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LOL ok do that...but don't tell her I blew her BS story heh heh I wish I didn't know as much as I do, but after all the trying we did to have a baby I learned FAR MORE than I ever thought was possible about pregnancies!

Well they are all fed, fat and happy.....

. I had my surgery last Monday and Charlotte was my surgeon as well. My insurance had a cap of $20k and I had to pay some directly to barker. I'm having a very hard week and yesterday and today especially have been very emotional. I've broken down in tears several times bc I'm feeling so hungry and just over all overwhelmed.

I had eggs on day 5. My doc has you on purée before you leave the hospital. Some days I feel like I'll vomit if I have another bite of eggs but they are a protein lifesaver. Stick with the whites or don't eat real eggs every day Bc of the cholesterol and fat contents (according to my NUT).

Hoenstly I called within a couple of days to "make sure they received my paperwork" I'm glad I did bc that hadnt gotten anything on me....I called everyday.....didnt do any good time still ran out and I now have a different insurance company and have had to refile everything...but i just did the same thing yesterday....my doctors office "said"they faxed everything in on jan 2- I called Jan 4 and they hadnt gotten anything....so I called the drs office back....they were waiting on Empireblue to call back with a fax number bc they had never dealt with them before....I said look I got a name, extension and fax number....please fax today!!!

Watcher I had BC of CA PPO I think it took like maybe a week - my doc's office took care of all that - once I had my shrink visit and doc sent paper work I was approved within a week..- What did you mean by default date of 9/9 - if you don't hear from them you get to have surgery with our with their approval???

Welcome! This is a wonderful place for inspiration! Im 330lbs so I know what u mean about saying ur weight. I never told anyone my weight for so long n my boyfriend of 6 yrs didn't even know. I decided to tell bc I feel like I'm gonna be broken from this n it's time to stop being ashamed! Good luck Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

SEEMS like on the message boards i go to for vsg info, HERE,OH,and Thinner times,seems like BCBS is starting to come to there senses.Seems like alot of approvals here lately..Hope thats the case.:001_smile:

Which plan do you have? PPO, HMO, Saver HMO etc? I am in CA too, can you tell me who your Dr is? I noticed that you didn't post your weight, but can I ask if you are more than 100 lbs overweight? I am so motivated by hearing good things about BC of CA! :clap2:

For full DSers, we don't count calories. Ever. I haven't looked at a calorie since I had my DS in 2005. Just sugar and simple carb. grams (and, of course, Protein grams). Plus, you malabsorb. This renders a calorie count (e.g. say it's 1000 calories for a 10 oz. piece of steak [i made this up. I have no idea.]) incorrect. There are posts around regarding DS math, malabsorption & calories. I don't follow them bc I don't count calories. But I could direct you to them, if you want.

Question...I'm 5 days out and haven't felt full or overfilled. I am not hungry, but as per the nut I am only doing about 15 oz of Protein shake a day. But I think I could drink a whole one at once! I'm doing 4oz at a time bc I'm scared of stretching the stomach. But I'm worried I'm not going to feel full!

My insurance company (Empire BC/BS) approved the procedure as an out-patient, but my doctor says IT WILL be medically necessary for me to spend the nght.

Hi Lyn Well I am gobsmacked that you have actually had a consultation with Mr Kennedy and that he really does perform the op here in N Ireland. You even have the prices too!! I am really upset that I have been fed the wrong information by Dr Clements!!! I will certainly be enquiring further about this and would definitely be so pleased if it was done here as opposed to England. Thank you so much for this info Lyn it has been very helpful. If you find out anything else I'd be interested to hear.

A few months back I would have went to the grocery store and had atleast 30% junk. A few months ago I would have went through about 24 sticks of butter cooking and eating with a family of five. I would never look at nutrition facts ever!!! I didn't care what I cooked or how I cooked it. I realized last night when I went grocery shopping that I only bought three things that were snack unhealthy foods and they were for our kids it used to be way more then that and for me as well. Last night it was more shrimp and meats ,turkey bites, tuna ,cauliflower ,broccoli, cucumbers, all healthy foods. And for the first time today I realized I don't even miss the sweets anymore. I made it through the entire holiday season not one cookie or cake or pie and I'm proud bc while everyone else gained the weight through the holidays, I shedded the pounds!!! I went through a couple weeks of regret bc everything would make me so sick when I went to regular foods but I went back to shakes for awhile then tried again and then I was fine. I watched my family eat and it really sucked I'm not going to lie but I also know I did this for a reason and wasn't giving in. It just took me realizing last night how much in just a couple months my life has changed drastically, and the healthier choices I make now and how much I focus on nutrition facts before I purchase anything. Shopping last night opened my eyes to my poor choices in life!! HW 289 CW 230 bypass 11/22/16

