I ran across this page by accident today and thought I'd give it a whirl. I'm not big on sharing with others mostly because all my friends don't have my issue and its not that they wouldnt understand but do they really get it? Nah.
But anyway, let me say Hi to everyone, I'm Jamie. I hope to share a little bit more about myself soon, right now I'm at work and getting ready to head home so just a quick hello for now.
I wasn't big on sharing with many others either. Mostly because, yeah... they just wouldn't understand where I was coming from, and just how much losing this weight would be a struggle for me.
You've come to the right place!
Do you have a plan or an idea? Let us know
Take your time to look around when you can & post wherever you're comfortable!
Hey Jamie! Tons of people here understand -exactly- what you mean...but this is a different kind of "sharing", because you know at least someone here gets it. I'm so glad you stumbled onto us!
We have forums by age range, amount to lose (like the incredible 100 lb club, for those who are losing or who have lost 100 lbs or more), and by eating plan - you're sure to find a place that works well for you!
Anyway, look around and keep posting. Can't wait to get to know you better!
Thanks for the warm welcomes, they're much appreciated. A little more about myself, I just hit a major low in my life and thats how I stumbled in here.
I was all geared up to have weight loss surgery (yep the bypass) my insurance approved me and I went through 6 months of tests, doctor visits, dietary visits every single month, the whole 9 yards only to finish and have my insurance tell me that it was never a benefit for me. Now the way I figure it a red flag should have showed up in those 6 months at least a good 30 times due to all the things I was having done. You'd think the first flag would be my hospital calling and making sure it was offered, but no.
My surgery was supposed to have been in October, so now I'm in the middle of a legal battle that has been playing since then. It's a mess.
I'm so sorry to hear that. Personally I'm not exciting when it comes to the weight loss surgery (Just a personal opinion) but to want something for so long...Very sorry to hear it, but you'll find comfort here! Welcome!
Thanks for the warm welcomes, they're much appreciated. A little more about myself, I just hit a major low in my life and thats how I stumbled in here.
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My surgery was supposed to have been in October, so now I'm in the middle of a legal battle that has been playing since then. It's a mess.
So thats my story, my very angry story haha.
Oh I'm so very sorry that you were disappointed after going through all that work. But, as the lads & ladies over in the WLS section of 3FC will tell you, although it's a tool to help them lose, they are the ones still doing the work. No matter what happens, you can still lose the weight.
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