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Thanks everyone, I will let my friend know. However, she has given up because she didn't lose the 10lbs she did lose 7lbs and now her doctor cancelled her surgery. She will probably have to start over, but she says her insurance probably wont pay for all the test again. I really think she should try another doctor.

I have a friend who is going to get the Gastric Sleeve. She was approved by her insurance, she completed her stress test, blood test, Psych test and her class. Her surgery date was scheduled for May. Her doctor refused to do the surgery because she did not lose the 10 lbs. Has anyone encountered this problem? my doctor didn't even mention the 10lbs. I thought we were having weight loss surgery because we tried everything else HELLO....... WTH I don't understand this, my doctor was very thorough with everything , but this was not an issue.Wouldn't this cause a problem with her insurance co. the second go around? because now she has to wait until she can lose the 10lbs. and she will more than likley have to do all of her test again, blood test, psych. test stress test etc. which will cost her insurance and they may deny her the 2nd time around.This has made her very very sad and her doctor knows she has problems with her legs and knees which makes it very difficult for her to exercise. I just think her doctor is being rediculous. What do you all think? very interested in hearing your thoughts.Thanks

I have 2 questions for anyone out there. #1 can we drink the Cherry Berry Chiller from Mc Donalds? its suppose to b all natural juices with 0 calories and less than 20 grams of sugar. I use to drink them before my surgery, However I am affraid to drink them now unless they are ok to drink. I am 6 months post op. #2. I have a friend who is going to get the Gastric Sleeve. She was approved by her insurance, she completed her stress test, blood test, Psych test and her class. Her surgery date was scheduled for May. Her doctor refused to do the surgery because she did not lose the 10 lbs. Has anyone encountered this problem? my doctor didn't even mention the 10lbs. I thought we were having weight loss surgery because we tried everything else HELLO....... WTH I don't understand this, my doctor was very thorough with everything , but this was not an issue.Wouldn't this cause a problem with her insurance co. the second go around? because now she has to wait until she can lose the 10lbs. and she will more than likley have to do all of her test again, blood test, psych. test stress test etc. which will cost her insurance and they may deny her the 2nd time around.This has made her very very sad and her doctor knows she has problems with her legs and knees which makes it very difficult for her to exercise. I just think her doctor is being rediculous. What do you all think? very interested in hearing your thoughts.Thanks

I have 2 questions for anyone out there. #1 can we drink the Cherry berry Chiller from Mc Donalds? its suppose to b all natural juices with 0 calories and less than 20 grams of sugar. I use to drink them before my surgery, However I am affraid to drink them now unless they are ok to drink. I am 6 months post op. #2. I have a friend who is going to get the Gastric Sleeve. She was approved by her insurance, she completed her stress test, blood test, Psych test and her class. Her surgery date was scheduled for May. Her doctor refused to do the surgery because she did not lose the 10 lbs. Has anyone encountered this problem? my doctor didn't even mention the 10lbs. I thought we were having weight loss surgery because we tried everything else HELLO....... WTH I don't understand this, my doctor was very thorough with everything , but this was not an issue.Wouldn't this cause a problem with her insurance co. the second go around? because now she has to wait until she can lose the 10lbs. and she will more than likley have to do all of her test again, blood test, psych. test stress test etc. which will cost her insurance and they may deny her the 2nd time around.This has made her very very sad and her doctor knows she has problems with her legs and knees which makes it very difficult for her to exercise. I just think her doctor is being rediculous. What do you all think? very interested in hearing your thoughts.Thanks

Glad to hear pickels are ok, I love pickels

Oh I thought we had to continue to crush our meds forever. I am 3 months post op so does that mean I can just take my pills without crushing them now? and do we still have to drink those horrible protein shakes?

Yes, applesauce works great to eliminate the taste I have a pill grinder/cutter and I put my pills in applesauce after I smash them it works great try that. I am post op 2 months now and I still have to take my cholestorol meds and my high blood pressure meds and I also have degentertive disc disease and arthritist so I take ant-flam and pain meds for my back also.

@ Lovealways, yes as a matter of fact, vicodine does come in liquid form. They gave it to me when I came home from the hospital after my surgery.

Wait!!! using straws strech your stomach out? OH no I have been using straws, they even gave me straws in the hospital everyday!!!

WOW!!! 700lb seriously? Ok I will never drink soda again that is scary. I will just have to get over it.

Anyone have any good drink sugestions? because I really hate Powerade and all those drinks that were suggested, I am also tired of Crystal Light I really don't care for that either. So far the only thing I like besides water is the decaf ice tea. Help need more drink variety.

What were the other 7 foods your doctor told you, that you could never eat again?

Thank you so much Zephyr for the info. I appreciate it

I am @ my 7th wk and on the Restricted Solid Food diet and I am terrified to eat anything. I know this is strange . I do have an example in my Gastric Bypass Packet, However, I need a variety, Any suggestions on meal plans for lunch and dinner? and what exactly is low roughage? can I eat salad now? lettuce? cucumbers? tomatoes? Any suggestions and answers welcome

Thank you so much Kristy, I am trying I hate most of the drinks I do like the Adkins Advantage so i've been drinking that.