Sannah

I can only imagine. I would love go hear how things go for you!! Fingers crossed for a smooth surgery (recovery too)!!!

I have completed 2 weigh in at my doctors office. I have schedule my sleep study, and my blood draw. How did surgery go? Any complications? A week out for you. Not long eh? On all liquids? Back to work? Mind if I ask how intense you feel te pain is?

Hi! Sorry for the double reply. I use an ap on my phone for this forum. When I sent the first message it was not sending. So I typed other message.

Was the 6 months for you medically surpervisef weight loss? If so, did you see yor doctor every six months? Congrats on your success!! Sounds like the weight is coming off nicely. Have any advice to offer?

Hi! I've just started my process. My insurance covers wls if you have a bmi above 40 or 35-39 with 1 co-morbidity. My bmi is 52-53. My primary care physician supports/ and thinks I should and would benefit wls surgery. I am starting all my testing. I do not think I have any co morbidities. I am thankful to not have any complications because of my weight. I see that a lot of people get denied with this co morbidity deal. Do many people get denied with an above 40 bmi and no co-morbidities? I have Premera bluecross Blueshield. I would love to hear your experience without co-morbidities. Evening!

Brilliant!! Organization is amazing!! Mind sending your chart my way? Sannah@hotmail.com Thank you kindly!!!

Hey! I am not in your town, but I sure know where its at and have passed by many times. I am in Milwaukie, Or. My husband has family in Wenatchee, Qunicy, Bellingham and Yakima. Did you find some friends I here? How'd surgery go? How are things going? Sannah

I was told by the surgeon and dietician that carbonation stretch your pouch. This will allow you to eat more an gain weight.

Thank you kindly. I am surprised to see so many willing to answer questions. I will be in contact!! :-) Sannah

Hi, Anyone wiling to text or e-mail with me? Considering lap band and want to ask questions on top of reading tons of posts. Sannah

Anything help with the gas pain? Congrats on getting banded. I can't wait to have my turn!! Any tips for the clear diet?

Honk. What do you eat for carbs? I don't like Pasta or potatoes. I guess I am lucky in this respect. Every now and then I crave bread.

Hi, Tammy-Very helpful. Sounds like the Pasta,potatoes and bread would be hard. I appreciate the input. Very helpful. Cocoa bean- if the tofu isn't crispy does it go down smoothly? Thank you replying. Sannah

Hi Elcee! Thank you kindly for the feedback! This is encouraging to hear. Do you have any experience with black Beans? Fat free refried beans? Sarah :-)

The surgeon recently told me that carbonation causes your stomach to stretch. The nutritionist confirmed this as well.

How does this work for you? Can you process nuts? Beans? Boca burgers? How has the band changed your vegetarian life style? Made it harder? Easier? I would love to hear from you!!

Hi! Do you have Premera BCBS? What was your experience with them like? I would love to hear from you!! 6 month diet? Anything? I have talked to them but I am getting conflicting info.

Hi!!! Thank you for all the answers!! It is nice to talk with someone who has walked down the road! I don't have Facebook, but I may sign up and check out your page. Maybe I can sign into my husbands and see it? Do you or have you ever been to any of the support groups or conventions? If so, was it helpful? Until then, Sarah

Hi!! Encouraging to hear that your surgery went so well!! I am 30 and I stay pretty busy. Baby and bought a new house. Perhaps I should check out Good Sam, because my doctot suggested them (or oshu) and it sounds like you had a good experience! Portions can be hard. Does your band allow you to eat big portions? How are you doing with foods that expand in your stomach like the white bread and pastas? I have a fear of vomitting and have done so in years. Have you experienced vomitting with your band? Did you have gas after surgery? On your first day him did you rest or were you able to function pretty normally? Anything I can do to help with your goals? FYI- I have a reading disability which often presents in my written thought. If something doesn't make sense I am not offended if you ask. I try to reread. Enjoy the day!! I will check back soon! :-)

Hi! So great to hear from you!! How was surgery? If you don't mind I would love to ask you some questions. I have gone to the seminar, seen my family doctor and talked to my insurance co ( they cover 80% with an unlimited amount). How are you feeling?

Hi!! Just starting the process. Thrilled with all I have learned!! Excited to get this process rolling. I look forward to hearing from anyone. I am going to OHSU. How about you?