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I ordered the sample pack from the bjsbariatric site listed previously but they probably won't be here for another 3-4 days... I am impatient so I stopped by The Vitamin Shoppe on my way home from work because I knew they sold the Syntrax Nectar brand there. The only sample packs they had were chocolate truffle and Vanilla Bean. So I bought 4 of each. I tried the chocolate truffle tonight and I was pleasantly surprised - tastes just like chocolate milk! (I blended it with 1% milk because I don't have any almond or soy milk at the moment)

TMI I know, but i think 99% of this board knows what I mean

Building on what traceyinflorida said, maybe you could carry a notepad with you for 1-2 days and jot things down as you experience them. My own experience would include things like: not being able to tie my shoes easily due and difficulty breathing when bending over, difficulty getting in and out of vehicles and chairs (my desk chair for example), difficulty maintaining personal hygiene (wiping while going to the bathroom, showering, etc.).

Yes, but it helps if you remember to put them in FIRST! (I haven't quite mastered that yet)

You are Superwoman!!!!!!! You can do this!!!

Ohhhh! I can't wait for that to happen to me!!!! I wear a size 11W and I want to buy CUTE shoes again Can't find anything in a size 11W except boring, orthopedic-looking shoes! And if they do carry a cute shoe in size 11W it's always out-of-stock! Congrats on your NSV, even if it is aggravating for you

Hi All, I'm new to the board but have been lurking for a few weeks Lots and lots of great info to be found! I'm going with Dr. Kim (Coppell) as my surgeon. I have my first NUT visit on July 19th. I'm doing the 3 month track and have insurance with Aetna. Anyone care to share their experience with Dr. Kim? Did anyone have Aetna and have their surgery with him? What was the process like? Thanks!

Woohooo! Awesome job

I am unable to access the "My Settings" from the drop-down menu in the top right corner. The wheels just keep spinning on my browser but nothing ever comes up I believe that is the menu I need to access in order to change my notification preferences, correct? Is there another shortcut to this menu? (I'm trying to change the email notifications settings, btw.)

Great - thanks so much!!!! Everything works!

p.s. I also can't access these menu options: Manage Ignore Preferences My Patient Profile Thanks for your help!

OS: Windows 7 Browser(s): Have tried from both IE9 and Chrome Oh, and I've also tried from a completely different computer running Windows XP using the same browsers!

I feel like yelling "FISH ON!" every time the seatbelt starts reeling me in!!!

Wow - what an inspiration!!!! Congratulations on your accomplishments so far! I look forward to reading your continued success stories!!

What are the nutritionist visits like? I have my first one next Thursday. Would like to know what to expect. Also, did any of you have to do a psych visit? The checklist the staff gave me didn't have that one checked off so I guess I don't need to do it. I am going to double-check on that, however, because I've read that Aetna requires that. Thanks for everyone's input!

LOL!!!

No, actually I went to Sleep Therapy of North Texas. It was OK but I was a little put-off by the tech who connected all the wires. He was a nice enough person but was a mouth-breather and had some serious halitosis! Not a pleasant combination to have when in close quarters to someone like that. Also, just a personal preference but as a female I would have preferred to have a female tech instead of a male! BTW - Just saw an email from the scheduling person that after the second sleep study (this weekend) I'll have the option to purchase the CPAP/mask. It will be $322 and I can pay $25 up front and then I can pay the balance in 6 monthly installments. She also said the billing person should be contacting me to discuss the insurance claims. (Fingers crossed!)

Did you every get this resolved with your insurance company? I am dealing with the same problem myself. Just saw a claim come through for $6900, insurance says "You may owe provider $6900" on the claim listing so I am freaking out BIG time! I realize this isn't the final Explanation of Benefits but I am very concerned! I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea after having the initial study done. I'm supposed to go back this weekend for a second round to be fitted for the mask. I told the center they need to sort things out with insurance and find out what I'm going to pay out of pocket for everything in total before I go out there again!

Felicity - CONGRATULATIONS!!! You look amazing! Your story gives me great hope!!! I weigh about the same as you did pre-op!! Thanks so much for sharing your success!!!

Good Deal!!!

Best of luck to you also

Congrats on getting "the call"!!!

Ashlee, glad to hear you are continuing to heal and best wishes for your continued recovery!! Keep us posted!