firefly71

The clinic I go to charges $200, but I have insurance so it's covered. I pay co-pay for office visit.

I also have Tricare Prime - are the fills covered for 1 year after surgery, or longer as needed?

Is this group for particular doctors' patients? Just wondering...I had Dr Trotter do my lapband and now I'm left hanging cause he's left town........:thumbup:

I had my lapband done by Dr Trotter in April. I just found out he is no longer practicing in WA effective this week because he's moving to South Dakota. :biggrin: (just had all that follow up blood drawn last week and now no one to review it!) I was told to follow up with Bright, Rawlins, Spitz or Pennings. Does anyone have any advice or positive/negative comments regarding these docs? Thanks!

Yes, someone who knows I had the surgery actually said that to me!!! When did you start noticing weight loss via the mirror and not the scale? I was banded 4/10 and I walk past reflective glass everyday at work and I still look the same......... surg 320, today 290lbs

When did you start noticing weight loss via the mirror and not the scale? I was banded 4/10 and I walk past reflective glass everyday at work and I still look the same :confused: haven't noticed much roominess in clothes either..... I'm 5'7'', 324 at surgery, now 295.

My doc said 60 for women, 80 for men. I guess more is better though.

Hi - I was banded on 4/10/09. I am having a hard time with this full liquid - high protein diet. I am sooooo hungry. I am following the diet my doc has given me, but really hate the protein shakes. My problem is, during pre-band, I replaced 1 meal with a 3-scoop protein shake. I made it with crushed ice and a cup of water and 3-4 strawberries. I liked it because it was so icy - but now the diet says 1 scoop in 4 oz of water or milk. I cannot choke it down!!! I made it this morning with crushed ice and 4 oz water, turns out to be ~9oz - that will take me all day to finish. Has anyone else went thru this??? Later on down the road, if I can eat my recommended protein amount, can I for-go the protein shake?? My stomach is growling...I am craving real food... (yes I did call my dr's office, "it'll get better" was the response from his nurse)

I thought you were talking about horseback riding :cool2: I would say JUST DO IT! I think once your on, you won't even care! Can you just feel the breeze in your hair and bugs in your teeth right now??!! I figure with a helmet on no one will know you anyway. And you can fly past them anyway!! NOW GO RIDE GIRL!!!

firefly71 - April 10th

My doc has me doing the pre-op protein shake (replacing 1 meal) - I have the Bariatrx Banana and really clueless how to make a smoothie!:thumbup: Had my first one yesterday and I am wondering how on earth I am ever going to choke it down...was disgusting... Hoping I made it wrong and can get some advice please. I am using 3 scoops, and he said mix with skim milk or water. I blended it with ~ 10 oz skim milk and it was really foamy (yuck). Thanks for any advice!