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A weight loss surgery blog by NicholeMarley on BariatricPal. 4 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Read more about Doing Well.

Doing Well.

Ok, so its been almost 2 weeks since surgery and im doing great. Ive lost 17 lbs so far. The first week was pretty rough and was freaking myself out about malnutrition since i only had one kind of protein powder and could not stand it. And this past monday i got to expand my diet from pureed foods, to soft foods. meaning i can have crackers, toast, peanut butter, noodles/rice, eggs, etc. Very exciting since ive been getting sick of my pureed tuna, and soup and such. Starting school soon, so that

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• NicholeMarley
• August 12, 200916 yr

Read more about Protein Protein Protein...ugh

Protein Protein Protein...ugh

Ok, all im hearing about is that i have to get my PROTEIN in. im just not sure what is the best product or what tastes the best and stuff like that.   So if you have any great recommendations or reviews about aproduct please let me know. im a little lost   -thanks. <3   ALSO, ive heard that Unjury is really great, but it is really expensive and apparently there are only 17 scoops in the biggest container so im guessing that if 17 shakes. that isnt much...

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• NicholeMarley
• July 28, 200917 yr

Read more about 5 days!

5 days!

Ok, so 5 days until surgery and im so excited!!! Tomorrow me and my mom are going to visit with my cousin who had the surgery a few years ago because 1. it was her birthday on Friday and 2. i just want to talk with here about pre surgery and post surgery. like what she did for a while basically.   On Monday i have a crazy day with appointments. like 3 in one day starting at 6:45 AM...which reallllyyyy sucks. I have to have an upper GI, lab work i think, and i meet with the dietician. and i can

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• NicholeMarley
• July 26, 200917 yr

Read more about Denied, Appealed, Approved, Sceduled, Happy.

Denied, Appealed, Approved, Sceduled, Happy.

June 2009- Insurance denied my request for lap band surgery and claimed i had not ful-filled all of the requirements, which we BMI over 40, Co-Morbidities, and participation in a 2-year medically tracked diet/weight loss program. All of which i did.   June 2009- Appeal letter sent and we wait ......................................................................................................................................................................... July 13th- Approval letter for t

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• NicholeMarley
• July 21, 200917 yr