ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 10 years, 6 months ago
09/09/2013 - I can admit when I muck up - Took a few days and a few youtube searches (great resource by the way) before I realize the discomfort  I was having was gas. Gas made me feel like my stomach was not attached t...

ItsMyTurn posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
So very weak - Had rny on 8/28 and went back to work on 9/4 I muddle through the day and dont really feel close to normal until around 6 pm. This is my first day off and while on the way to Wa...

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 10 years, 7 months ago
08/30/13 - Post op and feeling great!! - Feeling

ItsMyTurn posted a comment 10 years, 7 months ago
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ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 10 years, 7 months ago
08/05/2013 - Amazing update - I decided to have a self-pay surgery. My doctor of choice is Dr. Fernando Garcia and I am using Ready4aChange to arrange my surgery and travel experience.  I am so happy I will ...

ItsMyTurn posted a comment 10 years, 9 months ago
I still Miss Her! My Cocoabean Kitty. No one could ever take your...

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 10 years, 9 months ago
06-19-2013 - Choosing not to be defeated - Soooo I gave up on trying to get insurance to approve a revision to gastric bypass.  I asked again after the band removal they said no.  I appealed they said NO! I decided just ...

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 11 years, 4 months ago
11/24/2012 - My post-op instructions were full liquid for two weeks. The removal of the lapband was not as invasive as getting it in is what I kept hearing. I didnt see how since I was still...

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 11 years, 4 months ago
11/21/2012 - Band out - Surgery was successful recovery nurse was mean but on a sneaky tip. Glad to be home. I was in the hospital for just under 12 hours. On a full liquid diet for the next two weeks....

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 11 years, 4 months ago
11/10/12 - How long has it been? - So I have had my approval letter for removing my lapband for like a week now, I am amazed every time I think about it. What is this feeling of non-belief? The freakin band has b...

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 12 years, 6 months ago
0/27/2011 - Wanting to confess - Sometimes I cry. I feel it coming and fight it for as long as I can.  Today I was moved to cry while listening to Pandora internet radio. My music mix was jazz/oldies/blues. A song...

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
05-13-2011 - Who is she to notice! - My daughter, 18 years old, has been a witness to my steady decline into depression since receiving my denial. She said something. To my shock she noticed and called me on it. Hav...

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
05/03/2011- The Decision is in ladies and gents - DENIED

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
04/25/2010 - Confirmed that the doc has all he needs to present to insurance. Now I wait.

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
04/22/2011 - AHA Moment - I figured it out!!! Anxiety! That is what makes me eat and overeat! Work has been very stressful for the last few weeks My daughter got involved in some mess at school Broke up...

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
4/20/2011 - Attended my Psch eval and my second group mtg. DOc says he will submit my file to insurance next week. We shall see.  Even with the go ahead from Keystone I still have to schedule ...

ItsMyTurn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
My Rant - Because I needed to vent and Im sure Im not the only person who has ever felt this way here goes... Seems like all of a sudden everyone has an opinion. If one more person says "...

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
04/14/2011 - Some ppl dont know what to say out th - Seems like all of a sudden everyone has an opinion. If one more person says "...I support you but I dont support your decision...Your a big girl but not THAT big..."  Has everyone ...

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
4/8/11 - Im having to walk away - This is too much. Im really feeling like I have wasted the last 4 and a half years of my life. I had lapband surgery April of 2007 so 6 months preceeding that i was doing the same ...

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
04/08/2011 - Part Deux - Using the CPAP has been successful. I thought that Id accept it use it once and struggle each night to do the right thing, the grown up thing but I actually have been enjoying it. ...

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
04/08/2011 - I have been eating like I'm living post-op.  It was hard but its gotten alot easier. I'm to the point now when I have a really strong craving for something bad (chocolate, my nemis...

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 13 years ago
03/28/2011 - could it be? - i think i lost a few pounds.  Afraid to get back on the scale.  Even though its digital what if i read it wrong? Id be crushed.  CPAP machine arriving wednesday. stress test Friday...

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 13 years ago
03-27-2011 - Chobani+ - It has so been a great challenge to choose and then live a healthy eating lifestyle.  I still have moments where I want to mindlessly eat shocolate just because its been so long ju...

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 13 years ago
03/20/2011 chinese water torture - been close to home lately and I am feining for a snack. i have been eating fresh fruit and drinking water to try and curb the cravings. Its sick how this is an addiction for real b...

ItsMyTurn wrote a blog post 13 years ago
03/16/11 - My To DONE List - Between Yesterday and this morning I have accomplisshed the following: EKG - Painless.  Some stickies placed in a series of locations on your body push a button and the machine bu...
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