Posted by: bonniebytheounce on: December 25, 2008
Good News! I finally got approved for surgery (due to a insurance SNAFU that actually worked to my advantage) and am going in for Gastric Bypass, not the Lap-Band, on New Years Eve. Let me summarize to get us all up to date.
My primary insurance through my husband’s job was lost when he was recently [...]
Posted by: bonniebytheounce on: November 5, 2008
Its been a while, I know but my time away has left me with lots to talk about. Lets start with the promised tips and tricks for travel.
1. Bring your own food. (Check with your local airport airline first)
I noticed on my flight to AND from Atlanta, people were eating packed lunches. My particular flights [...]
Posted by: bonniebytheounce on: October 21, 2008
I learned an important lesson on this trip, outside of traveling tips and tricks (the tips and tricks are coming soon). It seems like a silly little lesson but it was a bit of an epiphany for me. So I thought I’d share.
I am responsible for myself…. period… and no matter how well meaning others [...]
Posted by: bonniebytheounce on: September 23, 2008
So my Dr’s office has this tendency not to answer their phone (I found out later there is a more direct number to the office). After a few days of calling trying to get my psych evaluation scheduled and taken care of, the last thing on my list of requirements before they can schedule me [...]
Posted by: bonniebytheounce on: September 17, 2008
I’m as social as the next person, probably more so at times, but I never imagined my very personal journey with weight loss would be a team sport.
I have yet to do anything by myself in this process. No one-on-one appointments, no skinny minnie (nutritionist) shaking a finger or two at me behind closed doors… [...]
