OCLadyLori

I have the ones from costco and I do enjoy the taste of them. I have found very few that I like the flavor of. I understand what Chamie is saying. The instructions do not give you definate instructions on how much or what quantites to take of these items. Yes they give us a list but do not say... You are allowed 3 of these and 1 of these per day. We are here making changes in our lives and it's frustrating enough with all the "requirements" we have to do before our paperwork can be submitted to our Insurance Company and then the wait for the word on if it was approved or not. But to be told to go on liquid diet without some guidelines on what our limits should be calorie wise or oz wise just adds to the frustration. We want to do the right thing and not blow it because we didn't know something. We all need support not attitude. Thank you for remembering that.

So I guess with the change in Procedure from Lap Band to Gastric Bypass I don't really fit into this group anymore

Bayougirl, You look fantastic!!!! Well I'm a 44H so do I care if they shrink??? NO!!!!! I"m tired of lugging them around!!!

I had my one on one with My Dr. Today. I have to go on liquid diet and lose some weight before surgery. No specific amount but he asked that I work on it and really try. He also discussed my health history with me and other things going on and he strongly recommended Bypass over lapBand. Going forward with his suggestion of doing the Bypass after our lengthy talk about it all. Surgery date is the same but new paperwork submitted to Health Insurance for approval which Dr. says is not a prob as it's been done before. The office didn't have any samples of the protien shake they recommend so I stopped by Costco and picked up the Protien drink he also recommended from their. I will start to incorporate it into my diet and get used to it now and not wait until the last minute. I'm nervous.

When I tell those closest to me about my plans to be Banded to gain better health and stop the express train to Type 2 Diabeties .............. this is what I hear........ I hear from the female friends are things like "Good for you" "Yayaya", "Good Luck", etc. The Males however always say "I hope you find it's worth the risks" and "You know your boobs will shrink" Oh Males you silly creatures.... Big boobs = Huge Butt I'd like to be healthy and not worry about Boobs

Congrats!!!! I so hope they find I have Hernia and can stop the heartburn and the costly medicine to prevent it!!!!

My Paperwork was submitted sometime around the 20th and I got my approval yesterday, May 1st. Today the Dr. Office called to schedule the surgery date. Tomorrow I have my One on One with my Dr. Wondering if he is going to put me on a liquid diet from now on going forward and Yikes!!! Nervous!!!!

Thank you everyone. My Birthday is the 18th so Yes it is my Birthday Present!!!!! June is going to be a spectacular Month!!!!!!!!!

Yayayayayaya!!!!!

Thank you for the information. Now to find out if my insurance covers the fills or not. Either way it won't change my mind about getting the surgery!!!

I plan on taking measurements of Bust, Hips, Waist, Upper Arms,Thighs, and from shoulder to shoulder. I want to see the results on paper to help me stay motivated and not discouraged. Also pics in the same outfit as well.

Has anyone here went through Health Net and or Talbert Medical Group in Fountain Valley CA? I want to know what to expect. I have completed all my required steps. The Support Group meeting, Dr. Talk, Nutrition class, Psych eval. Now I am waiting for my paperwork to be submitted and am curious on what to expect.

I made an appointment with my Dr. and when I was asked the reason for my appointment I told them I wanted a referral for weight loss surgery. When I went to the appointment my Dr. was very happy with my decision and referred me right away for it. She wants me off my meds and healthier and says the surgery will be a big plus.

What is "blind" fills.

I am also going through Dr. LaPorte's office. Thanks for the heads up on the long wait. I am waiting for insurance approval and they will only approve me for Dr. LaPorte's office so I hope they work with me on Surgery dates as well!!!