need help getting back on track, maybe I can help, because you would be going through this with me. I figure that maybe it will help you to remember where and how you went wrong. Anyway, my e-mail is kmcoolone@yahoo.com if you want to buddy up with me. Thanks, Kim:thumbup:

Hi, My name is Kim. I'm glad to hear that you have your surgery date already as I don't have mine yet. Anyway, congrats!!! I am also 25 and married but I don't yet have children. For me, I guess it's now or never to do something about my weight. I have been heavy most of my life. I just hope this will be over soon. (All the worrying with the insurance and all) I just want my new beginning and I know it will be alot of work but I am willing to do it. Thanks for sharing with us and welcome, Kim:thumbup:

I have had a similar thing happen to me in the past when I dropped like 40 pounds. I felt like a sex fiend and couldn't get enough. I think thinner people produce more testosterone and less estrogen. Not to worry nothing weird is going to happen to your body but I did read an article about that and they say that women who are heavier have more estrogen and less testosterone due to the fat cells or something like that. Anyway, don't worry, you aren't a sex addict you just have a little more testosterone now that you've lost a few pounds. BTW my husband said that during that time period, he felt like he had to beat me off with a stick LOL.

Hi, I just read the post and don't think that threesomes or any group sex are ok for married people. I am bisexual and have been with both sexes but never at the same time. I am currently married and would never have a threesome involving anyone at this point in time but especially my spouse even though that is what he wants. The reason I haven't and won't do it is because I care about my partner enough not to. I know for a fact that seeing your partner enjoying someone else sexually, whether it was planned or not, really hurts them and can evoke jealousy and alot of pain whether they think they are ready or not. If, on the other hand, you were single, then the choice is yours but since you are married you have to think about how your wife would feel, both the good and the bad. If you really want to go through with it just ask yourself this question: Am I willing to lose my wife for one night of sexual pleasure? This is the worst case scenario but it does happen. Good luck to you no matter what happens.

I am also a rapid cycler although years of medication have slowed my cycles and also made them less intense. Anyhow a little about me: I am 25 years old, I am married to a wonderful, beautiful man, who is the love of my life. I have no children but want some after I go to and get through with nursing school. Instead of kids we have 2 cats that go crazy if you don't love on them all the time. Anyway I'd like to know more about you too. Kim

yes he's with the bariatric group at memorial.

First of all it's not a protein problem. Most people who experience hair loss after surgery have a vitamin deficiency. When you reduce the amount of food you are eating, you reduce the amount of nutrients you are getting. If it was a protein deficiency your hair would feel mushy and break off rather than coming out at the root. You probably should have some labs done to find out what you are deficient in and in the mean time, take a multivitamin daily.

Hi all, I'm looking for someone to share my banding experience with. I would prefer someone getting banded in November in my area. Thanks, Kim

Hi all, My name is Kim and I am new here. I am looking for a band buddy in the chattanooga area. If you are interested, drop me a line. Thanks, Kim

I'm in the chattanooga area and also have not been banded yet. I'm gonna get banded at memorial by dr. rose. I've toured 5 south where the bariatric patients go and they seem to be top notch. Anyhow, I'm looking for a band buddy in the area if anyone is interested then just contact me on here and i'll give you further contact details Kim :tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2: