Joe

I got my check yesterday.

320 lbs a day before surgery

HI everyone Well I just found out the other day, effective Jan 01, 2006 The co-pay for the surgery will be 5,000.00. Right now it is 250.00...I still need the 6 month weight loss attempt documentation. My case worker seems to want to help and replyed to my e-mail when asked if the atkins diet was ok to list..the reponse was: Hello again, any diet followed, along with regular vs and documentation of your results by whoever is following you on this should suffice. And yes…..they would be looking for 6 consecutive months of documentation on wt. loss efforts……. So Hopefully I can get the doc to fill out paperwork on monday so I can fax them Any comments ????

Glad to hear your doing fine.

Hi everyone Just checking in here. Went to my post op appt on Monday- weight in @ 308 lbs... Doing well...well be going to the gym today to see if I can handle the treadmill. First time since surgery. I have almost no pain now. My first fill will be on Jan 25, 06.. How is everyone doing??

Insurance company told me as long as it was consecutive>>

Hi Eveyone Day 3 feeling better... Trying to get my liquids in...Other then that one day at a time. Later Joe

Congrats Stephanie If you are on a diet and losing weight, please dont stop.. That almost held me back because I started to gain weight again and the surgeon recomended I lose 19 lbs for surgery.. ( I lost 18 lbs and they were happy with that). Good luck Joe

Hi everyone I just got banded on tuesday.. I have some pain by the port arera. That was my first surgery.ever.and yes I was scared but it came out fine. I just think about the long run... Joe

Thanks everyone for the response... I am burping alot any tips to get rid of the burping... I did take a pain pill, so I am feeling better.......

Hi everyone I just got banded on tuesday.. I have some pain by the port arera. That was my first surgery.ever.and yes I was scared but it came out fine. I just thinking about the long run... Thanks for being there Joe

Hi eveyone 2 days to go before surgery.( Tuesday ). I weight in this morning @ 322 lbs ( yesterday it was 320.8 ) When I saw the doctor in September he said he wanted me to lose 19 lbs ( was 339 lbs then ). I have an appt on Monday @ 8:30 A.M. so I hope to be down to 320 lbs. Any last minute tips on losing 2 lbs fast. I am doing the Full liquid diet today/ clear liquid diet on Monday. Any tips?? Thanks Joe

Thank you everyone for your response.. I will post again after my surgery. If I am up to it maybe wednesday...if not thursday for sure Thanks joe

Hi Lisa I dont think the doctor will cancel being it is only 2lbs...I will find out on Monday what time the surgery will be... Just want to get it done and over with. Well good luck to you and hope you have a speedy recovery.. Keep in touch Jersey Joe

Hi eveyone 2 days to go before surgery.( Tuesday ). I weight in this morning @ 322 lbs ( yesterday it was 320.8 ) When I saw the doctor in September he said he wanted me to lose 19 lbs ( was 339 lbs then ). I have an appt on Monday @ 8:30 A.M. so I hope to be down to 320 lbs. Any last minute tips on losing 2 lbs fast. I am doing the Full liquid diet today/ clear liquid diet on Monday. Any tips?? Thanks Joe

Hi everyone 4 days to go.. Need to lose 2.2 lbs........ Joe

Thanks Trish As of Wednesday 4 more lbs to go:)

Counting down till Dec 13...surgery date I have to lose 5 more lbs before the 12th....Doc wanted me to lose a total of 19 lbs..

Thanks everyone for your response.

Hi Everyone I will be having surgery on Dec 13,. When I went to the doctors office back in sept he wanted me to lose 19 lbs before surgery. As of today i have 5 more lbs to lose to meet my surgery weight. I would like to lose the 5 lbs before I see him on the 12th. Anyone out there have any tips? I have been on a low cab/ liquid diet. Thanks Joe

Hi there Im doing good and you?...I am going to a motorcycle show in denver on saturday. other then that not much here Joe PS- I hate the cold weather

Hello From Sterling, Colorado

Congrats...do you have a date yet???

My doc told me he wants me to lose 19 lbs..I was at the time 339..as of today I am 336 lbs.

<HR style="COLOR: #d1d1e1" SIZE=1> <!-- / icon and title --><!-- message --> HI everyone Well I just found out the other day, effective Jan 01, 2006 The co-pay for the surgery will be 5,000.00. Right now it is 250.00...I still need the 6 month weight loss attempt documentation. My case worker seems to want to help and replyed to my e-mail when asked if the atkins diet was ok to list..the reponse was: Hello again, any diet followed, along with regular vs and documentation of your results by whoever is following you on this should suffice. And yes…..they would be looking for 6 consecutive months of documentation on wt. loss efforts……. So Hopefully I can get the doc to fill out paperwork on monday so I can fax them Does anyone have a sample of one they can e mail to me? Any comments ???? Thanks