About this blog

A weight loss surgery blog by margaritadlc on BariatricPal. 3 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

Entries in this blog

• Sort By
  • Recently Updated
  • Title
  • Start Date
  • Most Commented
  • Most Viewed

Read more about Almost Liquid Diet

Almost Liquid Diet

Today I started the pre-liquid diet because I am an eater and I needed to transition. My pre-liquid is actually a liquid diet that the surgeon gave but but also include vegetable pureed soup, and oranges, limes and grapefruit. I've spent the day laying down as if I am going to die of misery. Later in the afternoon I felt better and got motivated to make my beef soup. It's still boiling and I am too excited. This morning I had a protein drink, and peppermint tea. Brunch I had orange juice, 2 j

• 6 Comments
• 323 views

• margaritadlc
• October 27, 200916 yr

Read more about I'm afraid of what my *belly* will look like after weightloss

I'm afraid of what my *belly* will look like after weightloss

Hi...I will be banded November 9, 2009. I'm almost 5'-11" and I weigh 313 lbs. For some reason, lately, all I can think about is how my stomach is going to look after the weightloss. I know it would look better than it looks now but I can't imagine all of this stomach disappearing. I've been told I carry my weight well but my stomach alone must weigh like 50lbs and I lost elasticity a long time ago. Surgeon said I will need a tuck but (kicking and screaming)---I don't want tooo.   Anyone o

• 4 Comments
• 297 views

• margaritadlc
• October 16, 200916 yr

Read more about My surgeon does not take my insurance...what?!!!

My surgeon does not take my insurance...what?!!!

After 2 office visits with Dr. Cooperstone and completing all of the required "studies" I was told that he does not take my insurance. I was informed when I called today to follow-up with the progress of approval by the insurance company. She said "Your insurance has not responded". I said "When should I follow up?" She placed me on hold then said "Dr. Cooperstone does not accept your insurance." Oh, I cried my heart out. Luckily, another surgeon in that office said he accepted my insurance. I a

• 4 Comments
• 370 views

• margaritadlc
• October 14, 200916 yr