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Remembering to take my vitamins :confused3:

I sympathize with you. I also understand the initial shock, disappointment and worry. I too have UHC and I did not have to do a supervised diet at all. My BMI at the time of surgery was something like 43 I think. I did have to fill out a packet from the surgeon that included a 5 yr weight history (to show that I didn't gain weight all of a sudden) and I had to list all health issues that are weight related. The last thing on the form was to list all of the diets I had tried, how long I had stuck with them and how successful I had been on each one. I had absolutely no problem getting approved. Maybe you can ask your surgeon if they have a form like that. Best of luck to you!

I haven't lost any weight in the last month. Now, with that said, I definitely know why. My portions are not large at all; however, I find myself eating ice cream more often than I should. So, I've decided to get rid of the ice cream and see what happens. I did start Zumba classes about 2 weeks ago twice a week. I am going to add the treadmill 3x a week and see what happens in the next 4 weeks. Hang in there. You might need to tweak what you are doing just a little. You will soon see results. Good luck!

Hi Marsha! My doctor is at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis. His name is Mario Morales. I had surgery in May and I go for my 1st fill next week. If I'm not mistaken, fluoroscopy is when they do the fill by the xray and that is what was explained to me will happen when I go in next week. Good luck!

I've been wanting to try these syrups. Can anyone tell me if they have an after taste?

Good luck to you! I'm sure you'll do fine. Keep us posted.

Count me in for 12!

Thank you for sharing! I'll be trying this recipe over the weekend. It sounds delicious! Thank you again!

Congratulations! I'm sure getting that email was like a exhaling without even knowing you had been holding your breath. Keep us posted on your progress.

I was beginning to think I was the only one. I was banded this week, May 16th and Dr. Mario Morales was my surgeon. He is at DePaul Hospital. I have nothing but good things to say about him. Once I finally got to me him, he took his time, sat down, and explained everything to me. He didn't make me feel rushed like so many doctors do. Also, he didn't try to sale me on the band. He was very honest in telling me that the band will do some of the work, but I would have to be dedicated to work along with the band.

Good luck on your pending surgery! Your name makes me giggle. What are you going to change it to once the weight starts to melt off? I'm sure you'll come up with something clever. Anyway, be prepared to just concentrate on you and healing at least the first week out of surgery. Also, once you are feeling up to it, please let us know how it went. Again, good luck to you!

We have the same birthday! I too was banded May 16th! Oh what a feeling to finally be done with all the insurance hoopla and on to some real results. Unofficially (by my scale at home), I'm down 17.8 pounds. I'm waiting until I see the doctor on Tuesday to update my ticker. My best wishes to you on your journey!

Hi Ron! I was banded on May 16th. I think I suffered a little more discomfort than you; however, it was nothing like gut wrenching pains or anything. You and I do have a couple of things in common, I never had the awful gas others have complained about. Now, this could be due to the fact that I religiously took Gas-X Ultras just because I was afraid of feeling like I had been hit with a ton of bricks :brick: . Oh, and I too was hit in the stomach. However, mine happened a little differently than yours. I was in the grocery store and an older lady rounded the corner and slammed her grocery cart into mine which pushed my cart into my stomach ! I wanted to fall to my knees and weep like a newborn :hurt: . As of this morning, and according to my scale, I have shedded 17.8 pounds. I'll update my ticker after my post-op appt on Tuesday. Anyway, I've rambled long enough. Congratulations on starting this great journey and I wish you much continued success and fabulous health!

The first goal I have set for myself is being able to by clothes without that dreaded 'W" included in the size! The day that happens, I'll probably make national news! :woot:

Thank you for the welcome Lakergirl88. I'm sure this site is going to run a close second at being my new BFF!

After countless doctors appointments and many nerve wrecking moments wondering if the insurance would approve my surgey, I am ecstatic to announce that on Monday, May 16th, I officially became a member of the banded community! I'm still a little sore but to me that's a small price to pay for the healthy road ahead. My daugther told me that as they were wheeling me out of the room to take me to surgery my last words were, "Healthyville, here I come!' I still can't believe that it finally happened!

I've been blessed to not have so much of the gas pains that I've heard about. I have had very little discomfort in that area. My only troublesome area is right near my belly button. I guess that's where the port is located. If I bend the wrong way, it stings something awful. Congratulations on your band as well!

It's hard to believe that the day is finally here. In less than 24 hours I will be amongst the banded. :party: I can't wait! I don't feel as if I'm nervous because this is something that I've thought about for 3 years now; however, I'm wondering what is going on. Here it is almost 3pm and I haven't had my first protein drink for the day. I've had 32 ounces of water and a couple of crystal light. Is this normal? Maybe subconsciously I'm nervous and don't know it.

Congratulations :grouphug: Keep up the good work! :Dancing_biggrin: