blyndass52003
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Hello all, I am getting ready to go to the seminar and in hopes of changing my life for ever. I have already got pre-certified from my insurance so hopefully the next 6 mo. will go by quickly. I am very nervous but excited. I am looking for new friends and experiences so talk to me and I also would like to know other peoples receipes and do's and don'ts regarding diet after the surgery. Beck:wink_smile:
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Ok, weighed in lost one more pound. Yeah!! for me!! I have started exercise as well. I am trying to have will power but WOW!! is it hard.
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Ok guys, I am starting Line dance on Thursday with Karalena. Can we say WOO HOO!:smile2:
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I am from Elizabeth, WV and am going to the Seminar next week. I have bcbs insurance and was told that I have to pre-certify for the surgery. My question is to anyone and I am sure you are tired of answering these but I haven't got a doctor. What are the steps I need to take for the pre certification and Is doctor Kaplan good and is the surgery worth it?
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Appointment was good. I lost 4 pounds. I will be at Zumba Monday night with you guys. I really don't know anything else. Just playing the waiting game like everyone else. The good thing to this is I have got some structure thanks to Jeannie. :-) I haven't seen the nutrionist yet but she helped me change a few things to adjust to the new lifestyle I am taking on. All is good so far.
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Hey guys, this site is not the easiest to utilize. Well, Three weeks and I can start Zumba with you guys. Um, Kar said I need to get on here and talk more because I need support. LOL. Well all is good so far. Kinda doing my own diet until Jeannie gives me my blood work results tomorrow. My instruction for this week was to drink unsweet tea or half and half. Can we say yuck. I just quit tea altogether and am drinking tons of water. I have to say its not bad. I like water. No, pop or anything just water. I cut back on my calories. I am getting a little hungry towards bed.. At work is not to bad because I am busy. Evenings are a little harder that is why I am hopeing to start dance soon and zumba. Three nights a week I will be busy with that. Ok, well let me know if any of you are going to do dance too.
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I will attend the meetings as well. I don't understand why they wouldn't want to come. Well you can count me in.
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Do you do protien too? I thought about doing for the 1200 cal diet a protien shake for breakfast to get used to the fact that I am going to have to have protien and Kar told me to buy this drink mix for the fiber I need. Now, I will buy vitamins too to get the nutrients also. The only thing I haven't taken in consideration is that I will be hungry. That will be hard to break and the old eating habits. :-( Lord please help me be strong!! How often do you go in for weight and body checks with your doctor?
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Yeah, it is hard for me too. Dieting always works for me the first 3 to 4 weeks and then I just quit. So, keeping the diet moving will have to be strictly motivation because I want to be banded so bad. Why do you take flintstones. Do they require us to take the childrens chewables? My friend and I are doing this together she is WVAFAN, She said that we need to try to get used to getting in our fiber and protien so that it won't be such a shock to us when we get close to band date.
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Have any of you guys tried the protien whey based powder called Nectar? I guess there is a lot of different fruity flavors.
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Ewe, Kar I have such a hard time with fish as well. There has gotta be some other way then eating fish. :girl_hug:. Elizabeth, do they give you a diet to follow or just have you reduce your portion size. I mean could we follow the weight watchers guidelines until surgery time as long as we keep our calories low?
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That is so awesome. I hope it comes soon for you. I think well I am in hopes that I will lose at least 30 pounds on the pre-op diet. I don't know how hard that will be but I am sure it is going to be hard. I am going to record everything. Keep going you are almost there!!
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Hi all, I finally got to my first appointment. It is October 2nd so I am well on my way. My question for the Dr. Kaplan pro's. The diet that they start you on do they change the food you eat too or just calories and exercise?
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I am looking forward to the support groups. I hear they are very helpful for whoa's and fears. They said in the seminar that the number one downfall is not getting the support you need to prepare for the life style of the band. Hopefully I will meet up with you sometime.
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Thanks, I called today and got my appointment. It is for October 2nd. They told me the same. I pay the $2000.00 minus deductibles at the end before surgery. That is good for me due to giving me time to save. How are you doing on your diet? Are things going well for you?
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Thank you so much, I called her and my appointment is October 2nd. I am so excited.
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Kdlee, I am getting so frustrated. Why do they take so long to contact you to get things started. I was pre-approved and had to pay my fee which I did and still waiting to hear from them. Did it take them a while with you as well?
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Hi there, awesome!! I am so excited about getting banded. I just wish they would call me to get started.
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Froggi, I have some questions for you if you don't mind. 1. How long after you pay you fee do they call you for your interview? 2. When do they start you on the diet? 3. What kind of diet is it.? I am getting axiety waiting, waiting , waiting. Thanks, Beck
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Thank you very much for the nice compliment. they are cuties but I am partical. lol
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Thank you for the comment on Adam. Took me a while to figure out where the comment was. This site is not user friendly. lol You look great!!!
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That is awesome Froggi!!! Now you are down 27lbs that you don't have to worry about after the surgery. I am still waiting on my call to get the 6 mo. program started. I can't wait. At least you are closer to the approval. Do you have bcbs and did you have to do a year plan? I can't remember who you said your insurance co. was. I have to do at least 6 mo. plan with mine. :-(
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I also forgot to tell you something hilarious that happen to me. I got choked right in the middle of the seminar. Dr. kaplan was standing right in front of me and I have allergies and got a dry couph. He just keep getting closer and closer and staring strait at me why I was choking to death. Tears were rolling down my face. I was so imbarrassed. Great first impression!!! I bet he won't forget me. lol
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I went to my seminar today Froggi. It was pretty exciting. I loved it. Now I just have to wait for them to call me for the interview.
