Ladyred

Renee, I hope you dont get too depressed by what I say next but please investigate this more. I am only adding my 2 cents. I too have UHC. My daughter also has UHC at her employment. I have a friend that works with claims for a major insurance company and this is what she told me. Although the three of us have UHC there are 100's of policy's written based on what your employer chooses for each inusurance company. Often larger employers has better policys. My daughter works for a midsize company in DFW and her UHC will not cover bariatric surgery. My company is rather larger (coast to coast) and allowed it in our UHC policy if you qualify. Since so many people have taken advantage of it these past years at my company ( my conclusion) they are are discontinuing bariatric coverage Jan 1, 2007 for OUR policy. It does not mean everyone with UHC will have theirs discontinued. In the past I have heard UHC gave easier apporvals for bariatrics than companies like Cigna. Two of my friends have been jumping through hoops with Cigna. ( months of counseling etc). Your doctors office may be giving you information based on what their experience has been with UHC patients. They just had better policy coverage per their employer. Do some more checking before you give up. Good Luck!! I hope it all works out for you.

MarySue, The first two weeks my nuturtionist said I did not have to worry about the protein shakes. When I start mushies on Sunday I have to start my portein shakes or whey product in foods. She said half of my 48-64oz a day of liquid should come from protein supplements for 2-3 months since we are not eating enough protein. The goal is to get in at least 60-75grams a day. I was given a list of protein drinks that have high protein count. Once in the mushie stage some of your protein will be in the food. She gave me a sample list of food items and protein in an 1 oz serving or 1/4 cup depending on what it is. She also said the protein drink whatever we pick should have less than 5 grams of sugar.

Thank you! Its good to know I not the only hungry person during this stage. I was really worried about the drinking thing too. If it works for you then Im not gonna worry about that rule. Later after the feel I can understand. Good Luck to both of you!

I have been on full liguids for 10 days now and start mushies at two weeks. I have several questions. If what I read on here is right I am doing it wrong. My notes said to sip drinks all day long consuming a minimum of 40 oz. I did not relaize until today that it should only be 2-4 oz at a time. I thought liquid just passes through. Anyway how long do you wait after consuming 4oz to start sipping again? I have not even added a time factor to mine. My second question is am I the only one who does NOT feel full and feels hungry at this stage? (Not always, just some of the time) I also get to have 3oz meals 3 times a day but they are liquified too just not one of my regualr drinks. (i.e hot cereals, mashed potatoes -drippy and soups strained or pureed etc. Lastly do you count broth as a 3oz meal or can you count it as part of your liquids for the day? Thank you everyone in advance for any advice you may have!

Thank you!!!!!!

Dani-X, What type of liguids can you have? Protein drinks or what?

Thank you so much! I start tomorrow and wanted to go shopping tonight. This helps. I actually only have a week left but something is better than nothing. I heard it was about the liver.

My doctor did not put me on a pre-op diet as I have read that so many have been on here. It seems that it a good idea based on what I have read. What can you eat on the pre-op?

I went to the nutrition meeting yesterday at my doctors office and asked about the no caffeine. The nutritionist told me not during my first 2 weeks post op but it would be ok after that. I wish they would make up their minds. Their food list shows it as a no no when they hadn you information at your first appointment with the Doctor. Thank you everyone for all your information.

Thank you everyone! I dont think I can totally give it up. I will have to ask when I see the doctor next. :confused:

Not only did it have it on my pre-op diet papers, but I found it listed as a no on more than one site. I pulled up dies recommendation on Obesityhelp.com and I found it on someones food list on this site as well. I just dont know why.:confused:

I noticed on my post -op diet it said no caffeine. I love my coffee and ice tea. Can anyone tell my why it is not reccommended?