Bettina

I was actually hoping for August 7th-its my Birthday...what a cool present that would have been! Aug 20th is my son's birthday! Best of luck to you!

Oh and I forgot to mention that I still have "barriatric boot camp" to attend, but that is a one day event no biggie.

LOL my plans and my doctors differ.....LOL. I started this journey back in April...then the tests, May, June and sleep apnea this month...I go Tuesday to be fitted for my mask (dang!!) Doc can't schedule me until he knows what number the mask is to be set at. Oh and I have to be wearing that lovely piece of fun for 2 weeks prior to surgery. So as soon as i get the number, and the confirmation on when I get the headpiece, I can call and say okay.....I am coming 2 weeks from now...get ready! I should be approved because my insurance covers lap band, and they have paid for all the tests along the way, and I have been in phone contact with insurance to make sure everything is okay, but i won't know for sure until the doc tells insurance the date he wants to operate.....he takes all my tests and the release from the general practicioner....and says "here is my patient, this is all her stuff and why I think she needs to be banded -and oh yeah she has sleep apnea as a co-morbidity....so are you okay with this?" and then they say yes or no. But my sis thinks that because my insurance covers lasik surgery which clearly is not life threatening, then I should be okay with the approval. Whew!! So my final answer is "as soon as humanly possible"

I love the Mayo Clinic...they have a really good book on weightloss. I have gotten it from the library, one of these days I will just buy it...lol

Though so:phanvan , that is why you had to run to the bathroom. Oil can be rather violent to the system. But so can fruit for that matter. One time when I was a kid, omg i thought i was dying.....my mom asked me what I ate......lol a whole box of Raisinettes (back in the day when I was only 105 lbs...lol) didn't know raisins and chocolate both act as laxatives- I never did that again!!:nervous

Ooooh yeah I want know too, I know that there was a post for a post-op check-list but didn't see a pre-op one!:teeth:

Alexandra, I think that is an excellent idea...locking this thread.

Did you take the oil?

Time2live, You are gonna be just fine....just like everyone said...its post surgery-blues. You could have had a different type of anesthesia for this surgery than what you had in the past...you know the FDA always bringing out new and "improved" stuff! You're doing awesome with your weight loss!! My doc told me that lap bandsters only lose 1-2 lbs a week so no worries if it seems slow -its normal. Take care!

Be careful with the oil, it can give you an upset stomach.....not to mention greasy stool....not pretty. (make sure that if you think you have gas...sit on the toilet anyway just in case) You will only pass worms if you have worms:p . Good luck- start with a small dose of oil!

:cry I did that.....short bursts....still liquify everything. My kids have been using it for smoothies...lol. My sis uses hers but I am not sure what she does other than omlets...I'll have to call her!

Hmmm...in my own humble opinion, it did sound a little preachy and "know-it-all-ish to me.(I just read the ice cream thread and the alcohol thread) And I understand concern but some people take overly concerned with a standoffish view. Its just human nature. I got slammed in the colon cleanse forum for not claiming to know all about colon cleanse but to say what I saw on the news. We don't know what goes on in a persons head and can't know what will hurt a persons feelings or not. So I have decided to stick with questions and only report on what I know from personal experience, that way I can't be attacked or misinterpreted in anyway.

A few years ago when I found my daughter eating a half an orange as her meal...I decided to get certified so that I can tell her that she wasn't being a healthy eater. I had always been skinny --I mean really skinny...5'6" and 105 lbs...gained weight after 3 kids. I figured if I had legitimate knowledge she would listen to me. I have 3 certifications now: Personal Trainer, Sports Nutrition, and Holistic Health. Learned a lot....hmm if I could just motivate myself. (although now that I am here I am totally motivated!) I am constantly reading labels and books and anything else health related to gain knowledge and get healthy...my doc said I should have gone into medicine. (I chose Psychology, Education, and History-go figure!) As you know I was on the colon cleanse board -which i have left for good! I have this great book called the 7-Day Detox ...I got it from a doctor at one of the seminars I attended...he and his wife actually tried it and loved it...like you Telly, they felt great and their energy and skin improved immensly! I have to review it again, as I am not sure if it can be done once banded...but it is all liquid so I don't see why not.

I own the Magic Bullet also--had to have it, couldn't wait to get it, have it almost a year now....my question is how do you chop things without liquifying them???? OMG you should see how the onions came out...could have drank them...ewww......I stopped using mine because apparently I am magic bullet challenged...LOL:faint:

Herbal remedies have (not all but a lot do) natural antidepressents in them and would counteract with the man made ingredients used in doc prescribed meds. Not to say that man made is bad---you just can't mix them.....like if you took St.John's wart with effexor...they both do the same thing, so a person could end up taking meds and still being depressed....very dangerous. This is stated in the pamplet you received (if you didn't get one--make sure you ask your pharmacist for one)...I am a huge believer in reading up on those pamplets!! Like telling my mom she has to ixnay the grapefruit juice while on blood pressure meds---which she didn't know...might as well be taking M&M's then!!!