Lapbandanna- glad to know I'm not alone It's hard to not eat just to eat. That's always been my biggest problem. Not eating bc I was hungry- but eating bc it looked good/smelled good/was out w friends or whatever other reason I had. Hunger was rarely ever the culprit.

I take my birth control back to back so I haven’t had a period since maybe 2008. Was still on BC but my uterus said eff you. It wasn’t bad but especially annoying when you’re super drugged and wearing their massive pads and mesh undies [emoji85]

I'm 3 months and get hungry and no problem eating. I try to stay under 1000 calories. I was struggling with lots of hunger and only getting in around 500 cal the first 6 weeks but not really after that. I would eat even if not hungry bc you need to meet your nutritional needs with protein and vegetables of you can't get anything else in.

SOoo i hit another platuea and it sucks this one is worse then anyother one. 2 weeks no lose! but im still pushin. i got a personal trainer now and i did a boot camp with him yesturday in a class. OMG! most intense work out of my life, i walked outta there in soo much pain, im lucky i even was able to walk out of there. but he was proud cause i actually finished the class i may not have kept up with everyone but i did everything. and him and the whole class were all cheering for me making me want to finish. i loved it. but today im in pain. its ok tho bc i work at a pool and he said he would come by and i could kick his ass in swimming lol! YAY! anyway i hope this is the man to boost my weight loose back into geer!

Hey everyone sorry i haven't had a chance to write sooner, i work 3 jobs so its hard to find time. I have been continuously on the lupron for 4 yrs and with the consultion of 4 MDs I will probably be on it for a very long time. I have severe endometriosis and ovarian cysts to where i have had 2 laparoscopies, and debilitating pain to where i wouldn't be able to get up for days at a time. My periods would last for like 3 wks of non-stop heavy bleeding. for those whose who don't know its usually given w/ norethindrone- one as a HRT and one to lower your levels. I have literally tried every bc pill, patch, and ring out there and so far this is the only tx thats worked to give me a normal life. Going into the sx I checked with my ob/gyn, my pcp, and my surgeon no one realized this would have any affect on me. ive had the same condition for 10 yrs only 8.5 w/ a dx. nobody told me that this would happen, and since it wont go away til i reach menopause, it going to be awhile since im only 21. the only weight lose was original post op and its also because at about 1month-2 months out i had a long period of PBing episodes and wasn't eating alot, and then as it tapered so didn't my weightloss. thanks for all the support i needed someone who would understand, my family just doenst understand and it doesnt help. tabitha

Its frustrating as I pay my dietition $90 for half an hour and non of this was explained about the vitamins.. There was no ongoing education after surgery about nutrition once I got over the 6 weeks post op, I wasn't too bothered though, bc id rather they botch up the after care rather then the surgery... Great full all the went 100% everything else I can handle.. So I've just been researching myself had a personal trainer for a year that also taught me about healthy eating- great protein foods- he was better then my dietitian and I didn't even have to pay him for the dietition advice he did it all in his own time..

It really just depends from person to person. I will say that I had the dreaded "week three stall" that LASTED 2.5 weeks and I got fed up - for two days I blew my calories and carbs off the charts and it did seem to kick me out of whatever the hell that was and I lost a pound. Could be a coincidence I'm inclined to think it had something to do with hormonal issues based on how I was feeling, but I can't prove that. I also think there is a section of the sleeve population that calls themselves slow losers but really, they underestimate how many calories they are actually eating on a daily basis. You know the type, you look at their diary on MFP and they might list that they had 4oz baked chicken breast but they don't list ANY condiments or anything that they had with it and you just think to yourself "really, you ate that with NOTHING on it or with it?" Not saying that it couldn't happen, and I would never really call someone out on that because I feel like it's unfair because I don't know them or know what they really do or not, but it does make you wonder, ya know what I mean?

