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I know right sometimes i can't believe how much Protein i don't consume.. My weakness is sweets which have no nutritional value.. But i dont overeat with them.. I eat chicken depending on how it is cooked it goes down well, I have just started a couple of days ago on the dannon oikos protein i love it.. I started doing my shakes in the a.m. with whey protein but after i put my scoop with the other stuff that added up to like 300 something calories for just that.. I got frustrated because by the time i got to the end of my day i didn't have to many calories left. www.myfitnesspal.com is my best friend. I stay between 800-1000. I don't go over. Now i am making sure that ANYTHING that goes into my mouth has protein.. Yesterday i am so proud i had 100 grams of protein.. my breakfast i went to smoothie king and had a gladiator smootie it had 45 grams alone and was only 180 calories.. I think i am making it harder than what it really is.. If i just eat nutrional things with protein at every meal/ snack i will be ok.. Thanks for listening/replying to my venting.. I just want to lose these last 40 lbs.. Yes my hair has been breaking and very brittle. I need to put myself in time out. Im just glad that I realize where my mistakes are.. These stalls are terrible...

I had my sleeve on march 1.. im down from 260 to 206.. im very grateful but im very frustrated i am at a stall for about 6 weeks... I know that I have more to lose. I want to lose at least 40 more lbs.. I have incorporated ZUMBA like 4 times a week.. I am only getting in about 30 grams of protein,,, I am trying but i am just not that hungry sometimes then its hard finding what to eat that is high in protein.. how many carbs do you guys eat a day?? Please give me any kind of suggestions.. this is so heartbreaking..

I feel the same way, I was sleeved on march 1 and all I have lost is 13 lbs. but from reading the post I do know that I need to increase my water intake now it is only like 32 oz.. It is so hard to get it in.. but I know that I am going to have to do something different so that I can get different results. I keep thinking that I didn't go thru this surgery for nothing... My protein I think is pretty fair. I only put in my mouth protein and I try my best to stay away ffrom carbs...

Hello Jasper Girl,, You are doing so well,, we were sleeved the same date. I haven't as much weight as i want yet. Your progress is phenomenial. Are you exercising? will you please give me a typical day of what you are eating? Thanks so Much

March 1 st for me with Dr. Spiegel Where can we find a list of things that we should pack for our hospital stay???

I am so so excited. I am finally approved.. They originally denied me but the same day my case worker called and raised you know what. Thank You Jesus. March 1 is 20 days away.. My pre op is feb 18th. I feel so blessed.. At first i was only imagining how it would be but now I can live it...

I called aetna wednesday and they told me to call back friday . I called back Friday and they said that they needed more information from my doctor's office. It has been so long for me and this weight battle. I just pray that the insurance company understands and has some empathy... I know that they say out of every bad there is something good.. I am glad that they didn't just say no instead they requested more information. I am praying and having good faith. I am going to call my case worker tomorrow and see what she says..

wow now that is service first... that is excellent.. I am so so happy for you... You are on your way now.... whoot whoot!!

Does the weight history have to be one year after another. i.e. 2008, 2009 or could you have one for 2007 and 2010 and they will accept those 2 year weight history? I read and read the bulletin but it doesnt say the weight history has to be back to back. Thanks I am just trying to get this stuff in order.

Congrats.. I am so happy for you....It really did not take long at all... Thanks for the inspiration..

My doctors office was waiting on my primary doctor to fax them the needed information so I politely called my PCP and spoke with the receptionist and she said she would fax it over now. My job schedule requires a 6 week advance notice. I already put in for feb 1 thru 10th on good faith. Prayerfully next week I will hear something so that I can at least have it before I have to wait until the next schedule is put out.... I understand that the office staff have a load of cases to do but at the same time I do not want my caseworker to stop the ball from rolling. Patience is truly a virtue. I am staying prayed up that God allows the insurance to give a speedy O.K. for this life saving procedure.. I have

My doctors office was waiting on my primary doctor to fax them the needed information so I politely called my PCP and spoke with the receptionist and she said she would fax it over now. My job schedule requires a 6 week advance notice. I already put in for feb 1 thru 10th on good faith. Prayerfully next week I will hear something so that I can at least have it before I have to wait until the next schedule is put out.... I understand that the office staff have a load of cases to do but at the same time I do not want my caseworker to stop the ball from rolling. Patience is truly a virtue. I am staying prayed up that God allows the insurance to give a speedy O.K. for this life saving procedure.. I have

Thanks so much for your response. Today is my last appointment.. they say that I should here something within a week. With my job you have to make your schedule 6 weeks in advance, so our schedule is made already until the end of march.. I have taken off feb 1-10th hopefully my surgery will be within that time... I pray that it is.. LOL.. my pre op diet is 3 day liquid. how are you feeling?? WOW im so happy for you 20 lbs on your 1st post op visit. P.S. Please keep me posted on your success!!

Hello, I am one Nutritional appointment away from my surgery. I have been going to Dr. Speigal. Even though I have met him only once, His nutritionist is so AWESOME, down to earth and most of all understanding. She is a very helpful resource. I am praying that AETNA approves my surgery. I am so ready for the new me from inside out. They say that it takes about a week for the insurance companies to make a decision so prayerfully I will hear something around jan 28th and with his office your surgery is scheduled within the next week. ] For most of you all how long did it take for your insurance to approve it then how long did it take your doctor to schedule your surgery date.

Hello, I am one Nutritional appointment away from my surgery. I have been going to Dr. Speigal. Even though I have met him only once, His nutritionist is so AWESOME, down to earth and most of all understanding. She is a very helpful resource. I am praying that AETNA approves my surgery. I am so ready for the new me from inside out. They say that it takes about a week for the insurance companies to make a decision so prayerfully I will hear something around jan 28th and with his office your surgery is scheduled within the next week. ] For most of you all how long did it take for your insurance to approve it then how long did it take your doctor to schedule your surgery date.