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See if your doctor can let you drink unjury Protein drinks. They are pretty decent, and I would recommend them to you. Good luck, and if you need someone to talk to please feel free to contact me. Leah

Thanks for the advice. Have been doing really well with my Fluid intakes averaging at least 8 glasses of Water. Thanks for the advice! Good luck to you! Leah

Brit, We should stay in touch since we are going to be banded on the same day! Leah

Thanks, I'm trying my best! I'm thinking that I might go out later and walk and shop. I did a lot of walking yesterday, and am trying to do as much as I can. Thanks for the advice. Leah

Josephine, I do drink 4 unjury Protein drinks a day a long with everything else I am allowed to have. My problem comes around the evening even after my Protein Drink. Not sure what I should do. Leah

Even though I am able to have salads, sugar free Jello and pudding I'm still having problems with hunger and stomach "issues". Is there any advice out there that might help me? I have 10 days left of my diet and so far haven't cheated. Help! Leah

I will be banded on August 12th. I'm really excited! I go for my bloodwork and ekg in the morning! Leah

August 12th for me! I started my two week pre op diet Wednesday. Going well so far but having a lot of food cravings. I'm really excited and looking forward to a better and healthier future! Leah

I went today and signed my surgery consent and got my surgery date! My surgery is scheduled for August 12th! I'm really excited! Any advice for the 2 week liquid diet? Thanks, Leah

Murphy, Just wanted you to know that my surgery is scheduled for August 12th. Lea

I just found out that my surgery date is August 12th:thumbup:! I have to call my doctor to get a physical and schedule my ekg and bloodwork. I am starting my 2 week liquid diet today!

I am going Wednesday to sign my surgery consent, and see the dietitian and the nurse. How long have you had your band? How long after you signed your consent did you have your surgery? Thanks, Leah

Hang in there, you'll have your surgery before you know it! Leah

I just found out that I was approved for my procedure. I go to Dr. Kerlakian's office next Wednesday to meet with the dietician, the nurse, and Dr. Kerlakian. I'm so excited! What all should I expect at this apt? Thanks, Leah

Hi everyone! Just found out yesterday that I am approved! I have my surgical consent signing on next Wednesday! I am so excited!!! Leah

I'm just glad that all of my appointments are done! Still waiting on them submitting paperwork to insurance. I hope it happens soon! Leah

I have Humana, and I'm hoping that it won't take to long for the approval. I'll let you know as soon as I hear something! Leah

Hi, my name is Leah. I live in Lebanon, Ohio. I just finished my nutrition, exercise, and mental health evaluation today. Does anyone have any advice as to what I should expect? Dr. Kerlakian will be doing my band. Any advice, or if you can share your stories I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Leah

Hi, my name is Leah. I just completed my nutrition, exercise, and mental health evaluation at Dr. Kerlakian's office. How was the approval process for you all? What was the purpose of the 165 question test for the mental health eval? I'm just curious, because I noticed the test was repetitive. I am really happy with Dr. Kerlakian and am hoping to have the lap band done in August. I live in Lebanon, Ohio. I would love to talk to anyone who is willing to share their stories. Thanks, Leah

Congrats on your surgery date! Good luck!

Special K, I live in Lebanon, Ohio which is north of Cincinnati. I will definitely check out the support group! Leah

I totally understand how you are feeling! I am so hoping that they get the reports sent in sometime next week. I'm going to keep on insurance to see when they get my paper work. I want to schedule my surgery as soon as I can. :thumbup: I had to go through a nutrition assessment, a exercise assessment, and a mental health assessment. I am just curious as to the 165 questions that I had to answer. Did you have to do anything like that? I'm just curious as to what the 165 question test is about? Add me to your friends list if you want. Have a wonderful evening! Leah

I've finished all of my appointments. As far as I know I'm being recommended for the lap band! I was told by the surgery scheduler that it could be the middle of August! Leah

Panda, Just finished all of my appointments today! Let me know when you get your surgery date! Let me know if you need to talk! Leah

I just finished my nutrition, exercise, and mental health evaluation today. I think I passed with flying colors! I'm hoping it won't take to long for my evaluators at the doctors office to finish their reports! I think that they are still looking at mid August for me if all goes well.:thumbup: Leah