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Jadeyesmiling posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

Ive been considering WLS for about 15 years.  I have completed a full program, and attended many intro meetings and nut appointments, the whole nine yards always to fall short, or panic.  The last time they were going to clear my I had just undergone t


Jadeyesmiling posted a comment 11 years, 2 months ago
O.K. I know this is going to sound weird but do you have ANY trouble...

Jadeyesmiling wrote a blog post 11 years, 2 months ago
Im going to get this right eventually!! - O.K. so I am back in the bariatric program.  I was in last year...or a year ago which might have technically been in 2011...but I was having a lot of difficulty with my nutritio...

Jadeyesmiling posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Insurance Question! - O.K. I have been a member here forever and I liked the OLD setting where everything was on the front page, the BMI calculator, and the insurance plug in...now I'm not sure where...

Jadeyesmiling lost 6 lbs since Jul 02 11 years, 2 months ago

Jadeyesmiling posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Currently considering RNY - O.K. so I have been down this path before MORE than once.  The first time I was to be cleared I lost my insurance.  The second time it was a bad fit with the NUT and so I quit.....

Jadeyesmiling posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Sleeve option for ME? - I have been to many informational meetings and I actually went through the entire program already and I was being cleared for Surgery when we lost insurance.  I was going for th...

Jadeyesmiling wrote a blog post 12 years, 7 months ago
Down 30. :) - Trying to push past this 30lb mark.  Eating has been difficult due to finances but we just filled the freezer so I am trying to plan better for the week ahead!!  NO MORE EXCUSES fo...

Jadeyesmiling posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
SERIOUSLY ANNOYED!!! - Just watched the news and I am steaming!!! They want to pass a law that would take "obese" children away from their parents and place them in foster care.  The doctor pushing this ...

Jadeyesmiling posted a comment 12 years, 10 months ago
Wow!! What a tranformation!!! Looking good!! :)

Jadeyesmiling wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
Step one out of the way!! - Went to my intro meeting and I am officially on my way!!! :)  I weighed in the day of the meeting so I could write down an accurate weight.  I am down 30ish pounds from my heighest...

Jadeyesmiling lost 10 lbs since Jun 25 12 years, 10 months ago

Jadeyesmiling posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
AWKWARD!!! - Just went to my informational meeting at UMASS.  You would think that people that deal with obesity for a living would be a little more sensitive and understanding but not always. ...

Jadeyesmiling posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
What are the best exercises? - I am now down about 30lbs from where I started and have 78lbs more to drop before I feel comfortable enough to have surgery. My biggest concern is sagging skin...I am immobile a...

Jadeyesmiling wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
Tomorrow!! - Well, tomorrow is my intro meeting and then on the 19th I see my NUT so hopefully they will count that as my first nutritional appointment. I think I will bring my own scale fro...

Jadeyesmiling posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
*Tracker* Question...just need a little help :) - I had a weight loss tracker when I was on previously and recently added a new one offered by OH.  How do I remove the "old" tracker??  Thanks for your help!! :)

Jadeyesmiling posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Looking for others in my similar shoes - HI! :)  I started this journey a long time back but due to insurance issues (loss of) I made it up finishing the program just prior to surgery. So, here I am back at the drawing...

Jadeyesmiling posted a comment 12 years, 10 months ago
You probably dont visit the site much anymore..but I just wanted to...

Jadeyesmiling posted a comment 12 years, 10 months ago
Its been a while but I am finally going to my first meeting ...(well...

Jadeyesmiling posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
exercise equipment - I am looking into surgery again now that I finally have my insurance back!! But...I gained a lot of weight after a radiation treatment for thyroid cancer. I need to lose about 1...

Jadeyesmiling wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
update - I am starting the process again.  I have a primary care, a physical therapist and tons of doctors appointments in-between.  I need to lose a lot of weight before I would feel safe ...

Jadeyesmiling wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
Still on a long journey - I am still here and working on my health issues.  I have not had surgery as of yet as we have lost insurance.  I had two surgeries, not sure if I posted about this, in 08 ended up ...
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