alilash

Thank you so much Karyna!! I can't believe how many ppl are on here and being banded in Dec, that is great! I am fine with seeing the list whenever you have time to do it, you have taken on a big responsibility by keeping track and posting. That is greatly appreciated & thank you :w00t:

Congrats on your surgery date being confirmed!!! I understand your excitement! My doctors office gave me some samples to try for shakes and they are amazing :w00t: Chike Nutrition - Best Tasting Meal Replacement Shake. Guaranteed. Pour, Shake, Drink & Go! You can order samples online of all the flavors & only pay for shipping. My nurse told me that I can use half of the instructed amount of powder when making a shake if I make it with skim milk instead of water. She said that would give me the extra protein needed & make the powder last longer. My favorite is the orange, it tastes like an orange dream cycle!! But, they are all good..I think they taste better than any of the other shakes I have tried from the store. I am actually drinking one a day for breakfast right now because I like them and it will help get me in the routine. If your interested, you can sign up for their email club and get 10% off. Good luck to you

Yeah, I was told it is not painful, but thinking about it over and over in my head I can't help but wonder how it wouldn't be? I'm not looking forward to it :smile: but it is a must! Thanks for the details at least I know what to expect. I keep telling myself this is just a bump in the road to get to where I want to be

I also started this process 3 yrs ago, however, my insurance at the time denied me. Although, I think by having that long gap, I am more than ready this time around! I can't wait!!

I found a good tasting vitamin :biggrin: Bariatric Fusion Orange Cream!! I didn't like the berry flavor, but the orange cream I could handle on a daily basis. Today I was approved by the psychologist for surgery. The bariatric coordinator said for me to start preparing, she shooting to get me on the schedule for surgery on Dec 15th. I have one last test I need to take, but our hospital is getting new equipment and will not schedule any tests until after Dec 1st. So, my date will be pending that test comes out ok, but looks like I will start my liquid diet before I take the test! They seem very positive everything will work out ok and Dec 15th will be my big day:thumbup: Today I picked up liquid Tylenol, a single serve blender and some new pj's to come home from the hospital in. Later this week I will be ordering my vitamins and shakes online. Thank you to everyone for all the helpful information!!

Thank you so much for all of the details Karyna! That helps me relax and not worry so much :thumbup: Have you decided what vitamins you are going to take after surgery? I have read different things on this site how some ppl only take a one-a-day and are fine, but my doctors office is pushing for much more. They gave me some new vitamins to try esp made for weight loss patients called Bariatric Fusion. I have only tried one flavor and not sure I could take 2-4 of those a day. I am hoping the other flavor is better or I can find something I like.

Karyna - The test you were talking about with the tube is the one I am waiting to be scheduled and not looking forward to. I was told the tube is put up my nose then I have to swallow it down my throat...they will leave it in my stomach for 15-20 min then pull it out and I will be done. But, I asked if I would be put out and the nurse told me NO, I have to be awake during the test?! :thumbup: There is no way I will let this test stop me, but man I can't wait to get it done!

Thank you Illuminationlady! I got it :thumbup:

I can't officially say I will be banded in Dec, but I am hoping I am. I have one hospital test left to complete otherwise I have done everything requested of my insurance. My surgeons office told me their goal is to get me in before Christmas but it will depend on the last test and insurance. Could someone please give me instructions on how to put a weight ticker as my signature? Thanks a bunch and good luck everyone! =)

Thank you to everyone for all the helpful information posted on here! Thoughts & prayers will be with you during your surgery, I hope the pump works out well for you :tongue_smilie:

Does insurance cover a tummy tuck? I'm just wondering if this is something I should start saving for. Thanks!

I was told there is a diff depending on if you have Blue Cross Blue Shield IL ~ PPO or HMO. Suppose to be easier to get approved with HMO. I called and was given verbal approval and now waiting on my letter to verify in writting.

I am at the beginning of this process, meet with the surgeon on Wed. I have read that once banded you can no longer eat breads. I see from your posts that you have ate them and it appears it made you sick? Can you give me more detail regarding what happens? I'm hoping it will help keep me away from it after I am banded. Thanks & Good luck =)