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I don't plan to do fried foods either but right now I am getting 200-300 calories a day and being threatened with a feeding tube if it doesn't turn around in 3 weeks. Believe it or not there isn't much breading on them and what there is I would brush off. I was considering a McD's chicken something, my daughter was at work there and it would have been so easy to text her and have her bring me one but chicken breasts don't sit well with me so far so I skipped it.

There was a restaurant here that used to do that - they called it rumaki I think - YUM

Let you in on a secret - IL TX NM and OK are all under Health Care Service Corporation so they would be similar med policies That is so awesome you got approved with weight watchers! I have always heard they wouldn't.

Kelly I was thinking with some gravy - I agree they may be dry too but I was thinking a great source of protein.

wendy's chili - trying to get the protein in!

Yes and gizzards! But I am thinking those are too tough! I think I have given up - I am stuffed from lunch still.

trying to decide whats for dinner - thinking chicken livers from KFC - has anyone tried these? Did they agree?

I agree with telling at some point, November is a ways off so you have plenty of time to lead in to it. Regardless if the person is heavier or not, if they like a heavy woman then this could certainly change your relationship.

I couldn't have. I went back at 4 weeks and have been exhausted. I am only getting in 100-300 calories a day and a shower wipes me out. Thankfully I work from home and have been able to nap and spend my days in pj's as needed. I am 5 weeks out now and still exhausted. Good luck!

Be proactive and all your insurance they day after they submit to make sure it is moving along!

Hi Susie! Welcome!! It was the last update they did I believe that took away the edit option

I am 5 weeks out today, getting in between 150-350 calories a day and exhausted all the time. I have a hard time taking time to eat because of the fact when I do I have a hard time meeting my liquids goal. I assume I am a lucky one who still has swelling in my sleeve. I can't drink the protein as it makes me sick (physically) and all of a sudden in the last few days my calcium is making me physically sick. I go this week to the Dr and nutritionist - even that has me exhausted thinking of it, a 30 min drive each way and having to actually get ready for my day early. I work from home and I can't get up and shower, that activity exhausts me also. I nap 2-3 times a day. When was your turning point? Seems like so many people say 1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, seriously when will it get better?

I'm 5 weeks out and on the fence. I don't know if I would. I have struggled with acid reflux (not warned how bad this could be!!), I am struggling with calories and fluids - this is an all consuming thing, I think about what and when to eat and how I will get my fluids in more than I ever did before. By the way, I did lose my hunger so that is a blessing. The protein shakes that were so simple before surgery make me sick now. Sure I love that I have lost nearly 20 lbs in 5 weeks but wow have I felt exhausted the whole time! I felt very prepared. I had no physical complications and feel blessed by that. Latest thing? My calcium has begun to make me sick - all 3 kinds I have an option to take now. No going back, someday I will be skinny which I like the idea of. But right now, today, I don't like the whole thing much.

My understanding is that you are still healing at that stage and the "full" signal may not be present. Follow your rules so you don't do damage!

Amazing!! Thanks for sharing! You have done great!

I was told recently that after 1 year my doctor will consider short stints of ibuprofen. I think each situation is unique and has to be individually considered. I will say I have migraines as well and there are prescription drugs that have no ibuprofen in them - talk to your primary doctor about getting something to keep on hand for them.

I am with the "never lie" group - I don't go shouting what I've done but I tell anyone who cares enough to ask. After all, I really don't want to contribute to the stigma that is already on WLS. It's there because of all the secrecy in the first place. To each his own, absolutely.

Tomorrow my mom is making me meatloaf, all covered in katsup and bacon and some mashed potatoes too!! I am so excited - even though I know I might get just a few bites in and a tiny taste of those buttery potatoes - I just cannot wait!! It sounds soooo good! Have you had a meal like this? One you anticipated this much? Did you enjoy it like you thought? Every day I feel like I can eat a bit more, I really need to get myself to cooking so I can't have homemade stuff because it sure tastes better than frozen or to go. I have been having alot of to go Soups lately and they have been a lifesaver for me. Today I went to dinner for my future sister in law's bachelorette sort of party - to a place that serves horse shoes, some of the best around. It's a central IL thing and if you have never been here or lived here you would never have heard of it but let me help you picture it - Texas toast with your choice of meat (a burger is popular), cover that in french fries then top with very yummy homemade cheese sauce...yes. A horse shoe, or a smaller version, the pony. I had tilapia - I was so good - just had me some baked fish, didn't even stick a fry in cheese sauce just so I could taste it. So I feel pretty ok about my meatloaf for tomorrow By the way, I'm not hungry, I was a lucky one and lost my hunger. But mmmm the taste of some things just sucks me in!!

