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You may want to wait and see how you feel after surgery before you commit to returning to work so soon. Some people stay in the hospital for 1 day some much longer. You don't want to disappoint yourself if your body is not ready. Good luck with your surgery. Hoping for a speedy recovery for you.

You guys are lucky! I had to start my protein shakes the 1st month into my 6th month requirement. So far I have not found one that I "love" but, I have found a few that I will tolerate. They are not kidding when they say don't go out and buy the 5lb tub because, boy do you need to flip flop depending on what you want to drink for the day . I am drinking them 2x's a day. My nutritionist said if I do 2 a day she won't put me on the liquid diet prior to surgery. I figured it was a great deal, I'll take it.

You have been in the hospital since the 1st? Did you have complications? Glad you are doing well now.

Sorry, I had to laugh out loud at that comment. I am on Protein shakes 2x's a day (breakfast and lunch) and I am going insane. I have to give you your "props". I have been walking past all this junk sitting here in the office and wanting to fling it at someone's FACE !! You can do it!!!

You're welcome. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. I am hoping to be sleeved in December. We can be sleeve buddies, if you decide to go through with it. If your sleeved in Jan/Feb at least I can help you with any questions/concerns.

Good luck with your approval! Hopefully you will hear soon. That was one of my concerns. I was on the phone with the doctors office confirming if that could be a reason why I would be denied....uhg!!!

What?!?!? Are you appealing?

Ah ok, got ya. At least the 3 month required weight management program will give you some time to decide. . Are you still leaning towards the band? What dis-sways you from the sleeve? Is it that a part of your stomach removed and the slow weight loss only? When I went to my weight loss seminar they had all three up as an option (sleeve, bypass, and band) and they showed the pros and cons of each. Have they done that at your doctor’s office? The thing I enjoyed most from my doctor's seminar was that they let you choose the surgery option you felt the most comfortable with (unless the patient had health problems that prevented a certain surgery). I originally chose the band too but ultimately decided on the sleeve.

This is just a question...no judgment. Why did you stop going to the meetings and checkins? If you thought you were going to go through with the band couldn't you have all the previous Dr's notes, checkin's and lab work transferred to the new doctor and then you wouldn't have to start over? I agree with the above posts. Nobody can tell you what to do or decide for you. Maybe you should visit the band-to-sleeve forum on this site. There are a lot of people that had the band and loved it but, had to have it removed (for whatever reasons) and chose the sleeve. It's a huge step but when it comes down to it what are our options? We have all done the yoyo diets and struggled with weight loss. It's not like we are trying to take the easy way out. I am sure others can contest this is a difficult surgery not only mentally but physically but, the results are worth it. Either way you decide to go I hope that it's a decision that makes YOU happy in the long run. Good luck with your choice!

I agree with you Madam Reverie. The, "I have lost 26lbs in a month and the scale has not moved in 2 weeks" posts are like nails on a chalkboard for me. I personally do not own a scale or plan on buying one. I will base my comfort on the way my clothes fit and my overall happiness. I cannot live my life weighing in every day. Misery does not love company in my house! :wub: peace out!

Ooh! Got us, I apologize. I am pre-sleeved, so I don't know from experience but, I have read that most people stock up on broth, sugar free Jello, and Protein (if you can stomach it). I have already begun drinking my Protein Shakes some are definitely better than others. Oh n make sure you have it pain meds filled.

There is a thread for this under forums/pre operation it's right at the top it says "The Official what will you will need for your gastric surgery list".. Hope it helps you.

Good luck! Crossing my fingers for you.

It depends on what your six month requirement is. I know my surgery doctor visit counted into my 6 month requirement, my primary care appointment did not (maybe because it wasn't through the surgery clinic). You raise a good question there though, maybe I should ask and it will take off another month .

Hi. Before I even went to a weight loss seminar (with my doctor), I contacted my insurance company to confirm gastric surgery was covered. The insurance company sent me an information packet on what I needed to do (physicals, pap smear, weigh in's etc.). I was assigned an insurance coordinator through my insurance company and I have a coordinator through my doctors office. Apparently the doctor's office that I going through know's everything that has to be done, so my insurance coordinator has asked me to refer all my questions to the doctor's coordinator (strange I know). I have contacted my insurance to verify my only co-pay is the hospital stay. That is it, the insurance will cover the rest and my doctor's office coordinator answers all my questions. If the clinic is good at what they are doing you will not need to fight with your insurance company. My insurance told me that the doctors office would not even let me get this far if I wasn't a candidate. I am hoping for a December surgery. I am soooo keeping my fingers crossed! :ph34r: Good luck to you!!!

Hi, I found this article...although it's not specific it does answer a few questions: Bariatric surgery may vary. However, the law contains very strong language that plans cannot discriminate in “benefit design”. http://www.downeyobe...dable-care-act/

Nice to meet you neighbor, I'm SF CA!

Northern Cali, San Francisco, CA!!!! The reason for my 49er colored city hall!!!

You're near me! I'm in San Francisco, CA

That must have been very disheartening for you, to have so much success and then have the lap band become ineffective. I read so many posts regarding the band and it being so unsuccessful. Welcome to the December sleeve group!

Bodybuilding.com is where I get my Protein. It's a powered version but, it's 30 grams of protein and the strawberry is delicious. I get the 100% hydro whey protein. Supercharged strawberry. http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/platinum_hydrowhey.html

Bodybuilding.com is where I get my Protein. It's a powered version but, it's 30 grams of protein and the strawberry is delicious. I get the 100% hydro whey protein. Supercharged strawberry. http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/platinum_hydrowhey.html

I guess when December gets closer we will be more excited. To me right now it just feels like the waiting game. When I actually see an approved paper. Then I will believe it's real .

I guess when December gets closer we will be more excited. To me right now it just feels like the waiting game. When I actually see an approved paper. Then I will believe it's real .

Wow! That is a lot to do through. All the difficulties you have had and you don't have any regrets? I really hope that everything works out soon for you. That is a lot to deal with on top of your surgery.