I have the band, but not restriction. I am not much of a "dieter" as I don't want to feel deprived. Stay away from carbs except for that one night a week to allow yourself to drink. Lapband diet is easy....protein protein protein. I've lost 30 lbs so far by just doing this. I don't feel deprived bc there are alot of foods you can eat. You actually sound like you have a good head on your shoulders. Most people are not honest with themselves, and tell themselves they are ready for the surgery when they're not ready to follow everything that goes with it.

Ughhhh, After two denials, I am now working on it yet again with BCBSIL. I am so aggravated and I almost feel like just giving up. I was denied the first time because "I didn't include my 6 months preop diet"....even though I pointed out that it was on pages 21 and up. So they reconsidered after I resent it....then I was denied on 8/28/08 because my diet info was "limited"...this is really getting to me. It's now September 16th and I am just coming around to dealing with it bc getting two denials has been so disheartening. I am having my doctor rewrite my six months, but this is just ridiculous. I just want to be thin and healthy.....

Thanks! I am a week out as of yesterday. I had no pain after surgery, just tummy tenderness, and no pain since I got home! This surgery has been such an easy one for me. Had my one week check up today and lost 9 lbs since my surgery. I started myself in the puree phase early because I always felt hungry on the liquids. I have tolerated them well, no nausea or vomiting. Never did have the dreaded gas pain in the shoulder so many complain of, but my surgeon takes the air he puts in out before closing the incisions. I also had a hiatal hernia he repaired that I wasn't aware I had! I'm really happy with my surgery! Just having trouble getting in the required 64 oz of water each day. And I am craving meat in the worst way! LOL Hope yours goes just as well. Did you hear from BC/BS?

Below is a fun bit of information you may need to know about Canada. Oh, Canada: Now that Vancouver has won the chance to host the 2010 winter Olympics,the following are some questions people the world over are asking. These questions (and answers) about Canada were actually posted on an international Tourism Website. Q: I have never seen it warm on Canadian TV, so how do the plants grow? (UK) A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around and watch them die. Q: Will I be able to see Polar Bears in the street? (USA) A: Depends how much you've been drinking. Q: I want to walk from Vancouver to Toronto - can I follow the railroad tracks? (Sweden) A: Sure, it's only four thousand miles, take lots of Water. Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in Canada? (Sweden) A: So its true what they say about Swedes. Q: It is imperative that I find the names and addresses of places to contact for a stuffed Beaver. (Italy) A: Let's not touch this one. Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in Canada? Can you send me a list of them in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Halifax? (UK) A: What, did your last slave die of? Q: Can you give me some information about hippo racing in Canada?(USA) A: A-fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe. Ca-na-da is that big country to your North... oh forget it. Sure the hippo racing is every Tuesday night in Calgary. Come naked. Q: Which direction is North in Canada? (USA) A: Face south and then turn 180 degrees. Contact us when you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions. Q: Can I bring cutlery into Canada? (UK) A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do. Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? (USA) A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-man-y, which is... oh forget it. Sure, the Vienna Boys Choir plays every Tuesday night in Calgary, straight after the hippo races. Come naked. Q: Do you have perfume in Canada? (Germany) A: No, WE don't stink. Q: Can you tell me the regions in British Columbia where the fe male population is smaller than the male population? (Italy) A: Yes, gay nightclubs. Q: Do you Celebrate Thanksgiving in Canada? (USA) A: Only at Thanksgiving. Q: Are there supermarkets in Toronto and is milk available all year round? (Germany) A: No, we are a peaceful civilization of Vegan hunter/gatherers. Milk is illegal. Q: I have a question about a famous animal in Canada, but I forget it's name. It's a kind of big horse with horns. (USA) A: It's called a Moose. They are tall and very violent, eating the brains of anyone walking close to them. You can scare it by spraying yourself with human urine before you go out walking. Q: I was in Canada in 1969 on R+R, and I want to contact the girl I dated while I was staying in Surrey, BC. Can you help? (USA) A: Yes, and you will still have to pay her by the hour. Q: Will I be able to speak English most places I go? (USA) A: Yes, but you will have to learn it first. Cheers TommyO