coachk11233

I didn't cheat. What was the point? As mortified as I was that I had to resort to surgery to help me lose weight, imagine how even more mortified it would have been to have found out that I didn't have surgery because my liver wasn't shrunk enough. Some tough love here coach....if you are thinking about how to cheat and you haven't even had surgery yet, you might find it difficult to have the success you must want so badly. Really dude...follow the rules. If you don't, you may be going under the knife for nothing.

Its hard to go cold turkey and it's any did drugs booze food etc I check lap band website and their pre op diet is. A lot better never felt dizzy before until I started this bs diet woke up this morning shaking this diet has to be revised other places have better preop

I lost 71 on my own just messed up me knee to the point knee doc said stop working out

This liquid diet is bs

I'm not going to lie. The liquid phase of this IS the worse and to me was the hardest part. However its only a short term thing. I'm only 5 mo post op but that phase feels like a distant memory. Keep it up!

The liquid diet is absolutely the toughest thing I think. Your liver needs to be in the safest possible condition for surgery so hang in there!

Nyu still does it

I'm happy with the lapband I already lost 75 on my own

Then that's all that matters.Good luck.

I will take a walk in a few after the shower etc

congrats on surgery!!

first few days PO can be painful -hoping things get better one day at a time take care my friend - good luck! kathy

Thank you

thats crazy im going to see another guy tomorrow who is going to write out the letter and not charge me extra

Yeah my surgeon's office said they charge $35 for a leave form...I didn't need one since I only took a week off.

ok i dont need a letter to miss work i just need my surgeon to take me out of service i was talking about the letter of approval for the insurance company

yes- buttttt, if taking vitamins on your new journey is the worst thing that will happen to you - be happy LOL - good luck- kathy

I would rather take vitamins than medication any day of the week. Good luck!

Yea my older brother is a md at uvula he keeps telling me not to get it but my knee is shot

Dr. Ren will take good care of you as well as everyone else at NYU. PM me if you want to reach out.

We are all afraid of pain, the unknown and this will also be a life changing event in many ways. You will do fine.

@coachk11233 because it is a natural feeling and you are human. I would be more worried about you if you weren't. You will do awesome just stay on focus and keep your eyes on all of the benefits of living a healthier you. I would do it all over again a thousand times I swear!!

Don't lose weight. LOL. Really...there's not much you can do. It is what it is.

I feel I might have a little if I get the surgery if I lose it slow I don't I will have it every where

When I had the band I lost my weight over a year period. My arms were a little flabby but not a lot of skin. I was able to tone as I went. Most people that didn't know me when I was heavy could not believe I was ever that big.

hope i can get the lap band

keep me posted coach.

yea i went today at met the doctor she was very nice and cool

when u went to nyu did they keep talking about the dietician fee ??

I had to pay for the nut and the psyche eval out of pocket. I just sucked it up and paid it and considered it the cost of doing business. Don't get hung up on this one thing. Keep your focus on your goal of getting WLS. Which doctor are you using there? I used Dr. Ren based on a friend's recommendation and I've been very happy with her.

Dr ren

The premade shakes are very smooth and also quite sweet. With the mix you have more choice of flavors and textures (mix and match as you make them too) and I find they seem be more filling. Use two scoops and you can up the protein content without drinking two ready mades. That said some powders are very chalky and some are wonderful (I particularly like Unjury). You can also choose your source of protein with powders. There are many vegetable based ones as well as whey and soy based ones. Good luck.

where did you buy you unjury at

i love the GNC lean shakes

170 calories

25 gr of protein

taste good (to me)

don't have to mess around making

i drink the swiss choocolate

yum, yum

kathy

Smooth, clear, good flavor just a mite salty for me but I live on a low salt diet. Give it a shot!

My go to during my liquid - pre-op and post-op. A big Yes for me.

I love it!

Have you eaten or drunk anything that would be cause for concern?

i burp 24-7 hiccups turn into burps

Definitely something to discuss with your surgeon then.

Nice to have someone you know you can really trust helping you through this. Hope all goes well.

doc in the family? wow how cool is that!!! - you've already lost a considerable amount of weight per your profile!! good for you i see surgery is next month!!! good luck - keep reading as much as you can - learn from the boards - but at the end of the day ALWAYS ONLY listen to YOUR NUT - good luck with upcoming surgery - speedy recovery - kathy

thank u

I think they are trying to rule out patients who think that all of life's problems will disappear and you will turn into Angelina Jolie and live happily ever with Brad

They assess why you have gotten to this point and try to understand your triggers. Just because you get the physical part taken care of does not mean you will be successful. You have to take care of the mental part of obesity as well. These guys really can help you work through the whys behind it.

agree with the posters above. many people use food to deal with emotional issues as well but that is something that can be tackled by a therapist who is recommended to you if you feel you need it. This is for insurance purposes and to assess you are not bulimic or a binge eater.

Does your clinic have a 24 hour call line? That sounds very scary!

It went away I also had a hernia operation

Well, I hope you take it easy on yourself! It sounds very painful.

I do!

Did u need excess skin surgery

I would call your surgeons office for advice. My liquid diet only included clear broth but some doctors allow creamed soups. Give them a call to confirm his/her orders.

Hi coach. you should have gotten instructions on what you can and cannot eat/drink. I recall we were told clear broth only. no creamed soups. I had chicken and beef consomme only. That's why I added the veggies to make it more 'filling'. Call the office and talk to one of the NUTS. They can guide you. I'm helping you as much as possible but my pre-op diet was 2 1/2 years ago and I can't recall all of the directions exactly.

You're not going to let that stop you I hope. You'll also have to pay for the one therapy session you have to have with Huberman. The dietician is more important than the psyche visit you'll have to do.

i got a therapy sesssion from someone thru united health care so i just had to pay my 5.00 co pay and the letter was paid for thru the insurance plan

What aren't they helping you with?

the diet part its like they giving bit by bit with the liquid diet

I had a lap band in 2004. Did great for 10 years. Lost 100 lbs. last year got a virus and was vomiting. My band slipped and now I have to have it removed and converted to a sleeve. I don!t regret having the band at all. It's a day by day thing learning how to eat. You may not tolerate the same food two days in a row. I did on occasion have a mixed drink and was fine with it but you have to be aware that liquids go down real easy and you have to really watch the calories for that reason. I had to learn that a frappe was my enemy. I wish you the best of luck.

THANKS

Congratulations on getting your surgery date. Bet Aug 20 can't get here fast enough.

I'm losing a lot on my own

What exactly are you worried about?

burping all the time

My health insurance policy explicitly states it won't cover skin removal surgery post-WLS. I paid for my skin surgery out of pocket in Mexico. Had a great experience and ended up really glad I had to pay for it myself, because the level of care and personal attention I received in Mexico was WAY above and beyond anything I would have received in the US.

Blue Cross Blue Shield has covered it in the past. That was a few years ago so I am not sure about now.

Yup it made me go right to the trash to throw it away

i think the pre-made swiss chocolate that come in a bottle are wonderfulllll - only type i drink - yum yum kathy