I have BCBSIL PPO and work for them. I was told specifically that 6 months medically supervised weight loss was 6 months of visits with your physician where you discuss your weight, what you are doing to lose during your 6 months, exercise/diet plan etc. I have heard of one person submitting 6 months of nutritionist visits and being approved. My Dr filled out a form my surgeon's office required each month and only submitted once they had all of those forms in hand. I was told specifically also that a weight watchers booklet showing 6 months of weigh ins doesn't count. Now, if you have discussed your weight and what you were doing to lose 6 times over 24 months your doctor could say you have met that requirement. Here is a link directly to the medical policy - http://medicalpolicy.hcsc.net/medicalpolicy/home?ctype=POLICY&cat=Surgery&path=/templatedata/medpolicies/POLICY/data/SURGERY/SUR716.003_2011-03-15#hlink The statement below is pretty clear - Documentation of active participation in a comprehensive, non-surgical program of weight reduction for at least six (6) months, occurring within the twenty-four (24) months prior to the proposed surgery.

I took 4 weeks and this was my first week back. No matter how well I felt, working an 8 hour day zapped me. Remember you are relearning how to eat and drink and your calorie intake is very low. I spent this 4 day week napping on my lunch and after work. 2nd day I clocked out after 2 hours and slept for 2 hours - I work from home in a desk job. I didn't shower or dress until the evenings, trying to conserve the little energy I had for work. Whatever the max is your Dr recommends you take, do it. Use vacation/sick time, FMLA, Short Term Disability - whatever you have to do but do it!!

Congratulations on your persistence!! I know there are alot of people here who have Kaiser - I see alot of people mention it. Might look over in the insurance forum to get some users and they can tell you all about the process! I know they seem to have lots of classes you have to go through!

You will be her support, she will come to you when she isn't sure about something or has a problem. You are sort of her mentor. I agree those of us who had to go through the "hoops" will probably be better off in the long run as we have the extra follow up and support needed. Back 10 years ago there were bariatric clinics all around and they rushed them in and out - I have a friend who had RNY then and she hasn't ever followed any rule, she doesn't take Vitamins and just knows it is Vitamin related when she has problems. It's sad, and everything I say she says "I was bad and didn't do that." She says don't follow my example! And I sure won't!

Every time I read the "What should I say that isn't a lie?" threads they upset me. I think people need to know! There are so many people who have thought about WLS and not had anyone to ask about it - so they hear the negative comments that float the edges and keep quiet about their thoughts and don't act. I have had 2 friends ask me lots about it, both had considered it but never looked any further, one is getting ready to schedule an orientation. I don't know if either will follow through but I feel by being open I gave them a person to ask about it. I sure said forever I would never do it! Then I started hanging around with a friend who had RNY like 10 years ago and asking her things, observing how she ate, lived, etc and it put a bug in my brain - I started looking in to it. You just never know who you may lead to a new life!! The stigma is there because people are so silent about it - break the stigma!

I actually have the twisted cherry and thought it would be ok then half way through it started making me sick too

I've been looking forward to this thread all week!! Hi All-Stars!! I am weighing in at 194.2 this am, I have pretty much hit my stall on Labor Day. I'm ok with it. I've really been struggling with food and fluids but yesterday I managed to eat 3 times and I felt so accomplished! I even got every ounce of fluids in! I couldn't however stomach my last Calcium. I am headed this morning to get the yummy chews so I can get them in every day without feeling like I might hurl. Have to get my 1 month blood work drawn too, not looking forward to how that will make me feel for the rest of the day! I can;t tolerate the shakes so I have struggled with Protein from day one - found some bars that aren't bad. I have a friend sending me samples of hers today, looking forward to trying some different ones but not much hope for them Hope everyone is settling in to a routine with everything! Can't wait to hear how everyone is!