Kim D. E.

I concur with the Smooth Move tea, The nutritionist also told me to eat baby food bananas and pears. Also, my Dr prescribed senna which works amazingly

Yo go girl

I made white bean chicken chili. ground chicken, white Beans, carrots, celery, onion, red peppers, garlic. I pureed everything before I cooked it. Delish Also I brought some really good Soups from Sams club, summer squash and lobster bisque, I eat egg whites with fat free cheddar cheese good Protein source. I've made chicken breast, sweet potato and salmon, just grind it up to eat,

My doctor prescribed senna for me. Se if you can get it from your doctor. Also the nutritionist said to eat baby food bananas or pears, they also help

I didn't experience the sever itching but I was really swollen. I applied ice packs to my stomach 2x a day. That helped with the swellen tremendously. I started while I was in the hospital. No one recommended it, but Ice helps swelling so it was a no brainier for me.

I am 10 days post op had the samw procedure u had, band to sleeve. Im surprised to hear your rerurning to worl tomorrow. My Dr. forbid me from returning befoer 2 - 3 weeks. He said going from phase 1 to phase 2 you want to ensure that your body is ready & prepred. I'm still sore from surgery, some days arw better than others & emotionally you are dealing with alot, your new norm, especially when everyone around me is eating bacon, donuts etc. If you are anything like me you've build a relationship with food & now you've gone through a bad breakup. After any breakup you are gling to be emotional. Take stock in yoir feelings, I've starting writing them down, aclnowledge them

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I was just looking into ways to avoid skin sagging, genetics, age, how long you've been overweight does play a factor. What u can do as u lose weight, get a body brush to brush your skin, it increases circulation & skin renewal. purchase a colagen cream & massage needed areas: stomach, legs arms etc. hope this helps. I am 10 days post op & anything tight on my stomach still hurts. when u are comfortable put the shapeware on. I figured, I would give myself another month but in the meantime I cam start with the above

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Hi locals :-). I live in Easton and just had my surgery on 9/1/17. Would love to get together with some local people to talk about our experiences- good/bad, things you've learned, future goals... anyone interested in getting together in person?

I was told the insurance company will only approve 1 surgery. luckily I worked for a different Co & had different Ins. I

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I was told at my 2nd office visit that I needed to show weight loss or my insurance company could deny the surgery. I lost 5 lbs my 3rd and final visit before submission to the insurance company and I was approved. You already have your approval so I don't see you having an issue. Just turn that + to a - and you should be good.

There is a chance that you may qualify and if you do not qualify, there is an appeals process. I was recently approved by my insurance company but before submitting the paper work to the Insurance company I was told you may not get approved because I had gained weight. I had my lap-band drained in March and started to put a few pounds on. Visit #2, I was told I cannot put on any more weight, I have to show my ability to lose weight. My 3rd visit I was down 5 lbs and I was told you may not get approved because you gained weight and didn't lose all the weight gained. I wasn't told you cannot gain weight at my initial visit. I think they prepare you for the worst possible outcome. Good luck