Dawn200321
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After 2 Years.. I've Been Approved For Lap Band Surgery!
Dawn200321 replied to angbutler0712's topic in Insurance & Financing
That is awesome!!! Congrats!!! -
Is it just me or.....
Dawn200321 replied to simpleeme's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am also nervous. Sometimes I wonder if I can do this but I went this far so now I have to try! -
Just want to introduce myself.
Dawn200321 replied to Bonnie123's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
That sounds great! I will talk a look...I do get tired of eating the same things day after day! Only 6 more days for me than on to solid food!! YAY -
I think its odd that you do not get a copy of the approval letter. I have Aetna and they faxed the approval to my surgen and then mailed me a copy. I am keeping that just in case they come back later and try to say they never approved it
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Just want to introduce myself.
Dawn200321 replied to Bonnie123's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome...I know what you mean. I have been on mushie foods for awhile and I eat the same thing every day. Cottage cheese, sugar free jello and sugar free pudding. Oh yes and tomato soup..lol -
Post-Op Itchies!
Dawn200321 replied to twinklefeather's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Be careful...I accidently ripped a scab right off by scratching...ewwwwieeee lol -
I think most doctors just want you to lose a certain amount of weight. I dont really think most of them care how you get there as long as you do....Im sure im wrong in some cases but for the most part I think the general idea is just to get that specified amount of weight off
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I got to move on the mushie food stage today!!! YAY! Anyway I had half a small dish of low fat cottage chesse and a sugar free pudding and jello...I AM FULL....I just got my band two weeks ago and have no fill..how is that even possible??
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I got my band October 19th too! Are you already on to solid food???? Im waiting patiently....I look forward to the solid food stage again lol
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YAY!! Thats awesome....I will be rooting for the jacket to fit right when you get it!
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Unsatisfied with the Lap Band surgery!!!!
Dawn200321 replied to poopgirl's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Every time I read a lap band horror story on this website....it starts with "i called 1-800-GET THIN" -
What Makes You Get A Lap Band Fill?
Dawn200321 replied to formykids2's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am only about 3 weeks post-op. I think once we heal and are able to exercise more the weight will start to come off. Also dont decide about a fill right now. See how you feel once your body is all the way healed -
went to seminar feeling discouaged already!
Dawn200321 replied to iwanttheband's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It all depends on you...if you are willing to work for it then you CAN lose much more than 50 pounds. If you are not willing to change your eating habits then you CAN lose less than 50 pounds -
Thanks everyone! I am feeling a little hungrier now that some more time has passed. They have me scheduled for my first fill on Dec. 1st. I wish they could have done it before Thanksgiving because by then I can have solid foods. Oh well hopefully I will work that day and will miss dinner. I know they need to wait 6 weeks though
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Will it matter if I did not lose it all?
Dawn200321 replied to servicegirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How much do you need to lose? 1 years seems like a very long time! I only had to lose 5 pounds before they would do the surgery -
Workout while on Pre-op diet?
Dawn200321 replied to missraefla's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I was on my pre-op diet with Dr. Jessee, I did 2 protein shakes a day and 1 low calorie meal. I probaby ate around 800 calories a day maybe a little more. I think 600 is way to low -
What's your big reward?
Dawn200321 replied to JinTx's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I get under 200 pounds...45 more pounds to go lol maybe I will buy myself something nice(new clothes will be a must at that point)...maybe a vacation when I reach the final goal! -
How the Lap-Band actually works, fills and refills
Dawn200321 replied to Wendell Edwards's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thank you for posting this!! This is great info to have -
Good Luck! I was approved with Aetna on the first run but I had a BMI of over 40 and high blood pressure.
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Every time I turn around there is a new temptation..I just gotta stay focused on my long term goal
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Im back after being told more lies
Dawn200321 replied to Edivel's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
12 month diet does seem like a long time. I agree with the others however. Use that time to prepeare yourself for what is coming. Learn new eating habits so on and so forth. That way when you get your band you will do excellent! I mean what is 1 more year of your life to change your life forever? -
Banded no fill and can't stop eating
Dawn200321 replied to Carerjem's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I dont think you will be nearly as hungry or able to eat as much once you get a fill. I think this is pretty standard for the first month after surgery. I am only two weeks out but I can already feel the hunger creeping back up. -
People Are Watching Your WL Journey
Dawn200321 replied to Dave_NW's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I think if some stranger came up to me and handed me thier doctor's card they would be picking thier teeth up off the ground...that is the rudest dumbest thing ive heard...Most folks are aware of WLS...if they wanna know more they will do the research themselves....