Is anybody still out there?

I check this message board every day and I haven't seen any new posts since January 3rd? Has everyone gotten so busy that they have nothing new to say or are we all so busy checking out everyone's profiles that no one is posting new messages! Ha Ha! I know I have been busy trying to get Nola at Dr. Hoehn's office all my history on my weight loss attempt at Weigh****chers. Can you believe that the insurance company wants proof? If you have read my profile you will know what I have had to put together to get that 'proof'. Let me tell you, it is incredible that a person has to go thru that humiliation in order to get this approved. I never thought I would have to share my personal journal with the outside world. There were certainly statements in there that I thought were my own and not for anyone elses eyes. Oh well, I guess you do whatever it takes to get this approved. My insurance coverage is so great that I will only have to pay a $200 deductible and EVERYTHING is paid for at 100%. Well I guess I have 'talked' long enough. I look forward to meeting several of you at the support group for Dr. Hoehn and Hitch****'s patients tomorrow night. I also can't wait for the KC Support Group at the end of January. Hope the new year finds everyone well and getting their weight goals and protein accomplished! Take care and PLEASE let me know, if you have time, that someone is really out there! Hugs.....Cindy

Hi Cindy, Yes, people are really here, but I this board does have it's quiet moments. I too had to go through hoops to get my insurance approval, but believe me, it's worth it - especially with the coverage you have...that is fantastic!! I have been home taking it easy, but feeling pretty good...2 1/2 weeks post-op. I will be at that meeting tonight and hope to meet you! cherie

HI Cindy I'm here too!!!! I only get to the computer a couple of days a week(office job) but always try to at least lurk on those days. I've been really busy trying to study for my Personal Trainers class that's coming up at the end of Feb. I'm still teaching water exercise classes like a mad woman (7 high intesity classes a week) I'm also still teaching a "functional fitness" class twice a week, an arthritis water class once a week and just started back up in the weight room for another 3 days a week.WHEW...I'm pooped just writing that all down...no wonder I collapse at night!!! I could never have been able to keep this schedule up a year ago and I'm SOOOO happy I can do it now!!!! CONFESSION TIME....I've been eating like CRAP since October and have now straightened myself out with a little help from my Sharon(gotta love your surgery buddy) and really feel the difference in my energy level and attitude. Don't ask me why I did it I really don't know just my old self sabotaging tendencies I guess...Any who. I hope everybody else is doing GREAT!!!! BIG HUGS Deanna K