Tuesday Roll Call~

Pam does the new place have a washer and dryer?

Our house comes with hook ups for it - we do not have a washer dryer (obviously...hence why I am over moms all the time!)  We are hoping to save up for a pair in the next few months - and before that it will be laundromats I assume

Pam

Well it's late in the day, but figured I'd drop my two cents worth in today. . .

Seems like many people post-surgery have sleeping problems, I remember my cousin had the same problem and I was worried that I might have that problem, which is something I experienced several years back and it is not fun and due to my past, I cannot take sleeping pills, however, I did take melotonin and it helps, but the thing is you have to take it when you are ready for bed, not take it and then do a bunch of things. . .  anyway, I don't have that problem, but it might be because a good night's sleep for me is 5-1/2 to 6 hours most nights, a really great night is 7 hours, which is what I shoot for on the weekends. . .  hope all you sleep deprived folks get a good night's rest tonight, because I'm sure you all will be up watching the Phillies for the next few nights. . .

Anyway, I've had a productive work day and after work I am headed to my AA meeting, possibly to the gym, if not, I will try to do some cardio on the treadmill when I get home, but I might take tonight off from physical activity, as I've been to the gym 3 out of the last 4 days and tomorrow night I will be hitting the gym after work for a complete workout.

Hope you all had great days and good evenings!

Hugs, Laureen

Hi everyone-
I'm a newbie :)  Thought I would check in.
My paperwork just went to insurance today for VSG, so I am hopeful.

I'd love to know about how insurance has been for you all.

I am nervous, but excited.  UPENN Bariatric has been great so far...

I have upus so I cant get RNY or Lap Band.

You are all so inspiring and I have learned so much just perusing the board.

THANKS

Hi Katie,

You might want to post a topic yourself in asking about the insurance questions and what not and your introduction - not everyone may see it here in roll call.

However - welcome to the boards - we love having new peeps join us!  The pa forum is a great place for support, lasting friendships, information, and all sorts of wonderful things!  We are more like one big family than we are an online support group!!

I have BCBS NJ PPO and had very little trouble with them - that was for RNY.  I believe there are a few VSG people here - but it's mainly RNY.  We will certainly share all we have with you - but specific VSG questions may not be our "specialty" :)  Everyone here is so supportive regardless of surgery type and what not - I hope you find you like it here!

Pam