carolynfletcher
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Share ideas, What did you eat today ?
carolynfletcher replied to kimmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Congrats SpideyMom I am a 2 year survivor of BREAST CANCER GOD BLESS YOU:thumbup: -
if you take a laptop or have access to a computer while you are gone you can check with your humana website it will take you to your page that shows if you approved but yu will be. or just keep calling them you will get a different person so who is to know you have called serveral times good luck and it is a peice of cake.:redface::w00t::smile2::w00t::w00t:
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Share ideas, What did you eat today ?
carolynfletcher replied to kimmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Joe I have not been to the dr since june and I got my band 08/21/08. I have only lost now only 11 lbs. I don't know if I have a leak or no will power. I have some restriction some days I have none. I eat half of what I did before band and throw up a good bit. I know I need to go to the dr so maybe next week I will. have a great day -
I lost 18lbs and I have had 3 fills. My 3rd fill just did not seem right and I should have went back to the dr but we went on a cross country vacation and I threw up everytime I ate so all accross country and 3 weeks there and back I lost 6lbs(that is with the 18). Some days I have restriction some days I have no restriction.I have not lost a pound in year. My main bad habit is I loooove cheetos and popcorn:w00t::w00t:. Also most of the time when I throw up I just go and eat something else. I know it is in my head and that I need to go back to the shrink. I have an appt with my surgeon next monday the 19th, will let you know what happens. go with your plan for the lap band I do really think you should do it>:smile2:
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very glad I got my band. my dr would not agree to let me have the bypass.I was a little afraid of that one myself. have always wanted the lap band. now I just need to get my head around it:) but you should have no problems with tricare. also there are more success stories than not.:w00t:
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Tricare bandsters? Help!!
carolynfletcher replied to wyoming_mistress's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think you are getting ripped off also. I have TRI PRIME my husband is retired AIR FORCE. I had to pay $350. for something I forget what for, but my nutritionst met with me in my surgeons office @ $12 copay. my pcyh (don't know how to spell it:) I had to pay $100 up front but he summited to ins and I got it all back. My fills are done with the xray at $250. a pop and I pay $12 copay for that. So check out some more places. good luck -
anyone know if TRICARE PRIME pays for tummy tucks?
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Hi Heidi, I have tri prime and I am diabetic high blood pressure, I don't think you will have any problems with approval from your standard. I also agree that the TRICARE INS is the best I have ever had. I am glad I got the surgery but I have been a very bad patient. I have not lost alot of weight but it is truley all my fault cause I have self esteem issues that I need to work on. Some days I am good about what I eat some days not so good. I am addicted to popcorn and cheese puffs:cursing::w00t::cursing::wink2: lol. So good luck and let me know how you do. I live in SC my husband is also 100% VA disabled. He is retired from AIR FORCE.
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Any other TRICARE patients?
carolynfletcher replied to lynneb12's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have had 3 fills so far and it cost $12, I have the fills done by xray or whatever they call it. -
I am in the same fix as you had my surgery Aug 08 have lost 19lbs and nothing more. but I find that I only want to eat cheetos and popcorn. I know it is my own fault, I am like you I eat half of what I use to eat and still am not loosing. I gag when I have to drink the protein shakes but looks like I really need to buck up and do right. good luck to you.
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Band too tight? -OR- Eating too fast?
carolynfletcher replied to nothingcomesez's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I also had that problem with my second fill, I slowed down and chewed chewed chewed and had better luck also did not drink any liquid 30 min before and after. and when i did throw up I would wait about 30 or 45 min and tried again and had better luck. I am bad about shoveling in the food so it is a real job for me to eat reallllllllllllllll slow. good luck:thumbup: -
LapBand and chemo?
carolynfletcher replied to joanp's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I also had breast cancer and as of Mar 09 I will be cancer free for 1 year, I had fantastic nausea meds, my food tasted like cardboard that was a struggle to eat I gained and lost the same 4 lbs through 16 chemo treatments. Just remember that GOD will be with you and that prayers do work, keep your chin up and never loose hope. I will pray for you good luck. -
Who's Getting Banded in August???
