Mandyrae

Thanks honk and mskitten! I thought it was ok but since I was doing so good with the diet I would have been so mad at myself if I found out after that I shouldn't be doing it. With saying that I still will prolly call my surgeon on monday to find out cause I do know every doc is different in what they want

So I am on my pre op diet (Surgery is 26th!) and I am on Protein shakes and Clear liquids. I bought both pre mixed Protein drinks and just the powder you mix with milk/water. Question I have is it ok to be mixing the Protein Powder with milk? I only have about 16oz in the morning and the rest of the day is the Protein Shakes in a can. I have been doing good on the diet and don't want to ruin it with the milk.

I am drinking the french vanilla and it is really good! I plan on going back to Vitamin shoppe this weekend to try another flavor.. I don't know if I want strawberry or try the fruit punch. The guy at the store told me the french vanilla and the pina colada where the most popular!

Woohoo congrats Amanda!

Well I got the call this morning and my insurance finally approved the surgery!!! BIG relief for me and just in time since my appt with the surgeon is tomorrow, I was worried that I would have paid the surgeon their fees and then would have been denied... Whew!

I am getting nervous. My doctor said they turned in all my paperwork over a week and a half ago and said it would only take a few days to a week max to get approval. Well when I called the insurance today they informed me they just got the file last friday and it may take another week or so to be approved... My problem is my pre op appt with the surgeon is on Wednesday and my surgery is set for the 26th. When I spoke with my my doctors office they informed me not to worry and I should have no problems getting approved and we are keeping the date. I am starting my week pre op diet tomorrow (few days early) and the stress is starting to add up. The date is coming up super fast and I have no idea if I will be approved or even how much I have to pay out of pocket yet.. no one will tell me anything until I get the approval! Am I just making a big deal out of nothing?

Sounds like a plan to me!

Hi everyone, I am new to this site and just wanted to introduce myself! My lapband surgery is scheduled for August 26th. I am excited and nervous but sooo ready for this. Right now I think I am ready and don't have too many questions but I know that will soon change once the band is in place. I look forward to getting to know everyone!