Brown Kameleon

I go fr my 4 week follow up on 2/9... I'm hoping I get my first fill that day.

Sorry... I am from DE

If I can get it to scan a look readable then I will send by tomorrow but no guarantees as my scanner is not of great quality.

If you have acess to a fax machine, I can send you what was submitted. Again all insurances are different but the from asked for name of program(which was already pre-typed), the year, weightloss, weight regained, length of program and if my primary doc knew. My doc knew about most of them because every time I saw her I was on some type of plan and would mention them. However I did not hkave any documentation from any of the programs. And I've never met a doc who didn't support the band because of the health benefits it can potentially foster.

Hello, i saw my nutritionist on Thursday and she said a headache is the first sign of dehydration. Drink up before you workout then replenish with Gatoraide (or the equivalent). If you still get headaches after a couple days of doing this, then see your doctor- PCP.

Although all insurances are different, here is my story. I have BCBS- Anthem and all I had to fill out was a history for my doctor. They submitted to insurance and I did not need proof. My history account wasn't even completely accurate because I did it bt memory so it was vague. I gave them everything from LA weightloss to Jenny Craig to Weightwatchers to Atkins with approximate years and results. You should be fine.

Hello, I'm glad you recognize you can be doing more to see better results. However, I'm curious... Do you normally weigh yourself with your friends scale? My doctor's scale and my scale at home have a 2lb difference.

Thank you for this post, it keeps it real and goals attainable!!!!! This should be re-posted at least every month. @ Xavier... I already have started emulating your band of life. If I could restrict I wouldn't need the band. I need help with portion control while learning to eat things in moderation. This band will do this for me. However everyone is different and each person needs to find what works for them.

Hello, same here. From what I've read it's pretty normal. My surgeon expects me to maintain and perhaps lose some. But no gaining. I still have very little appetite yet I find I can eat more than 1/2 cup. I'm focus on healing, eating selections and habits, chewing habits and waiting to drink that 30 mins before and 45 mins to an hour after the meals. Basically, I'm trying to get the basics down.

Glad everything went well for the both of you!!!

Welcome & good luck! Also, excellent job so far. This forum is great and the people on here are very helpful. There is a group termed January Bandsters, plz join and follow us if you haven't done so already.

@Okiekatt! Lol... That too... And yes plural... Lol, lol!!!!!

@ doctordiva.... They try to hide the protein flavor with a fruity taste but you still can taste the protein. With that said, the taste is horrible, I hold my breath as I sip. But it it's a lot of protein in just 3.8 so to me it's worth the taste.

I struggle with this... The most important part. So I rely on protein shots 42 grams of whey protein. It's called New Whey, 1 vile shot has 180 calories, 2 carbs and 0 sugar. I do 1/2 of one a day (1 vile lasts 2 days) so it's an easy 21 grams right there. GNC sales it for $3.49 a vile. I am going to see the nutritionist this week. I thought I paid careful attention to her ideas but without thisI would not get my 60 grams.

@ jennifer1, thank you so much!! I will start with your blogs first.

Per my doc and many on this site, first 4-6 weeks is for healing and becoming acclimated with your band. Remember everyone is different so the worse thing you can do is start comparing your results to others. The best you can do is follow the plan your surgeon/nutritionist gave you and you will have results. Also remember that for many; results are not seen until one starts getting fills. Remain encouraged and optimistic. This site is great!!! For any negative you may come across, don't fall prey. Chew up the meat and spit out the bones.... Meaning take what you need from it and leave the rest alone. Good luck to you.

Congrats Meredith and ValAnn!!!!!!

@chastndeb.. Thank you, I will call her office on Monday to ask about both. I had a hysterectomy last year but still have my ovaries. After all the pathology testing it ended up being cateorgarized as stage 1 uteran cancer. But hysterectomy took care of that. We seem to have similar problems.... I'm 5'1 too, starting weight 256 now 237. But according to your profile weight, I weigh a lot more than you. My goal weight is also higher. That might change for me,I have to see how I feel & look.

@ chastndeb... I'm just on synthroid (levothyroxine). Were your levels off the chart before the preop diet? I'm trying to find out when mine went south. I really can't say it's the lap band cuz the last time I saw my endo was in August. I was on every 6 months. Now I got to go back to every 2 until levels are back under control. She is the one who said absorption problems.... She's the doc ... What do I know.

B-52, I'm fairly new to the site (about a month) and I've only been banded for almost 3 weeks. I notice a lot of negativity and people giving passes for mishaps. I've also read a lot of positive, encouragement and honesty. The latter is what I appreciate the most.... Sort of the old adage "chew up the meat and spit out the bones". I type all of that to say that you may not need this forum as much but the forum definitely needs your insight, experience and expertise. I look forward to reading your posts and responses. I like your honesty and candidness... So THANK YOU!!!!!!

Thank you, will do... that will be 2 months from now. But I'll post it, hopefully with good news.

Hello, I'm sorry to her about your gallstones. My doctor was proactive in that he prescribed the ursodiol prior to surgery so that the prescription was already filled and at home. Yes you can crush thm and put in applesauce or why ever is easy for you. Still do not chew but swallow the crush tablet. My doctor said it was the only way to take them. I hope they work so surgery is not needed.

How bad did you cheat? Each preop diet is different so what was your mishap?