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LeslieR041906, I understand exactly what you are going through. I have bipolar disorder as well. I'm having a lot of issues with food and fills right now. My surgeon can't find the right spot, either I'm too loose or too tight, there's no middle. I take Geodon for my bipolar disorder. I was on Abilify before this and it made my symptoms worse. I hope you feel better soon.

Has anyone tried the new Biggest Loser Boot Camp DVD. I pre-ordered mine a couple of weeks ago on eBay, but haven't received it yet.

I eat turkey bacon as I did before, without any problems. You should be ok with regular bacon as well.

Where are you located

I live in Media, and my surgeon is Dr. Ramachandra in Darby.

I'm not familiar with berlin, pa, but I live in delaware county, and mine was covered. I have keystone mercy.

I have my bodybugg up and running. It fits perfectly.:biggrin:

I just received my bodybugg yesterday. My arms are pretty big as well. I've been watching the biggest loser religiously and some of the people were bigger than me and they wore theirs without a problem, so hopefully I don't have any issues either.

I started at 257 pounds and all I was able to really do was walk and use try to use the elliptical. Have you tried the elliptical machine? It's very low impact and burns a lot of calories.

I have "Lapband for Life" by Dr. Ortiz. You can find it on eBay or Amazon. It prepares you for surgery and life after surgery.

In my support group we meet for an hour every other week. The meeting is run by our outpatient exercise coordinator and either the dietician or psychologist. the meeting consists of powerpoint presentations and handouts. We are allowed to ask questions and make comments throughout the course of the meeting. I've been going to the meetings since March until last month, but I no longer go. I don't feel I'm getting anything from these meetings.

I thought I was the only one who felt this way as well. I've tried to explain this to my nurse but she didn't quite understand what I am going through with this. Food just isn't the same and I have little to no interest in it. I do eat because I need to have something, but it definitely isn't enjoyable.

Congratulations and good luck on your journey

Congratulations on your approval

I only had to do the optifast for 1 week, but I found it pretty easy. I was able to put in frozen fruit in the shakes and spice it up a bit. It's really not that bad.

The doctor said one week but I had to drive 2 days after surgery but I wasn't on any pain meds either

I haven't tried the viactiv but I've tried the ActivCal which is GNCs brand of calcium chews. They aren't that bad. They're a little sweet for me though.

I never really enjoyed food before being banded. I ate mostly out of boredom. After being banded, I now have even less interest in food.I'm 2 months out and I'm still not getting in 3 meals/day. Due to a lack of interest in food, I'm getting most of my protein from liquids. That's not good but it's just the way it is for now.

Good luck on your journey

I live in delaware county

You should be covered but you should double check with your provider

Karen, Where in PA are you and who is your provider? I have Keystone Mercy and they paid.

My primary care doctor also recommended the lapband for me. It wasn't until after I had the surgery that he told me that he doesn't think I will lose more than 50 lbs. He says that it's a fact. I don't pay him any mind. I'm down about 30 lbs now and climbing.

I am about 3 weeks post op and I want to know how long did you wait to use the elliptical machine after you had surgery. My nurse said 2 weeks post op is ok and my surgeon told me to wait a little longer. He said to just use the treadmill for now.

I got mine 2 days after surgery