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I had a friend that had Lapband at 68 call medicare and talk to them. Best of luck Carol

Mike Joann nice to see you back and thank you for the report I will be in there on the 9th. Carol

Well here it is Dec 1st and the long wait is coming to an end but the end of Dec we will all have been Banded. My pre-op is going very well and have lost 13lbs to date and will be banded next Tuesday Dec 9th. I wish you and the best and Gods Blessing. Carol

91vert I'm also having my surgery Dec 9. Wishing God Blessings on Your Surgery Carol

JoAnn your going to be a great bandster. Well my pre-op is going well and not hard at all I have done this diet before and lost 45lbs, here I am with all of you getting a tool so this time it won't come back. Look at my ticker I have lost 7lbs that was a nice morning wake call. God Blessings to all December Bandster Carol

WoW Mike your doing a great job Gods Blessing on your Journey Carol

Hi There Thought I would let you know how my pre-op diet is going. I get 1000 cal and this is my 3rd day and have lost 1.5 lbs so it working. With 18days till surgery. Carol

Sweetheart I'm live in Burlington WA

Where do you live now in Washington. And thank you its going to go just fine have a thousand cal a day 2 slimfast and lean causine for dinner. Carol

My last meal was very good, I have got everything I need to start my pre-op diet tomorrow. And have another 22 days to go before surgery. Carol

My surgery is Dec 9th and I have a 3 week pre-op. Carol

Tonight I'm going to have my last large meal and I'm going to have Prime Rib with all the trimmings. Then start my pre-op one day sooner. I'm feel like Joann very excited but getting a little nervous. Blessings on your journey Carol

I'm having mine done at University of Washington Medical Center give them a call. You can always call Mediciad and ask them they will help you. Hope it all goes well for you. Carol

I'm wondering does Medicaid also pay for fills???

My nutritianist gave me a recipe to add to my Protein shakes and things I add mile to . It will give you more protein. MILK MIXTURE: 1 qt. skim milk (nonfat milk) 1 cup of nonfat powdered milk Mix ingredients together. Chill Well. Use in place of regular for cooking or in special drinks. Calories per serving:195 Protein: 18 gram. It great to add Proteins. Carol

Eggnog anyone? 1 cup milk 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute 1/2 banana 1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring 1 packet sugar substitute Calories 195 Protein 10 grams

Well Pete I start my pre-op diet Tuesday and on a 1000 cal diet two slimfast and on frozen dinners. Thanksgiving I will be eating turkey and vegs I invited a house full of people to celabrate the day with me. On Christmas I will be on mushies and not going to cook this year guess family will have to find somewhere else to eat. LOL Carol

That nice I have someone on same day as I am having my surgery. What kind of preop do you have to do and when do you start. Blessings on your jouney Carol

Wow love your new photo Phylsser You are disappearing on me you look great. Will be nice when I finally get to be a big losser like you. Carol

JoAnn why don't you just tell them you are getting test run that doc ordered just routine stuff then you can start your 7 day fasting. Carol

Its very important to answer each question honestly so they know how to help you the best. I am a grazer and never quit eatting and I was approved. Blessing to you on your journey Carol

I need to learn to count my fingers better because I start my pre-op on Nov 17th not the 27th I'm beginning my count down I have a month before my surgery I can wait until it here waiting has been the hardest so far for me. Carol

Hi Goose I don't get them in sets I go where they sell dishes and you can get them but the piece. I had gotten some plates and was lucky enough to find the bowls that color match. I thought it would be nice to have plates that where the was holiday themes. I have fall going to find Christmas or Winter soon. Oh yes done know if you have a FredMyers there but that is where I shop. Carol

Well went shopping today and found some really cute bowl that look like cermic frying pans and they hold 1 cup so with now that out of the way what else should I get. lol Sure I will find something. Carol

Awwww come on Pete they would be perfect for you. lol Carol