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[phyllser 3]

Laura...my insurance covered everything and I just pay a $10.46 out of pocket for each LB doc visit forever. I do not have any out of pocket fees with my policy ($2000 deductible annually) but with LB doc I have the fee because he is a visiting doc. I can handle $10.46. There is only an office visit (about $90) billed to my ins. whether there is a fill or not.

I have read so many threads and the fees for fills are all over the place. LB ppl sitting out there not being able to get there fills and maintain their band because of over-the-top fees. Kinda sad.

No kidding! When I needed a fill last year when we were in CA it was cheaper for me to fly home and get one, even with rental car, than to get one from one of the docs down there!!

[Charlene K 1]

I just got back from nutrition class........down 2 more lbs. Woohoo!!!!!

I took my mother the flowers. It did the trick. She seems a lot better.

Again, Thanks for all the support!

[Apples2 19]

No kidding! When I needed a fill last year when we were in CA it was cheaper for me to fly home and get one, even with rental car, than to get one from one of the docs down there!!

You know what, Phyll....so many things have gotten out of hand. DS is taking my baby (100lb lab) to the vet this afternoon. He is going for his annual check, shots, toe nail clipping, flee/tick treatment and the vet to look at his toe that he broke over the weekend. I am sure this will add up to more than I will pay for medical bills this year on myself. But, he's our baby and we do it. :bored:

[Apples2 19]

Speaking of taking Tanker to the vet...I have not been able to do it for about 6 yrs. He has HATED that place since he had to leave his govenors there when he was 2 (testicles). He will get out of the truck but has to be carried to the door. And, when you get him to the door of the clinic, DS has to back in with him cuz he spreads his legs out and puts them on the door jam and there's no moving him. It was quite the show the last time I tried it alone. Had to hollar to have someone get the vet to carry him in. I was in tears because the poor 100lb baby was shaking like a leaf for an hour in the clinic. DS is a strapping young man and takes everything he has to get him in the door.

[Apples2 19]

I just got back from nutrition class........down 2 more lbs. Woohoo!!!!!

I took my mother the flowers. It did the trick. She seems a lot better.

Again, Thanks for all the support!

Woohoo, Arlene! Gold Star!

I deem today "Arlene the Weight Loss Queen Day"!!!!!:bored:

[ladykcusa 1]

Arlene - Queen for the Day Congratulations, my friend.

Correction re: My doctors fees. I rechecked today and a fill is $130 (whether doc or assistant administers it) and appt w/o fill is $65.

We discussed my decision to move slowly and he advised (and added) .5cc. He is very happy with my progress (average 7 lbs a month) and I need not return for 5 weeks. yippee

P.S. I showed him my baggy underwear and he confirmed the scale does not always reflect all the success. Sure I gave him a laugh for the day.

[Apples2 19]

Arlene - Queen for the Day Congratulations, my friend.

Correction re: My doctors fees. I rechecked today and a fill is $130 (whether doc or assistant administers it) and appt w/o fill is $65.

We discussed my decision to move slowly and he advised (and added) .5cc. He is very happy with my progress (average 7 lbs a month) and I need not return for 5 weeks. yippee

P.S. I showed him my baggy underwear and he confirmed the scale does not always reflect all the success. Sure I gave him a laugh for the day.

Joyce...congrats on the 7lbs and your continued and steady loss. Brave girl showing your doc your undies:redface: Does your doc's office give treats if you show them?

[ladykcusa 1]

Phyl - My PT advised (regarding gym workouts) -- because of knee replacement on degenerative joint disease in hip -- low resistance and high repetition on bike and elliptical. She assured me weight loss will not be affected. But - even if it is affected - at 67 yrs young - I can't live with the pain of aggravated joints (new or old).

Congrats on getting back to the gym for both of us.

[Charlene K 1]

Apples and Joyce........I most humbly accept the crown. Thanks!

Oh, Joyce, WTG on the undie Flash!

[ljv52 2]

Hi everyone, I pay about a $35 co-pay for my fills until I hit my deductible for the year. My total bill I believe was only $137 for the fill - if I remember right.

Joyce, yes, what your pt told you sounds about like what I read -- harder exercise does not equate to "better". If knees hurt I wouldn't use any resistance -- just getting your heart rate up aerobically should be beneficial to weight/fat loss. WTG on your weight loss - my surgeon is much like yours -- after the first few fills he just gave me .25 ccs at a time and although I thought it was too "slow" at first, I'm greatful for it now cause I didn't have too many problems along the way.

Arlene, congrats on your weight loss - wow, i'm so proud of you!!! I very impressed! Glad to hear the flowers cheered up your mom.

Apples, your description of Tanker going to the vet is so funny - reminds me of my previous dog - just a 15 lb. daushound/terrior mix but she knew how to put the "brakes" on when we would take her to vet or groomer. Lucky for me she was easy to pick up -- poor Tanker.

CBL

Linda

[IndioGirl55 32]

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hail hail queen arlene !!!! Wtg queenie !!!!

[Apples2 19]

Arlene...forgot to mention this...what a nice daughter to take your mother a nice bouquet. That was so sweet.

Linda...Tanker just returned home with DS. Putting the brakes on is just how he described the trip in to the clinic. And, yes, he had to carry him in again...quivering the entire time. Vet says his toe is broken all the way around and just hanging on. He will most likely lose it but will be OK and can deal without a toe. Big, big day at our house. Would have put out a call for prayers but don't want to use them up. Have a kid (youngest DS) that is on the fence on going to Iraq or Afghanistan (he actually wants this) and might need those prayers through his 2 yr contract over there. Long story short...career wise...good move and exciting job. Mom wise...I think he's nuts but will support his decision.

Janet...sorry for your sad news. When someone special like that passes, what comes across my mind is "Life will just never be what it was without them". Not really negative thinking just a true fact of life. I'm sorry you lost him.

[Charlene K 1]

Oh Apples, I will pray for your DS. I know several men that went to Iraq and worked. They made a lot of money, but it is a risky job. Sorry, about Tanker. I just bought a harness for the car for Charlie. Every time I take him in the car he shakes and moves all around. I wonder how he will like being strapped in the back seat?

Janet and Linda......Thanks! Oh, I got the shake recipe booklet today. He uses like a half a teaspoon of sf Jello powder in several of his recipes. I never thought about using jello powder. You mix the Protein Powder, extract and sf jello with Water then add a cup of ice and blend again. I am gonna try it.

[ladykcusa 1]

Karen - my thoughts and prayers are with you regarding your son and his future.

Tanker story is delightful. Dogs don't forget negative experiences.

Janet - I know you will miss this very special person. So sorry to hear.

[llkb4me 1]

Charlene, I used to mix my carnation instant Breakfast (choc) with banana sf pudding, I even found pistascio, butterscotch in sf. Sometimes I would add pb to them also. The pudding would make it thicker like a milk shake.

Apples, I will keep your DS in my prayers and thoughts. He will make to right decision for him.

My Isaac, a mini dash, shakes like a baby anytime I take him some where. He acts like a killer beast and home and a big timid baby every where else.

Congrats Joyce and Charlene on the loses.

Laura K