Hi Everyone!

barbk
on 8/23/08 4:00 am - Eagan, MN

Sue -- hate to be the bearer of bad news -- but Labour, and Labor, Day is 9 days away!!! 

We celebrate our Labor Day the same day you guys celebrate your Labour Day == the first Monday in September.  

So not as early back to school as you think ------ summer is almost over!!!!  Boooo Hoooo!!!


Fitness is not about age or a size -- it's really about an attitude and life style!!!
Life is not measured by the number of breathes we take, but by the moments that take our breathe away~~

sweetsue617
on 8/23/08 4:37 am - Thunder Bay, Canada
Barb Sweetie! 
Long time no see!

I surprise myself with the Canadian/British spelling of words, as you've noticed.  And I was predominantly schooled in the old US of A!  Must be osmosis or something. 

I know we celebrate the first weekend in Sept. in both countries--but it just seems to have come too soon! As I've mentioned, up here, in Thunder Bay anyway, we've had only a handful of days where the temp reached the 80s, and ONE day in the 90s, which has been followed by much cooler days. WE HAD NO SUMMER!! 


Sandra N.
on 8/23/08 10:17 pm - MN
Hey Sweetheart!  Yep, school is just around the corner...phew!
As far as cosmetic, the doctor was just warning me that in some cases insurance says cosmetic but I believe I have enough documentation that states my pain.....here's hoping.
As far as the shoe thing I will find out at my first PT visit since home PT isn't working.
As far as staying off my feet, THAT is hard to do!  I am a busy, active chick!  But I have been forced to sit and prop the legs up ALOT more lately.
HUGS!!!

 ~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
  Click on link to see my journey!!! 
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url

"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with!  Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!

 
  



Darla S.
on 8/23/08 5:28 am - Maple Grove, MN
Hey Sandie Sweetie!!!   Glad to have you checking in with us!  I'm sorry for the aches and pains you are suffering, but hopefully your PT will help!  And as for the varicose veins, I really don't see why having them stripped would be considered cosmetic, when you'd be doing it because of the pain they're causing you!!

I'm beginning to see a few (feel them more than see them) as I'm getting closer to 200, but so far they aren't causing me any pain.  Unless you count DREAD of seeing them as pain, of course.

Anyway, you are ALWAYS in my prayers, honey - and I DO hope we get to see a bit more of you after school gets going!

Lotsa love... 


  Imperfect does not = unsuccessful

Sandra N.
on 8/23/08 10:20 pm - MN
HEY HON!!!  I hope to see you after school too!!!  Ahhhhh, only days away!  HUGS and smoochies!

 ~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
  Click on link to see my journey!!! 
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url

"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with!  Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!

 
  



tuckang
on 8/23/08 6:17 am - Shakopee, MN
Sandy good to see you around. Sorry you are having some trouble with your knee. My husband has been dealing with that as well. I know it can be so painful.

Wishing you all the best.

Hugs and prayers to you!!

God Bless, Angela
"You can't love if you don't love yourself"
Sandra N.
on 8/23/08 10:22 pm - MN
Thank you HON!!!   leg/knee/vein issues stink....I am on the road to getting things taken care of tho!
HUGS!

 ~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
  Click on link to see my journey!!! 
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url

"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with!  Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!

 
  



Kristy A.
on 8/23/08 8:48 am - South Burbs, MN
Hey Sandie - Glad you're able to start physical therapy for your knees at Fairview. I hope you get some relief soon.

Kristy   (weight loss below does not include 16lbs lost during pre WLS diet)
START:  325                            Day of Surgery :309                          GOAL:  180


Sandra N.
on 8/23/08 10:23 pm - MN
Thank you!  I am a hoping for relief SOON!!!

 ~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
  Click on link to see my journey!!! 
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url

"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with!  Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!

 
  



Over_the-Rainbow
on 8/23/08 3:54 pm - Hopkins, MN
Hi Sandie, seems there'd be sufficient medical documentation contradicting the insurance speed bump. HMOs are so rigid with cost-effectiveness. Are you appealing their decision?  I'd worked at Medica for eight years, and am aware unsuccessful physical therapy can be a last resort before surgery approval.  Be the "squeaky wheel which gets the grease!"  Vericose veins can be so detrimental.  I have two friends who have had theirs stripped due to pain, and neither even had knee issues.  IMHO, yours should be a shoo-in!  Hope you attain pain relief, and sincere wishes for permanent resolution.  Take care of you, Patti  (hope nothing comes across as offensive, as my intentions are genuinely geared for positivity)
Never let your memories be greater than your dreams.

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