carolynfletcher replied to Tracyde730's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my band done 8/21/08, had my second fill last month I have only lost 19 lbs and was getting upset but the dr said I was losing slow and that was a good thing, I see him tomorrow so hopefully I have lost more I don't even check my scales anymore. good luck -
Four months and not losing - am I alone?
carolynfletcher replied to krissyjean's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I had my lap band AUG 21,2008 I started at 229, lost 5lbs before surgery and have had 2 fills. I am about to throw my scales out. When I got my last fill in Jan it seems to be really tight but the scales are still at 215lbs. I gone from a 22 jeans to an 18, I have an appt on Feb the 16th. I think the only thing I have not PB'd is popcorn,Soup,cottage cheese. Hope you have better luck.:crying: -
you will find alot of us have had or still have diabetes, myself I have a higher reading for my diabetes only if I eat something I am not suppose to eat like ice cream . as for the pain I got by with just regular tylenol and I am a big baby when it comes to pain. easiet surgery I have ever had and well worth it. good luck and GOD BLESS.
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6 Months Out and Losing Faith
carolynfletcher replied to neptune693's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
good luck on your surgery. it is a walk in the park. when I woke up I wanted to ask them if they really did anything, I had liquid pain meds but only needed couple of tylenol. also when they say don't eat and drink at the same time believe them lololol any way good luck and god bless -
Hi Debbie sorry I have not got back to you but been busy with the grandson. Have not done to good yet have had first fill lost 15lbs but guess that is better than nothing the Dr says I am taking it off slowly which is good but I get real axious but still it is cause I do slip up and eat popcorn and chicken wings(I loveeeeeeee chicken wings) so that is my hidden secret lolol. have good retriction tho. enought about me, how are you doing? Let me know I have no one to share experience with. take care GOD BLESS
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Hi Francine I am glad to hear from you. I have been so busy have not been on here much. Not doing so well yet lost 15 lbs but tht is better than nothing. Had my first fill in Sept that was interesting, I have alot of retriction but I think I am eating stuff I should not but will get better. I have noticed that I have gone from a size 22 jeans to 18 so am losing inches also I donot lose weight fast so I am still learning. hope to hear from you again. GOD BLESS
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Help!!!!!! Has anyone gained weight at the mushie stage????
carolynfletcher replied to gigim's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded 8/21/08 and I too gained a few pounds back, I go for my first fill today so hope to get back on track. good luck to all. -
Where Are My G.R.I.T.S
carolynfletcher replied to yettia1031's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
BORN and raised in the SOUTH, CAROLINA that is. Had my band 8/21/08 in CONWAY, SC by DR. BALDER. I am doing fantastic. lets keep in touch.:biggrin::cool2: -
between meals hunger
carolynfletcher replied to MADE IT 2 MY GOAL..OH YEAH's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery on 8/21/08 and I have only lost 10lbs. also when I get hungry in between meals I drink 4oz of a protein shake. -
I had my surgery on 8/21/08. I have had hunger pains and also have eaten 2 grilled cheese sandwiches and some chicken. I thought was going to be sent to prison for life for the cheating, I have appt with dr on sept 8th and promised myself to do better today. hope you all the luck.
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this is my 4th day since surgery and still moving along at a steady pace. hope to have my first fill on sept 8th. i feel like I am not as tight as should be I can drink more than 3ozs at the time but only had a hunger pain once an that was today. I did not want to hear it but still praying that things will go great. take it one day at a time. take care keep in touch. my family gets tired of hearing me talk about the lapband so I will bend your ear since you will soon be a lapbander also
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hi sheryl, glad to hear from you. my surgery went just great. keep in touch. will enjoy hearing about yours also. where are you from?
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I am still learning how to use the page myself:) I have been trying to walk a little more each day and have some burst"s of energy so when I do I do a little housework (very little) but I am not having any problem getting my protein shake or liquids down but would love to have some NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER oooooooooooo. Where are you from Debbie? I enjoy having someone to share our experiences with and compare notes. take care and hope to hear from you soon