Grider

Today is 5th day? yea but I am off kilter- going to church and then doing some stuff went too far apart and feel like crap. headche and tired stomach gurgly, maybe do a soup or broth... weeks days easier fr me to stay on schedule,,, One day at a time, hang in there muchachas!

I work with men and most of them very fit due to the job, so I only told some of my close peers, I will be out from the 22nd till Jan 2 and prob do 15/20 lbs in that time, ( hopefully) All some know is about my hernia. Too much tiki tiki, men gossip more than women. and all my kids and grands know,,, I threaten to steal their skinny jeans!! I am sorry you lost friends due to weight loss, I know that is hard, but also common. how can two walk together unless they agree. Move on and maybe your real best friend is around the corner.

Hope all goes well on the 21st, I am in 22nd so I'll rem to check your posts . Be safe n saying a prayer for you.

Thanks for answers, i think everything will work out $$, The hospt puts ya on a payment plan once they figure what will be what. Thats good enough for me.

TERRI- wow thought we abolished that crap when we burned our BRAS! what insurance is this, we need to all complain, because that is sexist... not right,,,,

December banders are full of JOY,,, Congrats for another bander! Mia I started looking into it in May, then actually met with surgeon Aug 4, so the delay for me was extra tests, endoscopy etc, so now that my inners have been viewed and tested I am good to go. It will be the best Christmas ever!

I am glad we can do probiotics cause for the last year I have done this and wow what a difference. I am on the pre-op milkshakes now and I popped 1/2 a pill this morning. My metabolism might get better after I lose weight etc, but at 58,,, the probiotics have been a great thing to have. I do not know why they do not want you to take them, but after 4 Drs and bunch of tests, I found these on my own and solved all my digestive issues with out the Drs, so, unless there is a medical reason, will be keeping them handy.

slow and easy and like an old weight trainer said, change it up, do not stick to same routine for a long time- the body gets used to it, go do a different thing. Good luck

YEYY we are all gonna put a big red bow on our tummys !!- NEW Year's going be GRAND!-

Lord you are a God of healing and mercy, have mercy on this man so he may be here for his family, and give them peace beyond any understanding. Restore his health and we will all give you honor and praise- In Jesus name - let it be done.

Thats some great information! we should have our own forum!. I am preparing with $75 outpatient fee and $150 for the surgeon. The rest hopefully is billed. I do know different states and doctors have different fees and requirements. I pushed to be done before 12/31 as my CO- insurance is about $1600 already- so Id owed about $3400 max. Why do you have to go to same Dr for fills? I saw one Dr. here filling for $40 and Mexican banders go to him and he is in a BIG gen hospital, so any reason to have to stay there? I was also told by FEPBLU that they pay for band removal if they have it take it out. Not sure if they will replace or you have to wait again.

Thats some great information! we should have our own forum!. I am preparing with $75 outpatient fee and $150 for the surgeon. The rest hopefully is billed. I do know different states and doctors have different fees and requirements. I pushed to be done before 12/31 as my CO- insurance is about $1600 already- so Id owed about $3400 max. Why do you have to go to same Dr for fills? I saw one Dr. here filling for $40 and Mexican banders go to him and he is in a BIG gen hospital, so any reason to have to stay there? I was also told by FEPBLU that they pay for band removal if they have it take it out. Not sure if they will replace or you have to wait again.

Well it s hard, but this is the challange. Me I will be scared to death to eat after, brrr

I dont think its silly as much as AN emotional need. but, Hopfully she finds out she cannot do and the band throws it all back out.

Did you pay that at hospital, do you rem? I just want to make sure I have what I need the day of surgery. or for the pre-op Oh yea the fills, I didn't think they be much... I am very happy with FEPBLUE right now

SLOWWW DOWN>>> you did not go through all this to go EAT.. specially food that will mess with your band... Please stop and think! go look at a size 10 bathing suit or something---

I have been drinking the water but jello and sugar free popsicles and sugar free throat lozengers really really help. so far one maybe 2 a day, if that. coffee in morn with vanilla shake for flavah! and one day it was so cold I did do the broth. If it stays the same... I will be fine. just the after taste in my mouth is enough NOT to be hungry. blahh SOOO

Yipee-- 3rd day of shakes here. lost 5 lbs prob water... but that's cool-and NOT hungry I am impressed with the shakes.

I got the info from the ins co, just dont know if Ineed money day of pre-op (19th)or the day of surgery, and if it's the $75 for outpatient and $150 for surgeon, or what else? I called hospital, she said the ins coord would call me sooner to surgery. That is one more paycheck away. I just dumped $1800 on a transmission, so trying to see all options. If I am billed for the 30% stuff I'll be OK.

sure like to know wha this looks like in 2011 with basic.. like nobody really talks about it,

Finally- DEC 22, approved for surgery Dec 22nd MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME!!!

thanks, now to see what I need day of surgery or pre-op $$ so far the milkshakes taking carte of business just fine, not hungry,,, weee,,, +

58 here 1st day of liquid diet, D day -22nd Dec. good luck every one

last real cup of coffee no more skim left left, now will mix w vanilla shake,, and go to decaf,, 14 days to go- gona count one by one.