Evie71609

anyone trying to get into the chat room tonight... log out at the top right... then don't log back on there.... click on chat... then it will ask you to log on there.... do that --- it takes a few mins but you can get in.... Don't know why we have to do it this way but it works... hope to see you guys in there.... there are tons of people who come in... join us

anyone trying to get into the chat room tonight... log out at the top right... then don't log back on there.... click on chat... then it will ask you to log on there.... do that --- it takes a few mins but you can get in.... Don't know why we have to do it this way but it works... hope to see you guys in there....

there are issues with the chat room right now -to log in do the following (btw- nobody ignores people it just means that the people logged in are away- there is a green dot next to name that indicated they are there- if it is red or orange they are away) Most people are in late afternoon (6pm est) there are a group of people that come in around 10am est look forward to seeing you- I am there most every night... anyone trying to get into the chat room tonight... log out at the top right... then don't log back on there.... click on chat... then it will ask you to log on there.... do that --- it takes a few mins but you can get in.... Don't know why we have to do it this way but it works... hope to see you guys in there....

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I am on day 7 of my pre-op- did not have any of those problems at all. What I am doing is not slim fast... I went to GNC and got shakes that are sugar free (Lean Body- chocolate Ice Cream flavor) my doctor said that the shakes need to contain min 15 grams of protein- they have 25 grams (keeps u fuller) so I drink one for Breakfast, then drink 2 bottles of Water in between breakfast and lunch, I also have one banana in this time as well, then lunch is a 2nd shake, and dinner is 6 oz of chicken or fish, veggies and small salad with ff dressing. I could easily switch dinner for another shake- I have not felt hungry (except yesterday) this whole week. I have not had any bowel issues either.... I would up your intake of H2O and at the very least add a piece of fruit. If your doctor's office is passing off a person as a Nutritionist and they arn't make sure your insurance company is not paying for that service and request a referral to a real one. This is a key person in your journey. Good Luck!!!

Hi guys! Well I fall in this boat as well but I can't spend my time worrying about what is in his head. I tell him 10 times a day how much I love him and appreciate his (reluctant) support. He was so against the surgery at first and I sat him down and asked him if he was going to be supportive... he said "I don't have a choice" like a pouty 12 yr old- I said you always have choices...you may not like them but they are (a) become supportive or (:frown: we will be over... suddenly after about 3 days he is REALLY supportive. I am on pre-op and every morning he calls and says did you lose anything and I am down 10 lbs and I can hear it in his voice that he is proud. One thing I could suggest is to share this thread with your SO... they may learn a thing or two.... Mine also said that when I lose weight that I will want a better version of him... I said if that is what I wanted I would have been looking for him..fat or not... I didn't settle for him because I was fat...UGH!! That drives me NUTS. Anyway good luck on your journey!!

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forgot to mention that you need to select the chat you want...

forgot to say you need to click on which chat you want...

anyone trying to get into the chat room tonight... log out at the top right... then don't log back on there.... click on chat... then it will ask you to log on there.... do that --- it takes a few mins but you can get in.... Don't know why we have to do it this way but it works... hope to see you guys in there.... __________

anyone trying to get into the chat room tonight... log out at the top right... then don't log back on there.... click on chat... then it will ask you to log on there.... do that --- it takes a few mins but you can get in.... Don't know why we have to do it this way but it works... hope to see you guys in there.... __________

anyone trying to get into the chat room tonight... log out at the top right... then don't log back on there.... click on chat... then it will ask you to log on there.... do that --- it takes a few mins but you can get in.... Don't know why we have to do it this way but it works... hope to see you guys in there....:confused:

sweetie---- please take a deep breath and hang in there. Try a different protein drink- I like GNC's Lean Body to go--- it is pre-mixed and comes in chocolate ice cream and vanilla ice cream- I find the pre mixed drinks work better for me and u put in the fridge to make them very cold.... you can do this... don't give up!!!

