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- Long-term Regain, labs, habits, and life after the honeymoon.
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Everything posted by sil
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How much longer do you have?
hello everyone just wanted to update you on my months, as of july, i have two more month,s to go on the supervised dietian classes i have lost 11lbs can you believe it, my next one is august,8. time is really flying.sil
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Proper steps
hi my insurance blue care family plan. my pcp fax my records over to. the biatric doctor, also i attend a seminar they give you a informational packet to fill out. you will find out everything at the seminar, you can also ask questions.sil.
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starting BMI over 50? come on in!
heool again my mistake the weight is 324, calculated wrong forgive me.
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starting BMI over 50? come on in!
hi my name is sil my bmi was 59. i have to do a 6 months supervise diet. i went for my 4th app.7/10/08 an i have lost 11lbs i cannot believe it my startint weight was 335 now it,s 311. to me that,s a lot can,t believe it wish me luck hope to be band in sept, oct.sept is my last dietian class haven,t got a date yet. good luck to everyone we are determine to do this.god bless.
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IL medicaid does it cover it ?
hello medicaid does cover the lap band, it,s depends on your insurance,look up your insurance on the net. They will give you all the requirements.
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My 4th appointment with dietian
sil commented on sil's blog entry in Has anyone been band by dr. Bell or dr duffy yale newhaven hospitalHI EVERYONE WELL YESTERDAY I WENT TO MY FOURTH APP, TO THE DIETIAN ONLY TWO MORE TO GO,:thumbup: ANYHOW THE NEWHAVEN BUS BROKE DOWN ON THE WAY I GOT THERE THIRTY MINUTES LATE, IT WAS NO PROBLEM BUT THE BIG SUPRISE IS THAT I,VE LOST 11LBS:lol: CAN YOU BELIEVE IT WITHIN A MONTH WOW IT SHOCK ME, I,M PROUD OF MYSELF. IT,S CRAZY WE RIDE FOR A HOLD HOUR JUST TO SPEND 10 MINUTES WITH THE DIETIAN. BUT BELIEVE ME IT,S WORTH IT.I,VE GOTTWO MORE APPOINTMENTS TO GO.MY DAUGHTER TOOK THE TRIP WITH ME.SHE,S WITH ME ALL THE WAY,SHE HAS A BIRHTDAY COMMING UP THE 29TH OF JULY SHE WILL BE 18 ANY SUGESTIONS AS TO WHAT TO GET HER AS A GIFT.THANKS SIL.
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My 4th appointment with dietian
HI EVERYONE WELL YESTERDAY I WENT TO MY FOURTH APP, TO THE DIETIAN ONLY TWO MORE TO GO,:smile2: ANYHOW THE NEWHAVEN BUS BROKE DOWN ON THE WAY I GOT THERE THIRTY MINUTES LATE, IT WAS NO PROBLEM BUT THE BIG SUPRISE IS THAT I,VE LOST 11LBS:lol: CAN YOU BELIEVE IT WITHIN A MONTH WOW IT SHOCK ME, I,M PROUD OF MYSELF. IT,S CRAZY WE RIDE FOR A HOLD HOUR JUST TO SPEND 10 MINUTES WITH THE DIETIAN. BUT BELIEVE ME IT,S WORTH IT.I,VE GOTTWO MORE APPOINTMENTS TO GO.MY DAUGHTER TOOK THE TRIP WITH ME.SHE,S WITH ME ALL THE WAY,SHE HAS A BIRHTDAY COMMING UP THE 29TH OF JULY SHE WILL BE 18 ANY SUGESTIONS AS TO WHAT TO GET HER AS A GIFT.THANKS SIL.
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Surgery Tomorrow :) 10 pounds lost in 10 days pre op :)
good luck on tomorrow, i know you are happy keep us posted, god bless.
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This is it!
good luck tomorrow lotzasunshine. hope you have a speedy recovery.i went for my 5th appointment today only one more to go.sil
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The things i ate ,the 4th of july
sil commented on sil's blog entry in Has anyone been band by dr. Bell or dr duffy yale newhaven hospitalno donnabarney i,m not band yet, anyway i still have 3months to go on a 6 months dietian classes. i,m on a low calorie. the turkey burgers have like 20 something grams of protien they were delicous.
