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sandy1341

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  1. sandy1341

    Can't Control Appetite

    I was Banded on 11/30, I've lost 12lbs. since then. But I have no appetite at all. I usually have to force myself to eat because I don't like the bloated feeling after I eat. I have been following my Doctor's instructions to the letter which now I am on full liquids. When I went to my Doctor for my first post op visit, His response to my eating habits were the Band is working without a fill. Every one's body is different maybe try from my dietitians notes to eat 6 small 4oz meals a day. But check with you Doctor.
  2. sandy1341

    Denied by BCBSI for Lap Band Surgery And Devastated!

    I would go to your Med Spa and have them to provide you with documentation, also go to your PCP to provide health documentation it may take a few months but don't give up! It will happen. My surgeon provided me with forms to be filled out by my doctor which made it easier and I kept for myself a copy of everything because sometimes my PCP doctor would forget to provide my surgeon paperwork on time (very important). Most Insurances require 6 months documentation without skipping a month or you would have to start over. Best of luck
  3. sandy1341

    Today Is My Day!!

    Good Luck, 6 days out and I come to realize this is the step to a healthier lifestyle. You are on your way yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. sandy1341

    Starting Soft Food Tomorrow!!

    I heard Ground Beef was not good (made with gristle) unless the meatballs are made with lean beef or ground turkey and put into a sauce. You might want to try baked Tilapia yum yum and a very soft fish .
  5. My surgery was on 11/30 and I've been following the Doctor's instructions of clear liquids and to start protein drinks on day 4. It is not so much feeling hungry because after I eat or (drink) LOL my meals and I fill full for about 2 hours then go to the bathroom repeatedly. Has anyone else experienced this? What do I do? this is getting quite annoying!!!
  6. mafiamamy, on October 12, 2011 - 3:49 PM, said: how can you know if you have a hernia ?? pls I found out I had a Hernia when I went for the upper GI pre-test
  7. I had my lap Band 2 days ago I also had the Haital Hernia repair. Today is a better day for me because like the rest of you I was in a lot of pain and had a lot of gas pain in my chest. I am on clear liquids but I have to force myself to eat anything because I have no appetite and after I eat or let me say drink it seems I get gas pains.Do anyone have any suggestions what may of helped with you.
  8. So happy to hear all went well, I'm a little nervous myself my day is tomorrow.wish me luck
  9. I am a newbie to this site and I am scheduled to be banded on 11/30/11. I have read several post of success and frustration, so kind of nervous now and don't know what to expect. I am going in at a starting weight of 285lbs, 57 yrs old and need too lose over a 100lbs. my question is this possible and how long does it take. Next question about the Protein drinks, what is the best way to prepare them? I was thinking the same way I prepare my slimfast w/ skim milk and ice in my blender, any suggestions.
  10. sandy1341

    before lap band surgery

    Here are pics before surgery some of me at my highest weight of 337lbs
  11. From the album: before lap band surgery

    2 mo. pre surgery 20lbs loss from 311lbs
  12. sandy1341

    P1010075

    From the album: before lap band surgery

    max weight 337lbs
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    PC240014

    From the album: before lap band surgery

    311lbs

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