Congrats! Mine is July 16th- i am going to Michigan to have mine done because of being self pay- so good luck and keep in touch.

we are out here....my date is July 16th- there is a whole section devoted to us. Keep up the good work!

STD varies from company to company and there are also various options you can choose including it starting at day one. This is the most expensive options so many choose to start at day 7- also as far as what gets paid that is up to you as well (if you pay for your STD) most of the time 60-80% of your pay. Now saying that I will only be out for 4 days total and I am using vacation....

I started on the 5th as well- as of this am I have lost 4 lbs- it is difficult. I am getting terrible headaches (no stranger to migraines) but am not allowed any pain relievers (can take migraine meds if it gets that bad) --- I am determined to follow the rules- I am shaky and light headed most of the time. BUT I will do this- it is only 2 weeks..... sorry to complain....

I helped u out but she is not in 3rd- she only has 29 votes.... others have thousands.... Good Luck!

My insurance won't pay because i work for a company with less that 50 employees- the same insurance pays for the procedure for larger companies (this is perfectly legal in Maryland) so I am forced to pay out of pocket. Locally it is $17k but I decided to check out of state (not country) I am flying to Detroit, MI on July 15th and having surgery on the 16th- per the doctor I can fly back home the next day. I am choosing to stay local for another 2 days and fly home on Sunday- in total with airfare, hotel (they supply room for 2 nights) and surgery I will pay $11k (this includes my mom's airfare) - you can deduct on your taxes. So if you are ready then jump in feet first.... good luck!

Hi I have a similar experience as you- 1st he tried the "you are beautiful just the way you are" and then he went further and put me down about being a quitter and not trying hard enough to lose it on my own. I basically said to him that I am doing this and you will support me 100% or be out of my life. I stood my ground. He came around and I start liquids today and he is 100% supportive. You will do great...on another note I live in Frederick, MD and am having surgery the day before you- so if you wanna get in contact let me know. Evie

Chad to get the tag in your signature you have to copy "code" you find the one you want (there are several version on the site) you right click on it and copy as URL- then go to Edit Signature, and paste that code into the signature box where you want it- then preview signature to make sure it shows up, then save signature.... that should hook you up. If you have problems PM me- I am around most days. Evie

David- I don't know what you are paying but I am going to Michigan for mine because the price was $7k lower in MI than my home state of Maryland- the doctor is EXCELLENT (John Webber, MD) and the hospital they use is a center for excellence and JAHCO Certified for Obesity surgery (both of these items are awesome- I work in the medical field) I am paying $10,500 and that included my procedure, hotel stay, hospital stay (24 hrs) and two extra days of hospital stay- they also take Care Credit which is a medical credit card so I didnt have to max out my personal credit cards. The airfare to MI was cheap $200 and they pick you up at airport and bring you back to the airport. Let me know if you need further information about this!! Evie

Phattat- good try it out and report back to us if that was enough.... Trust me I look at that amount and laugh but I hope it is true.... Good luck!!

Research your surgeon- they should be preforming both the band and the bypass- if you get one that does just one- RUN. They are not properly trained to give you all the information you need to make an informed decision. You can very much "out eat" your bypass (I have seen it several times), you can drinking a ton of calories with the band and do the same. Surgically speaking the band is low risk next to the bypass- the recovery is less but you do lose on a slower (not necessary lose less weight) rate. That does not really help with sagging skin- that has to do with age, condition of the skin, etc. Your mind needs to be in the game to play. So whatever you decide on you need to be commited to 100% or you will not succeed. The guy who just got his fill and is barfing- you should only be eating 1/2 to 1 full cup at a meal- chew well (20 x's) and cut smaller pieces. I wish you all luck and stop by the chat room to talk to some expert banders! They answer a lot of questions..... There are a lot of guys here- you just gotta find them- a few hang in the chats- one has lost 120lbs in a year and another is down 80, I think.