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Girl, keep up the good work. Think about how gorgeous you will be...

I'm the Fat Gril again.... - I just got a call from the cardiologist's office who had to reschedule my pre-op Thallium Stress test because she said due to my weight I have to have the test in 2 parts instead o...

One step closer....... - I just learned from the surgeons office that they received the consult from the Psychologist and they will be submitting the paperwork to BC early nest week. The coordinator, Cheri...

Moving toward Goal One - Goal one is getting the VSG. I saw the cardiologist last week and he ordered a echocardiogram and thallium stress test. He said it is routine and not to worry. Went in last Thursda...

Whitney Houston Passed Away today........ - So very sad for her mom and daughter. This troubled lady, one of the greatest artists of all time. R.I.P Whitney.  Sharon

VSG w/BMI over 55---Recuperation Time after surger - Hi All, I am a healthy gal but my BMI is 55.4 and I am going to having VSG laproscopically in the next 2 months hopefully. I have a desk job and will have the surgery on a Wedne...

Do Not Want My Employer to Know I'm Having WLS.... - Ok, I am not ashamed of having WLS, but I have a new job and am on probation for 6 months as part of the employment agreement and am concerned the new employer will consider this e...

TGIF - Hello my dear friends, How will you send this last day of the work week? I am so glad that tomorrow is a day off for me. The week was busy and I got a lot done, but the long ...

First day of starting the Necessary Consults - I went for my breathing test this morning. The respiratory therapist doing my test had RNY 10 years ago. She was so positive and encouraged me to go for it. Since I need the test b...

Good luck on this exciting journey. I am just beginning. I hope by Fat...

Farthest I Have Ever Gotten - Zowie, it may really happen this time!!!! I saw Dr. Joyce yesterday and felt so comfortable. He recommended the Sleeve for me and I am scheduled for my next visit with a group on F...

How does a 54 y/o know which kind of WLS to have?? - I have been trying for 4 years to be approved for WLS. 4 years ago I wanted a bi-pass. My insurance denied me. 3 appeals later I gave up. Two years ago my insurance changed and I w...

Insurance has been Approved! - Well, to say I am excited is an understatement. BCBSIL states they cover WLS. I now have an appointment to see the surgeon tomorrow! There was a cancellation and I got it. This is ...

Today is day one for me........again - I guess this is my three-peat. Over the past 4 years I have been denied 2 times by 2 different insurers for WLS. I finally gave up and decided to accept it was never going to happe...

New Insurance....New Hopes - I have a great new job with BCBS PPO. I have found a wonderful surgeon, Dr. Chris Joyce. The only good thing about all this waiting is I am very sure now I want VSG. VSG wasn't aro...

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