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I do the following daily and love it! Champion chocolate Pure whey stack (1 scoop = 130 calories/23 g protein) 1/3 small banana (30 calories) PB2 (powdered peanut butter) 1 TBS = 27 calories/2 gr. protein) 10 ozs. Water 4 ice cubes I put it in my bullet and is it REALLY good. The total nutritionals look like this: 187 calories/4 g fat/14 g carbs/6g sugar/25 g Protein I also will sometimes use a vanilla Protein powder mixed w/ 1 TBS of sf pudding mix (flavor of your choice - I like butterscotch) and water/ice - also very good.

I am 10 days out and have put myself on puréed because of the hunger! I defo get Hungary!!!

I have had GERD for about 30 years, literally. I have been on some old school meds, and then on a PPI for about 19 years now. Even post VSG, and losing all my regain, my GERD persists. yes I am still taking a PPI. I've been on them all: Protonix, Nexium, Prevacid, Aciphex, etc. I was told that after all my loss if it still persists then yes, RNY revision is my only option. I'm now 4.5 years post VSG and STILL hoping it will clear up...

I am at a loss. I am trying to keep this as brief as possible, so forgive me if you get lost in the muck and the mire. 1. Decide in August to have lap band done w/ Dr. Liu. 2. UHC rep says won't be authroized b/c Dr. Liu doesn't accept insurance. 3. Confirmed by rep 2. 4. Rep 4 says no way. Will be covered at 90% of what's eligible. Must turn in predetermination request. 5. Ask reps 4 & 5 and coordinate w/ Dr. Liu staff what is required (just paperwork from his office. Submitted. 6. Denied. Not a covered benefit. 7. What? That's not what reps 4 & 5 said! 8. Oops. You're right. Denied because no proof of morbid obesity for last 5 years. 9. Submit proof. 10. Denied for not submitting proof of morbid obesity. Argue with Reps 6 & 7 for 45 minutes on the definition of "proof." They say HEIGHT AND WEIGHT IS NOT PROOF. :smile2: Must be a ICD-9 diagnosis from a chart. I said YOU CAN'T GET AN ICD-9 DIAGNOSIS OF MORBID OBESITY W/O THE HEIGHT AND WEIGHT! 11. Get transfered to medical review unit. She tells me I was denied because I failed to submit proof I participated in medically supervised weight loss programs and do not have high blood pressure, heart disease, Diabetes, or obstructive sleep apnea. WHEN WAS ANYONE GOING TO TELL ME THE REQUIREMENTS OF MY OWN PLAN? I've participated in countless weight loss programs (medically supervised ones, too), but the closest thing I have to any of the above is insulin resistance. I feel like I am getting the run around, and no matter how many hoops I jump through, they will find a reason to deny it. Anyone get lapband approved with a situation similar to mine?

I purchased all my samples, nothing was over 20. unjury directly from their site they send 2 of each flavor and a little gift , sytrax you can email them or go to smart bodynutruion.com (ill clarify the site name ) I think I paid 15-19 for 15 flavors. genepro from their site they don't send much.

I do all my cardio on the elliptical. I just upped my calorie burn by 110+ calories (on the same length of time) by increasing the elliptical's resistance from level 4 to Level 10. It's kicking my butt, but it's worth the huffin and puffin for the extra calorie burn!

Thank you everyone! I attended the information session yesterday and I'm feeling really good about all of this. The timeline is going to depend on how long it takes to drop 10%, and I am concerned about that -- I've been trying to lose 10% since 1995, only to continually lose a few pounds, and then gain a few more... sigh. But I really want this. The tool this will give me I really believe will be my solution, and I want it to work.

@@Sajijoma Was going to say the same thing. My process has taken almost 10 months! But don't let that discourage you. One day at a time and keep that motivation! You can do it!

.... that's what i was gonna say,@dklentz01983 - that's what I did; gained 10 lbs....

