bridgetgirl

Hey honey, your attempting to lose weight. I dont think any tool you elect to help you she leave you feeling guilty. Whether your tool be NutriSysytem, Jenny Craig or lap band- its all about finishing the race for overall wellness, whatever vehicles you choose is up to you.

I hope it works, I hope you dont feel deprived. We are here for ya lady whenever ya need us or to pull you through hard times. Best wishes darlin' YOU GO GIRL!

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

www.myspace.com/caliclovercutie
What Sawyer would call me on LOST: ladybug

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

Longing2bPhat

I would think twice because if they want you to try that first it's because they want to see if you can actually lose the weight on your own. These are the things the insurance companies look at. And if you are successful, then they might say you just have to try, and you don't need the surgery.

Now although you can lose weight from these diets but regaining back twice the weight or all of it after a while, is very depressing. This is what you have to highlight... that you try but regaining it back or more is the bummer. Just a suggestion, if I sound suspicious of them, I'm in the law field, it makes you that way.

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Highest weight 229
Current height 5'0
Currently: 225
Goal: 150
Insurance Approved 1/3/06
Pre-Op Appointment 1/12/06
Surgery date: 1/18/2006

Plans for the new me;

Break a few hearts
Shop at the regular size store
Hit the gym 4 times a week
Eat healthier
Oh, did I mention break a few hearts?

Gina in NY

so I don't expect any problems with approval. There are no exclusions and no pre-requisites other than being at BMI over 40 for this surgery. I don't think very many people have gotten it within our group, so it hasn't been a big cost issue for them. When I called to ask, she was confused as to what information I wanted, because she hadn't heard of needing to do anything special. I hope I'm not being too trusting. I'm sure I'll see when the day comes.

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Gina in NY
288/261/143- 5'3"
High/Pre-op/Current
Goal - 19% BF. Dr. Goal - 150 My goal: 130
Open RNY 6/20/06 Plastics 7/27/07
TT Gym rat club member #5

Gina in NY

With the Nutri-system and working out every day, I am actually losing a little weight, thank goodness. I must say, this food is not very good. I mean it doesn't taste bad, but my husband is a chef and it is a little depressing to sit and watch him and the kids eat these delicious meals, while I eat the microwaved junk. It is all totally processed - doesn't need to be refrigerated - not what I plan to eat after the next 28 days are over.

I'm trying to learn not to weigh myself all the time (my trainer at the gym insists on this) so a few days ago, I'd already lost 4 pounds after about 4 days. I'll check again after a week has gone by. We'll see!

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Gina in NY
288/261/143- 5'3"
High/Pre-op/Current
Goal - 19% BF. Dr. Goal - 150 My goal: 130
Open RNY 6/20/06 Plastics 7/27/07
TT Gym rat club member #5

coptergirl

Sounds like you are doing well, Gina and I am so glad for you!

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Blessings,

Whitney
272/243/123.5/135
Highest/Pre-op/Current/Goal

GBS 3/7/06
Dr. Stanley Klein -Torrance, CA

Hernia Repair/Tummy Tuck 3/9/07!!!!

148.5 pounds and 64.5 inches gone forever!!

GOAL REACHED 2/6/07!!!

Ducksack Member#3! And TTBear Blondbear!!
www.myspace.com/horsegalwhit

Mavisavis

You'll do it. Keep plugging away girl!

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Marty

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts--Winston Churchill

Lap RNY 9-7-05
Dr. Ben-Meir
Cleveland Center for Bariatric Surgery
235/135/135
pre/now/goal

bridgetgirl

Some surgeons will have you do it depending on your weight at your consult. By losing 10% of your body weight prior to surgery you "de-fat" your organs making it safer during surgery, thats why they want you to do it. Also, some do have the fram of mind to have you do it to measure how determined you are at following a "healthier" diet to see how committed you are to WLS. But if she or anyone successfully loses the weight the surgeon requires preoperativley its not a trick to trick you out of WLS by the insurance carrier... once you have been approved they dont look back...... I just dont want anyone freaked out is all

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

www.myspace.com/caliclovercutie
What Sawyer would call me on LOST: ladybug

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White