LosingItForMe2011

They say after RNY people can become alcoholics because of displacement. Meaning...now that a person can't eat anything they want or doesn't have food to sooth oneself they choose alcohol because they can drink liquids. Then of course because of the re-arranged anatomy RNY folks get drunk on very little and also sober up rather quickly. So they drink more. Pretty scary stuff. All the more to get our heads right before having the surgery so we know what to do with ourselves once we can't eat our way through emotions or boredom etc. Seems to be the big thing going around tv and the internet at the moment.

Good luck and I hope you get your approval the first go-round!

melonpie05 - have you completed the 5 months or was it a week short etc? My insurance wanted a 3 months supervision stint after having already approved the time frame the first time when my surgeon submitted the paperwork. They denied me the first time because they wanted weights for the past 4 years. Then when they were given that they denied because of the 3 months supervision they said was short by a few weeks. My surgeon fought that stating they approved it the first time. So we won that battle but, then it came down to my PCP's letter not stating the exact wording of "medical release for surgery". Turns out my PCP was on vacation so my surgery had to be delayed. I saw my PCP and was then approved after she wrote yet another letter stating the medical release. It's amazing what some insurances make us do but, folks are right...your surgeon's office knows what needs to be done. Talk with them and don't be afraid to call your insurance company yourself. I do medical billing for a living and tell my patients that all the time. Sometimes a patient calling gets things moved along faster and some denials approved. Call your insurance and ask them straight out what those words mean and what needs to be done to correct it and get the approval. You'd be surprised how much further a patient can get than their doctor sometimes. Good luck! I was denied twice and finally have my date...so it possible!

Great news there Minsi! Congrats! You should be proud and heck if you enjoy swimming keep it going because you're right...it's one of the best exercises!

jen_g so sorry to hear all you've gone through. I too will be a lapband to rny patient. My band was taken out in 2010 so I'm now praying the scarring isn't too bad and I can have the RNY. My surgeon isn't the surgeon who did my band. She did say if she goes in and there is too much scarring she may have to come right back out. Sucks but, I'm willing to try. She said for most of her revision patients she's been able to do the surgery but, their pouch had to be a little bigger to accomodate for the flap they sew to hold the band in place. She said she's try to take that down but, if she couldn't she'd have to cut below it. I just pray it works out. Again so sorry you had to go through all that! I wish you the best.

walking is the best thing for it Dani. Some say gasX works but, I'm not quite sure about that considering the gas is in your abdomin versus in your stomach. Maybe other folks can have some input with that again. Glad you're home! congrats!

EEsMom...glad you're going to talk to your nutritionist. I can't imagine you'll be the first patient that she/he has heard can't have sugar substitues. I"m sure they'll find something for you. Even if you have to make your own Protein shakes out of plain Protein powder. For me Sugar Alcohol sets me off and I haven't even had the surgery yet. Too much of that stuff...errr...is not a good thing for me. Good luck!

I haven't tried the double dark chocolate because I don't care for dark chocolate. I usually just put the coconut and toasted almond into my Pure Protein. I use the powdered version of the Pure protein. Target online had the frosty chocolate and Cookies and cream on a special price of $15.99 a tub. I stocked up on the chocolate. I know the cookies and cream went back to regular price but, the chocolate may still be on special...haven't looked recently. So this morning for breakfast I tried the vanilla pure protein again this time adding 1 tablespoon of the PB2 w/chocolate. It actually cut the aftertaste of the whey which was great! I hate vanilla by itself but, this was good for a change.

OH I'm sure I'll be talking to myself until they stick me and make me sleep LOL

janec...I"m with you as well. I've told a few folks but, mainly the ones that have to cover for me while I"m out of work. So many people pass judgement that right now I don't want to hear it so I tell who's close to me. Most folks worry because it is major surgery but, they've all, so far, been very supportive and truly know I wouldn't make this decision lightly. I will say though I've heard folks at work judge some of the woman who have had it. To me....I've lived their life in the struggle to lose weight so I "get" why they've done it. Some have done well...others have not. Those who have followed the correct way to eat, have been the ones who have done well. So...that just tells me DO what my bariatric center says to do!

