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You are still ahead this morning.

How do you reheat them once they are thawed to keep them from being too stringy or dry?

Do you weigh your fish? And what piece of chicken do you use for yourself? I really like skinless chicken breast, but I am afraid that will cook too dry.

:rolleyes2: ROFL How funny! I like that so much. Right now, when I look at those containers, they say "Buy Me!"

You will do fine. Congrats on your surgery. Keep us posted on your recovery.

I am sorry that you didn't have the best experience today. I am glad that you are at home and doing well. Keep us posted on your recovery!

Many prayers and blessings to all having surgery on 09/24.

I never actually retched, but I felt like it. I told them I wanted to hurl... they gave me the barf bag and stepped away VERY quickly.:wub: My radiologist didn't move that fast at any other time.

Some of the makers of the different band types also offer financing. Also, do more research. Most of the doctors that I spoke to give a cheaper price for self pay patients. Good luck to you.

Don't throw in the towel yet. Most insurance companies allow as much as 30 days to review the information. When they send it for outside review, they send it to nurses or doctors on staff to go over the information and compare it with their requirements. Some companies are faster, and others go as slow as molasses. Do you remember how long it took for the first denial? If this is taking longer, it could be a good sign. Keep the faith!

That should be right up your alley then, they are only 3 oz. per bullet. Since you only need to drink half of the 42g bullets, that should be easier to get down. They also sell a 25g bullet, but it costs about the same as the 42g. Why pay the same for less protein? I will have to taste the orange soon and post how it tastes.

I paid right under $28 for 12 online at Vitamins, Nutritional & Weight Loss Supplements | Discount Bodybuilding Supplements. I found that cheaper than paying for the GNC gold card. I don't go there often enough to buy it (the gold card).

The only thing I don't like is it has a slight aftertaste. The after taste tastes like what some cardboard smells like. I promise I haven't been licking cardboard, but I swear that is what is seems like. I don't know if it is because I didn't have it cold enough, or if it was too much Protein at one time. They taste really good going down.

Poly-Cystic Ovary Syndrome If you go here http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f175/something-i-have-get-off-my-chest-i-hate-pcos-71256/index2.html#post998754, this is a very good definition of the disease. I hope this helps you.

I have heard that the body can only process so much protein at one time. What I have been doing with my bullets is mixing half of the bullet with crystal lite. I bought the fruit punch flavor also. I have the orange, but I haven't tried it yet.

I am scheduled for same day release, but they told me to come prepared to stay at least 23 hours. If your insurance pays for the procedure, it really depends on your policy as to whether you would pay extra for the overnight stay. My policy, for example, pays the hospital charges 100% regardless of whether I only stay for the day or if I stay overnight. The only time they don't pay, in my case, is if the doctor doesn't call for authorization within 48 hours of admitting me. You might want to look at your policy paperwork to see what is shows for in network hospital stays. If you can't find it, call your insurance company at the number that should be on the back of your card. You can ask them to not only tell you over the phone how it is covered (I would write down names, dates, and times), but they can send you a hard copy of what you asked about. I hope this helps.

Maybe it's time to switch up your routine. I have heard that if you do the same routine in your calorie intake and also with your workout, your body can get into a rut. Maybe if you change your calorie intake for a while, and also maybe change your workout routine. That could jump start your weight loss again. Either way, be very proud of what you have done so far. Don't beat yourself up for those few pounds.

Although it could be, I doubt it. Most people that I have talked to that have it, have problems with their TOM either not happening or being extremely heavy. Another big thing with PCOS is insulin resistance (I take metformin for it). Also, there is typically pain around the ovaries, especially during sexual contact. Also, my GYN sent me for an untrasound. They could visably see the cysts. If all you have is extra hair, you may just have a hormone level issue. Of course, I am sure that there is more that they look for. I hope you don't have it either. Good luck.

Hi. I have BCBSIL PPO. It took about a week for me to get my approval once the paperwork was submitted. I called and emailed the insurance company everyday once the paperwork had been submitted. Usually you can go onto BCBS's website and send a message to customer service or call the number on the back of your card. It doesn't hurt to call the insurance company yourself so that they know that you are very interested in the outcome. Good luck to you!

I just had mines last week. It took about 30 minutes once I was actually called back. It took longer to get through all of the paperwork than it did the procedure. Be prepared, the barium is awfully thick.:confused:

Hi. I am seeing Dr. Ponce in Chattanooga. I didn't realize you were in TN. There are a few of us on here.

Congrats. I am glad that you are doing well.

When in doubt, call you doctor. It could be that you are still irritated from your PB depending on how bad it was. Considering that you are concerned, by all means call your doctor. It will settle your mind if it is nothing, and it will give you an opportunity to fix the problem if there is one.

I am reading "Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band: Everything You Need to Know Before and After Surgery to Lose Weight Successfully", and I am finding it very useful. It is by Dr. Robert Sewell. He is a surgeon that has a practice that handles lap band cases. There is quite a bit of information that was given to me by my doctor, but it is nice having a book to reference. It also has stories and pictures from some of his patients.

If your band has eroded, that means that they band is cutting into your stomach. It could be cutting off the oxygen supply to your stomach. Hopefully it is something as simple as only needing a slight unfill. Otherwise, band erosion is a very serious thing. Do a search on here for band erosion and you will probably get several threads devoted to that. I am not banded yet, so I can't give you a complete answer. Making an appointment with your surgeon was a very good idea. I hope it all turns out well for you.