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I have bcbs of ca and was denied due to it being experimental. I have begun the appeal process and I am waiting for the next step. I cried when the surgeon's office called and told me. Good luck and could you post when you find out more?

I haven't been in onederland since 1991. I can't wait to be where you are.

Congrats! I can't wait to be where you are.

How's it been going since the post?

Tiffykins, I can't tell you thank you enough. Your posts are the best. Seriously consider writing a book. You can tell that you have already done tons of research and your posts have that plus what is missing from most of the info out there, a raw honesty straight from the heart. To top it off you have a seemingly natural style of writing that draws the reader in and brings life and heart to an otherwise scary journey. I haven't had my surgery yet, but your posts are ones that keep me coming back every day and keep me from giving up the insurance battle.

I went to several seminars and dragged him back with me to the best one. He got all his doubts answered by someone who knows the answers and I didn't feel as if I had to be on the defensive.

Let it stay open for several hours to lose most of the carbonation

There was a statistically significant mortality increase in the high animal-Protein diets (P = 0.051, which is definitely enough to infer a correlation).

However, I'd again like to point out that it's likely that the increased mortality is from the increased animal Proteins, not from the carb restriction. Carb restriction on its own is still net neutral, according to the bulk of research.

So I guess the best diet choices are mostly vegetarian, high plant Protein and maybe some supplementation with lower-fat animal protein sources like whey, etc.

Still, I think it's important to keep abreast of current research, and not just blindly follow what the crash diet books tell you.

Although it's important that we look at these things, other factors than the measured correlation may factor into the results. My first thought when reading headlines like this is did they factor healthy lifestyle? I would think that people who are overall more health conscious ( not post wls, but regular people) would be more likely to follow the recommendations and eat lots of veggies. Also it has been shown that people who make "healthy" choices are more likely to control alcohol intake, be more likely to use vitamin/health supplements, and get regular exercise. Did the study control for these factors. I too think research is important, but headlines often don't tell the whole story.

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WOW!!!! Great job on the weight loss. There seem to be lots of recipes in the recipe section of the forums. Have you checked them out. I just wanted to say for perspective, I would give anything to be able to eat a small amount of chicken nuggets, taco salad etc. as part of my reg diet even if the weight loss is slower. Thats one reason I wanted the sleeve. I want to eat normal food. Not all fried etc, but if I want a burger, I want to eat it and be satisfied with a small burger. Good luck on your continued journey. 41 pounds is amazing!

I have read lots of posts where the "stuck feeling" is reduced with sips of something warm in the morning.

Not on you, but it is so frustrating to hear all thes BCBS's of other states that approve the sleeve. I live in TX, but have BCBS of CA due to my husband's job.

As for me. I chose the sleeve for many reasons.

1. restriction only. I don't like the idea of malapsorption. I want to absorb all the nutrients from a healthy diet.

2. I am hoping to have my hunger reduce with the fundus removal (upper/outer portion of stomach)

3. I am a big eater so I think restriction will work for me.

4. I don't want the complications or a foreign object for my body to have to deal with.

5. I want to eat a variety of foods.

6. I am not a big sweets eater so I don't think the extra incentive (dumping) that you can get with RNY is necessary for me.

7. I want to keep my pyloric sphincter to keep food in my stomach. The RNY is known for the bottom "pinched area" to stretch out over time.

8. the amount of food you can eat is a little more in the sleeve than in the RNY and I think that over time, I can better adjust to healthy eating.

you said that you meet with your doctor. Have you decided on the sleeve/a surgeon? Did you have a date?

Welcome. I have not had my surgery yet. I am fighting with my insurance company for approval.

Wishing you the best of luck.

Personally, I think that it is not so much a matter of how much you have to lose. It seems to me that people with both high and low BMI's do well with the sleeve. Since it is a restrictive only surgery, then the main results will be from eating less. Also, many people (but it seems not all) have a lowered appetite after the surgery (although for some it seems to take a few weeks to kick in). My primary concern is that I eat too much. I am not a big sweets eater, and know how to eat healthy, but I just eat too much. Also, I am always hungry. Even after a big meal, I will be hungry two hours later. I also want to eat a varied diet that includes some carbs/veggies/fruits/fried foods etc. I just want to be satisfied with less. I also do not want to worry about malabsorption problems. Even if I lose and still remain 20-30 pounds overweight (by standards) I will be happy.

Hope you are feeling better. On my list of things to do, I want to weigh after I get rid of the IV so I can see how much Fluid weight they added. That way I won't be disappointed when the first weight lost is the dumb IV/pain med/gas pumped fluid weight.

It's stories like these that keep me fighting to get the surgery. Some days I just want to give up. I have never stuck any "diet" out for 9 months. Thanks for sharing the joy.

mommy2girls: whats a "mate"

My understanding is that you have to have approval for each surgery. Many surgeons just ask for approval on all at the same time (mine did). I was approved for lap-band/RNY and denied VSG, so I appealed. I would visit some seminars and research surgeons.

Blackberry, you answered the question I was thinking. I am still before surgery and I would like to hear others opinions on the before/after binge eating type behaviors and how they change. I have a horrid time controlling my eating when I am upset/stressed. I eat too much and the wrong food, but stop when I am stuffed. I am hoping that since I will be stuffed on smaller amounts, that the binges due to emotion wont be so many overwhelming calories.

I love the detail filled posts. For me, the more I know, the less I worry. When I was pregnant, I watched every pregnancy show on TLC and read bunches of books, scanned the internet like crazy. I am like that now with this surgery. By the time I get the surgery, it will be as long as a pregnancy. I am birthing my extra stomach. :laugh0:

I have heard that many people early out consume 600-800 calories. I haven't had my sleeve yet, but maybe some others can help. I wonder if a spoonful of Peanut Butter or other high Protein, higher fat items in small amounts might help.

I am in the Dallas area. Have you got rid of them yet?

I am also terrified of becoming skinny. I wonder how it will change how people treat me. The smallest I have ever been is a 12 at age 15. I remember hating shopping in the womens department when I was in elementary school because I wanted to wear cute kids clothes. Other than those three years in high school I have been plus size. I can't even imagine myself any other way. It is so much a part of my identity now. But, I really want to be thin.

I would love to hear how you are doing now, how much you lost, and if you are still losing or at maintenance?

I love playing the wii games. Usually I dread pointless exercise. I woul rather mow the lawn than ride a bike.