Baltimore2012

Congrats! Sounds like YOU deserve all the credit, not the doctors!

First appt Sept 28. Surgery Nov 5. I'm a cash patient though!

I received my bill for $41K two weeks ago. I'm a cash patient and signed all kinds of documents stating the only thing i would be required to pay beside the original $10K was if i had to have a hernia repair. Which they repaired. I called my surgeon immediately about the bill and they said they would take care of it. I think its a lack of communication between the hospital and surgeon. I am staying on top of them about it because i don't want that crap on my credit. Crazy how they only charged me $10K and then the bill comes and says $41K.

my doc says I can't take Calcium and Multivitamin together... i was literally taking Vitamins all day. I bought the regular Centrum adult vitamins and have been breaking them up... It doesn't say anywhere on the bottle NOT to break them up. I only have to take that once a day instead of 4 times a day with the chewables. I'd prefer once a day because i was literally taking vitamins every two hours and it was hard to keep up with... does anyone know if this okay? I also have to take Vitamin d, Biotin. Not to mention the b12 shots i have to give myself. It's like a job keeping up with the vitamins.

can you tell me what a "slider" food? I haven't figured that one out yet.

I use unjury chocolate splendor. It's really good... I mix it with unsweetened almond milk. Recently discovered almond milk and it's half the calories of skim milk. Works good in coffee too!

Congrats on your will power!!!! Did they know you've had the surgery and still asked you to come "look" at the food? If so, that's really inconsiderate! I hope that's not the case! Keep it up!!! I'm getting banded a week from today... are you still not hungry? when was your surgery?

Whoa girly! that's fantastic... So proud of my girl! You're doing AWESOME!!!! I haven't weighed myself yet... I'll try to do that this weekend. So glad to have you and Katie in my life now too!!! You two have been a great support system. I look forward to getting skinny together... And then we're going cruising! A well deserved vacation! You rock!!!

I really believe that anesthesia can cause you to feel blue... I know it's been a few weeks but I really think it can linger and make you feel down. This surgery wasn't minor... You're body is going through tons of changes... Also your mind and emotions too... I think it'll pass in a few days. Hang in there! :-)

Insurance can turn you down for gallbladder surgery? That's crazy! That's a medical problem, not some random surgery. Surely they can't make you live like that! I would try to appeal if you can. I am a self pay... my insurance just doesn't cover bariatrics on my policy. They wouldn't even consider it. So i understand. Good luck!

My pre-op is super easy... I basically am on a high protein, low carb diet. I don't have to drink the shakes, but i'm drinking them in the morning. Counting calories... 900-1000 per day. I got lucky... But the post op seems like it's going to be so hard. 2 weeks clear liquids, 2 weeks protein shakes, 2 weeks mushies, then regular diet. Thanksgiving falls under the protein shake phase. Blah! BUT - I'll be on regular diet by Christmas and hopefully like 30lbs lighter.

I'm in Austin... having surgery the same day! How's the pre-op diet going? I started today but my diet is super duper easy... Just low carb, high protein 900-1000 calories a day.

You're gonna do great! Is it only because you're having the ultrasound that you can't have any liquid?

You got this girly! I'll be right there with you tomorrow. hit me up on FB if you need anything.... Also, i will send you my cell phone # if you need to text me. Hang in there!!!

Wow... You look AWESOME! Congrats!!!!! Truly inspiring! I cannot wait to be able to say that. So happy for you!

I'm self pay... My insurance wouldn't pay a dime!

Ill add you to Facebook too if you don't mind! I'm not telling many people about my surgery so please don't "out" me! Lol! Ill also be discreet! So excited we have some many nov 6 banders!

Congrats! That is my surgery date along with 2 other lady's on this thread! Add me as a friend and we'll lean on each other during this tough time!

Ordered a sample pack from

I know all about the carbonation... but hadn't heard the straw thing. I will mention it to my doctor and get his opinion. I'm not a big straw user so it shouldn't be an issue... just wondered why! Thanks for the heads up!

What's the reason for no straws? I thought it would slow someone down with drinking too fast.

No straws????

congrats on your success so far. I need the lapband to help me keep it off... I have been successful in the past but haven't ever been able to keep it off. I'm ready for a change. I think you'll do great. We should help motivate each other since we're on the same surgery date... Lean on each other when it's tough... I'm Carrie!

I have been doing shakes in the morning for like 2 weeks... trying different ones... They haven't made me feel sick at my stomach though. I ordered a sample box of unjury brand... I've heard they're pretty good. i'll find out tonight when they arrive. Is your diet - 2 shakes and a sensible dinner? I don't know yet what my pre-op diet will be as i meet with my nutritionist monday. You excited about the surgery? I'm super excited but scared.

Nov 6th here... I haven't started my pre-op diet... I start tuesday. What are you doing as your pre-op diet?