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Good luck you two!! Congrats on the beginning of the new you!!

My surgery was covered at 100% as an outpatient procedure so that is what I opted for. I was able to get free fills but the length of time between them is what you have to watch for. The first fill could be within 30 days of the surgery but the next fill had to be no more than 90 days from the surgery date.. I then had to get some taken out and that was also covered so if that ever happens you might check before you panic, but it was covered for me with BCBS. Each insurance is different as each policy within the insurance company is different. The best thing to do is get your insurance card out and call the Customer service number on the back and ask them. You may also want to have the Dr. office call and verify using the codes they have to bill with..

I am also into grilling chicken thighs or leg quarters.. I marinate them then throw on the grill.. I also am able to eat grilled asparagus, zucchini, squash and onions with it.. I can't eat any bread or Pasta so no worries there.. I can eat tortilla chips so I do on occasion make nachos out of the chicken with some ff refried Beans.. lots of Protein.. I also make terriaki turkey burgers.. and I get the 98% ff ground beef and make burgers from that on the grill. I don't eat a bun... Crock pots are great to put a jar of your favorite chunky salsa with some chicken of choice for about 4-6 hours on high when you return you have moist tender dinner ready to eat..

New! nectar - The Protein that taste like fruit juice! This is what I like.. I have the Lemon Tea and the Carribean Cooler, the CC tastes like a Pina Colada.. It's my favorite!!! I don't add anything to it.. I get them at the Vitamin Shoppe...

My first fill is doing me wonders.. I am loosing my 2lbs a week and now have lost 42lbs!! I have also found with my fill I can't have any bread products.. I tested the waters and found out really quick.. :thumbup: I am eating a lot less and exercising so much more.. I hardly ever get on here now b/c I am so busy enjoying life!!!

I would ask your doctor.. I was only allowed clear liquids after midnight... until 24 hours after I got my fill.

I got my first fill today.. I have lost 22 lbs since my surgery 4 weeks ago and since I started my weightloss journey.. I have lost 38lbs... :biggrin:

I get my first fill tomorrow.. I was thinking it would be in a few weeks but my Dr. is going on vacation for 2 weeks and when they called and said tomorrow.. :thumbup: I freaked!!! I have had no problems so far but I am ready to get this party started!!

Cash pay is $125..

Try Dr. Daryl Stewart Weight Loss Specialists of North Texas.... He's in Denton but he was saying he has filled Mexico pts and other pts from other drs. after they ended up not liking that dr. 940-382-9429

My coworkers noticed the first day I came back to work 2 weeks post op. They said my face was a lot slimmer and my clothes a lot bigger.. I have now lost 38 lbs pre and post op so I can tell a huge difference in my clothes.

At my 2 week post op I had lost 16 pounds since my surgery losing 37 lbs total. They are scheduling my first fill 4 weeks out. I think it will be good. I haven't had any trouble with any types of food as of yet.. knock on my wooden head.. I even tried asparagus.. I don't eat anything fried or breads, rice, pasta though.. The

I am not on a commercial diet either but here is what my Dr. has me on.. Morning my Protein shake: nectar Protein whey Isolate (I love the Carribean Cooler it tastes like a pina colada without the carbs) Lunch: lean chicken or turkey, green Beans and fruit (no sugar added) afternoon snack: sugar free Jello, pudding or small curd cottage cheese Dinner: home cooked extra lean turkey burger, steamed veggie, fruit (no sugar added) Exercise: I walk everyday during my 15 minute breaks and then I swim everyday when I get home.. I also love to ride my bike. I will add in my Tae-bo tape (sp) when I am able. I have found Barnes and Nobles has some really good Bariatric cookbooks for lapbanders or if you have time look online for recipes, that is where I found my turkey burger recipe and my entire family loves them. I don't eat Pasta, rice, or any bread products nor do I eat potatoes.. Even though I love me some potatoes, they don't love me!!!

Glad to hear you are doing better. I am going in for a similar pain. I hope it's not a flipped port but if it is I hope it's taken care of soon so I can get back to my exercising and weight loss.. It's getting worse by the day.. Take care and gets lots of rest!!

I have been doing great.. Not having breads, Pasta, rice or chips/popcorn, although when my family has them it's tough but getting on the scale makes it better to see the weight come off knowing I didn't endulge, so I don't get those problems.. Had tuna in the pouch today for lunch with english peas.. I am not a big tuna eater but found the kind with the teriyaki flavor and its not bad.. I enjoyed the Soup and Protein shake phase kind of scarry to change cause now it gets tough to say no to the bad foods... I was in a safe zone.. I love to grill out so that will save me.. I love grilled veggies and meats... I also took a big drink of Water after working out the other day and I thought I would pay for it but I have not had any close calls yet.. I am waiting..