Almost 2 years post op.  The most I lost was 90 lbs.  I discovered my hernia at 4 mos. post op.  Weight loss continually slowed.  I gained 20 lbs.  I'll be having surgery in April for repair.  I can't help but think it's due to the hernia.  Would anyone have any information on the subject or know where I may find information?  I'm getting very discouraged.  Any medical professionals I've spoken with  will not seem to commit to an answer one way or the other.  Thanks.

Not sure what line of work you're in, but I remember reading that Starbuck's offers ins to part time workers, and I thought GBMC did too (since you're applying to other hospital). Although it might be a hike from where you are.
Don't forget to ask MHIP. I worked with someone who had it and I was surprised at what it covered!
Good luck!!

Same here. This week has been a whole bunch of indulging. But today is my last weigh in and then the fun starts, except for tomorrow night dinner that is. Then the real work will begin.

 yay!!! so happy for you. I called Diana today at Dr. Long's office and they have all my paperwork, just gotta get the lab work done for pre-op and then she said they'll send everything out to the insurance company about 2 weeks before my planned surgery date. 

again, congratulations!! you must feel so good right about now. I'm giddy for you lol :)
can't wait til i hear how well the surgery went and your experience

Andy-

My deepest condolences on the lost of your brother.

I sort of hate back peddling but I would like to share this with you... On a previous post to another member about joining Weigh****chers.  I posted what my NUT told me not to join  WW.  I joined a few weeks ago to encourage my sister who had recently had a stroke. She would not join without me joining. My sister is very strong willed, but when it comes to food she make all the wrong choices despite all her health scares.  She is not a candidate for WLS since she has  history of circulatory problems including a quadruple bypass, leg graft, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a history of cancer.   


My nutritionist warned me that WW put too much emphasis on food. But I found this to be extremely helpful because it added another level of accountability and awareness to the type of food choices that I made. I still put my protein first, but I discovered that I make better, healthier choices. The new point system is excellent and  I  am beginning to lost weight again.

Other things that I discovered by doing WW was I ate too  much  and too much of the wrong things. I've began to incorporates lower denser foods like lettuce and more leafy vegetables that I was afraid to eat. Although I only consumed the lean protein but I was afraid to add lettuce because some people with RNY have difficulty digesting leafy vegetables. I find the roughage keeps me regular. I am hoping to follow WW until I reach my goal to encourage  and support my sister in her weight lost efforts.

I hope this is helpful.

Encouragement... you are a success.

M.