Hello from WV

[Elizabethdb 0]

There is a lot of gas after this surgery. They actually pump gas into your belly to expand it for surgery. Right after surgery I stayed full. I couldnt even get my liquids in I would take a tiy sip and that would be all it took. Your stomach is mad right now and swollen and all that lovely stuff. Thats why they want us to do liquids for the first 2 weeks and then purees. Everything is just mad its been worked on and now there is a foreign object on the stomach. Just take it easy, you will eventually get nice and hungry then it will be getting time for a fill. Hang in there. Like my mom and I kept telling ourselves during this stage "This to will pass"

[Saundra 0]

LOL that was cute, So even though I have some hunger pains but mostly gas, I should just do my best to concentrate on clears and not worry about Protein Shakes things like that until my tummy is a bit less mad at me?

[Elizabethdb 0]

I dunno. When they first started doing it here they started Protein on day 1, I guess now they are telling people to wait a couple days to a week before worrying about getting the protein in. I guess it depends on the doctor as to when they want you to start on the protein.

[footballmom104 0]

My stomach must not have a temper - I've had no problems whatsoever, except for burping at lot. I'm so hungry I could eat a horse and wondering if they even put anything in there -

[Elizabethdb 0]

Some people are like that. I heard people in support group not even a week after their surgeries complaining about how hungry they were. I didnt even have an appetite for a couple weeks. Are you getting enough Protein? I know they say that protein keeps you from being hungry, I dont think it helps me though. I dont know what to tell ya, Im sorry. Drink lots of fluids.

[Elizabethdb 0]

We had a good meeting tonight. Big group and several new faces. The topic was "Open forum" her speaker backed out at last minute so we just did an open forum type thing. It was good. Next month she will have some doctor there, I didnt reconize his name, and will talk about marriage with the changes and stuff. I think I will stay out of that one due to the fact that I am VERY single. Anyway, for you newbees it was great seeing you :thumbup:

[kdlee 0]

Sorry we missed you guys at the meeting. I didn't get home from work until 6:30. The 6pm meeting time is almost impossible during the winter months for me to make because I work in Athens and it seems all the students here want to come into the clinic at 5pm! It may be March before I make the next one. I have all my required meetings in. My husband has one more.

[whitwolf81 0]

I had my first official visit yesterday. We went over my history and set a goal weight for me to reach in two years. I have actually losted a few pounds since going to the doctor last time, but with the weather it is hard to keep up with my walks outside.

[Elizabethdb 0]

Good for you! Do you have to diet for 6 months now with Lindsey? Time will go by fast. I know what you mean about the weather. I have been having the munchies and a little sweet tooth. sugar free pudding or something like that helps the sweet tooth, havent found anything for the munchies yet. Good luck

[WVU-FAN 0]

Jeanne submitted me to insurance on 01-16-09. I found out today they needed more information and Jeanne has to send a letter of medical necessity. Brenda told me she'd let me know when it was time to worry LOL

Hope everybody is doing good!

Hi Jennifer! Have you heard anything more yet? Good Luck!!!!

3 more weigh ins...................and then I will be submitted to insurance :w00t:............course that also means 3 more months!

[Elizabethdb 0]

3 more weigh ins...................and then I will be submitted to insurance :tongue:............course that also means 3 more months! :thumbup:

3 weigh ins means 3 months?? Do you not go twice a month? I had to go every other week. Hey 3 weigh in though, that is closer then you were 6 months ago:tongue_smilie: It will go by fast. Good luck!!!

Well I think I may have hit my sweet spot FINALLY. I am averaging a weight loss of 2 pounds a week and I dont think I am getting enough Protein though, my hair is coming out by the handfulls.. My next fill appointment is the 11th. Anyone else going to be there?

[WVU-FAN 0]

3 more weigh ins...................and then I will be submitted to insurance ............course that also means 3 more months!

3 weigh ins means 3 months?? Do you not go twice a month? I had to go every other week. Hey 3 weigh in though, that is closer then you were 6 months ago:tongue_smilie: It will go by fast. Good luck!!!

Well I think I may have hit my sweet spot FINALLY. I am averaging a weight loss of 2 pounds a week and I dont think I am getting enough Protein though, my hair is coming out by the handfulls.. My next fill appointment is the 11th. Anyone else going to be there?

Lindsey changed me to once a month for weigh in.....I guess they are getting quite busy now and their schedules are getting pretty full. She changed me at my last weigh in from every 2 wks to once a month.

I am thankful there is only 3 more........I have tomorrow and then March & April. And your right......I am closer. It just feels like it has been forever...

Congrats on hitting your sweet spot!!!! 2 lbs a week is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

[jenniferinwv 0]

Hi Jennifer! Have you heard anything more yet? Good Luck!!!!

Insurance sent it back asking for more information; they wanted my whole weight history and something else. Yesterday Brenda said that Jeanne had resubmitted me and submitted my husband, but Aetna has no record of it. I hate to keep calling Jeanne because I know she's busy though, but I'm more than ready and hate not knowing what's going on. I have my payment ready too. So basically, I dunno:confused:

[whitwolf81 0]

Good for you! Do you have to diet for 6 months now with Lindsey? Time will go by fast. I know what you mean about the weather. I have been having the munchies and a little sweet tooth. sugar free pudding or something like that helps the sweet tooth, havent found anything for the munchies yet. Good luck :bananalama:

I have to do the 6 month with Lindsey and also have the physc evaluation set up. Brenda has been out of the office so it will be another week when I have those appointments set up.

[Saundra 0]

Have you tried the Protein bullits? My dr said I shouldn't loose any hair at all. I found a place I can get them online and have a code to make shipping cost $1.00, if your interested let me know and I'll post it.