dancingqueene

I've been reseatching all types of baraitric surgery for years. I was denied 2x before but it looks like 3rd time is a charm. I purchased this book last weekend. Very thorough, especually if you haven't done a ton of reseach! Easy to read and understand and well written! I'm still deciding b/t this and traditional roun-en-y but I definately leaning toward the sleeve!!!

Not sure if this will help but I found an amazing protein pasta called Ciao Proto Pasta. 30 grams of protein and only 11 carbs. I googled it but they also have other brands that are the same nutriotionally. Amazon carries it and a few other sites. The pasta come preportioned and is inexpensive! I'm presurgey yet but I can hardly finish a portion now b/c it's so dense. Great alterinative to the others I've tried.

I wish you the very best. I am entering the last phase. I have only a few pounds to go and hopefully will then know for sure! I havebeen reseaching for almost a year and decided to fiinally just DO IT last fal!! Enjoy the journey to better health and happiness!! I am a service coordinator for children w/ severe medical and developmental needs and I used to be a special ed teacher so I understand needing to be there for your son!! Tara

I was so happy to see your post when I logged on this morning!! I too, have a lower BM I(33.3) but I feel very passionate about fighting for this surgery. I have been in the support group since Oct and fighting with insurance, etc ever since. I have gained almost 70 pounds over the past 6 years and it won't budge. I have recently been diagnosed w/ a blood clotting disorder which significantly increases by heart attack/stroke risk. But when paired w/ my weight gain I am even at greater risk!! So... I had the MD write another justification letter so now I am waiting again from insurance!! There are some amazing books out there they go through all the pros/cons, list hepful tips, websites, etc I have found it to be inspiration to attend the local support groups out hospital has. Its one of the best programs I have researched and I have done a A LOT!!! I wish you all the very best...keep us all posted!!

I am new to this particular forum all together, but am excited to start this journey. I have completed all the pre-surgical requirements and now I am waiting for insurance approval! Praying it comes through. Although I am not considered the 'typical' surgical candidate I find some of the pre-surgery meetings negative but I am pushing through. I have gained about 60+ pounds up/down over the past 8 years and have not been able to get it off. I am ready for this journey and to regain my life and self esteem back!!! I have a great network of support from friends so I know I can do it!!

I have just completed our local presurgical counseling program. It offers a strict but incredible program. I am not waiting to hear on insurance approval. I have been researching the band for about 8 months now and I'm excited to start this journey. I was so happy to find this online talk forum!