SnohoGal98296

When you get this awesome pic this year, looking all skinny and stuff, be sure to post it as an NSV!

It is my understanding that some sleep apnea is caused by being overweight and some by the nature of your throat. It sounds like you have a very small passage, I have a friend who is skinny and has been her entire life and she has sleep apnea, sounds like you and she are built alike. ..

Hi, do you have a Whole Foods in your area? They have tons of organic popsicles and stevia sweetened protein drinks mixes that are all organic and I bet even vegan, tons of choices! If not, check online for organic naturally (stevia) sweetened items, Amazon has a good selection and there are tons of choices on MyBariatricpantry.com too. Google that stuff and I know you will find what you need.

What Angel said:-D

Jane, Google weight loos and your town, it will come up with providers, also look for the specific Canada forum and who those folks went to, and if you are so inclined, research Mexico, do your homework, you won't regret it.

That is awesome that you are confident with your Doctor, that is most important, in my opinion. I too am confident with my choice, going to a center that only does WLS and the Doctor is very experienced and well respected in the field. I think we both have made excellent choices!

Unfortunately the health care plans (Obamacare) in Washington don't offer WLS, I even have a staffer of the Washington State Insurance Commissioner explaining why that is to me, but I can't wait any longer, I already delayed it one year to be added on to my husband's insurance, his company covered it - but then he got an amazing job offer and we decided he had to take it, but the new company doesn't cover it, so I am self-pay. The hubbie wouldn't green light Mexico, so we are staying home. ..

Oh that is good to hear! I have seen other posts and comments on the sleep centers website where they talk about it having to be setup by installers and calibrated. .. sounds like it is easier then they make it out to be, whew! That is a huge weight of of my chest!

Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies and The big book of Gastric Sleeve both on Amazon, they both cover WLS and have suggested recipes. Also on Amazon is a book with recipes for WLS shakes, just search protein shake recipes

Note that when people discuss adding flavors to shakes with Torani Syrups they mean the Sugar Free version, you can negate your efforts using the full sugar variety. You can find these on Amazon if your local grocery doesn't carry a wide selection. I really love the Nectar Sweets line, which you can find on Amazon in big tubs, or order a sampler packet from MyBariatricpantry.com

Great job! My surgery date is in June and reading posts like yours is so reassuring, keep up the good fight and enjoy your healthy life with your family! Way to go!

Thanks Survivingsleever and Beeteroo ! I have made my appointment and will get this going, my surgery is June 11th so I want to have this completed. I guess I thought I want going to need it. Beeteroo, you and I sound very familiar, my husband says I snore, but he doesn't think I stop breathing. I have woken up gasping though, but I had attributed it to some bad reflux I have had since getting to be 300 lbs... I realize now I was just hoping to get the surgery and the benefit without having jump through hoops... bad little patient! Oh yeah, I had my HR double check and it is covered!

Google quest bar, they sell direct from their website, also, I just bought a sampler pack on Amaxon, search there too.

Did you cold Turkey drop coffee or soda? Those could be caffeine head aches. Also you could be dehydrated if you are only drinking your shakes. So definitely drink lots of Water. In any case, I have seen many pre-op diet posts where they talk about headaches and say they go away after the 3rd or 4th day, so give it a day. Also try searching headaches or pre-op diets fire previous posts which have lots of info.

I am self-pay, my insurance specifically excludes bariatric treatment of any kind, I am required to pay in full before surgery, $18,000. Luckily most of the pre-op testing, blood work, endoscopy, sleep study, psych evaluation, etc. is covered or else the cost would be around $21,000. One way to pay is to borrow from your 401K, the interest is really low, like 3 or 4 % compared to the health care credit cards which are around 19-21% or so I have heard. Another way is to charge it to a regular credit card, that might get you 8-15%... or borrow from family. .. Or a home equity line of credit. .. Just thinking out loud here.

Is it mean to say the posts about "I hate Protein shakes what do I eat?" People start recommending Soup, yogurt, clear protein, etc. "NOPES! Hate all that stuff too, help me what do I eat?", is it awful that I want climb the wall at that point?!? Dang it someone just put an Elf on my butt shelf!

Did they advise to try antacids? That presents as stomach and shoulder pain, might help to get you through to your Doctors Appt...

Well there is the big one, the others I seem to have lost somewhere, they were there when I sat down, hmmm... Dusting is definitely a drag, but I just can't help it, I do a little turn and bam that end table is dusted, another little turn and darn it, how did that get knocked on the floor? Oh Yeah, my butt shelf did it!

Can we talk about my butt shelf?

Loveit2012, you are spot on my friend! Love these retorts!

I had one, yay I have a stomach :-D

Could you be referring to those folks whose insurance covers their protein supplements? There are posts about folks who applied with a company to get their shakes and vitamins delivered by a company that bills their health insurance. I think the company advertises on BPal's website. ..

"Cheeky Homemade Rub" - is that what they are calling it these days? In that case, two please!

Yep, that is the frustration, hey spend all these dollars on a test and expensive equipment, but you won't need it in 2 months! I have read that some (obstructive? ) apnea is unrelated to weight, but I imagine I would have had it before if that were the case. .. Only time will tell as I am making my appt like a good patient, I want my surgery to have the best odds and keep my Docs happy with me :-D

While I support everyone getting to ask their questions in their own time I just stew when I see someone write that they know they should use the search function but they don't "wanna"! As someone who lurked for months and then finally started posting, I always search first to see if I can find the answer, because quite frankly, I don't want to wait for hours to see if someone will answer a question, one that likely has been discussed before... Now, where is that Madame Reverie for President booth? 'Cause I want to donate!, love your attitude and the way you bring comedy into everything, we all can use a little comedy!