Thanks to Ellie for being the first one to pop into my inbox from this list.  Congrats on your 55 pound loss!

 

I have the seminar on June 13th.  I have been on the Portsmouth Naval Hospital list since March, after attending their seminar with hubby. I was originally going to wait, since I had asked hubby to take another position here so I could have the surgery done.  He asked me not to wait, so that we would not have to be seperated next year due to work assignments and such. I was touched that this now bothers him  (he was a Marine before and absent a lot early in our marriage), so I agreed to not wait for PNH.

 

I was reminded I could swich to Standard and try a local doctor.  The Obesity Help Virginia Board was great and recommended Dr. Clark for my area. I switched and made my seminar appointment the same day. heh.  I just hope things go smoothly and Tricare approves me.  I stand 4' 11.5" and weigh 240 pounds.  My knees and ankles hurt daily. I have stress incontinence and its become worse over time. My BMI is 48.6.  I am anxious about the approval, but trying to be hopeful!

 

So far I have given up caffeine (Im at almost 3 months free now) and today I ended carbonated drinks.  Trying differant Crystal Light and sugar free beverages for variety.

 

Just wanted to say hello. I signed up yesterday for this group. 

 

Gail Ferguson