IWannaBeSkinny

I am SOOO excited! I am no longer morbidly obese. I uploaded new pics today and it was a real eye opener for me. I feel like a "normal" person. I know I have a lot to go still, but, it feels so obtainable now! Thanks for all of the support!:biggrin::ohmy:

Thanks! I eat almost all of my dinners cooked at home...A Protein and a vegie usually. lunch is (uh-oh) usually fast food...taco supreme, a salad, chicken, stuff like that. Not too many snacks! If I have Breakfast it is either a parfait, yogurt, or a light frappuccino from S.B. Good luck on your journey!

Are you on mushies yet? I went back to work on day 7 and was on mushies so I think that helped. If not, make sure you are getting enough liquid calories. You WILL make it through though.

I agree, you will pretty much be "able" to eat about anything at that point. I am just a little farther out right now and I still stay away from breads/pastas but everything else is ok. I know that chicken strips are not necessarily "good", but I would be getting them and sharing them. I can usually eat 2 and don't touch the fries much. I just started eating salad again, but, nutritionally, I think that other food is better depending on how you like your salads. Mine are full of toppings and dressing so I am better off with chicken and vegis. I remeber the food at disney being pretty diet friendly the last time I was there, so I would just try and make good choices and share when you can. ENjoy! I hope to be going again soon!

Yay! Me too!

no pre op diet for me either. the first week i was so full of "stuff" from the hospital that I had gained like 5 pounds. But, at my 1 month post op appointment I was down 20 pounds. Weight has been steady about 2.5 pounds a week sence then.

I went to update my ticker and realized that I MET GOAL today! I am so excited. Thanks for the challenge! Can't wait to see where I am at the end!

I went to work after 1 week. It was very tiring for me, the first day I went home half day, the next days I was taking naps mid day upstairs. I was on soft food at that point, but hardly eating so that was not difficult. I don't think that I would've been able be at a conference though. Unless, you are free to come and go as you please. Also, you will be on a weight restriction, so, is someone going to be carrying all of your bags and stuff like that?

I would at least give it a shot and wait to find out from Blue Shield. That is who I have and everything has went smoothly. Just make sure you go through your PCP for EVERYTHING! There were a few things that didnt get paid for because I didnt have my PCP authorize it first, I thought it all went "under surgery". If worse comes to worse and you didnt get approved, why don't you see if your parents can help out with the $$$. Tell them what you can afford is Mexico, and if they want otherwise, you need their help. Just a thought. Wouldn't work with my family but, maybe.

Ok, I am now 3 months postop and my cycle was very weird right after being banded. There were about three weeks where I was constantly spotting and then three weeks with nothing. NOW I am having a VERY heavy period and I am hurting ALOT. I had to leave work early yesterday because I could barely stand and I called in today and just stayed in bed. I have a heating pad on and it is barely helping. Is this common after being banded? Will they all be like this? Or just this time? I am probably going to stay home tomorrow too. Especially if it is as heavy as it was today. Sorry, I now this is probably TMI, but thanks for reading.

I don't think that is crazy. My billed amount was over $18,500. I think they paid $18,000.

I was just complaining today about my $2,200 bill. Thank you GOD that I havent had any mistakes. The only odd thing is that I paid a "copay" of $400 direct to the surgeon that was never submited to the insurance company. I have not received a bill yet, but my insurancce said they denied my preop blood work...come on how is that not related to the surgery?!? I too, would not pay ANYTHING until you are fully satisfied with the outcome of your bill.

Hey guys, I am posting this in Post Op since I have already had the surgery. When I went to the original seminar they said that any co payments that you were responsible for would be due at the time of surgery. My max out of pocket expence is 1500 (down from 3000 last year). So, I figured this would be my final cost since my insurance covers 80%. Well, when my surgeon sent my prior bill it was only $400.00. So, I am wondering...Is this all I am going to pay, or is someone going to bill me. If there is more to come, when should I expect it, and who will it come from??? Insurance, Surgeon, hospital??? My insurance is BC in California... Thanks guys!

OMG I can't believe that. Thats crazy. Did he FLIP out?

I think that if you do have something to pay at the time of surgery they send you a notice prior. I received my letter about 3 weeks prior to my pre op appointment and it was due at pre op (cash or credit card). I think if you havent heard you will not have to pay until after. IMO

I just recently got my bill. I got one from the hospital which was for $1500. I also got one from my nutrition appointment that was $150. I am getting another (I think) for $400 for lab work (I don't know why it didnt get covered, so I'm hoping I don't actually get it) and I had already paid $400 direct to the surgeon and $150 to the psychologist. Out and out I am at $2500 ($2100 if they pay the lab like they should). Last year the copay was going to be $3000 so I am still ahead since it was in January. I had put $2,000 into my account for the surgery, so I feel good about it. I do want to find out why I paid the surgeon $400.00 when they said it was my "co-pay" but it never went through the insurance. Unless it is going to cover all of my follow-up, because if I ever change insurance (or lose it all together) that would be good.