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It's Been a While......

Jun 23, 2008

It's been a while since i've posted.  I had the lap band.  So far, i've had quite a bit of trouble getting adjusted and trying to find my "sweet spot" as far as the right amound of restriction for my band.  My doctor jokes with me about it because i have to keep coming in for band adjustments.  I've lost 70 lbs from my highest  weight last year and although i've been teetering back and forth with about 8 lbs the past 3 months, it's ok.  I only have 40 lbs to go to reach my goal and i know that i will get there eventually.  I am so happy with my progress.  I'm down from a size 26/28 to an 18.  I love it.  I have no regrets and i love my band.

1/08

Jan 10, 2008

I haven't posted in a while, but it's Jan. and last year i lost a total of 50 lbs.  I'm so pleased with the loss, although for about a month, i didn't lose anything.  My doctor fussed at me for not coming back sooner for another fill.  This year, i want to make my goal of losing more 85 lbs.  

I had a great moment last weekend when i met my best friend for breakfast.  She hadn't seen me in months and didn't recognize me at first.  I was wondering why she was looking at me funny as i waved at her from a distance.  

I'm so thankful to have this tool to help me reach my goal weight/size and am looking forward to being healthier this year by reaching a normal weight. 

BANDED

Sep 05, 2007

Well, yesterday was my big day.  I'm home and finally banded.  I'm so happy and it seems unreal that i finally have the thing i've been wanting for so long.  I feel like this is the beginning to a wonderful transformation.  I have been overweight all of my life.  My goal weight will probably still be considered "overweight" but at least not "morbidly obese".  I'm so looking forward to losing.  On the pre-op diet, i lost an even 20 lbs.  I'm proud of myself because that was so hard.  I thought at times that i would starve to death.  The day before surgery, all i could think of was a Big Mac.  LOL.  I mean, i don't even eat those very often, can't think of the last time i had one, but i was craving one so tough.  

Well, the pain meds are kicking in, so i'm about to go take a nap. 

I Have a Date

Aug 15, 2007

I went to see Dr. Lynch today and my surgery date is 9/4.  All of a sudden, i got nervous.  I've been excited every since Monday and now, i feel nervous. 

APPROVED!!!!!!!!

Aug 13, 2007

I submitted my 6 month MD supervised diet info almost 3 weeks ago and today i finally got the call from Dr. Lynch's office that i was approved.  I'm so happy.  I literally held my breath when Amy called, praying for a "yes".  I go to see Dr. Lynch on Wednesday.  I just cried when i got my call.  It seems that i've been waiting all my life for this.  Thank you, Jesus!!!!

SCARED SILLY

Jul 25, 2007

Well, i submitted my 6 month supervised weight loss attempt to Dr. Lynch's office yesterday and they faxed the pre-approval letter to Cigna the same day.  Now, i wait.  I'm so scared of being denied.

New/Old Member

I 'm an old member of this site, because i wanted surgery four years ago, but was denied by insurance.  I feel as if i'm a new member though, because i never posted or became involved in what this website had to offer.  Now, i'm in the MD supervised weight loss attempt stage of insurance approval and am so scared to be denied.  I just want some advice and support.  This means so much to me.

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Antioch, TN
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39.3
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LAP-BAND
Surgery
09/04/2007
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Jan 03, 2003
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It's Been a While......
1/08
BANDED
I Have a Date
APPROVED!!!!!!!!
SCARED SILLY
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