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Day two liquid diet. - I wanted to wait till I had the first day under my belt before posting anything about the liquid diet.  I did O.K. yesterday but was real hungry at times.  I work in the big jai...

Drum roll please! - This coming Monday January 20 I begin my 2 week liquid diet.  Wednesday January 29 I do my pre-op, and Monday February 3, I have surgery.  I got the date I was hoping for and am...

I got approved!!!!!!!! - My wife informed me when I got home that I got the call today and am approved.  I will go pay the out of pocket tomorrow and get my surgery date.  I will let everyone know what ...

Surgeon told me 170 pounds was unrealistic - Hi All,      The Surgeon told me yesterday that he thought 170 pounds was unrealistic.  He set my goal weight at 197.  I got news for the good Surgeon, I'm planning on zoomi...

Waiting for insurance approval! - Hello Everyone,         I saw the Surgeon and all went well.  I am now in the approval process and once approved I will have to pay the rest of my out of pocket for the year...

Sold vacation back for deductible - Hello everyone, I sold a weeks vacation back so I could pay my deductible for my surgery up front.  I thank the Lord that my county employer allows this.  I see the Surgeon next...

Praying all goes well for you, I will see Surgeon next week and will...

Finally posted profile picture - Hello everyone, I finally posted my profile picture with the help of my 14 year old Son.  I'm not computer savvy enough to figure it out.  That's Miss Sally in the photo with me...

Being a good boy today - I have the turkey in the oven and a can of green beans waiting.  That is the entirety of my meal today.  I've had one protein shake and a handful of roasted pecans to snack on. ...

A1c high 8.7 - Well after I talked to the Surgeons office I spoke to my regular Doctor and found out my A1C came back higher because I had some lapses in insulin due to money this month.  Now ...

Just got my Surgeon - I will see Dr. Peeter Soosaar in Asheville NC on January 14, 2014.  He is one of the four Doctors that is performing the weight loss surgeries in Asheville.  Has anyone out ther...

Ring phone ring! - All I'm waiting on now is the Surgeons office to call and make my appointment.  Then approval and surgery.  Merry Christmas everyone!  

Happy Birthday Martitalinda! I am waiting on Surgeon appoointment...

One step closer - Hi everyone, had my last diet class today.  Really getting excited now.  Will have my sixth visit next week and then make appointment for the Surgeon.  I will have a two week li...

Sounds great. I haven't got a surgery date but hope to within 2...

I'm so thankful to hear that you and your Husband are back together....

Can't wait for 2014 - 2014 will be my year Lord willing.  I should see the surgeon in January and surgery in February.  I hope everyone has a blessed Christmas.

BCBSNC fooled me again - Well guys and Gals here we go again.  BCBS first changed from three to six months on me, now they will only pay for four months instead of all six Doctor appointments.  Fortunat...

Hanging in there - Hello everyone, I haven't posted in a while.  I've been a little discouraged with the process.  I will see the Doctor for the fifth time this coming week.  That will leave me wi...

Happy Birthday, Roll Tide!!!

Blue Cross/ Blue Shield NC now six month wait - Hello Everyone,           I've been somewhat depressed since Saturday when I received a letter from Mission weight loss in Asheville informing me that instead of bcbsnc requ...

Boy my legs hurt - Hello everyone,           I have been walking like a maniac since last Thursday when I saw the NUT and the exercise therapist.  They want me walking and eating right until I...

Getting closer - I had five appointments this week.  I had the psychiatrist yesterday and I think it all went well.  I have more Appointments in a couple of weeks.  I'm now four appointments awa...

Did any of you come off Insulin after getting the - I take four insulin shots a day.  My parathyroid is dead and I have issues absorbing calcium and magnesium.  I also have low testosterone.  I want the full gastric bypass but I'...

I know it's tough, my surgery isn't even scheduled yet. I just keep...