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Hey, Sherrie ~ I'm so sorry to hear you're undergoing these extra...

Meeting in the middle??? - Had appointment today to set up EGD & colonoscopy.  They'll be done by the same doc, and suprisingly, I found out he'll do both procedures at the same time!  I'm really happy about...

NUT "Class" (Not!) - Very disappointed!  Had first visit at nutritionists today.  What a joke!  Classroom full of people, a rushed, could-have-phoned-it-in PP presentation, a couple of handouts, and Vi...

It's starting to come together! - I'm starting to get that butterfly feeling in my stomach, because things are coming together.  After talking to Dr. Stegemann's secretary, it look's like within the next 2 months, ...

Sherrie, darlin' ~ YOU LOOK FANTASTIC! I'm thrilled that you now...

x-Post - Insurance Question (Humana Gold Plus) - Does anyone have any information on what Humana Gold Plus requires for bariatric surgery? Specifically, do you know if they require a 6-month supervised diet? I called my insurance...

Humana Gold Plus (Medicare) - Does anyone have any information on what Humana Gold Plus requires for bariatric surgery?  Specifically, do you know if they require a 6-month supervised diet?  I called my insuran...

March 8 update - Where to start???  Met with Dr. Stegemann Feb. 28.  Really, really liked him!  Seems so professional and knowledgeable, and really took the time to go through my history, and liste...

Had my consult Tuesday! - Finally got past the first hurdle on my WL journey, by having my consult with the surgeon.  Yay!   Guess I'm on my way, although I still don't quite believe it.  I asked him when h...

Why I need surgery - I'm on a "girl's weekend" at the beach with a couple of friends, and really feeling my weight.  There are so many things to do here - like walking on the beach, exploring the littl...

Speaking of surgeons. . . - Hi, everyone - don't know if I've posted on the TMB yet (lousy memory), but if not, I'm from C.C., and currently in the process of exploring WLS.  I'm wondering if anyone has any i...

Consult Appointment Finally - It's been kind of like a comedy of errors in getting an appointment with the surgeon, but it was finally scheduled for 11 a.m. on Tues. the 28th.  I'm not sure whether to be excite...

Decision Time? - I've been going up and down and around about having WLS.  First I was 99.9% sure I would, then started to have doubts, then decided definitely NOT to do it; now, I'm back to square...

Is it necessary to have a title? - I'm rapidly warming to the idea of WLS being a viable option for me.  I have to be careful, though, as I sometimes jump off the deep end of things without being certain about how d...

My First Post - Jan. 16, 2012 - My first blog entry.  Not sure where to start here, but I guess I can do a little summary of my situation. I'm 60, married with two sons (28 & 17), and desperate...

New Here, BMI 52, Encouragement Needed! - Hi, Everyone ~ I've posted on a few threads on other boards, but I'm guessing I belong here more than anywhere else. . . so here I am!  (I'm super forgetful, and don't think I'v...

Seething and Frustrated! - Hi, everyone.  Hope you've all had a good day and are having a good night. I know this probably isn't a topic of too much interest for all you guys, but since I've posted here b...

(Old) Newbie - Hi, everyone ~ I've recently joined OH, and been wandering around to several different boards, searching for a "home".  Finally decided I would start here, and see if any of you mi...