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Blog 95450

A blog by knapp in General

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A weight loss surgery blog by knapp on BariatricPal. 13 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Diabetes

Ladies, If you have diabetes please answer this post..did your A1C level hold you back from getting the operation? Everything was going smooth until my retarded family doctor left and a NEW PA took his place and she wants a A1C done and it will determen if she will give me clearance for the operation...I am so mad right know cause the doctor in St.Louis was A ok with everything and was hoping to get the operation in 3 wks or so...
  • knapp

Journey has began

I went and met with the nurse, dietation, and got pysch eval done today. I didn't have to start no diet just yet..They are hoping they will be able to preform the operation with in 4 wks. I will have to do a liq. diet for 1 wk before the operation. I am very happy and very glad things went will today. Dr. Follwell's nurse was very nice I really look forward in dealing with them for life. Soon as I find out the surgery date I will post it. :rolleyes2:
  • knapp

Soup

I went to Kroger and found this soup mix called egg drop it is made by sun bird it was in the asian foods I made it and it taste pretty good it kinda taste like chicken and noddle soup.. I am trying to find different soups/broths I like before I go to the doctor on the 12th. In case he puts me on a liq diet...Just wanted to share the info. if anyone has any soup/broth they have found that was good please share with me for my husband and i are both doing the band.
  • knapp

10 Rules for Lap Band

My husband went to see the doctor about getting lap band also. The doctor gave him a sheet that said 10 Rules for Lap Band Success and I found it VERY HELPFUL so I thought I would share his with some everyone. 1. Eat only 3 small meals per day (300 to 500 calaries per meal) 2. Eat slowly and chew thoroughly ( Spend 30 min per meal and chew 15-20 times per bite) 3. Stop eating as soon as you feel full 4. Do NOT drink while you are eating 5. Do not eat between meals 6. Eat
  • knapp

Diet Recipes

I am trying to get different recipes and ideals what others have eatten cause I am trying to plan a head..So if you would please share recipes or ideals for liquid Diet and Pureed Diet for I go see the Dietation on the 12th of July so all your help would be very greatful...
  • knapp

Question about lap band

I went friday to my family doctor and he said I am a perfect canidate for the operation. So I have my 1st about July 12 with the Dietation, Nurse, and Psycholodical eval all in one day so what should I except? I am really wanting to get this done but I have a hard time staying or stopping from drinking soda, sweet tea, and chocolate. I thank that is why I am so heavy now but I also had two children and I also have diabetes. I also went to day and got a membership at the gym so I am starting/tryi
  • knapp

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