Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here

[Kat817 19]

Well heck, I just went to the Applebees website to get a calorie count on the chicken bacon rancher sandwich I ate, and they do not provide a breakdown on anything besides their weight watchers menu items.

I am loving the little chicken sandwiches, and the mini cheeseburger, it is the perfect size----I ate all but about half the top bun---was wonderfully full, yet not overly so....ideal! Of course we ordered the triple appetizer----So Rick ate the boneless hot wings, and the other chicken ranch sandwich!!! But it was nice. I needed him to talk to. I guess Manda had called him, and told him she was sorry, she did not want to disappoint us. He said he told her he was disappointed for her that things didn't work out as she had hoped, but SHE was not a disappointment. That if she was standing on a street corner selling herself and drugs, then he might be disappointed in her, but this is nothing, he just hopes she can find a way to be happy, and safe....and he will always be there to help her. Took everything I had not to bawl there in Applebees. But she is almost done-------everything is loaded, and ready to go. She is cleaning the house, and moving some things around so when they come home, the fact that she and Kinsey are gone is not so obvious. She is leaving some items of hers, that he will have to have some time to replace. When she moved in her washer and dryer were the better of the 2 so they kept hers, give his away....so, she left those...that kind of thing.

I have to get my butt in gear, my kitchen looks like a tornado hit it! It isn't bad---just seems like I have everything spread out--bowls from Easter that don't get used often---chaos!

Laura---please let us know what you find out, we are worried about you!

BBL~~

Kat

[TracyinKS 7]

PS consult scheduled for 4/7/2008...

My plan covers removal of excess skin (it states it in the SPD) so I just spent 35 minutes on the phone with my insurance trying to get the "list" of criterian......... you would think it was a closely guarded secret... but FINALLY I was put in touch with a Nurse reviewer in the PRECert department......

This is the list:

1. Medical Necessity must be proven

2. Pictures of Skin, Rashes, breakdown

3. If seen by a dermatologist for the rashes, then receipts from the visit.

She was nice about it and I ended up telling her about my band and my success.... my starting jean size and my current jean size...

She ended up giving me her first and last name and the exact mailing address WITH department number........

AND I've been having issues with even getting appointments with docs who will even TRY to submit it to the insurance....... dam dam dam

[mdrai 3]

Laura.....?:thumbup:

[Kat817 19]

My insurance woman I spoke with was really nice too00gave me her direct extension so I do not have to go through all the explanations each time. I promised myself I would wait to call again tomorrow!! I am soooooo hoping it has been approved.

I have everything on that list---and they sent off pictures, I had an actual breakdown that was bleeding the day of the appointment. So.....keeping my fingers crossed.

Went and picked up Kinsey, she and Lindzie were with my Mom for a bit while they talked and discussed technicalities....I was there when Ryan come after Lindzie---give him a hug, said I was sorry things didn't work out for them, and he started crying! He got it together, and said he would miss Kinsey, and give her a hug, and he left in a hurry. SO frikken' sad. They both want to be happy---but it was not working.....so....what do ya do?

Anyway---I need to go fix our salad, we are having chefs salad for dinner. Kinsey loves helping chop veggies!

Laura----learned anything yet???

BBL~~

Kat

[TracyK 3]

God Tracy....you just made me realize that the PS I have a consult with may not even file insurance!!! Ugh, now I have to check. I am glad that you mentioned it though otherwise I may have showed up to his office for nothing if he doesn't accept insurance.

Kat-I guess you still haven't heard anything from your insurance company, have you?

Have a great night everyone....gotta go give Macy a bath.

[Haydee 2]

Feeling much better now... I think the theraflu helped...

breakdown of what i ate today:

no Breakfast today...

for lunch i ate the inside of a small burrito: Beans, ground beef, lettuce tomatoes

i made hamburgers for dinner for my family and i ate a modified burger: half a patty with half a slice of cheese, lettuce, tomatoes

ok, american idol is about to come on. catch ya'll later...

[TerriDoodle 6]

Kat - I'm so sorry about Manda's situation. Is she holding up alright? And they're both staying with Kinsey's dad? Are Manda and Ryan going to stop seeing each other as well or just stop living together? :thumbup: So sad. I guess they tried what they could with Lindzie, huh? Kid needs to be in some serious counseling.

Haydee - Glad you're better. Did you get some work done today?

I don't know what to think about Laura! Worries me that she hasn't checked in. I'll call her tomorrow morning if we haven't heard anything.

I had 1200 calories today and 48g protein:

B: oatmeal

L: cottage cheese/blueberries/granola

S: low-fat cheddar

D: Fr Onion Soup and 1/4 of Jason's turkey wrap; vanilla froz yogurt

[janiebug 0]

Terry I feel the same way about Laura, I hope everything is fine.

This is the total of what I ate today!!

Totals: 1,410 calories

64gfat 77g Protein too much fat but okay with calories may even eat a 100 calorie thing.

I signed on to use daily plate and it is pretty easy. I am happy so far with it!! It told me how many calories to eat to lose 2 pounds a week.

Purple thoughts and prayers with Laura!!

[Kat817 19]

I have no idea of the calorie breakdown of my day!!

B--nothing, started drinking tea

L- 1 chicken bacon rancher mini sandwich from Applebees, and 2 glasses of Water

D--1-1/2 cups of mixed veggie salad. 1/8 c. homemade ranch w/ fat free mayo, half a dozen croutons, sprinkle of sunflower seeds, and 2 roasted chicken tenderloins.

More tea

I have had to force myself to eat today, and my salad is not digesting well.....

Oh after dinner snack----a shot of nightime Nyquil!!!

Wishing my tummy would settle so I could go to sleep!

