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Christine B. 21 years, 7 months ago

Hi Dianna! I just wanted to wish you much luck on your upcomming surgery! I pray it will be uneventful and your recovery will be speedy! Please keep us informed when you can on how your doing and just remember were all here cheering for you!!...God Bless you and Take Care...much love...*hugs*....Christine...Open RNY 8/2/04

Frvsnt O. 21 years, 9 months ago

Congratulations on your surgery date! I have some Zen Wisdom for you - Nothing exists but momentarily...One thing flows into another...observe things as they are, let everything go as it goes. This is to put everything under control in its widest sense. --- May God keep you close to his side as you travel your new journey. You will have ups and downs. You can always turn to us, your AMOS family, we will give support, comfort and encouragement. You will find this will be the best thing you could ever have done for yourself as well as your family. I know that was true for me. Keep us posted when you reach the "other" side. I pray for a speedy and easy recovery for you. Don’t forget to update your profile at least monthly. We all like to see how we are doing!!! Make sure you take pictures. It’s great to see the new you emerge!!! Not to mention the look on YOUR face when you look at those pictures and compare them in a few months! It’ll be a BIG WOW!!! Please remember too, that this is a *tool* to use. Make sure you use it wisely. The first year it’s pretty easy, after that I’ve been hearing (I’m not speaking from experience as I’m not a year out yet) that it gets increasingly difficult. Choose the right foods and measurements wisely! Good luck and God Bless!!! RNY 10/31/03 down 115 pounds– I’M IN THE CENTURY CLUB!!! Posted in Loving Memory of Paula – Momma Angel who passed away 6/10/04 (Note Momma did not pass away from anything related to WLS – she had not had it)

deescheich 21 years, 11 months ago

I'd like to tell all of you that I have finally been accepted through my insurance company for my surgery. It seems like so long of a wait, but it will be worth it in the end. I just went to see my surgeon, & he said that I am on the list to have surgery this Fall, although I do not have an exact date yet. I just wanted to share this to let others know not to give up & to keep trying if you are having trouble with your insurance company approving you. Things that helped my case were photo's from childhood on...(or at least the last 5 years.) Also a letter to the company about any physical problems or symptoms you may have that are weight related. Telling them how it is for you to live day to day life, & also explaining to them that they will be saving money on your health in the long run really seems to impact them to get moving in your favor. It took almost 2 years for me to finally get on the list, but it will all be worth it in the end. Keep you chins up & keep smiling :) Dee PS...My weight at my last appointment was 366...but not forever!!! ;)