Just-Ice

I too have the same insurance. I live in Northern Kentucky (probably not too very far from you!) and my insurance approved me on the first go. I had an initial bmi of 39. I also have fibromyalgia and pcos (the pcos has shoved me into diabeties.) I did not have to do a supervised diet. I think they approved everything right away since I have had the same insurance for 11 years and they have ALL my medical records. Hope this helps! ** Please excuse my spelling, I'm several days post-off and haven't found my spelling gene yet.

I agree with Bree and was banded the same day. There is NO way I could go on a ride so soon. Keep in mind, it's not typical, however complications do happen. I had an allergic reaction to the anethesia and the liquid pain meds. I'm off all of them right now, but couldn't ride for anything.

I'm doing so much better today. I'm only on tylenol and no anti-nausea meds. I cannot believe the difference between today and yesterday. I can actually see a light at the end of the tunnel.. and it's a size 18 pair of jeans I have my eye on :w00t:

I too paid a $600 fee. Even though insurance paid for my surgery, it gave me a little feeling of "ownership".. not sure if that makes any sense or not (i'm still on pain meds!)

I did end up going to the ER tonight. They did a cat scan and told me to see my surgeon on Monday. Apparently I cannot take the liquid meds and the zofran is really making me really sick. They gave me a shot of phenagen tonight and it worked sooo much better. Hopefully I'm on the mend. Hope everyone else is too!

bumping this up :w00t:

Me too! I got a really shiny bracelet that says "NO TAPE" :w00t:

I'm just wondering if anyone else is as sick as I am. I feel awful and have done nothing but throw up since I got home. Last night I even had bile. I guess I'll be going to the ER today. I have the anti-nausea meds and the pain meds, and have found out if I miss even 20 mins from being on time, I'm sick again. I haven't had much shoulder pain from the gas at all.. just belly pain. Honestly, I'm beginning to wonder what planet everyone that says "this was the easiest" surgery ever came from. I have had my gall bladder out and 2 c-sections. This surgery was A W F U L and painful and all the other ...ful's I can think of.

See you guys on the other side Leaving for the hospital now.

I do not wear mine while I sleep. It goes on the nightstand to wait for me to wake up. Mine is battery operated so I don't have to charge it. I also upload via wireless adapter so it doesn't have to come off my arm. Pro tip for ya.. I use the daily plate to find the nutritional information I don't have in front of me and plug those numbers in for my calories consumed. :smile2: I also think the watch attachment is really dumb and major 80's looking, but it's nice to have the information at my fingertips instead of having to wait to sync. Good luck!

As long as you intend to eat it, I think it's alright. Killing for sport.. is wrong.

Good luck today! I'll join you in two days!!

bumping this thread up. I'm curious too

I am STILL laughing about the solid dog food comment! That was just too funny!!! Hope everyone is doing well. I'm drinking my muscle milk and heading to work. I'm really glad I'm working right up till surgery so that I can keep my mind occupied.

The piercings are a certain distance back from the top layer of skin. If they seem to be getting closer, very tender, red, hot, they are rejecting. Also, the distance between the holes is getting closer..for instance.. You had them done and they look like this: 0---------0 and now they look like this 0----0 A good sign they are rejecting. I had a microdermal that rejected. I had it removed before it completely came through the skin on it's own. Remember to keep up the salt soaks - those are SOOOO important!

Ok.. I'm a bit concerned. I had my pre-op appt last Friday and I have surgery this coming Wednesday. No one mentioned anything about a barium swallow or a laxative before surgery?? I'm thinking I'll call the doc's office on Monday just to make sure. Does this sound right to anyone else?

perhaps the 5 day pouch test to restart?

Happy Birthday Wisconsin Jen!!!

Here you go! LAP-BAND Congrats on the band!!! Glad to hear you are doing so well!

Be up front with the coordinators, if THEY say it is fair.. then so be it. That is who you need to be concerned with.

Had my pre-op appt today. All went well. The doc said I'm not getting enough calories/protein in on my liquid diet so he ok'd me to eat something solid as long as I am careful. SOOOOO... I stopped at Wendy's with my daughter on the way home and ate a small piece of grilled chicken while my youngin' put away a cheeseburger and fries. That was the best chicken I have ever eaten. I'm actually suprised that my first inclination wasn't to eat a tripple burger and fries! Maybe I'm seeing the light at the end of this tunnel. :tt1: Hope everyone else is doing well. We are almost there!!

I just read "Before & After, Living and Eating Well after Weight Loss Surgery".. it even comes with recipes. Very good insightful read. It's basically a journey of a woman that had it done. (Her's was RNY though!)

ROFL!!:smile2::thumbup: