Johnna, 

What an amazing post, made my eyes water a little! I am so glad that you & your husband are living life to the fullest in Gods love & that you have the courage to come onto a public site & declare your love & salvation for Him is amazing. The world is VERY cold & dark, but there is still light within some of us. Don't ever give up. Happy New Year!

Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I'm a little bummed today. I've been approved by BCBS and since my husband's insurance changed to UnitedHealthcare, I'm getting the run around with them. They told me that since BCBS approved me, they would to. Now today, a rep from United told me that I may be approved, but that there were no  guarantees. To top it all off, I'm getting very frustrated with the Dr's office. I call and call, but can't get anyone to call back. When they finally do call, they tell me that they are almost certain that United will approve it since BCBS did. Grrrrr!!!!!! I hate getting tons of different answers. Plus, I still have questions, and the only way I get them answered are on here. I appreciate all of you that have responded to me. Sorry to vent on this message. I'm just so upset!!!  

Been MIA for a long time now :(  sorry guys. Not that anyone may have noticed LOL (not that you wouldn't but, seems each of us are so busy with life these days. I just want to testify that I am planning on coming back here more this year. I made the biggest decision of my life last year, along with my husband, together we are walking our christian lifes back now. Each individually this year we got SAVED. Personally asked God to come back into our hearts and stay this time. We have made our heartfelt commitments and together as a couple with God we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. This world is getting so cold and mean and throughout all of the stress and strive it is a comfort to remember we have a savior.
Be Good to one another and its nice to be back :):):):)
Love ya's

Sue:

I feel for you!  I haven't gained weight but haven't lost to where I want to be either.  I love sweets!  Scary how much!  I thought that would change.  I think if I could do anything over again, it would be NOT to eat any sweets.  AT ALL!  I am trying very hard to stop and my husband has been very supportive.  I have cleaned out drawers and cabinets.  Sometimes I get scared that I am up to my old pre-surgery habits.  Then I exercise and it brings me back to reality.  I NEVER exercised before surgery.  Since I had back surgery 12/09, at lot has changed for me.  Exercise has changed.  My body has changed and what I can endure has changed!

I'm right their with you.  Keep the faith!   You have realized the error in your ways and are back on track.  Keep it up!

Blessings,

Lois

Hi all!   2011 is the fourth year for the Indianapolis Duodenal Switch (DS) Support Group and I'm looking forward to all the support, fun, and good food in this new year.  We will continue to meet for dinner the second Tuesday of each month and have support group at the hospital on the fourth Tuesday of the month.   If you are interested to learn more about the DS, please come to dinner!  We a friendly group that is always happy to share!

Dinner
Tuesday, January 11th, 6pm
G.T. Souths, 5711 E 71st Street, Indianapolis, IN
Online Info
Join us for some excellent southern barbeque.  Personally I'm looking forward to ribs and BBQ beans!  Everyone is welcome - those researching, pre-ops, and postops.  Please post a note on the DS board thread or message me if you plan to come so I can save you a seat.  We always have a fun time!

Support Group
Tuesday, January 25th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
St. Vincent Carmel,  Bariatric Center, Entrance 4
Map of location

The support group meeting, led by a St Vincent nurse or dietitian, is open to all pre- and post-op patients regardless if they had surgery at St Vincents.   We often grab a bite to eat afterward.

For future dates and locations, check the calendar in my sig line. ~Jessica                                                   SW 271/ CW 140 / GW 145       

Come hang out with the Indianapolis DS group -- calendar of events now online!