bfyneNtyme

Hello there! I knew you would eventually get approved! I pray all will go well for you. Please let me know your surgery date. I'm so happy for you! God Bless

Joan, My real name is Vanessa.

Hello.. I'm not sure if I'm reading an old email since you have the surgery date listed as 5/23. But just incase it's not, I was approved in 3 weeks. It's true that Cigna denials usually takes place within the first 14 days.

Hey! I just read your email about the 6 month program, etc. You are on the right track to getting approved! Looks like you have all your ducks in a row. The Referral letter, Psy Eval, nutritionist..Have you attended a Lap Band Seminar? That maybe the only minor thing you will need to do! I will be in prayer for you... Enjoy your vacation!

Hello Lyn..surgery went great and I'm doing well. I took 1 week off and was back in the gym the following Monday. I'm loving it! I've lost 12 lbs so far. I was amazed at how well I felt 3 days after surgery. Besides the gas and a little soreness I really felt great! By Friday of that same week I knew I would be back in the gym on Monday. I hope all is going well for you too! Let me know!

what were some of the foods during your full liquid diet that you stayed away from? I found that the cream of ...soups actually make it harder for me to loose so I removed them from my diet altogether. I'm now on water, crystal light juice, sugar free jello and low carb yogurt and the Atkins shakes with protein powder. Any other suggestions of what I can add or should I just stick with these items to get the weight flowing. I've lost 10 lbs so far and I was banded July 2. Only lost 1 lbs this week, a little disappointing so I removed the cream of soups..

what were some of the foods during your full liquid diet that you stayed away from? I found that the cream of ...soups actually make it harder for me to loose so I removed them from my diet altogether. I'm now on water, crystal light juice, sugar free jello and low carb yogurt and the Atkins shakes with protein powder. Any other suggestions of what I can add or should I just stick with these items to get the weight flowing. I've lost 10 lbs so far and I was banded July 2. Only lost 1 lbs this week, a little disappointing so I removed the cream of soups..:help:

Sunshine..what were some of the foods during your full liquid diet that you stayed away from? I found that the cream of ...soups actually make it harder for me to loose so I removed them from my diet altogether. I'm now on water, crystal light juice, sugar free jello and low carb yogurt and the Atkins shakes with protein powder. Any other suggestions of what I can add or should I just stick with these items to get the weight flowing. I've lost 10 lbs so far and I was banded July 2. Only lost 1 lbs this week, a little disappointing so I removed the cream of soups..

Tomander..what were some of the foods during your full liquid diet that you stayed away from? I found that the cream of ...soups actually make it harder for me to loose so I removed them from my diet altogether. I'm now on water, crystal light juice, sugar free jello and low carb yogurt and the Atkins shakes with protein powder. Any other suggestions of what I can add or should I just stick with these items to get the weight flowing. I've lost 10 lbs so far and I was banded July 2. Only lost 1 lbs this week, a little disappointing so I removed the cream of soups..

How do I get to the ticker rate loss chart? I would love to start one on me! Thanks!

Hey Shinking..Thanks for the advice regardng the gas. I have been walking around the house and outside a little as well today. The Gas X strips really helps and also the Maalox. Today is better than yesterday! Can't wait to get on a roll and get back in the gym next week. I'll take my time on the treadmill but it will feel good to be back! Thanks again!

Thanks Socal for the advice. I did buy the stips and I guess they are ok. Today was good b/c I was able to get rid of alot of gas! I'm also taking Maalox and that helps tremendously. I've been walking around the house to help reduce it as well. Today was much better than yesterday and I know tomorrow will be even better! Thanks again!

Can you give me any advice on how to quickly get through these gas pains? I was banded Monday, July 2nd and all went very well. I'm just a bit sore on my left side but I think the gas is more difficult than anything. Any advice on what to use for the soreness as well? Thanks in advance.. bfyne

Can you give me any advice on how to quickly get through these gas pains? I was banded Monday, July 2nd and all went very well. I'm just a bit sore on my left side but I think the gas is more difficult than anything. Any advice on what to use for the soreness as well? Thanks in advance.. bfyne

Thank you!

All, It is done! I have complete my surgery today and made it back home around 3pm. I am so thankful to God and I humble bow before Him in admonition. All is going pretty well, I am sore on the left side due to the port. I have 5 incensions and they are glued together with some form of glue. I do not have a sore throat but I do have some gas. I'm taking Gas x gel melts and Maalox. It's not too bad just have to keep getting up eary hour walking around in the house. That helps reduce the gas and effectively helps it pass. It's more burps than actually anything else. Anyway, I prayed for all today's banders that God will see us through! Let me know how everyone is doing. I'll keep in touch. Warmest Regards, bfyneNtyme

Thank you Sunshine..Thank you so much!

Hey Patti..we'll I've been praying and just trying to get myself mentally prepared for tomorrow morning..my big day! Keep me and all July banders in your prayers and I too will do the same for you. According to how I feel tomorrow night, I may log on and chat a moment. Best of wishes! bfnyeNtyme

Thank you Lucky!! I will be in touch this week! Best of Luck to you!

Ibunne..are you ready for the big day tomorrow??? I'm so ready!

Cquirino..how is your weight loss coming since banded? I went to wal mart today and purchased a case of water and some Atkins shakes. I will have only that for week 1. My surgery in 9:30am in the morning!

I did not have a liquid diet requirement but I was asked to eat light 2 days prior to my surgery. I did somewhat. Today I'm taking it easy ate a small bowl of cereal this morning and a medium bowl of veg soup around 1pm. My dr said the reason they ask this is that the liver shrinks alot when you diet prior to surgery. It's also based on your size prior to surgery. For those who are 220 and under they really don't require a liquid or strict diet, just a small cut back is sufficient. Best of wishes on your approval with the Insurance. Don't give up b/c it's going to be a tough fight! I'm going through it right now. The more you give the more they ask for. It's a battle to get approved!

Thank you and best of wishes to you as well...

My prayer for all who will be banded July 2nd and beyond! Precious Lord please guide the physicians who will be administering our surgical procedure the steady hand and mind set to safely get us through. Lord please bless us to prepare mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically for a new outlook on life. God grant us the sincerity to commit in making the necessary changes to make this procedure a success. Pull us from the depths of depression, insecurity, guilt and all else that has lead to a life of obesity. As we humbly bow before you Lord, love us, lead us, protect us and forgive us of all our many sins. Thank you God for your precious Son who died on the cross. Thank you for the opportunity to be with you some day in heaven for ever and ever. Thank you for this day! Please be with us as we press forward to re-building our lives. I ask all these things according to your good will in the name of your one and only Son Jesus Christ! Let all those who love you say..AMEN! In Him, bfyneNtyme