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The things i ate ,the 4th of july
sil commented on sil's blog entry in Has anyone been band by dr. Bell or dr duffy yale newhaven hospitalwhat did everyone eat or do for the 4th of july
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The things i ate ,the 4th of july
sil commented on sil's blog entry in Has anyone been band by dr. Bell or dr duffy yale newhaven hospitalHELLO EVERY ONE TODAY IS THE FOURTH OF JULY, LET ME TELL YOU WHAT I,VE EATEN, SO FAR I,VE HAD 2 HAMBURGERS, TURKEY BURGERS, ONE HOT DOG I THINK I DID VERY WELL, I,M DONE EATING FOR TODAY. JUST GONNA DO YOGURT,DRINK TEA THEN I,M ALL SET,I DIDN,T COOK ANY RIBS,OF CHICKEN NOTHING LIKE THAT ON THE GRILL,MY YOUNG ADULTS WENT OUT WITH THEIR FRIENDS, SO I REALLY DIDN,T COOK MUCH. IT,S 4:19 IN THE PM MAYBE I,LL READ ME A GOOD NOVEL. SO EVERYONE OUT THERE WHAT DID YOU DO FOR THE HOLIDAY. :tt2::thumbup:
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The things i ate ,the 4th of july
HELLO EVERY ONE TODAY IS THE FOURTH OF JULY, LET ME TELL YOU WHAT I,VE EATEN, SO FAR I,VE HAD 2 HAMBURGERS, TURKEY BURGERS, ONE HOT DOG I THINK I DID VERY WELL, I,M DONE EATING FOR TODAY. JUST GONNA DO YOGURT,DRINK TEA THEN I,M ALL SET,I DIDN,T COOK ANY RIBS,OF CHICKEN NOTHING LIKE THAT ON THE GRILL,MY YOUNG ADULTS WENT OUT WITH THEIR FRIENDS, SO I REALLY DIDN,T COOK MUCH. IT,S 4:19 IN THE PM MAYBE I,LL READ ME A GOOD NOVEL. SO EVERYONE OUT THERE WHAT DID YOU DO FOR THE HOLIDAY. :tt2::shades_smile:
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Surgery tomorrow (July 2) ~ Unbelievable!
barbiek congrad on surgery, hope you get well soon. be sure an get plenty of rest, drink your clear liquids, an other necesaries, speedy recovery,smile sil.
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Anthem Bluecare Family Plan
hi i have bluecare family plan but i have to do a 6 months dietian classes for insurance purposes you should call your provider an see what the requirements are.i,m on my third visit so far. unless you are self pay.i also have diabetes,highblood pressure,high chlestrol,maybe sleep abnea i haven,t had any of my pre-op testing yet. when i went to my pcp she fax all my records over to yale newhaven an that,s what got the ball rolling for me hope i was helpful good luck on your journey also.sil
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Following post-op food list, before being banded?
hi reiterdr i have 3 more months on a 6 months dietian classes. i,m already way ahead, trying to practice, so i drink chicken broth, sugarfree jello an pudding, crystal light, chewing slowly, haven,t loss that much weight yet but i am trying.it,s hard i,m also drinking eas drinks, exercising 15 minutes on the bike, that,s what the nutrionist recomended, so hopely we will make it think i am gonna be band oct,nov don,t know yet but it,s around that time.
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Are there anyone getting band oct,nov 2008 come on board
:lol:MY NAME IS SIL, I,M GETTING BANDED IN OCT, DON,T KNOW THE EXACT DATE YET. ANYONE ELSE.
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Do not pass go Do not collect $200 Back to the drawing board for me
oh my goodness i honestly don,t know what to say, i,m so sorry for all you been through, wish you well, next time around, everything happens for a reason. god bless you you hamdle it well. i would have been mad. an upset, thank goodness they caught it in time, hope you feel better i,ll pray a special prayer for you. god bless .
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Banded June 25, 2008
hi becky my name is sil, haven,t been banded yet. congrats on your surgery hope you feel better. speedy recovery.
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4th of july what are you gonna do to avoid the barbecue
sil commented on sil's blog entry in Has anyone been band by dr. Bell or dr duffy yale newhaven hospitalhello the 4th of july is coming up people what are we gonna do, all that delicous ribs,steaks,potato salad, hamburgers,hotdogs.my goodness i,m gonna try my hardest to hold out. it is so tempting, every holiday, i have been doing good so far, my next appointment is july 15. can,t wait for my journey of a new life.i have been hook on this board since march, i know that,s not a long time i come on everyday to read different posts. some are very informative, i love to read, anyhoo, what are you all durig for the fourth of july. just wanted to be nosey, smile.:thumbup::cool:
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4th of july what are you gonna do to avoid the barbecue
hello the 4th of july is coming up people what are we gonna do, all that delicous ribs,steaks,potato salad, hamburgers,hotdogs.my goodness i,m gonna try my hardest to hold out. it is so tempting, every holiday, i have been doing good so far, my next appointment is july 15. can,t wait for my journey of a new life.i have been hook on this board since march, i know that,s not a long time i come on everyday to read different posts. some are very informative, i love to read, anyhoo, what are you all durig for the fourth of july. just wanted to be nosey, smile.:thumbup::cool::cool2:
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no support and a fat liver?
we will be your support,lean on us 100%, hope your surgery goes well like i know it will hang on in there.smile.
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What happened with my surgery today
cong.on your surgery wishing you a speedy recovery,hope to be band oct,nov, best wishes
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Why is my journey SO long?
oh hang in there, we are rooting for ya, wishing you well
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Should I be scared????
good luck, once it,s over you gonna say wow that was easy.we all have certain things, we are nervous about, smile.