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Mammecan

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  4. Posted

    I did the same exact thing...Started all this in March....couldn't get the friggin 10 lbs off...quit smoking in June..finally I got 9 lbs off & they scheduled me for Nov 19th...but now I have gained 4 lbs & I have the 2 week pre-op on Nov 4th & after 4 months of not smoking, I picked 1 up 2 weeks ago & didn't stop until last night..back on the patch!! not easy...wish you luck

  5. Posted

    have you had blood work drawn for nicotine yet? I had to, 2 months after I quit though...I quit on June 15th ....Oct 11th I smoked after 4 months...Ugggg.....continued til today..no cigs today...my surgery is Nov 19...everything is done except the pre-op talk with the nurse on the 4th...I can't give up the diet cokes yet..don't drink coffee....I have gained back 4 lbs which has to come off too!!! Oh boy...I need this over with too...I feel you pain..

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    Can people post how far out their surgery time was from their approval date? Most people seem to be scheduled 3 months after their approval. Also' date=' did anyone use bcbsil?[/quote']

    I was done with all requiements which took 6 months, 2 days approval, 2 months wait til surgery..still waiting..29 more days..

  10. Posted

    Had my pre-op yesterday and paperwork is submitted to insurance company !!! Now the waiting game begins....so anxious ! I start liquid diet on Monday but am trying a few shakes etc now to see how it will go. My BMI was 35.6 when I started this process and my insurance needs 2 co-morbids to qualify. My surgeon seems to think it should be ok and the insurance will accept my high cholesterol and mild sleep apnea as qualifiers but I am still anxious. Anyone else have BLUECROSS/BLUESHIELD ILL ? and experience the same ? and what is turnaround time on approval??

    I have harvard pilgram..my turn around was 4 days..my bmi is the same but I have high bp too..mine got approved..

  15. Posted

    I usually check the appetizer selection for maybe some wings, at a mexican restaurant Ill have ceviche or fajitas, italian place Ill order some meatballs, I really havent found any restaurant that I wasnt able to find some kind of Protein. I especially like Dennys though because I can order 1 egg and a couple of turkey bacon strips, filling AND cheap lol. Ive never asked for any special preparation at a restaurant, not because I was afraid to, it just never occurred to me to do so.

    Congrats....you are doing awesome...

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  17. Posted

    I had to quit smoking or they wouldn't even look at me...I've been smoke free since June 15th & my surgery is Nov 19th...I was blood tested twice for nicotine...so you can't even use the patch or e-cigs..no nicotine....something to do with blood clots...its bad for you anyways & expensive...I smoked for 43 years...And yes to no soda either...carbonation will stretch your belly..Good Luck

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    I'm moving forward with all the requirements and then we'll turn it in to insurance...I hope it's approved.

    Im like u...I started this in march at 217 lbs & im 5'5..now I am 206 only because I haven't been trying that hard. My surgery date is nov 19th...have 51 more days...so say I got down to 180 in the next 2 months (which I'd love)...then have my surgery..is it possible to get to thin??

  21. Posted

    Did your surgeon or anyone else provide you with a phased diet plan? It's hard for us to give advice if we don't know whether you are on clear liquids, full liquids, what your Protein goals are, etc. I can share with you what my plan was, but every surgeon has a different plan.

    My surgeon's plan was four weeks of full liquids after surgery. Here were my requirements:

    --track all intake via myfitnesspal or another app.

    --get 64 oz. of liquid each day (water, Protein Shakes, juice, etc.). I found it easiest if I did half Water and half other fluids. Each day I started out by filling a 32 oz. Bubba Keg with water and ice and just worked on sipping it throughout the day. A couple times every hour I would have a couple of ounces of something else, such as a Protein Shake or some G2.

    --get no more than 60 carbs and 30 g fat per day.

    --take a double dose of standard Vitamins. This could be liquid vitamins, gummies, chewables, etc. At that point I was taking Wellesse liquid vitamins, Calcium, and Iron. Make sure you include your vitamins in your food journal on myfitnesspal or wherever you end up journaling. A lot of them contain more calories and carbs than you might imagine.

    For ready to drink protein shakes & drinks during full liquids we were recommended Isopure, Low Carb Slim Fast, EAS Myoplex, Atkins Advantage, and Premier Protein. I had to dilute the Isopure 50/50 with water or G2 because I didn't like the taste. If you are on a clear liquid diet, then Isopure is considered a clear liquid. The rest are full liquids. I liked the Premier Protein shakes a lot. You can find them at Sam's Club, costco, Kroger, and other places:

    http://www.premierpr...m/where-to-buy/

    For protein powders, we were recommended Body Fortress, Unjury, Chike (use half a standard serving for Chike though), Syntrax Matrix, Syntrax Nectar, and GNC Pro Performance 100% Whey.

    If you are finding milk isn't sitting well for you, mix your protein powders with something else. You can use water with Syntrax nectar flavors and that is a clear liquid. For the others, you might try mixing with unsweetened vanilla almond milk or a 50/50 mixture of water and unsweetened vanilla almond milk. You can also try soy milk, coconut milk, etc. until you find something that agrees with you.

    I recommend getting samples of protein powders and trying them before you commit to buying a 2 lb or bigger jar. If you go to GNC or Vitamin Shoppe they should be able to help you with buying individual samples of what they carry. You can also buy sample packs online:

    http://www.bjsbariat...SamplePack.html

    http://www.unjury.co...tarter-kit.html

    http://www.chikenutr...riety-pack.html

    http://www.mybariatricpantry.com

    /SYNTRAX_INNOVATIONS_MATRIX_SAMPLE_PACK_p/matrix_sample.htm

    http://www.nashuanut...-1-serving.html

    My favorites right after surgery were the Unjury chicken Soup protein (also considered a clear liquid by the way, and many people find it easier to go down than a thick, milky, sweet shake), and the Unjury chocolate splendor flavor. Also the Syntrax Nectar Roadside Lemonade and lemon tea flavors.

    Other things I was drinking during my full liquid phase: kefir, low sodium v-8, light or diluted fruit juice such as Ocean Spray Light Cranberry, G2, and low sodium beef broth with a little unflavored protein powder stirred in.

    If you are going to add protein powder to hot drinks, you'll need a food thermometer. The Unjury starter pack I linked above includes a food thermometer. You don't want to add protein to drinks over 130 degrees as the protein will turn into disgusting, slimy clumps.

    Good luck to you!

    Thank you so much...Very helpful....I need to save this for myself..Surgery 11-19....I have bought a few things...I really do like the Unjury & did get packets...but did get a couple of containers of the Chicken soup...even if I don't like it later on, I can mix it in with something else....

  22. Posted

    I have everything done...I have been approved' date=' the drs office got my approval, I saw my surgeon once....waiting for the drs office to call me back with my next step..I think I have to see the surgeon again with a family member..then I get scheduled...my dr is on vacation this week....and another week in Oct...so I might not get in til November[/quote']

    I got my date...nov 19th

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