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Congratulations Paradise Mom! I'm so glad everything worked out for you. Good Luck Marfar. When is your revision surgery? I'm sending good thoughts your way. I'm scheduled for revision surgery on June 26... I'm hoping for one surgery as well.

Don, how long were you able to walk on the treadmill one week post op? Did you walk slowly?

Second time is a charm!

Ingredients: 1 6oz can of Water packed tuna, drained 1 TBL low-fat Mayo 1TBL FF Sour Cream 1TBL FF Cream cheese, softened 1TBL minced shallots 1TBL dried parsley 1/2 Tsp lemon juice Blend all ingredients in a food processor. Divide mixture into serving bowls and chill for and hour or more before serving.

Congratulations on your weight loss! There is a book you may find interesting and may even help, "Skinny Thinking" by Laura Katleman Prue. You can find the book on Amazon. The Kindle addition is only 99 cents. Good luck on your journey!

Good Morning.... I'm having revision surgery from Lapband to Sleeve at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. Originally, I was going to have my surgery in Manchester but do to the band removal I was referred to Lebanon. My surgery is set for July 26th and I have started my pre-op diet. Enjoy bike week! I hope the rain holds back! Tomorrow looks like it's going to be nice.

Congratulations! You are off to a great start!

Congratulations! You look great! You're post is very inspirational.

Good luck tomorrow with your test. I hope all is well and you're able to have the Sleeve surgery. Please keep us posted.

That's fantastic!

My Surgery is scheduled for June 25th My bariatric program requires a two week pre-op diet that I will be starting next Tuesday. The pre-op diet is low calorie & low carbohydrate that when followed, will shrink the liver. My Surgeon says that this diet if followed, will shrink the liver as well as a liquid diet. Daily Goals: *800 - 1000 Calories *60-100 grams Protein minimum *80 - 100 grams Carbohydrate *48-64 ounces of calorie free, caffeine free fluids per day *One Multi-Vitamin Daily Option One: Sample: Breakfast: 1 Cup Kashi GoLean with 8oz skim or soy milk Lunch: 3/4 Cup low fat Cottage cheese 1/2 Cup Fruit Dinner: 3oz Lean meat 2 Cups salad 1 TBL low fat dressing 1/2 cup potato, peas or corn or 1/3 cup Pasta or Rice. Snack: 2 sugar free Popsicles. 2 Low Fat Cheese Sticks OptionTwo: Sample: Breakfast: 1 Egg Light English Muffin 1 Slice Low Fat Cheese Lunch: 1 Lean Frozen Meal such as Lean Cuisine, Smart Ones or Healthy Choice. Dinner: 3oz baked, grilled or broiled Fish. 1 Cup steamed non starchy Veggies. 1/2 Cup Potato, Peas, Corn or Winter Squash or 1/3 Cup Rice or Pasta Snacks: 3/4 Cup Fat Free Greek Yogurt with 1/2 Cup Fresh Berries. Option Three: Sample: Breakfast: 3/4 Greek Yogurt with 1/2 Berries Lunch: 3oz Turkey Breast 1/2 Whole Wheat Pita 1 teaspoon Mustard and 1 Cup non Starchy Veggies. Dinner: 3 oz Tuna ( packed in water) 2 Cups Salad Greens 1 Tbl Dried Cranberries 1Tbl low fat dressing. Snacks: 1/2 Cup low fat Ricotta. Small serving of Fruit. Option Four: Sample: Breakfast: Protein shake 1/2 Cup Fruit Lunch: Protein Shake 1/2 Cup Fruit Dinner: Protein Shake 1/2 Cup Fruit Snacks: 1 Protein Shake. 2 Sugar Free Popsicles. 1/2 Cup Fruit

My Surgeon is in the process of what they call a Peer to Peer consult with the insurance company in hopes to get their decision reversed. I will know by the end of the week if my revision will go as planned on June 25th. In the meantime, I have started the pre-op diet and have lost a couple of pounds which makes me feel good. Thanks for everyone's support. I will keep you posted.

Today started out great! I worked half a day and left early to finish my last pre-op class with the NUT and Nurse Practitioner. I even received a certificate showing that I completed their Bariatric Program. I was joking with fellow pre-sleevers in the group and stated that we all graduated the Ivy League, Dartmouth. That's when things turned upside down. I received a call from the financing office informing me that my Sleeve surgery had been denied. My insurance is willing to cover the removal of my (good for nothing) Lapband but will not cover the Gastric Sleeve revision. What! Five months ago I got a pre approval. My insurance has been paying for all my pre-op classes, labs and Dr appointments. Now they are saying that because my Lapband does not appear to be eroded they won't pay for the Sleeve part of the operation.... but they will cover the removal. Doesn't make sense. My Surgeon will go to bat for me in an appeal. The Nurse Practitioner advised me to start my pre-op diet tomorrow and hopefully the decision will be reversed. She does not want to cancel my June 25th surgery date at this time. I will not have the surgery unless it's for the full Monty. If I go ahead with just having the band removed, I feel that I will never be approved for the Sleeve. Prayers and good thoughts sent my way is greatly needed and appreciated.

I love your post.... healthy is the key! You look amazing!

Congratulations on your 100 pound milestone!

Welcome! You picked the best sleeve support online support group!

My revision surgery is coming up, June 25th...

You look amazing! Congratulations!

The workbook can be downloaded on Kindle...

"What kind of example are you setting for your girls"? I think you are setting a wonderful example! You are showing your daughters that you have decided to take charge of your health. You will be continuing to set a good example by eating healthy foods and by exercising regularly. Next time you are confronted by such a rude and judgmental question, smile and say "I am setting a wonderful example for my daughters" By the way.... My daughter is very proud of me and it feels great!

Does anyone have the Skinny Thinking Workbook? Perhaps we could follow start with answering the questions in the book. Anyone interested in leading this group???

Lookin' Good!

The truth sometimes hurts.

I agree with Butterfly gal.... roasted edamame or soy nuts are a great snack, high in protein and very filling. I also enjoy a chopped apple sprinkled with cinnamon. Sitting at the movies is a great time to sip on water!

"a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" Congratulations on your decision to start a healthier lifestyle!