Today I was approached by a lady that is part of a support group at the hospital where I had my surgery . It seems that Mr.David Becker .. ( Thank you David ) Gave her my name as an advocate of the surgery and of Obesity Help . Well she wants me to help her put together a forum here to bring to everyone's attention the struggle that people here with insurance are going thru getting approvals from their insurance company . There is a bill in legislation now that is offering provisions for the insurance companies to once again re-consider covering gastric bypass surgery . As we all know insurance companies are really cracking down and dropping this surgery for coverage . Nothing makes me madder ..sadder than to read where someone applied for the surgery , has severe co-morbities and are turned down. Yes, I realize that the insurance companies are being overwhelmed with these request .. but in my eyes.. this surgery is no different than a heart bypass . It is needed .. Obesity more times than most can not be tackled with mere diets . This surgery works and I am living proof of it . We are planning on a web site where one could go to write to your congress person and express how this surgery has changed your life . You will be able to send to them your story .. your life .. I would ask that if you would share it .. to do so .. Did you know that in Virginia - we are ranked # 1 in the growth of Obese persons here > This needs to be addressed . We must help those that can not help themselves .. especially when they have and pay for medical insurance . Would you be willing to write to congress ? Share your story ? I know I will be first in line .. and can not wait to present the results to congress . WE THE PEOPLE .. Thanks for listening to my passion .. Pix

Well girls...I do not think I was prepared for this much pain. I have a high pain tolerance but the muscle tightening and hernia repair is KILLING me. The drains aren't my friends either...lol I am on vicoden but all it does it take the edge off the pain a little. So far the results look good...My legs look hicked up a bit and my mons area is up higher too. He did make an incision up the middle a bit but it looks like it is a hole and either side of it is puffed out. Hopefully it is just swelling and it will all flatten out. I did take before pics and once I am able I will take a few after ones if anyone is interested. Well my back is aching now so I best go for now. OH by the way...my appetite has gone away....I don't mind at all though. I haven't found out how much he took off...I will call the doc's office tomorrow to see if they know. Julie S.

Pixie Flying IN ..... ok .. back to basics .. that is what is all about . Lean Protein .. Low Carbs and Taking your calories down to no more than 1200. Add a different type of exersise or restart your exersise plan . When I say protein . This includes your protein suppliments . Try to get it to no more than 120 grams ( Remember we absorb half ) Keep the water levels up too .. Fat turns to P.... L:OL . It is the truth . I swear I go and go .. and when the weight was coming off .. It was like Niagra Falls .. Let me know if you need the protein sheet again .. I will send it to you . Hugs .and I am pulling for ya ! Natalie

Ok here we go B- protein drink L- 2 fajitas at a mexican restaurant D- probably another protein drink I am just not real hungry with all this drinking going on- Melissa

Nat I do the same thing!!! That way I dont over eat, with the food already packed, and I know I have just the right portion size.- melissa