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beaglecookie
on 7/18/07 10:22 pm - Whittier, CA
Topic: RE: Monday mornig weigh in...I will get the ball rolling!
The weight loss is slowing down...... Highest Wt: 419 Surgery Wt : 399 Last week weight: 246 Current Wt : 243 Lost this last week: -3 Since Surgery : 156 Lost So Far : 176 Left To Go: 63
berts4
on 7/18/07 10:17 pm - Rock City, IL
Topic: RE: Iron Infusion Update
Thanks SO much for the encouragement. That is the funny thing......how many of us ARE taking extra iron????? My surgeon never prescribed iron as one of my supplements, except for what is in the multi-vitamin. I wondered about that from the start, but they said it should be fine. NOW, I am wondering what OTHER advise from the surgeon's office is not quite on the mark...... I will be taking them faithfully from now on, you can be sure! Have a lovely day! Dawn
Dai Toy
on 7/18/07 6:11 pm - CA
Topic: RE: Deciding on your goal weight - your "stopping point"
I am currently at 210! My Dr tells me I will lose about 20+lbs with the TT I am 5'8" and I think the chart said for normal for me it is 173. I figure 173 plus 20 equals 193! If I figure that way I have 17lbs left to go! My parents say I have lost enough! If I did lose another lb, but had the TT I would be around 190! I could even live with that! But I would like to see the 170's! Haven't been there is so many yrs I can't even recall when! I was very athletic in school, I think I weighed in around 170 then! If I do say so myself at that point I looked pretty good! My weding pics were at 180 and I looked pretty fab then! Just need to lose this excess skin and all will be GOOD
tiffyb
on 7/18/07 3:08 pm - Orange, CA
Topic: RE: Yearly PCP appointment..
Thanks guys for your input.. Yes Tabby, I need to get reffered by her to see a PS. I dont see it getting any worse either. I only have like 15 more lbs to lose.. I will go back in a few months and totally complain about what is going on. We will see what happens. I have found a website that is a company that will finance PS. So if she says no. I will see what they can do for me. I need my boobs done too. I am sure the ins wont pay for those.. We will see. i will keep you posted!! Luvs and Hugs! Tiff
Tabby C.
on 7/18/07 1:51 pm - West Alexander, PA
Topic: RE: Yearly PCP appointment..
oh, Tiff...I'm so sorry to hear about how your dr is acting. I agree with the others that it is not your physicians decision weather you get the ps or not. Do you have to get a referral from you PCP to see a PS? Can you keep your own records and meet with a PS and then have the PS speak with your PCP. I wouldn't throw in the towel because your PCP doesn't think you need PS. I don't know how necessary mine would be, but I am DEFINATELY going to investigate it. I actually left a message for a PS today to start the process. Keep us posted on what you are going to do. Hugs, Tabby
Tabby C.
on 7/18/07 1:41 pm - West Alexander, PA
Topic: RE: Pictures...
Aw, Holly...I think you look great in the red. Ignore your son. LOL. Love the new pics. Lookin' Good Keep up the great work!!! Hugs, Tabby
hollywatson
on 7/18/07 1:00 pm - Oil City, PA
Topic: Pictures...
Hi! I finally managed to add my 7 month and 8 month post op pictures to my profile! Take a look and tell me what you think! My son absolutely HATES my 8 month picture! He says the color red makes me look heavier than I really am! Gee....I thought I looked pretty good?! What do you all think?? Hugs, Holly
E velyn
on 7/18/07 12:36 pm
Topic: RE: Yearly PCP appointment..
How upsetting! I agree with Molly - it doesn;t matter WHAT she thinks. She works for YOU and she should be documenting this. Unfortunately, I think you may need to change PCP's because is doesn't sound as if she will give it her best shot in terms of documentation. I'm facing similar challenges. With my "supportive garments" I don't look too droopy, but I know what I look like without them. Despite the fact that I "only" had a little over a hundred pounds to lose, my skin has just refused to show any signs of it's former elasticity. There won't be any bouncing back for THIS skin. I am hoping for some insurance help with my plastic surgery - and I hope your situation turns out as well.
tiffyb
on 7/18/07 10:50 am - Orange, CA
Topic: RE: Yearly PCP appointment..
I was thinking the same thing..I am just going to keep calling about everything until she realizes that I need it.. I can ask her to submit for it right? But if she doesnt think I need it, then she wont write the right things to get me approved.. I am going to talk to her again.. Thanks for your help! Luvs and Hugs! Tiff
(deactivated member)
on 7/18/07 7:53 am - Baldwinsville, NY
Topic: RE: Updates...Good and Bad
Lisa, Way to go on your loss and inches. Good to hear about your son. I hope things get better from here. Sounds like the job is going good too. I wish you the best Glad to see you back again Molly
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