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It's not real pizza but it was yummy and as close to real pizza as we can get. Even my 11 year old who weighs 100 lbs and stands 5'1 wanted more Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

I researched my surgeon and my PCP just gave me the referral and left the rest to the surgeon. The way it should be left to a specialist Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

My wife found one on pinterest she made tonight that was crust less pizza. It was just like eating pizza only no crust. And a nother one there for pizza crust made with cauliflower that ones next. Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Got it and have my list made of what I want to try first.just as soon as the doctor releases me to regular food Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Nish No I haven't tried any yet I'm still on purée (1 more week to go) but have my list ready to go. My first will be Sautéed Shrimp with Asparagus on page 204. (cals 200 fat7g sodium 320mg carbs 5g Protein 24g sugar 1g Or page 179 pork tender cutlets with Pear & Ginger sauce ( 190 cal fat 4g sodium 360 carbs 10g protein 25 g sugars 6g) Can you tell it's been a while. They all sound great and to think we can eat 2-3 oz and be full instead of eating a pound Enjoy Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Trust your doctors they have ways of getting you approved. After all they are the ones that went to med school not sume smuck sitting in a office that got his medical experience from watching TV or making TV ads for Meds that do more harm then good. Doctors have lost control of the medical field to Insurance Company's that are in it for profit. Big time profit more money in 1 month then most doctors make in 2 years (sounds fair right) besides Insurance company's know what's best for you Not some Doctor So we can all sleep better knowing that some dumb ass wearing a white shirt sitting in a office( sorry to anyone that wears a white shirt) who's only experience in the medical field is putting a band aid on his really nasty Paper Cut You will get approved give the doctors a chance. Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

My wife got that one for me great read. You may also like Weight loss surgery for dummy's & Weigh loss surgery cookbook for dummy's Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

So if my Protein levels sky rocket I will get my hair back Whooo hoooo lost it 25 years ago and been looking all over for it wait my wife says I'm looking in the wrong place it now growing out of my ears and on my back Good luck with your hair Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

You can do it. I was told I had to lose 15% of my weight or 20lbs as one off the requirements for WLS and maintain that for 6 months of weigh-ins. Cut out sugars carbs and salt and you will drop even more Good luck to you and your wife Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Please don't get me wrong with the right ingredients salads can become health and good for you loaded with Protein. If you like them and can keep them down and get your protein in go for it Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Why would you want to eat something that has no nutritional value except taste and if you have to cover it with some type of Fluid to make it taste better what's the point. Sorry maybe if I eat more salads I wouldn't need WLS. Again sorry Just being a butt head I can't stand salads Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Sorry to hear about your bad luck hope everything works out for you Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Who gets WLS should be left to DOCTORS not insurance company's Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Insurance company's are a profit Making busines and can be a pain to deal with. If they approve to many people their bottom line starts to look bad,not for the stock holders but for the corp big shots. I hold stock in insurance company's ,oil company's and most utility company's and when they make 10 billion dollars in a year Or more I don't see my stock dividends sky rocket ??? So we jump though what ever hoops the throw at us Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Support is everything. This will be the hardest thing you will ever do and having support will help. Everyone on this Fourm are here to support you on your Journy. Good luck Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Landensmommy You don't need to explane your self to us just know that all most everyone on this Fourm are here to support you and your Journy and to hell with the negative jerks Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Some want to keep them some want them to go away. if your looking for boob you can have my man boobs.i was a gym rat for years so I had a large chest and when I got hurt in a hit and run accident. after 3 weeks in the hospital and 9 months to learn how to use my right leg again 6 surgery 9 plates 24 screws and 212 stitches from my hip to my ankle. 5 years later I walk like it never happened. ( thanks to the greatest Doctors in the world I owe them more then I could ever repay)& damm good Attorneys. That's no excuse for not getting back to the gym 4 years ago but the one I'm using. So hit me up if you need a little extra Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

That's my problem making more then I can eat. Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

I fell ya I have hit a stall point I don't eat maybe 500-700 cal a day I get my Protein in and Water in but not much food and still no weight comes off. I walk just wish I could do some more exersice. Doc just said I could ride my bikes but really want to get in to a gym. Soon then the weight will fall of can't wait Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

If you think the liquid diet before surgery is fun wait till after surgery and your still on liquids. I only had to do 1 week pre surgery liquid diet then 2 weeks after surgery. As soon as I went to purée I throw out all the Jello in the house and will never eat jello again Sorry to anyone that has to do more Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Try Protein drink mix whey powder or Carnation instant Breakfast with skim milk.any Protein Drink as long as it is sugar free and fat free and low carbs. Sugar free Popsicle are great way to help get your liquid in. Don't know about protein Water but if it's sugar free and no cals have at it Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Amanda slow down you will be all right. Check with your doctor they all do it different some say 2 weeks on liquid after surgery some just go right to purée . Just remember if not sure what to do Call Your Doctor that's what their there for to help you out. You will be fine Good luck Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

In New York Medicaid does pay for WLS my doctor does some work for them. You have to check with Medicaid in Florida. Glad you miss the big storm. My brothers and I own 2 apartment buildings in Key Largo and where watching the storm. Glad it missed us Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

We all have to do what we have to do Health is higher up the list of stuff i need. Though I would look real good on a new 3 wheel Harley. Maybe next year right Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Had to leave the Fourm for a little bit went with my wife and boy for a 3 mile bike ride down by the lake. They have great paved riding paths my first ride since surgery and my butt hurts now. Doctor said I could start to ride again felt good to do something besides walk. Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12