magtart
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I have BCBSTX. I had to have BMI or 40 or greater with no comorbidities or 35 or greater with two. A five year weight history, a visit with a nutritionist, a physc evaluation, an endoscopy, and an EKG. This was in 2013, though.
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HOW TO GUIDE for Chewing and Spitting
magtart replied to Gone's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've never heard of this!?!? I think I may have done it once when I tried escargot for the first time. -
I am considering buying a Flex with the Amazon gift card I got for Xmas.
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Monistat is available OTC.
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Sleeve surgery 1/15/14
magtart replied to jtanevismom06's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Every doctor is different. On my plan I was allowed vanilla Greek yogurt, or plain, but nothing with fruit in it. Oatmeal was not allowed until post surgery in the pureed stage. Did you not get any paperwork from your doc or the NUT outlining the pre op diet? -
Mine is save money for plastic surgery.
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I hope this gets easier
magtart replied to donaboss's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was on full liquids as soon as I got home and pudding was allowed. You should check your instructions first, though. -
I'm going into week three and have lost only 11 lbs. so far. I will just keep on doing what I'm doing and hope for the best!
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Cardologist appointment was today
magtart replied to sbailey1's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Map it out on Google maps. You can do two destinations. -
While walking the halls after surgery I saw my surgeon sitting at a computer and asked him what size he used. He replied "the perfect size". I then started guessing and it turned out to be 38.
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What kind of drains to expect?
magtart replied to Pepper1382's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had a catheter, but no drains. -
I'm wondering how to get enough calories in. I started pureed foods today and so far have had 3/4 of a scrambled egg and 1/2 C. of Protein pudding. Add in my Isopure and that is only 310 calories, 60g. of protein. I plan on some thinned out refried Beans with a little cheese for dinner, but I am pretty sure I won't get in very much before I am stuffed.
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Insurance and deductible payment
magtart replied to nancytole's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I had my surgery I had met all my deductible and out of pocket for the year. I had to pay a $250 co-pay when I pre registered. So far, I have not received any related bills or EOBs in the mail. -
I'm having trouble getting a protein source I like. HELP! !
magtart replied to hpendleton0126's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
GNC has it and they are 20oz. bottles. I ordered a whole case of it online. -
63.4 Awesome!
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I'm having trouble getting a protein source I like. HELP! !
magtart replied to hpendleton0126's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I bought those too. I tried the apple one today and I am feeling really nauseous now. The after taste to me is getting me. Today I a had peach mango flavor mixed with some Water and a Crystal Light Peach Iced Tea single serve packet. Makes it taste much better. -
I'm having trouble getting a protein source I like. HELP! !
magtart replied to hpendleton0126's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Isopure Zero Carb is a ready to drink bottled liquid that looks like kool ade and comes in fruity flavors. It has 40 g. of Protein per bottle. I drink it every day. -
Lookity lookity lookity look at my ticker! Loooook at my ticker! Look!Look!Look! Lookity lookity lookity look!
magtart replied to LipstickLady's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Awesome job, congrats and Happy New Year! -
How much have you lost?
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I'm 59 and was sleeved 2 weeks ago.
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Not me. It was in the 30s last night and I slept with the window open a bit, a sleeveless nightgown, and one blanket.
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Silly Question, How many times do you wear pants before washing?
magtart replied to Bronco0605's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Several times or until I spill something on them. -
Another poop question
magtart replied to GotItDoneInHarlem's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It hasn't bothered me. I discovered that eating pea Soup for dinner makes for a poop explosion the next morning. No straining required! -
How bad is the nausea?
magtart replied to SoCalMomOfFour's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I never had any nausea. -
Oh hey, if you like pudding, check out my high protein pudding recipes. We've had pistachio, butterscotch, lemon, Peanut Butter, and chocolate ones every night since we first made those. So. Yummy! I just made some chocolate pudding with a sample packet of Syntrax Chocolate Truffle Protein powder. It is still chilling.