:scared:I feel great today! I have a little pressure from gas in my shoulders but im actually really suprised how good i feel. I already got a walk in and now drinking broth. The worst part for me was the heprin shot in my leg for blood clots and the IV. I got a little woosey but after that it was all a blur! I had a hiatal hernia which they removed also. Had no clue it was there! Anyways im lookin forward to the NO INDIGESTION! I used to be so bad! Anyways wanna thank everyone for being there and its been a great journey so far. Who knows how the next couple weeks will go when i start wanting all the food again! :scalesno:

I've tried Bariatric Advantage, BSN, Un Jury and Syntrax nectar. The Syntrax IMO is the BEST! If you call them and ask for a sampler they will send you a single serving of all their flavors for $9.99 with shipping. It's a total of 10 or 11 flavors. The number is 1-866-333-7403

I had nothing in the band and after week 2, I was famished all the time. I lost about 19 lbs in the first 4 weeks and then gained back about 8 when I started to eat solids again. Even though the scale was saying 19 I did not 'feel' it so i guess it was a lot of water weight. I had my first fill almost two months later and now I am filled with 1/2 cup and stuffed with 1 cup of any solid food such as rice or meat, but with about 1 cup to 1.5 cups of light food such as salad or popcorn. I eat whatever I want, just have to do it slowly. I did my fill under the fluro thingy and it has been almost three weeks now and i can't complain. The dr could see how fast the chalky liquid was flowing through, so he knew how much solution to put in the band for the right flow. I've lost about 6 lbs since the fill and I'm elated with that! I don't want to lose too quickly. My average is 2lbs per week since I got the band. I can really feel the loss this time. I have about 4.5 cc's in an 11 c.c. band.

Hi, I have my first appt today at noon... I have so many medical records I am not even sure what to take, what to copy. Did you all have a letter from your primary care doctor to take with you? Since I am on standard I barely go to my primary doctor... could never find a great one (except for colds and all that) but had a great GYN doctor , neurologist, pain doctors for all my things... So I have all those records. I am also a disabled veteran and have all that documentation (basically it documents in outline form what happened to me over the last 10 years). I am 5"3 and about 229, so I am right on the cusp of the weight requirements. Any thoughts of how to organize my records? Doctors notes you took with you? Thanks so much for all your replies they have been so encouraging. I can hardly believe I am going to possibly get weight loss surgery, in one way it makes you feel like, "How did this happen" and then in another way I see how great it has been for people in my family who got their lives back. Take care, Heidi heidshosh@aol.com

59 more days until my cruise - yippeee. Last month, I made a goal to really focus on my exercises, and I did. I feel like I've accomplished that. I'm making it to the gym at least 5 days per week. And I'm also doing something while at work, taking breaks and jumping on the elliptical machine in our gym at work. I planned on doing a lot of strength training last night, but was not able to - but did do 35 min on the elliptical. Managed to burn about 450 calories yesterday between the exercise I did at work, and the elliptical I did last night. Since its the beginning of the month - here are some things I want to focuss on - 1) my late night eating! I barely eat anything for dinner, if I even eat, but at about 11:00 pm - I'm starving! So, we will need to work on that! 2) Continue to focuss on exercise - need to really up my strength training. 3) Work on my cruise challenge (60 day challenge goals) Wt - 178.9 - I know I said I wasn't going to weigh, but by golly, I just can't help it. Its like the scale has a magnet on it drawing me to it every morning. I was pleased to see it went down a little. I'm hoping it continues!:rolleyes2: Menu - Bfast 1 egg scrambler with meat & veggies topped with salsa snack handful of asion nuts Lunch leftover from lunch yesterday - smoked turkey and green beans snack freshstrawberries (3 small, and about 10 grapes) Dinner talapia - 2 oz, grilled, topped with homemade salsa and cilantro (new recipe I'm trying) and fresh steamed spinach, plan on making brown rice as well, might have a spoonful of that! Exercise 10:00 am - just got back from 16 min on elliptical (burned 145 calories) 3:00 pm - plan on doing another 15 min of elliptical Evening at the gym - 6:15-6:25 attending the abs, abs, abs class at the gym 6:30 - 7:00 - elliptical 9:30 - upper/lower body workout. Are we having fun yet?

OK. I won't tell you it's going to get better, I will only tell you it did get better for me. I had my band placed on March 19. The first week, I thought what the heck did I just do to myself. While my surgeon was wonderful, my hospital stay was horrible and my pain was unbearable. I could not believe I'd done this. Week two I started to feel a little better, but still struggled with the decision I'd made. My hubby continued to be supportive and I leaned on my new friends I'd met on several of the boards. I wined and cried and they listened and supported. Week three I went in for my post op visit and I'd lost 10lbs. I felt pretty good and began to feel like myself again except for the continued port pain. I scheduled my first fill for May 1 and began to look toward the future. I'm in week four and my port pain is gone. I've lost more weight, but I don't know exactly how much because my scale committed suicide about 2 months ago. I could not be happier with my decision to have lapband surgery and I'm very excited about what the future will bring. I won't tell you it's going to get better, but I will tell you it did get better for me. 255/245/180 March 19 LapBand Dr. Agos, Chicago, IL Swedish Covenant Hospital

