firelle

Yep! I switched surgeons to one that was several hours away, with no problem! Insurance accepted everything I had completed with the previous surgeon (NUT visits, psych eval, etc), and the office was friendly about forwarding all my records to my new surgeon. I had to go there in person and sign a release form, and then they sent them to the new office and gave me a personal copy of it all. They're not allowed to charge for the info, BUT they CAN charge you for the paper, which is silly.
No one gave me any hassle, insurance, old surgeon office, and new surgeon office.
Best of luck to you!!

I've ate it and like it cottage cheese for the first time.
1/2 cup
1%
14 grams of Protein. Yay

About Time has a Peanut Butter Protein Shake flavor! (They also have a yummy mocha mint, but that's unrelated) You can get a sample pack of 2 packets for $3.99 no shipping cost. http://www.tryabouttime.com

First day back to work today. I haven't been up this early in awhile! And I can't have coffee until 2 months out. I'm tired and hope the day goes smoothly and quickly. Still getting over this stomach flu, but it seemed to mostly last 24 hours. What's really bothering me right now is that I took my pills (blood pressure, Migraine med, zoloft, Iron, and the acid reducer) on an empty stomach while getting ready and my stomach felt like it was going to implode. Just spent the last 20 minutes trying to not throw up, and nurse down some yogurt. Ugh, I won't be doing that any time soon again.
I work in a lab, so it's not strenuous. My big concern is getting enough liquids and food in. I've been doing fine on my liquids here at home, and eating some Protein every 3 hours. But at work, we have to change shoes, put on hairnet, safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, etc. It's kind of a hassle to go from the lab to the break room and back, and we can't have anything to eat or drink in the lab. Plus, when I'm actively working with samples, I'm not going to be able to just stop and go take a drink in the break room.
Well, if that's my biggest worry, I guess that's ok.
I've been wearing comfy things like PJ pants since my surgery (unless I go out), and was surprised at how loose my fat girl jeans are this morning! I'm going to have to hike them up over my muffin top rolls just to get them to stay up!

First day back to work today. I haven't been up this early in awhile! And I can't have coffee until 2 months out. I'm tired and hope the day goes smoothly and quickly. Still getting over this stomach flu, but it seemed to mostly last 24 hours. What's really bothering me right now is that I took my pills (blood pressure, Migraine med, zoloft, Iron, and the acid reducer) on an empty stomach while getting ready and my stomach felt like it was going to implode. Just spent the last 20 minutes trying to not throw up, and nurse down some yogurt. Ugh, I won't be doing that any time soon again.
I work in a lab, so it's not strenuous. My big concern is getting enough liquids and food in. I've been doing fine on my liquids here at home, and eating some Protein every 3 hours. But at work, we have to change shoes, put on hairnet, safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, etc. It's kind of a hassle to go from the lab to the break room and back, and we can't have anything to eat or drink in the lab. Plus, when I'm actively working with samples, I'm not going to be able to just stop and go take a drink in the break room.
Well, if that's my biggest worry, I guess that's ok.
I've been wearing comfy things like PJ pants since my surgery (unless I go out), and was surprised at how loose my fat girl jeans are this morning! I'm going to have to hike them up over my muffin top rolls just to get them to stay up!

I would genuinely find it painful and frightening to have those people in my neighborhood. I'm sorry you have to suffer them, but the gesture of the house did make me smile . A quiet hero at work! What a great home owner!!
We get those nazi/KKK/Obama people outside of our house on occasion because we are across the street from the post office. They used to set up on our side, but no matter the weather I always thought their set up was a signal for me to turn the sprinkler on . I've watered in rainstorms lol. And sometimes I have to really turn it up to get their area "well watered" but it makes me smile every time. Hate groups have no place in our world.

Ok my friends, I got the clear on clots and leaks!!! Still not sure why I'm having pain but I'm happy to hear the good news!! Thank you for your prayers, happy thoughts and well wishes

My kids are one and three!

Your so funny!!

Right on! I was just thinking the other day that walking up our stairs didn't hurt the knees nearly as much anymore, too!

This is reason we are told to practice not drinking leading up to our surgery. I only take a tiny sip when something is truly stuck which is rare. It is all mental and is rarely physical. I wait on average 45 mins before drinking after a meal, and never less than 35. It take practice and discipline, but if you stick with it becomes easier and a habit. Remember you had to replace a bad habit with a better gain. The gain is faster weight loss and a fuller feeling in the stomach. The sooner you drink after a meal, the quicker you empty the stomach and feel hungry or eat more than necessary. Think about that and give it a couple of days to a new habit.

Yes it's me, lol! After I got sleeved, I wanted to do something drastic on the outside too - Goodbye foot and a half of hair! Have never had it this short before. And I got it dyed too.

Actually it was only 1 link and it was turkey and I had like 3/4 of it....no bun.....but the small crescent roll was worth it! Lol. I know I can eat solids but doc. Has meon liquids so I feel guilty for doing it and since my bmi was only 35 I am barely losing. Lost 7 lbs first week and nothing since..arrrggghhhh!

LOL Ejami! You cheated for a hot dog? You're really going all out!

I hate waiting 30 minutes to drink something after I eat... it always feels like it just sits there at the bottom of my throat. bleh

LOL Ejami! You cheated for a hot dog? You're really going all out!

Two thin slices of mesquite turkey deli meat wrapped in a slice of reduced fat pepper jack cheese. YUM! Delicious lunch.< /p>

Two thin slices of mesquite turkey deli meat wrapped in a slice of reduced fat pepper jack cheese. YUM! Delicious lunch.< /p>

This is so tragic. One of our February Sleevers group, lifesaveremt, has passed away due to a blood clot. He had his surgery on Feb. 27th. I feel so sad for his friends and family. He probably went into the surgery like all of us, excited for our healthy futures.
http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/72941-rip-livesaveremt/

Thanks everyone.... I still feel so full from yesterday - which is testament I guess to how focused I was prior to my daughter's birthday!!!
Anyway today I'm back on Proteins and I'm more positive... confessed to the nutritionist too on email... hopefully all will be ok - I'll find out on Monday if they care or not!
Thank you everyone for the comfort and reassurance, all of you girls are fab .... lots of love to you all... you are all an inspiration.

Yes, I had some chicken fingers and fries on my 2 week pre-op diet, and no one noticed or cared. No one asked about my diet when I went in for my surgery, and the surgeon told my family it was a quick and easy surgery.