brown bear
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Congrats! I am in Houston, too. Today is my last appointment of my 6 month diet to satisfy insurance requirements. I should know soon if I am approved. I am going to True Results. I have not been able to get my ticker to show up either. I have seen many people ask how it is done so we are not alone - but I have yet to see the answer.
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Unusual question - not sure where it goes
brown bear replied to Chaucer's Wench's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My understanding is that you will be able to bend as soon as it does not hurt you. It is just a result of the swelling in the area and the incisions needing to heal. You probably will bend before you lift. I also am not to lift more than 10# for at least 4 weeks. My doctor is very cautious when it comes to lifting, though. He, unlike most, recommends not doing any weight lifting exercise for 6 months! -
Pre Op Diet starts on Sunday
brown bear replied to mercedes12's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I think it is different for everyone. I am doing a 6 month diet for the insurance company. I have already seen a nutritionist, a video, had lab work done, and a psych visit. Congrats on upcoming surgery!:cry_smile: I am hoping I will be approved.:crying: -
Wow! Check the amount of protein in your liquids. Adding some protein powder or some other form of protein to a Slim Fast can make it more filling, etc.
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What do I do NOW?!
brown bear replied to BATassbandita?'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Lots of good advice here. My doc says to start eating as if I am banded - for the best success. My personal demon is that I need to make exercise part of my routine. -
I have been reading here off and on for months. Finally went for my first appointment a few months ago. I am in Houston, TX and am going to True Results. My insurance will pay 80% hopefully. We are working on meeting their requirements. The insurance requires a 6 month doctor supervised diet. I will finish that in 2 months and hopefully be banded in May.
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I have PHCS insurance and I think I need to start eating as if I am banded. Everyone keeps saying that is the way to be successful - to start now.