Gardnergirl2

I went to my surgeon one week post surgery yesterday. I am told to eat "chunky foods". So, there really hasn't been a mushy foods reitroduction. However, I am not eating a whole lot of course, which he said is the goal....lol.....

All in all, I am good. They repaired a hernia as well. I still feel sore and draggy this morning, but my son is doing a good job of looking after mommy

Iam hurting too, juju and just a general feeling of blah. They did a hernia repair to do too. I can't seem to get a deep breath and my port sight is sore. To be expected I guess. My ex husband stayed with me and my son last night and helped massage a lot of the shoulder gas out. Also, the liquid pain medicine makes me drowsy....all normal I suppose. Couldn't talk yesterday bc tube had irritated my throat. We are going to make it girl!

I have the same rules as you, icy one. Let me know how it goes. My surgery is tomorrow, so thinkingbabout the after stage

I haven't have only lost about ten pounds. I have not cheated to my knowledge. I have been traveling for work and have eaten broth only at restaurants. I hope he still operates on me. Surgery. Monday.

Thank you ladies! I have been liquid only for 10 days. It is harder when you are traveling for work. I have had to eat at restuarants, and I did bring my Protein powder. Most restaurants have been great to provide a small cup of broth if asked for (which I did). I had to "hold steady" to get approved and actually gained about 2 pounds. didn't really mean to. So, they have just reitterated to me about the weight loss. I know that I have done what they asked me to do, but still I am nervous. Thanks for all the kind wishes. I am excited, but a little scared at the same time.

Hey bamagurl! I think we live in each other's neck of the woods. let me ask you....did you know you had a hernia before hand? I went for the anesthesia appointment today and I signed off on hernia repair if needed (nurse says that's on everybody's chart), but I don't think I have one...lol....who knows????

It was nice of her, and was a very spicy broth (different that what I was having...a welcomed change....lol). It was a small cup so I knew that even if it had a few calories, it would not derail me and I was keeping with doctors orders. broths have been my salvation lol. Yes, happy birthday to us. This is my present to me as well. I know it will be worth it. I look forward to enjoying food again, in moderation, and even good food. For so long, I was on the don't eat anything good band wagon. My hope is that with the band, I will make healthy choices (which I am a lot better at than I used to be), and that I will fill full a lot faster. I ate mainly becuase I was hungry. So, this should help a whole lot

What wade said is true..... Day 4 of the preop diet ( day 5 now). Yesterday the whole family went out to eat to celebrate my and my moms bday. It was hard being around food, but I sipped my unsweetened tea. The waitress asked if I was sure I didn't want anything. I ended up telling her my deal. She brought me a small cup of broth from a soup. ....I could tell it was not a cream soup, plus, it was a ver small cup. That was nice of her. . So, I didn't cheat ( I wouldn't have). But I thought that was considerate.

Like you, I am not allowed any solids. My doctor said I could use light almond milk ( less than 1 carb per serving and 30 calories per serving) instead of water. It helps......I had to hold steady with my weight until I got insurance approval but now, of course, they want me losing. Started at 237 now at 229. I figure by surgery day I will be down to 220 maybe.....I have worried I won't lose enough to " make my surgeon happy" but I am doing my best

Congratulations to you too! My family is a bit aghast that I won't be able to enjoy thanksgiving or my birthday (unless its a protein shake bday cake lol). But, I am ready.....I will be thankful for a complications free surgery and this new lease on life. Most people have been supportive. A few have remarked that I am not "big enough", bc I don't look like I weight what I actually weigh (if that makes sense). But, they don't know the life long battle I have had with this, and the great desire to have a tool to help in the fight.

Im in southeast Alabama....congratulations Bamagurl...I'm up next

November 25th is the magic day for me! I am excited, yet nervous. started liquids only today, been low carb before that. I had my gallbladder taken out a couple of years ago, and the two surgeries sound comparable. I am looking forward to this tool that will help me battle a life long enemy of mine. My birthday is Nov. 19, so its my bday present to me......

Thanks everyone. I meant first week in December. Excited

Just wanted to share my happiness. Surgery should be around first week in November! I am I blessed that I did not have to fight w insurance!

I still can't believe I was approved quickly. I was prepared for 3 or 4 denials

Yo go girl......!

Woo hoo!

Most of the time, the weight loss has to be medically supervised. Many insurances won't count ww.

Even thought seems both of you have uhc, the plans must be very different. I would also ask your employer or whoever " provides" your insurance for a copy of the SPD and see if the exclusion or bariatric surgery is addressed. If not, that could help you appeal.

I guess bc of what I do everyday, I just wanted to remind everybody of some things about insurance. 1. Two people can have a united health care plan ( or bc bs or whatever) and those two plans be VASTLY different. I see people ask all the time " anybody have so and so insurance ". What really matters more is who s the employer? Especially in the case of major companies, they may be self insured ( they pay all the bills, not UHC. For example). In this case, the write the rules of the plan. If not self insured, there are a gazillion plans they can choose offered by bc bs for example. 2. Your employer hr dept should be able to provide you with the SPD for your plan ( the huge booklet that comes in the mail but gets misplaced . That is the " bible" of the plan and geared toward your employer. Great to use and quote if an appeal becomes necessary. 3. Call the number on the back of your card and the representative can be very helpful. 4. Open enrollment is coming up in most companies. If your spouse plan covers lapband and there are no exclusions ( and the plan allows spouses). why not consider getting on their insurance at least long enough to get it done. Just a thought.

I feel my obesity is mostly genetic. I don't eat large quantities and haven't for years. I exercise almost daily. Obesity has run amuck in my family ( both sides) for years. I feel the band will help me by keeping me satisfied with small amounts of food. I am not an angel when it coes to eating, but I really do make pretty healthy choices for the most part.

I I hope that happens to me after I drop a bunch. Right now I am awaiting approval. I have one ex in particular that I hope I run into.....maybe have that Toby keith song " how do you like me now" playing in the background ...... Hey, it's my fantasy lol. Way to go, girl!

To make a long story short, my bmi is 37.5 and my sleep apnea score is the exact number they say it has to be to qualify. I read the sections of my summary plan description dealing with bariatric surgery, and have talked with a representative twice. There are no mentions of supervised dietsb( although I did one last year and am submitting that ) , not even weight history ( they just want a listing of what you have tried, however I submitted 3 years of weight history ) . My insurance company's requirements seem lenient compared to other folks, but I am afraid they are going to " come up with" new requirements once my paperwork is in. And I work with insurance everyday, but I still have this fear. Anybody else feel this way?

I am concerned bc I went for my sleep study, and it was determined I have mild sleep apnea ( score of 15, which is the exact number required by my insurance). The sleep doctor and the folks at my surgeons office told me I don't need to Coe back for a second night because with my surgery, it will most likely clear up.....now I am afraid insurance will ding me for not going back and I won't get approved.