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agyles - just a head's up - - -Dr. Greene does not participate with any insurance plans anymore - but they will file for you - which is a huge help! He is worth the $$ and really it is not too expensive, I just saw him yesterday for some major work (barium swallow) and I paid $150 upfront and the rest they are submitting for me! They are the best!!!

Hello Everyone, I was banded on New Year's Eve 08 by Dr. Barry Greene in Rockville. He is simply amazing! Check out his website at www.advancedwls.com. He offers many support groups and informational meetings and his staff is very available at all times. He has an insurance liason that is out of this world and his PAC, Linda is the most supportive person. I highly recommend this practice. They advocate a low-carb lifestyle - and for me it is paying off - slowly but surely - I just reached 80 pounds lost since my surgery date - which is not too bad for only being 6 months post op! Good luck to everyone!

My absolute favorite shake is a ready to drink that I found on bariatriceating.com. The brand is called "Oh Yeah!" and the Vanilla Creme is out of this world - especially when you add a few pumps of Divinci Sugar Free Coconut Syrup (also on bariatriceating.com). I have one of these for breakfast and for lunch as well. 42 grams of protein, 4 carbs, 200 calories.

Hello everyone, I am pretty new to this site. . . it is so big, I just don't know where I fit in! I was banded on New Year's Eve and just started soft foods on the 14th. I am still drinking two shakes per day and just having some protein and grilled veggies for dinner. I too have noticed that my weight loss has slowed down! I am down 30 pounds since my two week pre-op diet started, but the scale has not moved in the past 4 or 5 days. And, I am hungry. . . I am so used to not being hungry, that this almost has me scared. I am finding that I am gritting my teeth to keep from eating and am a little too excited about my evening meal. I keep my portions really small and chew, chew, chew. But I am having the worst time not drinking with my meal. I get my first fill on Feb. 2nd, so I am keeping my fingers crossed! Good luck to everyone! Heather