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I've decided to have RNY and not LapBand.

I just got back from my second surgery consult (first was for LapBand) and I'm ready. My last diet appointment is 11/1 and I'm penciled in for 11/24 for surgery.

Wow...I can't believe this is really happening. 

Today would have been Rob's 49th birthday.  It will soon be three years (9/25)  since his passing and it still hurts like hell. I put my son to bed early today because I didn't want him to question my sobs. Y'all, I went in my bar, poured his favorite drink (cognac), purchased a pack of cigarettes (same brand that he smoked) and put on some Donny Hathaway. I do this every year.

Today, I felt his presence. I always feel his presence, but today was different...it was really strong.  Last weekend was rough. My basement flooded out, was seen on my local news looking a hot mess (rained out head, no make-up) and my sleep...I'm living on coffee. But I felt him pushing me on to handle the situation without going crazy.

I've accepted his passing, for it was the end of his season. And I thank God for every day that he was in my life and for giving me my son.

I just wanted to share.....

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My six year old son is so geeked about this. I overheard him tell my Pops he is going to wish for:

1. MarioKart for Wii
2. Playstation 3

And the one that made me tear up.....

3. My Mommy to be happy.

I was floored by his comment. My lil guy is so mature and so wise. True, I've always been able to fake the funk with others, but not with him. When Rob (my DH)passed, we consoled each other. When my money was funny, he knew not to ask for extras. When the tornado touched down several months ago, it was him that was holding me in the basement.

We ran outside a little while ago (it's 9:19pm CST here) to see if anything was popping yet. Nothing. He looked at me with his big, pretty brown eyes and wanted to know what was I going to wish for. I told him nothing...I already had him.

Video Vixen here I come!!! I'm going to the the next audition because...

I'm APPROVED!!!!!!!

I am waaayyyy beyond excited!!! Thanks DivineShani for listening   to my chronic complaints about the sloowwww approval process. You are my heart!

I will know my surgery date next week. My doc needs to call and request a waiver for my three months of my medically supervised diet. I need to have my hiatal hernia repaired and the medical review board told me that a "peer to peer review" will take care waiver. I was told that although I had enough diets and schmiets, (they require 3), they needed one more. I'm almost half way through, but if I can get it waived it is on!

Lord knows this has been a loooong three years. I'm feeling so blessed right now.

Just wanted to share....

Y'all, I swear I hear y'all. I just think this was the straw that broke the camel's back.

Last week, broke up with my BF....he wanted money and disagreed with my WLS. Punk.
Last week, lost my best friend...cuz she's an saahole. Heffa.
Kissed my ex last week (eeewwww) cuz I was lonely. Desperate..but it sure did feel nice.

I went through this same bullschitt three years ago. If these mofo's deny or ufck up plans for next month, I'm gonna, I'm gonna, I'm gonna.....

Dayum....I'm going to do nothing. I feel so helpless.

Short version:

7/24 - Insurance received faxed packet
7/25 - Packet sent to medical review
7/28 - More info was faxed to the insurance company from my surgeons office.
7/31 - 8/11 -My insurance coordinator is going on vacation. No surgeries will be scheduled.
7/31 - 8/11 -My insurance coordinator is going on vacation. No surgeries will be scheduled.
7/31 - 8/11 -My insurance coordinator is going on vacation. No surgeries will be scheduled.

I'm like what? Yeah I know it takes 7-10 days for approval but dayum, my insurance company
told me they could turn my approval 2-5 days.

I called the ins. company today and was told that the approval is going to take a little longer since they just got the "other" requested fax. I politely told them to put some pep in their  step because:

1. My son starts school soon. I planned on having surgery and on the way to recovery before the first day of class.

2. I'm president of my son's school PTL. First week is going to be filled with activities!

3. I can't start classes if I'm still on the mend.

This here fit shucked up my whole dayum day.

Come have some of this with me.

Hey everyone!

My nerves are on 10!!!!! I'm STILL waiting to hear about my approval.  I'm praying for the best but I'm ready for the worst. I called yesterday (and yes I will bug the mess out of them EVERYDAY) to check on my status....it's still in medical review.

Just in case, I started a six month medically supervised diet with my PCP. You never know what my insurance company will come back with.   August will be month three.

I've gotten serious with losing weight so I've compiled a list of motivating benefits to push me along the way:

1. I can swing on a pole...for real. When I lose the weight, I will shine up the pole in my basement (YES I HAVE ONE!!!) and use it to workout.

