chatty826
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Hey I am along way from having real food as I was just banded last week but I love Subway and it has always been a healthier alternative to fast food. I am curious to those with the band have you been able to tolerate it at all? Any special tricks you do when ordering? I know there is a good chance I cant eat bread so what about the wraps they have? Thanks any help is much appreciated!!
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Questions about Subway Post Op!
chatty826 replied to chatty826's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for those who have posted so far! I understand that bread equals weight gain but many fit people eat it in moderation so I was asking for this info once I hit that stage where I am at goal and wanting to just maintain. Again thanks everyone! -
Hey here is a link I found too just typed subway after band into google. I hope the toasted thing works no one else has mentioned that yet! Congrats on your band!!!
http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f9/fast-food-what-do-you-eat-19972/
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Hey saw your post on a blog. I was banded last week. How are things going? How long before your on mushies! Good luck and Congrats!
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Oct 2009 Bandsters -which side is your port?
chatty826 replied to Patterba's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on Oct 29th. My port is on my upper left side and is still sore when I get up and down or bend. I am waiting for all this bloating to be over with though but then I heard you enter Bandster hell so maybe not lol! Oh and I got the Realize band and a card from then with the info on it. -
Day 2 after surgery.
chatty826 replied to ldahlem72's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Had surgery yesterday and also had a hiatal hernia repaired. I am doing okay have the swelling everyone mentions and it hurts to bed any so I have been staying away from that. Walking as much as I can though. I have post op appointment next week. Hang in there everyone! -
October 2009 Surgery Date?
chatty826 replied to Daria77's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello Everyone...if your name is not here why dont you copy and paste then add your name and date! Happyloser 10/1 bethany329 10/1 Timmers 10/1 Lindac80 10/1 Marfar7 10/1 Ca7696 10/2 Opus03 10/2 RedboneLA 10/3 ihavehope3 10/3 Viking_girl 10/5 O-2BTHIN 19/07/2009 leetie 10/7 Jtreece 10/8 MommyOf1 10/8 Suz-Q 10/9 Noodles 10/9 SharPei 10/13 Guy 10/13 Cshytle 10/13 MoniqueD 10/14 Jenfromtheburg 10/14 ncarreras 10/14 Kme 10/15 Nooshie 10/15 Oliverdog 10/16 danyett 10/16 We3601 10/19 Onikenbai 10/19 1019Joanne 10/19 Mzcancer 10/20 Soexcited 10/21 erenstar983 10/21 pina3940 10/21 jenrobbar951 TBA HDmama 10/22 Crazychica133 10/26 Idahlem72 10/27 Daria77 10/27 Barley 10/28 4girlfamily 10/29 questions09 10/14 Chatty826 10/29 -
Hey. So I went home same day and everything went great! A little sore in abdomen when I sit up or try to bend so Ive been watching that. My doc says no regular food till 6 wks! I may cheat and have a few mushies at 2 weeks. I asked and got the realize band too. thanks for the info! Yippee we are on are way chica!!
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Your surgery date is very close to mine which is the 29th. Are you on a pre op diet? Hows it going and whats it consist of?
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Tricare bandsters? Help!!
chatty826 replied to wyoming_mistress's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, So I was unhappy with my army doctor and found out I can see a civilian. I looked up one near me and covered by tricare (shes an ARNP). I also knew of a weight loss surgeon on the same medical group as her so that was my drive in getting in with a general practioner with this group. I saw her on my first visit talked about my health, birth control and said I wanted WLS. I told her I had a seminar scheduled and she was very supportive. She got me set up for a sleep anea study as I only had one other co morbid which was high blood pressue. You can see my dates below but my process has been super smooth. I dont know how it is getting it done on post as I know some do it. For me I had Tricare approval the same day it was submitted by my doctors office and they even had a tricare nurse call to tell. I am sure this is the best decision of my life. I have paid no out of pocket costs and am on Tricare Prime West Region. I have had everything done but Psych eval which will be done tonight. Anyhow feel free to email with any questions and good luck!! -
Questions about Pre Op Diet!!! Please help
chatty826 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I dont know what my preop diet will consist of yet. But I am worried because I have been eating well and working out but I still need to eat a good amount. I eat less and then am still starving. I dont have a problem with eating more then (healthy) because I feel my body needs it and its not over eating. When I am working out 1 to 2 hours a day I cant eat like a rabbit. My question is what did your preop diet consit of? I know they say liquids starting 10/15 and surgery is 10/29. Did you get a big dinner with just liquid Breakfast and lunch? I would like to keep my workout momentum that way I don't slack too much just cause I had surgery. Thanks!!! -
Any other TRICARE patients?
chatty826 replied to lynneb12's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am Triwest and I just got approval last week. They did it same day! I have surgery Oct 29th. So far no expense but I still have a few tests to do. I have done consults and egd so far and those were covered. -
Such a journey and now its about to really begin!
chatty826 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just got my insurance approval Monday and surgery date today!! I am being banded Oct 29th and I am sooo happy to finally have a day and know when this new life will be starting. This is one of the best decisions I have ever made! -
List of October Bansters
chatty826 replied to heyred1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just got a call today and I am Oct 29th!!! Yipee I am so excited I can't wait. -
How long to wait for surgery date?
chatty826 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery was approved on Monday! Yay for Tricare. They approved in one day. Now I am just waiting for the doctors office to call with a surgery date. I was told it will probably be at the end of November. How long after approval did it take to get your date? In case your wondering I found out about approval from insurace company not doctors office. -
Just thought I'd share for any of you who have yours still to come. I went in for mine yesterday at 9am. Completed paperwork and was off to get an iv. Unfortunately it took them 9 tries to hit a vein! I have very small hidey veins. After that it was a breeze though. I feel entirely out and woke up afterward with no idea of what went on. I had no sore throat as suggested and was groggy but that got better as the day went on. Next week I have my follow up appt and then insurance approval and finally my surgery will get scheduled! I am soooo ready.