Beverly D.

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NSV (sort of) -  I just got back from a week long conference in Orlando.  I wanted to enjoy myself, but worried that I might gain weight.  My strategy was to eat my protein supplement for breakfas...

Anyone get banded that had Federal BC/BS as insura -  I went to my surgeon today.  My good news was I have lost 22 pounds in my pre-surgical diet.  My bad news is I have to wait 6 more weeks to complete the pre-surgical diet before m...

Plateau - I have hit my first plateau in my preop diet.  I am not overly concerned because I know the reason.  I haven't been exercising this week.  It has been insanely hot here.  Was 108F ...

You are beautiful and look gorgeous in your birthday dress. Don't...

Congratulations! You look beautiful.

Maintaining Weight Loss - I was wondering if there are any Lap Band patient on here that have had the band for a number of years and can tell me how successful they have been at maintaining weight loss.  I ...

Closer to a Decision - On Friday I had a sit down with my PCP, my husband and myself about my surgery options.  The surgeon has really been pushing a bypass, and my husband is not comfortable with this. ...

I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Your new pictures...

Family Support -   My husband is dead set again me having a bypass.  I was going to take him to my next doctor's appointment to speak with the surgeon.  I am wondering now if that is a good idea. ...

Congratulations, you inspire those of us who are waiting nervously...

Helpful words, Thank you.

Could Eat a Bus - I am trying hard to stay with my pre-surgery weight loss program, but today has been hard.  Some days I am not all that hungry, but some days (like today) I am famished.  I have ha...

Still rolling with the diet. - I have finished my first week of the physician guided weight loss required by my insurance before surgery.  I have lost 7 pounds so far.  It makes me wonder if I can do it without ...

I know that swimsuits are expensive. I would look at area thrift...

Pre Surgery Diet - I am on day four of my pre surgery diet.  The first four days I can only have protein shakes, SF Jello and SF popsicles.  Starting tomorrow I can have 3-4 ounces of lean meat and a...

Congratulations!! Celebrate with a manicure or pedicure or BOTH!!

Help deciding which surgery to have -  I had my first surgical consult today.  I had decided on the band, however the surgeon was pretty insistant that a bypass would be the better option for me.  I don't know what to ...