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Hey! Thanks for asking! I needed a couple days off of the web! But I am back now! lol I am doing well. I actually am down 10 pounds!!!! I cant even tell you how great that feels. I even survived Chuck E Cheese's today. I ate the salad bar instead of the pizza. Go me! I also had my follow up with my psychologist on Friday, it went well. She had me schedule an appointment with her in December to follow up to see how I am doing. Do you know if that's necessary with BCBS or is she just wanting me to continue to see her. I don't think I will if it isn't necessary. On Tuesday I have my 5th visit with the dietitian. I am actually excited to go, unlike all the other ones I was nervous because I wasn't losing the weight. How are you doing topazz? And Amy, you rock!!!! And everyone else- we are getting closer!!!!!!

I am wondering if there are any protein powders that don't needed to be added to milk or water and you still benifit from them. I am looking for something to add to smoothies or something similar.

thanks! I will look for it! I just really didnt know if mixing it with other things than milk, made the protein less or if it HAS to be mixed with milk to get the protein out of the powder.

you know, I am not really sure if I have to do the course or not, I have a meeting with the dietican this week, I will ask her. Yes,that is a pain to have to take more time off of work to do that. Does your school know what you are getting done? I didnt want to tell anyone at work but our schedules are so crazy and basically revolve around one another so I told my boss I am having elective surgery and he said that was all he needed to know. How much time are you planning on taking off? And what grade do you teach? How is the class so far? My son just started kindergarten- I think its harder on me than him!

My doctor require his patients to lose weight before the surgery, but BCBS doesnt. Its just what he prefers. I am a mommy too! I have 2 busy boys. they are 3 and 5. I also have been overweight my entire life.... so its time to make a positve change in my life! I can't wait for us!

Yes, yogurt more than likely. I called gnc and they do have a powder that you can mix with gatorade or juice. thanks for the info on anywhere!,

thats awesome. I will try that! You didnt feel overly hungry from not eating an actual meal?

YAY! Thats my surgery date too! I tried getting a thread going a week or so ago and no one responded. I was thinking it was maybe just a little to early. I'm glad we can go through it together! Where do you live? I'm in MN. I have almost everything done, just need to lose 15 pounds, which I am sort of struggling with. I have BCBS and have to get the 6 months of dietican visits in.

YAY! I bet you are soooo excited! Take care of yourself and get some rest after and then let us know how it goes! Congrats on losing the 11 pounds. What did you do to get it off? I am in that stage now, where I need to lose before surgery.

I am. I am in the minneapolis area. Going through the U of M Fairview with Dr Leslie and I have a date of November 12. I can't wait!

Congratulations! That's right around the corner!

For my appointment I had to fill out a bunch of questions before I saw her and then the appointment with her lasted about 45 minutes and then I had to take a personality test, a mmpi, it was about 650 questions. And then I have a follow up appointment with her again in a couple of weeks. She just basically asked me the same as the other replies, depression, major stresses in my life,etc. It was pretty in depth but I think I should be ok. Good luck!

So I've tried a few different protein shakes and they all have had the "milky" taste to me. I gag every time I have one. Does anyone make them not like that?

Perfect! Thanks so much!

Carousel- how long did it take you to get the ok from bcbs? I just want to make sure there is enough time in between. Glad you had a good experience with Dr. Leslie!

38 pounds! That's great! I wasn't able to see all the replies for some reason and only saw the last one....weird. anyway, I know what you mean about not actually seeing Dr Leslie. I had an appointment with him yesterday and waited for him and he came in and said I have a meeting I need to go to, do you have any questions? I was sort of irritated. I did ask him some questions but then got more answered by his scheduler. And more importantly a date!!!! I wonder why its so hard to get a hold of the care coordinator, hope you do soon,as your surgery is right around the corner.

My bmi is 42. My dietician recommended about 1000 calories to get a jumpstart on things. So I am doing a protein shake, at least once a day and then light meals and healthy snacks. I know that will get me into a good routine.

So did they tell you what you need to do in regards to losing or maintaining? I saw my surgeon today and was able to get a date set for surgery! Im so excited!!! November 12!!! That will give the insurance almost a month to review and process everything. Yes, good luck to all of us! It will be a great journey!

Thanks so much for the tips. I'm waiting to be seen by the dietican now so I am going to ask if they can help me with a menu planner. The liquids is what I need work on, quitting diet coke and not drinking while eating are my challenges. I am working on it though! Thanks again for the advice!

Hi! I am in Minnesota too. I have Blue Cross Blue Sheild and have to do the 6 months to. I started in May and hoping for November surgery. During my 6 months, I have to lose 15 pounds, per the dr. I see him on monday so I hope I get can a tentative surgery date. I am going to U of M Fairview. What hospital are you going to?

Hi Fellow Minnesotan! I am new here too. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield so I have to wait out the 6 months to get it covered. I am going to U of M Fairview with Dr Leslie. I meet with him again on Monday and surgery will be in NOvember sometime. I cant wait! I need to lose 15 pounds before the surgery and its not going so well. I have been working pretty hard to get in off, I am thinking about doing protein shakes to get it off. Good luck!

Glad to hear it went well! I am having it in November sometime. I meet with Dr Leslie again this month and then I should be able to get an actual date. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield so I have to wait the 6 months. How long did you stay in hospital and how long did it take you to recover? Good luck working out more- I know its hard!

HI, I am going with Dr leslie too. Did you have the surgery done already? How is it going now?