jessicadyan7

So I'm about two months post op and have lost about 20lbs... I feel like the weight is going slow, however I went shopping today and am now a 14 in my jeans!!!!! I've never been a 14!!!! anyway, i just wanted to post my frustration of slow loss but a big gain in some self esteem. I keep checking my butt out in reflections :smile: Take care! I'd like to hear more updates from you!

alright great! I'm keeping a food journal to keep myself aware of my intake. I really don't have that much restriction just yet and I am able to eat soft foods. thanks for the help.

Hey everyone I'm just about two and half weeks post op. I am just curious how many grams of protein I should be getting everyday. My doc cleared me for mush food... or anything that I can press a fork through, fish, chicken.. finally some "real" food. OK thank for the help!

I was banded the 28th and I've lost 8lbs so far! Unless my scale at home is lying to me.

Hey all. I'm Jessica from Lenexa, KS. I got banded on Monday, the 28th by Dr. Jesse Lopez. This week I've just been healing and drinking lots of liquids. Today I got to start my full liquids, never been so happy to eat yogurt!

Hey all. I'm Jessica from Lenexa, KS. I got banded on Monday, the 28th by Dr. Jesse Lopez. This week I've just been healing and drinking lots of liquids. Today I got to start my full liquids, never been so happy to eat yogurt!

After my doc submitted my paper work, it took about two weeks for Aetna to approve my surgery. Oh, I just thought of something else... if your doctor would refer you it might cover your dietitian as well as the nutritionist. just a thought.

Hello everyone. I'm getting my surgery tomorrow!! So I need some help putting together a grocery list of liquids I can have. I've already got my EAS Protein shakes, and I'm planning on buying the powder down the road a little bit. But, I'd love some help making my list.... variety is the key! I'm having trouble as it is with this clear liquid crap for 24 hours! help please!! *I spelled "grocery" wrong... :teeth_smile:

For the people who have tattoos.... how do they look now? lol I have six, one on my foot, one on each wrist, a small one on my ankle and two on my shoulder. should i start saving money to get these covered up? haha It's not like i'm going to my tattoo guy and ask him about this. Thanks for your help guys!

add me to the 28th!

Hey all. I'm Jessica. I'm 24, from Kansas City. I'm getting banded a week from today!!! Really excited to say the least.

I'm getting banded with Dr. Lopez at the Kansas City Spine and Specialty Center.

This process has been so easy! I had to do the 6 month instead of the three because I was still in school about 3 hours away from my doctor. But Aetna approved me in less than 2 weeks. I was really nervous that if I lost too much weight or too little I wouldn't be approved. But I did! My surgery is scheduled for the 28th, a week from tomorrow! I know the process can be stressful, but just keep the lines of communication open with your doctor(s).

My birthday was July 16. I got approved for my surgery the next day... What a great birthday present, right? I'm getting banded the 28th. I week from tomorrow!!! I'm so excited. Prayer, thoughts, suggestions, support, whatever would be greatly appreciated!

Hey everyone! I'm Jessica, 24 from Kansas City. I'm getting banded next Monday, the 28th. Really nervous but more excited to get it over and done with you know? It's been a long six months... but my insurance approved my surgery within two weeks! I thought that was pretty fast. Well, I'd love to know what's going on in your lives.