Hi LadyTonya! The weight management people are (supposed to be anyway) registered dieticians to help you in your weight loss journey..I have seen mine once so far--11 more visits to go. They help you make good decisions when it comes to eating..esp after being banded. Endocrinology is for glands and hormones...hmm not sure on that one, but maybe they want to rule out any glandular problems that would cause weight gain...cause then the banding would be useless. I called my pulm docs office to ask a question and they got all up in arms...they were completely unreasonable! I asked them if I could go to another sleep apnea location (same company mind you) and they told me the doc doesn't read there and I explained that my insurance covered the "other" location and ----they could get me in way sooner than where they wanted me to go...doc promised to get me in asap...and the staff scheduled me for 5 weeks later!!!! Ummmmm, no that doesn't work for me! They were so rude they told the person at the other sleep center that I called them, and the new girl had the nerve to tell me that me getting the sleep apnea test sooner wouldn't get me surgery sooner!!!!!!! OMG....so I explained to her that I could not afford to pay out of pocket and as a patient I had the right to make sure that everyone got paid for services rendered. She was much better after that! I wanted to slap her. My surgeon specifically told me the sooner the sleep test, the sooner the band. Don't feel that you are being a pest......it is your right to see that anything related to your surgery goes smoothly!! I haven't been banded yet, I am like you--I really want this to happen!!! Best Wishes!!! Let us know how you are doing!!

He laughed, he reminded me that I was on effexor time release medication... XO Leila Glad to hear you are okay. Being on Antidepressents like Effexor, you can't take herbal supplements, so be careful if you were planning on cleansing.

:ermm Still haven't slept since last week...its killing me. But I know I will get it under control..still on for Tuesday's fitting. Discussed putting feathers on my mask with my sister (having a moment of insanity) she advised Rhinestones...LOL...I can always count on my sister to help me out of a funk. Ya ever hear anyone say that they would pinch you or stomp on your foot if you were saying that something hurts you? (you know ...my arm hurts...okay I'll stomp on your foot to make you forget about your arm....LOL) well, that is how I feel...the sleep apnea thing is making me forget that I was so ansy to get the banding! I had the strangest dream last night during one of my cat naps....I dreamt that the doctors office handed me this fancy envelope shaped like a pink pocketbook -even had a fancy handle on it, and I opened it up and it said that I was approved for surgery......LOL ! Maybe its a sign that I will def be approved...lol. (my sis would be proud of the pink pocketbook envelope...thats her speed, she is a total girly girl:cheer2: , I am more of the earthy one :hippie: ). I want to thank Teresita and MoOrLess for their comments of support to my last post....thanks so much you guys are great!!!!

Hi be really careful with the Muscle Milk.....its half sugar and very fatty. 348 calories--->162 cal of fat...12 grams Carbs--->6 grams of sugar (so there is the proof its half sugar) it does have lots of protein (32 grams), which is good, but yikes that is really high in calories!!!

Hi Saffy, Who did your surgery? Didn't they make you have the Psych Eval? Sounds like your Doc didn't do so hot of a job....there is no way a band can stop cravings...there is no medicine in it, it just restricts how much your stomach can hold at one time. Why on earth didn't they tell you this?? Also..didn't they make you go to a registered dietician? I have to do that and attend Boot Camp as well! LOL You might want to ask your Doc for meds to control your cravings to give you a "jump start" on cutting back. I had to go thru a battery of tests before they even consider surgery. Done my tests now, just waiting for my surgery date....can't wait! Take care and best wishes to you!

This is my last posting on this topic! Telly thank you for your input, I was feeling like I was being smacked around for watching a medical program and sharing it. For the record Nancy...your website you posted for all to see is not scientific...somebody made a website based on articles written by other people..not scholarly at all. What were the doctor's credentials?? I know this sounds extremely rude on my part and I do apologize, but I feel I need to defend myself...no reason to slam me. I have no medical background, I was just relaying what I saw on the news.

You'll be happy with Target when at the end of the month you can pay your bills and still have your products too..lol. Fact of the matter is that a lot of product is made at the same lab....some labeled Norstrom and some Target...some Walmart..you get the picture. So keep your fancy stuff out on display in your room but your lower priced products out of sight...you're the only one who has to know you aren't spending top dollar. You'll get there! Best Wishes to you!!

Lol I think everyone in NJ is from Bergen Co! (except me)...lol. Thanks for the welcome!

I said I was sorry no need to be hostile.

Happy Birthday! And, you are doing great! Keep up the good work. Oh and how was the cake? My b-day is in a few weeks...yikes!