Russian_BANDit_inNY
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Insurance Approved
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to Grammy271's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
CONGRATS! CONGRATS! CONGRATS!!!!!! -
OMG Protein Shakes
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to losetobemeagain's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I got three different brands before my pre-op diet. All chocolate - WalMart, BodyMilk, Premier from Costco) and I am OK with all of them. I guess I am of the lucky few ... or just don’t have good taste :-) They all a bit too sweet for me. I plan to spend some time after the surgery (tomorrow YEY) to find an all natural whey Isolate. If anyone has any suggestion – please let me know here or pm. -
Calling all March Bansters
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to gigglynurse00's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am being banded March 2nd. And I am surprisingly calm today. A week ago I was realy scared, and a week before that anxious and nervous. Two weeks on liquids really calmed me down I guess :-) -
girdle / corset / shapeware after the band
Russian_BANDit_inNY posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Anyone knows if it is OK to wear girdle / corset / shapeware or something like that after the banding while losing weight? Wondering if it is squeezing pouch/port and should not be used after surgery... And if it helps skin to shrink. Any input? -
girdle / corset / shapeware after the band
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to Russian_BANDit_inNY's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
All - thank you for the answers!!! -
I am less scared now than a week ago. And the liquid diet does not seem so bad today.
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OMG!!! I'M GETTING BANDED TOMORROW YIKES!
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to beaner5522's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations and Good Luck!!! -
Waiting.....patiently! (Sort of a Vent)
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to ElizabethNYC's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I see you are from NY - are you going to have surgery @ NYU? -
YEYYY Got the date today Surgery scheduled @ NYU with dr Fielding. Scared, existed, can not wait, Anyone scheduled for the same date? Same hospital? Would be good to 'share' the experience with someone who is going through the same process at the same time :-)
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03-02-2011 NYU dr Fielding
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to Russian_BANDit_inNY's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Anyone scheduled for surgery @ NYU on the 2nd of March? -
Day 9 of pre-opp liquid diet. Still not a fan of it… But brains are so liquefied - I no longer care :-/
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So glad
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to TexasNurseMom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Same here... So many answers here. I am addicted. -
2 wks post op-I can eat and drink like before band
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to RobinLB's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Robin, Mary, Heather... Do you still have same hunger? I am pre-opp would like to know if even if you CAN eat as before you might be less hungry. -
Weekends on pre-op diet are NO FUN. Have to stop myself from stopping at the frig all day long .
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Where is your port??
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to lisa-conners@hotmail.com's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Might be because it is healthier to sleep on the right side? I know I know it is silly reason to place port slightly to the left... and there might be a good medical reason to do i it ... maybe something to do with the internal organs 'layout'? -
Ports for chemo therapy also placed few inches below the collar bone. They still flip, and the bump is very visible even before weight loss.
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waiting, waiting, waiting
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to kourtany93's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would strongly suggest to follow up with the doctor office if you feel like things are not moving. I asked and worked with office manager after I was not able to reach the 'right' person. Office manager Melisa was very very helpful. And my insurance pre-approval case manager Elaine from Anthem BCBS - was always reachable, I had her direct phone number. -
First day of pre-opp diet is done with. Can't say I am looking forward to thirteen more.
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What to do with friends and family?
Russian_BANDit_inNY posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Got my surgery day yesterday. All of a sudden my friends and family turned on me. Were they hopping I will not get approved? or pass psyche evaluation? lol They compare quitting smoking to stopping overeating... I quit cold turkey when had "live vs smoke" diagnosis. They INSIST I can change my eating habit... They insist I don't need to risk my life to go under a knife and loos weight myself... DON'T THEY KNOW ME??? HELLO?!?!?! I am shocked, confused, mad, sad... Still.... they know me best..... start to question myself? and my decision? Anyone had the same or similar reaction from the closest people?