2. I can wear my four inch stilletos..dagn I miss those, but my weak ankles don't!.

3. I can tie my shoes without leaning to the side.

4. I will have a booty again! (_i_)  Seems like it went flat when I gained my weight.

5. And last but not least....I will be able to get my VIDEO VIXEN swirl on!

Problems with OH members and the Ticker is a problem that has been here since the Dawn of the Almighty Ticker.. This is the way that I added mine and it always works for me...
Step 1 Create a Ticker... you must go to Ticker Factory   and create a Ticker. 
Step 2 Ticker Factory will Give you 3 Codes, the first Code is a bbCode, I ignore that one.. the second code is an HTML Code.. you need to Copy that code.. either highlight it and press and hold CTRL then C or right click with your mouse choose select all and then copy!
Step 3 Keep that page open and open a new tab or a new page with your Internet Browser  Log in to your OH account and go to a Forum..
Step 4 On the left side of your screen you will find "User Settings" Click on It!
Step 5 You will find an Editor above the Signature Area... Change it to TEXT
Step 6 Paste the Code you were Given into the Signature Area
Step 7 Check the Box entitled "Activate Signature"
Step 8 Save
Now your Ticker should be fully functioning.. Post a reply or a Test post and see if it comes out.. If it doesn't go through this List again making sure you followed it WORD FOR WORD!! Good Luck!!

Remember, a properly stocked bariatric kitchen starts with a good grocery shopping list. Use the list of suggestions below to stock your bariatric kitchen.

A well stocked bariatric kitchen has the proper tools at hand:

• Measuring spoons and cups
• Food scale
• Individual food storage containers of various small sizes
• Ice cube trays for freezing small portions
• Snack size zipper lock bags
• Plastic eating utensils for travel/work

A well stocked pantry has:

• Canned tuna (or pouches) in water, canned lump crabmeat
• Canned chicken
• Seasoning blends (i.e. Mrs. Dash)
• Apple cider and/or balsamic vinegar
• Artificial sweetener (i.e. Splenda, Equal, Stevia, Sweet n’ Low)
• Light or low-fat mayo, mustard
• Low calorie, low-fat salad dressings for seasoning and marinating
• Individual sizes of packaged fruit packed in juice
• Canned vegetables
• Canned diced tomatoes, jarred tomato sauce, salsa
• Canned beans/legumes (garbanzo, kidney, black, red, fat-free refried)
• Low sodium broths and soup bases (chicken, beef, vegetable, seafood)
• Whole grain, high fiber, high protein pasta
• High fiber, protein rich hot cereal packets (i.e. oatmeal, multigrain, farina, oat bran, etc.)
• High fiber, high protein cold cereal
• Whole grain crackers (such as WASA, Ry-Vita, Kashi, low-fat Triscuits)
• Crystal Light, Diet Snapple and other low calorie beverages or powder mixes
• Carnation Instant Breakfast, no sugar added
• Pre-made diet gelatin cups, diet pudding cups

A well stocked bariatric freezer has:

• Individually frozen shrimp in a bag
• Skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins
• Lean chopped meat frozen in small snack size zipper top bags
• Sugar-free ice pops, sugar-free fudge pops
• Bags of frozen fruit pieces (no sugar added) for smoothies and snacking, either bought already frozen, or freeze your own sliced banana, berries or grapes to add to yogurt or cereal

A well stocked bariatric refrigerator has:

• Pre-washed and cut fruits and vegetables (try the supermarket salad bar for variety)
• Yogurt and yogurt smoothies (small containers, low-fat, artificially sweetened)
• Part-skim ricotta cheese
• Low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese (small containers)
• Low-fat cheese wedges/mozzarella “string cheese” sticks (i.e. Laughing Cow brand, Polly-O brand)
• Pre-shredded low-fat cheese blends to boost flavor and protein of foods
• Deli sliced turkey, ham or chicken breast
• Fresh eggs, hard boiled eggs and egg substitutes
• Pre-cooked grilled chicken or turkey strips
• Skim and 1% milk
• Assorted pre-washed and cut salad green blends
• Low-calorie salad dressing/spray dressings
• Imitation Butter in spray form (such as I Can’t Believe it’s Not Butter)

Be creative…

Need some creative, healthy easy combinations for meals or snacks? The challenge is to keep food choices creative and flavorful; inspiring your taste buds is crucial in order to keep you interested in healthier food choices.

• Romaine lettuce leaf wrapped around 2 slices deli turkey with mustard or low-fat salad dressing
• 4 oz. fat-free yogurt with 2 oz. fresh berries and 1 Tbsp. fiber rich cereal
• Part skim mozzarella stick wrapped in sun-dried tomato slice or roasted red pepper (not packed in oil)
• 2 oz. seared tuna steak with low-fat dill sauce (fat-free yogurt, capers, dill and lemon juice)
• Laughing Cow low-fat cheese wedge spread on multigrain WASA cracker
• 2 oz. fat-free milk, 2 oz. fat-free yogurt, 2 oz. fruit of choice a few ice cubes, sprinkle sweetener to desired taste and pulse in blender.
• Freeze half of small banana or 10 frozen grapes
• Hot cereal (one packet) mixed with water or skim milk, artificial sweetener and fresh fruit. Or try hot cereal add vanilla extract, artificial sweetener and cinnamon.
• 3 oz. grilled chicken over salad greens and