yay! I'm so glad you all posted! I was banded 7/7/09 and today was my first fill...i have 5cc's! How's the restriction feel for you all? I know it's different person to person and I see that some of you have had 2-3 fills before getting this many...i'm hoping that this is good restriction for awhile for me... Also, how did you all feel the same day as the fill? When did you start feeling different? I'm just trying to gauge how i'm feeling. WHen I drank the Water in the office i noticed that it went down slower...not much, but a little different feeling. Now that it's been a few hours (10 to be exact) I'm starting to feel tighter...and i'm excited about that! :thumbup: Looking forward to hearing lots of responses here! :crying:

Hi All...i was recently banded on 4/9/10. I was wondering when did you start on your chewable Vitamins? Please advise. Thank you!

Hello all, Been a long time since I was here. Lots going on. on 20 Oct 2019 it will be 3 years since my RNY surgery. I have a checkup with my bariatric surgeon today. It is supposed to be every year, but since the emergency surgery last year it has been every six months. I have stopped going to support group (I think it is great but I am not getting anything out of it). I am still about 155 lbs and am pretty happy. Still have sugar issues, but everything else is ok (per blood tests). I get to go next month for the MRCP on my pancreas (I am hoping the IPMN hasn't grown). I flew from Detroit to Pharr, TX a couple of weeks ago to pick up a Mazda MX5 (my dad gave it to me, he can't drive it anymore), and drove it 1700 miles back to Detroit. Then a little over a week later my wife's brother was killed in an automobile accident. I drove about 500 miles (from Detroit to Carthage, NY) last Thursday (so I could be at his service) and got up the next morning and drove about 500 miles back to Detroit. Not really feeling it anymore, this is probably going to be my last time seeing my surgeon. I don't need to pay him $40 to have him tell me I am doing fine. I know how I am doing. I hope everyone is doing well.

I am on day 6 of 10 of my pre-op diet. I am so hungry all the time. It isn't just "head hunger" either. My stomach is actually rumbling so loud that other people are noticing. I am having a Protein shake for Breakfast and lunch and taking in a lot of broth, crystal lite and diet soda. I am just grateful that I am on the downward slope! :smile2: Katie

If it really is too difficult you might want to consider shopping online and either having your local grocery store deliver (most areas) or pick up after they've completed your order (this is how we do it as we live in the middle of NOWHERE) LOL. This way you don't have to put yourself in that position. I do it because it is worth my time to pay them $10 to do it for me.

Just found out today that my BCBS doesn't even cover lap band. Won't cover newer options. I was to have surgery on Sept.19. So, i feel your pain. They will cover gastric bypass. I have federal BCBS by the way. What are we paying insurance for.... Mary:think

Oh Hon, how horrible for you to feel this way. Two quick things as I am sure this will pass quickly. Like Tracy said it is probably just a result of the anesthesia. 1. You cannot feel the band, I am 10 days post op and it is the swelling that you are feeling. It will go away in a few days. 2. You are dealing with a life changing event. Your life will be different from now on and that is a scary thing to think about. But these are good changes and you will be thankful in the long run. Hang in there for a few more days and it will all look different. Mary

I've still got 6.5# to goal. I think I was too ambitious. I started with a goal of 30# but I upped it to 35. I'll probably make the first goal but not the revised one. Not that 30# is anything to scoff at. I'm pretty happy. 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I had my sleeve Nov. 10. The first two weeks I had water nausea. I drank G2 & lite cranberry as my fluids. Water was too dense. I also can really only tolerate Unjury protein shakes. As a teacher, it is hard to get fluids in but being on your feet all day your body needs it. Now, I drink propel & water all day. I try to drink 10oz before school (as soon as I wake up) then another 20 to 30 at school. At home, I try to drink 30 more ounces. I am constantly pushing/sipping fluids all day. It definitely is another job rt now getting the fluids in...push through & persevere. Some days I am on target & some not so much. It's a daily process that I know will get better!

Congratulations, Redmaxx! I see we had surgery a day apart as I had mine on 10/18/16. Our other stats are pretty much the same too. I'm doing well and so happy I had the surgery. Last Wednesday I had my one-year follow up appointment and my doctor is very pleased with where I'm had. Lab #s are great and that's so important. Keep doing what your doing! :-)