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Topic: RE: Upcoming surgery!
Thanks so much for your reply! Yeah this time of the year isn't a good one to be on a liquid diet, but I know it's important so I am sticking to it! Will definitely check in after surgery :)
Topic: 2nd Annual Bariatric Ball
Tickets are on sale now for the 2nd Annual Bariatric Ball. Tickets can be purchased online at http://augustabariatricball.eventbrite.com/
This event is open to EVERYONE! This is a celebration of the journey, not goal! This evening is an opportunity for us to come together as a group, as families and as friends. This is a charity event; all funds raised go to the Augusta Bariatric Coalition, a project of the National Legacy Foundation. Individual seats are $50 each.
Please feel free to call or email questions to [email protected]
Thanks!
CJ H
Proximal Open RNY 11/2003
"No tool works if it's been forgotten in the drawer"
Proximal Open RNY 11/2003
"No tool works if it's been forgotten in the drawer"
Topic: RE: Upcoming surgery!
Hey April,
Positive Vibes sent! Glad to see you posting. I see you've been a member since 2004, so I know this has been a long journey for you. It was for me too because my insurance didn't cover it at first. But, waiting all that time makes me appreciate my new life even more.
I am sure everything will go well for you with the surgery and recovery. Just check in with us when you get home if we can help with anything.
Have a very merry holiday. This will be the last one at this size. Take lots of pictures!!! I know it's gonna be hard doing the pre-op diet with food everywhere this weekend, but you can do it! Just think about skinny jeans every time you are tempted.
Cheers,
LaShelle
Hey April,
Positive Vibes sent! Glad to see you posting. I see you've been a member since 2004, so I know this has been a long journey for you. It was for me too because my insurance didn't cover it at first. But, waiting all that time makes me appreciate my new life even more.
I am sure everything will go well for you with the surgery and recovery. Just check in with us when you get home if we can help with anything.
Have a very merry holiday. This will be the last one at this size. Take lots of pictures!!! I know it's gonna be hard doing the pre-op diet with food everywhere this weekend, but you can do it! Just think about skinny jeans every time you are tempted.
Cheers,
LaShelle
Topic: Upcoming surgery!
This is my first post on this forum. My surgery is one week away (12/30/10)...excited and nervous about the prospect of changing my life for the better. My surgeon is Dr. Charley Proctor, Jr (Obesity Solutions in Gainesville, GA) and my surgery will be at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. I am scheduled at 11:30am. Everyone send positive vibes my way that day please!
Topic: RE: Happy 1 Year Surgiversary WaltersWife!!!
Thank you LaShelle and Martina. It has been a wonderful year, more than I could ever have expected (at least as far as weight loss is concerned).
I thank God for opening my eyes and making me realize that the surgery was the only way I could realistically expect to ever lose the weight. I am also thankful for my friends, both new and old, and family members who have been so supportive during this journey.
I thank God for opening my eyes and making me realize that the surgery was the only way I could realistically expect to ever lose the weight. I am also thankful for my friends, both new and old, and family members who have been so supportive during this journey.
HW 240/ SW 229/ GW 146/CW 125; OH Support Group Leader
Starting size: 18W-20; Present size: 0 or 2; 5'5-1/2" tall.
Current BMI 20.4 as of 2/13/2013 (normal for the first time in my life).
Goal weight reached on 8/12/2010; As of 1/13/2013, 21 pounds below goal
Topic: RE: Protein covered by FSA?
Thanks for all the info. With the holidays I haven't had the time to check with FSA but probably will on Monday. Will let you know what I find out.
VSG: 4/11/11 by Dr. Kevin McGill at Buckhead Bariatrics, Atlanta, GA.
Looking for Support Group near Fayetteville/Peachtree City, GA
Topic: RE: Happy 1 Year Surgiversary WaltersWife!!!
Happy Surgiversary WaltersWife I hope you continue to get healthy.
MARTINA
Rockmart Georgia
HW: 315 CW: 117 GW: First goal 150 met 3/23/2012, Second goal 135
Rockmart Georgia
HW: 315 CW: 117 GW: First goal 150 met 3/23/2012, Second goal 135
Topic: RE: Protein covered by FSA?
Check with your FSA. If you have a limited FSA as part of a High Cost Deductible plan with an HSA then, they may be eligable with a script only after meeting your deductible. The same holds true for vitamin supplements.
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
Topic: 4 Days til my TT!
So excited about my upcoming TT! Prayers are MORE than welcome! Thanks for all the support that you all have given to me! Don't stop! It helps so much! ;)
Amy Jo Johnson L.P.N.
Northwest Georgia OH Support Group Leader
Lap-Band Revsion to RNY 12/22/08
Dr. John Sweeney, M.D.
Emory Hospital
267/178/150
Northwest Georgia OH Support Group Leader
Lap-Band Revsion to RNY 12/22/08
Dr. John Sweeney, M.D.
Emory Hospital
267/178/150
Topic: RE: Protein covered by FSA?
And the change for 2011 is that we have to get prescriptions for OTC meds now so we will probably have to get our surgeons to actually write scripts for our vitamins and protein and anything else we want to be reimbursed for that is medically necessary but over the counter.
Lia
Lia
Starting weight & height: 265/5' 8.5; Goal weight: 160; Current weight: 155
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