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Amy, I use GNC protein shakes as a general rule. But I too have one yuckie shake mix I am trying to get through. I mix a tablespoon of chocolate or banana fat free sugar free dry pudding mix in mine. I also use cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon with 1 cup of lowcarb milk. It hides the nasty taste a bit. I have also used 2 tablespoons of orange juice concentrate for a change. Hope this helps.

Congrats to you Amy! I will be joining you soon in the land of the banded.

Congratulations to Jen!!

Now even having a supportive husband hasn't shielded me from sly innuendos. I knew that it was just a matter of time before I got my surgery. So I have been actively working to get my weight down prior to surgery. I have lost 13 pounds and now remarks are coming my way, why do I need surgery, I can just continue with the diet that I am doing and shouldn't have any problems losing weight. If only it were that easy! I don't waste my breath trying to explain, even with drill to the brain it wouldn't help.

Question for all. I have already been approved for surgery, but there seems to be an issue with my Triglicerides, which is in the 400 and my HDS are low, as well as my platelates being low. The Diagnostic facility was concerned about both issues and wanted me to go see my primary care dr asap. Also, they said it could delay my surgery. So I go see my dr and she reruns the blood test because my initial results are almost 3 weeks old. My doctor focuses mainly on the platelets and doesn't seem terribly concerned about my lipid levels...so I think it is all fine. My platelets come back normal, but of course no lipids, because she didn't test that. So now in the morning I have to go redo the lipid test and not sure why. Can anybody tell me why this is an issue for surgery? I tried to talk to the Dr. Benavides's nurse about this, but have been having trouble reaching here. So I am coming to the board to see if anybody else has had this type of problem. 7/27 Initial Consultation Weight 270 7/28 Blood Test 7/29 Stress Test <O:p</O:p7/29 sleep Test 8/02 Psych evaluation 8/06 2nd Sleep Test 8/10 2nd psych evaluation 8/24 Notice of Surgery approval Weight 260 9/21 Dr Benavides's Consultation 9/23 Surgery Day!!!! :-) <O:p</O:p

As an update, I had my Lipids retested yesterday and my tryglicerides are down to 145....yea!!! :-)

Welcome!!!

Hi Sweetums, welcome!

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, with nursing a baby, I doesn't sound like you are getting enough calories to support you both. I would discuss my calorie needs with a nutritionist to find out what nutrition goal you should be working toward so you both are safe!

Now see, my husband has been completely supportive in my endevours to have this surgery. My husband is right at a BMI of 24 and is 6'3. At 5'1 I weigh more than he does. He knows that my health is in extreme danger. We have two chitlins and he wants me to do whatever I need to in order to be around for our children. I am so lucky!!!

Keri, I second everybody has told you. You can do this girl! Just have a breath, step back for a second and regroup. Fitday is a super tool...really makes you face what you have ate. Do shakes for two meals and then one food meal. Don't give up! We are all here for you!!

Thanks DeeDee for the info. I have been on a lowfat diet even before I heard the results. My results of the new platelet test were fine. So hopefully tomorrow my lipids will be in line. I too was confused as to why the lipids would cause a delay in surgery.

Congrats to you Kel!!! I know you must so happy and excited! I can't wait to feel that excitement. That is my first goal as well. My DH weighs 205 and is 6'3 so I just have a ways to go. My DH said that as well, as I got closer he was going to start watching what I ate. He is a such a tease. Great job Kel!!! :-)

Welcome Beth is is an awesome site and some of the best people on earth in which to gain support! :-)

My thoughts are with you Alex! I hope all goes well your band.

I have UHC as well thru MCI. I was approved on Wednesday, 8/24. I started the entire process on 7/28. I have a BMI of 51 and severe sleep apnea. I was beginning to think it was never going to happen and it all just happens like overnight. I wish everybody luck in getting the band...I know what you going through.

Thanks ladies, ya'll can say that again!! Uhgggg! I have a 5p FB game to take my daughter to for drill...yipppeee! *sarcasm* I am already sweatin. lol :-)

Congrats to you!!! Mine is 9/23...looks like we will September band buddies. :-)

Congrats and I wish you all the best!

That is what I was told as well Mouse. The Surgery Center of Richardson is an out of network hospital for UH, but Dr. Benavides is an in network doctor. But the sugery center in only going to charge me the in network price.

Hi Patti, welcome!

Sept. 23rd for me ladies! and congrats to you both!

I got my approval today!!! My surgery date is 9-23-05!!! I am going to be a September bander!!! Yea@!!!! I am like jumping up and down here, my coworkers think I have goine around the looney bend. :-)

Congrats!!! to Deb, that is a awesome accomplishment!