Manda is not planning to continue to see Ryan. She entertained the thought, but Lindzie's reaction or lack of to them moving out, solidified her stance that things are not right between them, and that is not likely to change. Lindzie is very much like Ryans Mom seems to me, quite manipulative---they seem sweet and concerned but with his Mom I get that hair on the back of my neck tingle that she is not always genuine.....

Manda actually rented an apartment. She thought about Jason's offer, and decided that might just be too confusing for Kinsey. She has not signed a lease, and in fact may end up moving back to the trailer she remodeled----not sure at this point. She is trying to keep things in a happy place for Kinsey.

Jason is definitely trying to win her back. Ryan refused to let her take her car---it is in both names, and so she was without wheels, she sold hers to buy that one....he may change his tune when he calms down. But Jason offered her his Jeep. She will be driving our van. She figures she can find a car over the weekend maybe. She needs something reliable---she drives about 75 miles a day to and from work.

Anyway-----I too am worried about Laura. I ask earlier if her suddenly having the period after so long might be involved. Tonight when I was peeling a hardboiled egg for Ricks salad, I wondered if maybe she ate one that was bad....still thinking and wondering about her. Wouldn't be surprised if they admitted her, which is why we have not heard from her. Big hugs headed your way Laura.

Pamela--my Mom sent me over the 3rd installment of the yarn shop books tonight!!! The author of the ones she read is Debbie Macomber. The first book was The Shop on Blossom Street, the second was A Good Yarn, and this one is Back on Blossom Street. Did you get a chance to read yours? Any good?

OK....gonna go try to go to bed.

See ya in the morning---this cold is kickin' my butt!!

Kat

[mdrai 3]

Ugh. I am so out of whack.

Did fine w/eating 'til about 5pm and then the dam burst and I ate pretty much whatever I saw. Little bits, but lots of variety. Of the bad kind. What in the world is wrong w/me??

Seriously. I've been pondering this question. I've come to the conclusion that I'm complacent w/my success to date and all the positives I've gotten lately, + my blase (sp?) attitude of having the band. I'm not "hungry" for it, so to speak. I need re-motivation. To re-connect w/the "whys" of beginning this journey. To re-charge the batteries to FINISH it!

So y'know what I did? I just spent the last hour reading our original thread! Skimming it and remembering back a year+ ago to how I felt when I posted that I'd been denied by insurance... I closed my eyes and I was there -- the emotion of it, the frustration, my resolve & how I didn't give up... how I felt the day I posted that I'd been approved!... my pre-op diet entries... my day before surgery posts... my day OF surgery post... it all came back... the me of (almost) a year ago... why I wanted it, the price I paid, the excitement, the anxiety, the fact that I did it... All I can say is "Wow." I'm so glad that I have that resource to call on in times of need... like now. I highly recommend it to everyone!!

I'm worried about Laura... hope she's ok!!

[Teachlady 3]

Evening Violets...

I talked to my DD about Laura's symptoms and she thought gall stones or kidney stones or something like that. Hope we hear something soon.

Michelle.....what a great idea to go back and reread our history. I think I'll be doing that too.

My eating today was pretty good..

B---90 calorie Special K bar

Snack...string cheese

L---2 onion rings, 1/3 piece of Walleye, 6 sweet potato fries

(PB'd on the fish..)

D- 1 onion ring, 4 bites Walleye (left overs)

Snack..... 90 calorie Granola bar.. (PB'd part of it)

1/2 cup Breyer's ice cream

Exercise.... 10 minutes Elliptical trainer, 20 mintues hot tub exercises.

Tomorrow we take the vehicles in to get the radios transferred. Then we're going to look at mattresses... got to get a new one. I can't stand the peaks and valleys in the one we have.

Kat... so sorry to hear about your DD, but it sure sounds like she's doing the bet thing for her and Kinsey.

Time to head to bed.. everyone sleep well and I'll be on here first thing in the morning to see if there is any news from Laura.

[Daisalana 33]

Hey V's, thanks for all the thoughts.

After a whole friggin day in the hospital, and I swear I went insane.. I ended up checking myself out Against Medical Advice. I broke down crying and cussing and saying 'get me the hell out of here'. I'll go into it tomorrow, going to try to sleep now. And they don't have an answer.

[Suziecat 379]

Didn't check in yesterday and sorry about that. Not feeling real good. Think it might be some kind of stomach flu. Doing a lot of sleeping. I'm up early this morning, it's my morning to open the store at 6am.

Laura, Don't slack on getting the medical attention. You need to find out what is going on. Good Luck to you.

Everyone have a great day.

[TracyK 3]

Laura-please take care of yoursel and let us know what is going on as soon as you can!

Michelle-you are a GENIUS!! Sounds like you & I are stuck in the same rut and I ove love LOVE the idea of reading old posts!! Thank you so much for saying that.

Suzie-I never did say thanks to you for saying you have faith in me. It means alot for you to have as much faith in me as your husband! lol

Good morning all violets-today I go in for a small fill. Yesterday I had a horrible PB and I started to 2nd guess my fill today but I am going anyway cause most of the time I can eat way too much plus I know that mine is not just head hunger. Head hunger doesn't make your stomach growl. I hope the needle does not hurt as much this time as the last!! Pray for me!

Pamela-where are you? Enjoying spring break no doubt!

Jane-love the idea about 2nd place and hair products...I realy eed some Matrix Biolage Shampoo!! I love that stuff.

Have a great day everyone!

[Teachlady 3]

Good Morning, Violets...

Laura.. good to see you, but wish you had some definitive results! You're in my prayers. Hope you had a better sleep last night.

We're off to get the radios switched out in our vehicles. The new car has XM as does the truck, so I get the XM from the truck in my car. 27 degrees here now, but at least no new snow during the night. I long to see some grass someday!!

Will check back later. Everyone have a good morning.