RE: Digest Number 1429

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Dear Elaine,

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. For the first time in years I

feel as though I belong somewhere and it is a wonderful feeling.

My insurance takes effect this week and I am a little afraid that because I am

so new that they might turn me down. Don't want them to think that is the only

reason I took their insurance (even though it is,haha) My husband says it

shouldn't matter if I am covered 2 years or 2 days I am still covered by this

company and if they say no because it is too soon then we will wait and do it

again and again until they agree to do it. I am just so impatient and too

excited.

Thank you for your offer to be my contact, I am writing names down in my

notebook. I have decided to keep a journal from beginning to end (size 9),so I

will have everything in one place at all times.

Am looking forward to more discussions with all of you. I have been reading

discussions and responses for so long, that it is like a dream to be a part of

them now.

Please be praying for me as I start my journey.

Thanx, Gwen

- Re: Help/Welcome!

Dear Gwen,

Where in south GA do you live? I am a recently transplanted Atlanta

resident who moved from IL 3/1 to be close to my daughter and grandkids

after I lost my job in IL. The job loss has delayed my having the MGB, due

to finances and Cobra insurance issues. Now, also, I have to find a

supportive dr. to follow up on me after surgery.

It sounds like you're taking the right steps, reading the manual and the

list. There's lots of good info on this list; I don't post much but read

every day.

I also have been over 200 for more than 20 yr. and 300 for the last year or

so. I'm 52, 5'7 " , BMI 48. Please email me privately if you want to chat.

Good luck in your pursuit of the MGB. Hopefully, we'll all get to the othe

side soon.

P. in GA

LORI

Dear Lori:

Good luck with your surgery tomorrow. I bet you'll do great!! I will be

thinking of you and you will be in my prayers. I would come to see you but I

will be in Southern Pines tomorrow because I have to teach a summer school class

tomorrow night. Yes, I am going back to work in less than a week post-op!!

What time are you scheduled?

Best Wishes / e