spoiltmom

Also some times they will put a Scopalomine Patch behind your ear before surgery. It keeps you from having nausea and vomiting but it also will cause blurry vision and you just have to wait for it to clear up on it's own.

Good luck to you! I'm sure it will go just fine.

I was told my hair would fall out without the protein supplements. I was told I must get 60 grams of protein a day every single day.

I feel your pain. I'm on day 3 and I'm dying for some real food. The shakes aren't awful but I want some steak or something.

With my insurance as long as your hospital and doctor are in network they will pay the anesthesiologist rather he's in network or not. They will pay him whatever he bills.

i saw in another thread that someone mentioned it hurts to eat with the band at first. Is that true for everyone? How bad is the pain and how long does it last?

They actually came pretty quickly too! As soon as I opened them I thought they'd be different because they actually smelled really sweet and good even in the box:) I'm glad I found them! They are great!

There are several online sites that sell them but the cheapest way is to call Syntrax and order it directly from them. Just tell them you are a bariatric patient. You get 11 different flavors for $9.99 with shipping included. The # is (866) 333-SI03 (7403)

Wow that really was fast. Maybe it was denied b/c there was some paperwork missing and not due to your weight.

Congrats on your approval. I also wonder what I will look like once I lose the weight but no matter how I like I know I will feel 100% better and finally be healthy again so I'm focusing on that.

Congratulations!!! I hope you get a date soon!

It only took 8 days for my approval. I have United Health Care. Good luck to you!!

I started yesterday. So I think I've wasted $50 on Un Jury protein:( I ordered a sampler of Syntrax nectar packets and it actually tastes good. That Un Jury tasted off/funny. I have 3 shakes a day, sugar free Jello and some sodium free chicken broth. I've had lots of Water. I can have 3 servings of skim milk, plain yogurt or cottage cheese a day. I don't like yogurt or cottage cheese though and my surgeon wants me down 15 pounds in the next 10 days so I'm thinking I'd better stay away from the milk because the carbs would add up.

That gives me something to look forward to! I'm on day 2. I'm hungry and I have no energy. I'm a stay at home mom with 3 kids ages 4 months, 3 years and 9 years. I'm miserable right now:( I can't keep up with them at all but I know it's only temporary.

yay! Congrats to you! I hope mine is that easy.

At mine they asked me questions such as how long I had been over weight, what diets I had tried, if I exercised, what medical problems I had. Then they went over the pre op diet and the post op diet and eating changes. Mine was simple:) It took 40 minutes and cost $125! I really thought it was overpriced.

Congratulations ladies!!!

I have to do a 10 day low carb, low fat, high Protein liquid diet. So far today I've had 100 oz of Water, 2 Protein shakes made with water and Protein powder, 1 container of sugar free Jello and some warm chicken broth. I'm starving and lacking energy and these shakes are so nasty:( I'm using Un Jury Protein but for supper tonight I'm going to try nectar instead and see if it's any better. It's gonna be a long 10 days here.

I can use fat free milk but it's suggested to make the shakes with Water and have a few servings of milk in between as a snack. I just had a Syntrax Cappucino shake and I must say it was actually good:) I ordered a Syntrax sampler pack. I can't wait to try the other flavors now.

I agree with you! I personally have 2 friends who are already banded and they are trying to tell me what to do and what to eat yet they eat ice cream, chips and cokes all day. All things my doc says no to.

Can we take the little gel pills or do I need some that's chewable?

Hmmm normally a stress test is done after an abnormal EKG or an abnormal 24 hour holter monitor. I wonder why your having to do one?

I have acid reflux but I seem to have more heartburn when I'm nervous about something. When I'm nervous I will have heartburn no matter what I eat or don't eat and no matter what meds I take or don't take. It doesn't go away until the stressful event passes. I've had heartburn all day today and it doesn't seem like it's going away any time soon:( Is this going to affect my surgery in any way?

I see all these posts where people say they finally have restriction yet they have lost weight before getting restriction. Without restriction your still hungry right? Or am I wrong? Can you guys explain it to me please?

I already have reflux and the doctor said losing weight will definitely help it. But I'm also reading that some people have reflux from their band. Why is that? Can anyone explain it to me?