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Sparkles · 04-03-2009, 11:03 AM

Hey Everyone,
Hope you week was fantastic. I am really excited about the whole thing; I have a surgery appointment on 05/28/2009. The reason for the move back was I want to be in a “safe zone” have a date that is far enough after the 30 days that my packet was submitted to insurance. And if for some crazy freaking reason the pre-determination doesn’t come back good then I have enough time (2 weeks) to cancel and push back my surgery date without penalty.

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Originally Posted by Ms. Readytobehealthy

I have made up my mind, whatever it takes to get this weight off that is what I am going to do. I went to kickboxing class last night and I got sooo tired so fast. I hanged in there but it was tough. I am determined now that it is going to take dedication and support to get through all of this. Thanks everyone for listening to me, I needed to get that out.

Nice job. You are so brave for doing this now. I need to be that motivated and not keep waiting for PostOp and I need to start working out. You are really helping me get inspired. I am even gym shopping right now.

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Originally Posted by deputymauldin

I am having a issue with people who know that i'm having the surgery (there are only a few) who are not supportive but telling me things like, "There are a lot of complications." Don't they think I have read and done research, or "You can do it if you just work out really hard" I have tried every diet on earth and the weight always comes back. Why can't people just keep the negative comments to themselves? Thanks for letting me vent.

Glad you are venting. And believe me I have a boss that is putting me through the whole. Your asking for an "elective" surgery. Yah right. My insurance or surgeon wouldn't do an elective surgery. It's medically necessary. Thank you very much!

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Originally Posted by carotgirl

Hey ladies - I'm in the first month of my 6 month journey too! I've got 12.5 lbs to lose before September, so I need to get on it... I'm down 4 by my doc's calculations, but only 3 by mine. I'm SO EXCITED.I'm going to guess that we've all tried a hundred different ways to get this weight off. And as was pointed out in another vent thread I was in - sometimes the weight becomes a hindrance to the weight loss. I love it when other 'heavy' folks have commentary on what we 'ought to do'... I'm all for positive feedback and even heartfelt suggestions, but do NOT look down on me for my choices!!

Awesome! Kudos on the weight loss. 3-4lbs Is an awesome job. I totally agree that I am doing this not for approval or rejections from other people. I simply am not shy about telling you why I am leaving work for 3-4 weeks or that I will need to change how often I leave for lunch. Good job on not listening to that crud.