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3 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary B_there!
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What are the best protein drinks and why.
B_there replied to msbrady's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Unjury vanilla has 20 grams of protein (whey protein isolate). -
What are the best protein drinks and why.
B_there replied to msbrady's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I find unjury very tastey though a bit pricier. www.unjury.com B -
One year before I had surgery my weight was 40 lbs. lighter due to some meds I was taking. I didnt have any trouble getting approved by Aetna.
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I got some relief when I would lie on my right side and raise my left arm over my head.
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AETNA--Does BMI have to be over 40 for 2 years?
B_there replied to WDW Luver's topic in Insurance & Financing
Hi, Try this link to Aetna's coverage policy. This will give you the general guidelines. Plan sponsor specific information will need to be applied after that, such as whether or not your company has an exclusion. Hope that helps. Obesity Surgery -
I'm glad you mentioned that Jill. I had my first fill last week. Restricion went away and then returned eight days after the fill. I thought that was strange. Why would it just pop up days later?
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I had pain in the top of my left shoulder for about a week. For some reason, I got some relief by putting my left arm straight over my head while lying on my right side.
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Not sure where to post this so I will put it here.
B_there replied to af_wife75's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Wow! Can they do that? Are you protected by Family Medical Leave? Don't they have to restore you to the same or similar position/pay? -
To Those Banded on 1/27/09
B_there replied to Holabbie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded 1/27 and recovering quickly. Did have some trouble getting my vitamins in, vomitted once. Today I was having an irregular heartbeat and throbbing headache. Figured out I probably needed to increase my mineral intake. I took a magnesium supplement, increased B12 and switched from low sodium broth to regular bullion. Doing fine now. I'm on full liquids: 1/4 cup of protein shake, three times a day plus calorie free liquids and Jello in between. Will see the Dr. Monday and will probably advance to mushies. Looking forward to that, let me tell you. :redface: -
Being banded on Tuesday 1/27 and getting nervous!
B_there replied to catho72's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi there, I'm being banded on Tuesday also, so you have company. There are others on here as well. Don't worry too much. I'm sure everything will go fine and we have lots to look forward to. :confused: Are you on any special pre-surgery diet? I'm on Protein sparing (since Thursday). It's not as hard as I thought it would be, but glad I don't have to do it longer. Take care! I'm sending lots of good wishes your way. -
January bandsters our time is coming!!!
B_there replied to KawasakiChick's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Kathy and all, I'm also going to be banded Jan 27. Have gone through the six month program and just have one last appointment on Tuesday to meet nurse and anesthesiologist. I have to do the pre-op diet for five days: Protein three times per day along with broth - no veggies, no shakes. I think it is going to be really hard, but gotta shrink that liver. Looking forward to checking back with you all. Best wishes for everyone! Barb -
Hi Heather!
OMG, I just now saw your message. Surgery on 11/18? That's great. . . I'm really excited for you.
I'm plugging along, lost 7 lbs. and nutritionist is going easy on me - said to just focus on getting through the holiday eating. Gastro showed some esophagus/stomach iritation and an esophogeal ring but said it will probably not prevent surgery. He put me on Prevacid. All that's left is the cardio. He has me scheduled for EKG and non-treadmill cardiac stress test in December. So . . . still shooting for late January, or Feb for surgery if all goes well.
Take care, and all the best for your surgery. You will be in my prayers. Keep in touch.
