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?

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!

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:

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!