My husband told me whatever makes me happy we will manage to obtain. So if my insurance won't pay for the "apron" removal we'll be figuring out what needs to be done so I can have that done. I already know I'm going to need to have it removed because of the way my body is now. While I'm going in for that I'm planning on getting a boob lift as well. Not so sure on the arm surgery yet...but, I'm not saying no to it yet. I hear that arm one is the most painful because they rub against your body but, I've heard some surgeons are doing it a different way now instead of slicing down the inside of your arm for the length of your biceps they are going across and pulling the skin up........need to research that a bit more though. So I'll be in the same boat with the plastics after. I think quite a few folks are.

Hi Vicki, Welcome to the boards. My bariatric therapist actually told me the medical field is considering RNY even for healthy weight folks who have diabetes because it helps so much in reversing it. I wish you the best with your journey!

Hello Rhon.....my new surgery date is next Wednesday, July 11! Scared but excited.

I believe if you want the thread closed the only way to do so is if the original thread starter closes it. But that authorization is given by the web designer, Alex and his crew. Some forums don't allow posts removed once started, other do. You'd have to ask Alex if you can delete it. You may be able to delete your own posts as well but, again...only if the forum is set up that way.

Ellody, If you're having heartburn tell your nurse...they'll give you something for that if they can.

Everyone is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

Hello Girls, I found you by accident but, I think it would be cool to have a group that tries and shares recipes. Have you started things yet? This is my first time in a "group".

How are you doing now Mami with eating? Have you been able to keep anything down?

I didn't know Pure Protein had Mint chocolate! Where did you get that flavor? I do have a Mint cookie made by Syntrax that is very good but, I like the amount of protein in the Pure Protein shakes. Did you get your Capella drops yet? If so what do you think?

thank you eglean2. Sorry I just saw the post. Hubby and I went to NH for our anniversary and so this is the first time for me to get back online. Lots of catching up to do. What's everyone doing for the 4th of July? I'm taking the time to pick up the items I need for the week after the surgery.

Lolipop...the meds they use to knock you out do some nasty things and hormones all change etc because of it as well. It's definitely not uncommon for folks to feel weepy or depressed after surgery. It will get better. Do yourself a favor and go for a short walk, grab a informational book about bypass surgery if you haven't read one yet and get lots more information. All the info we can get helps us with the process all along the way. I highly recommend Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies. My bariatric group recommended it and it's been very helpful and has some great ideas for each stage of eating. As far as the pain, I highly suggest calling your surgeon's office and let them know. NO harm in it but, if something is wrong you'll know right away. I think it's your stomach getting used to having food again after it's gone through something very tramatic but, better safe to call your doc. Also...are you chewing really well. Although puree'd it should be ok however, are you taking in too much? Drinking while eating? taking small enough bites or spoonfuls? Just a few suggestions. WE're all different and have different things that happen to us but, just a thought. I hope the pain goes away for you. You are right......it's all going to get better!

Each insurance has their own requirements. Mine required 3 months of supervised dieting but, a ton of history with your PCP. 4 years worth of weights, letter from pcp, surgeon's letter and explanation of what she's doing, diet plan history, health work-ups etc. I've been working on this since Oct of last year when I started with a different group. The group that did my lapband. But then switched to this group and started this process in March. Very thankful it's finally approved. 3 weeks for you will come quick Don!

mami....where you had your surgery done...don't they have you work with a nutritionist? Give them a call and they'll have you find foods that work for you and will help you get your protein in.

I'm with you on that DL. Not sure I'll be using the vanilla anytime soon. The only vanilla I thought was ok that I've tried was from Celebrate and it's vanilla birthday cake. But after having bought a whole tub of vanilla from Pure Protein I didn't dare buy the other vanilla. DL have you tried Syntrax Mint Cookie Protein shake? That one is pretty good although I wouldn't be able to drink it for 3 meals. It's more of a once a day or every other day. Tastes like melted mint chocolate chip ice cream. I may try to make it into protein ice cream like Shelly does on her blog The World According to Eggface. Great blog!

Did she crack up when you asked? LOL