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I have MagnaCare which is through my employer, however I am in a union. It's confusing

There is nothing posted online. I do have a book from my union talking about my coverage and exclusions. That's how I found it...

Ok so I had my endoscopy on Monday ad everything was fine, however since then I've had a terrible stomach ache and a bit nauseous. I also just started new birth control pills and its my TOM. I don't know whether this is due to the endoscopy or my TOM. Also, I started drinking the EAS carb control protein shakes. I called my doctor that did the endoscopy and he said it is possible it's still gas from the procedure. What do you all think? Have any of you had this reaction ether after your endoscopy or after using these drinks for the first time?

Ok so I had my endoscopy on Monday ad everything was fine, however since then I've had a terrible stomach ache and a bit nauseous. I also just started new birth control pills and its%

Awesome!! I'm going to check them all out!

I've been using Protein Shakes for years, but I'd love your recommendations! What are you all using and enjoying or used and enjoyed? I just bought the EAS one tonight in French vanilla and strawberry cream.

I just finished all of my doctor appointments and am merit with my surgeon today and hoping I can schedule my surgery date. They wanted me to lose 5% of my weight which I am struggling with. So you think that could affect my surgery date?

thanks for the tip! I'll definitely utilize it!

So I met with my doctor yesterday and I'm just waiting to set up a surgery date, but I'm attempting to follow my phase III diet of two protein shakes 1 small snack and 3 oz protein and veggies for dinner. I'm hungry but it's almost time for protein shake number 2! Eek

Thank you for all of your support and tips! So far so good! I actually don't know if I say it's a preop diet.. They just want me to get used to the diet and try protein shakes and shrink my liver if possible. I don't have to be on this for any amount of time, it's just me wanting to be more proactive. My insurance does not require a preop diet luckily!

Thank you all for your suggestions. I I'd like the eas carb control one. My doctor said no more than 110 calories, 3 grams of fat max, and 4 carbs max so that fits perfectly. I tried the strawberry cream one and it tasted like strawberry milk! It wasn't cold so I got a slight aftertaste but it was ok.

Thank you! Me too

EEK!! I'm having my endoscopy done today at 1:30 and I am beyond nervous! I've never been put under anesthesia...

So nothing was said about my 2.2 pound weight gain. I should set my date up tomorrow for surgery but it also depends on my insurance/union.

It's about 15lbs and they said before surgery they'd like me to lose weight only to shrink my lover. I guess worse comes to worse its hat another push to really out my best foot forward and get my booty in gear for all of the changes ill be making.

I bought this book when I first became serious about getting the band... It helped me understand the procedure a lot and ultimately helped me decide that this was the right option for me.

WOW! Good thing you had this done when you did! I'm happy you're ok! My test is over, and yes, when they woke me up, I was mad it was so short! lol Dr. said I am cleared for surgery.. I have no issues what so ever! YAY!

aww, thank you! That makes me feel better! I've heard its some pretty awesome sleep!!

So I've read a lot of posts about people losing their hair or having it thin out after being banded. Would you recommend starting Biotin before the surgery maybe to help prevent a lot of hair loss? I'm going to talk to my doctor about it, but I'm curious to know what you all think. Thank you

I'm going again for blood work since they weren't ale to draw blood the first time and I'm not supposed to eat for 8 hours but I realized that I ate what will be 7 hours before my appointment. Do you think that matters?

Omg thank you for the details!!! See you there!

I can tolerate artificial sweeteners but I wanted to thank you for the tips posted! Very helpful!

Fantastic news!! Congratulations to you both! Was it the liquid diet? I'm not banded yet, probably next month I will be so I'd love to know what your pre-diet consisted of.

That is my biggest fear... But I feel that the band will be a constant reminder to eat healthy and not over eat.