BayougirlMrsS

did you pay cash or debit card? if you paid with a debit card, you can pull your old bank statements and show the charges and dates. But, like Kristen said i would call the place you went to, get the directors name and number, be as sweet as pie on the phone and ask her/him if they could please print this out for you. I would even say..."i don't mind if i have to pay"..... my insurance needs this information.

girl.... don't fret.... weight watchers keep track of that... go back and see is they have the records. and i'm going to hold you accountable for future dr. appts......lol

Few things: First congrats on you up coming banding. First the doctor won't really know what size band until he gets in there. I'm 5 2 and weighed 223... i have the large 14cc band. I have very large friends that took the small band. You won't know until he/she get in there. I was in surgery for about 30 min. Surgery was on the 10 i was back at work on the 16th...and got laid off that same day... wasn't that a great welcome back... My doctor keeps all patients over night. I was glad for it. got to stay on the pain drip it was fabulous.... Went home the next day at lunch time. Write your questions down. you will forget. You will be nervous and under medication... Make sure you bring comfortable clothes to wear home. I could not wear a bra home. Socks don't forget socks. One of my regrets was not taking pictures during my process. So bring a camera and document your journey.

I started my pre op diet October 27 and had surgery Nov. 10... I was eating pretty good by Thanksgiving. wow .... that's a long time on liquids. After surgery i had a few days on liquids, then a few days mushy and then eat what i could tolerate..... Of course i didn't go out and eat a steak, but i did eat soft veggies like cooked carrots, peas and such... And FYI: Even after all the Soup on the "pre-diet" i still eat soup.... a lot. It's what i can be sure of. Wendy's chili, applebees broccoli soup, chili's' tortilla soup..... my local diner Crab soup or gumbo (with no rice).....

I really don't understand it either. I can go to Olive Garden and eat the raviolis and or the penni Pasta with no problems, but if i try to eat spaghetti.... it gets stuck and i throw it up. Something with Ice burg lettuce .... maybe its that it is the texture.. won't go down. Grits... I can eat "cooked" grits.... but not the instant packets. I never get stomach aches. When i gets stuck it feels like the terrible heartburn. And i start belching and then it just comes up. No other way to say it.

i had UHC and was not required to do the six monts diet. When you go to your seminar tonight you will probably get a packet. In that packet should be a questioner for you when you call your insurance provider. But you can call at anytime with questions. This is what you pay them for. Call and ask what are the requirements for WLS. They will look up your policy and tell you. So, now i'm going to fuss you..... no matter how you feel you should go every year for a wellness visit. Most insurance allow this and most of the time its free. good luck with your seminar and meeting with the surgeon.....

I guess i was one of the luck ones that got approved first time out. I think a lot may also be how your doctor submits your information. My dr. had me do all my visits .... heart, nutritional, pscy, Rn, gastric, sleep study, etc..... they then compiled all the results and a surgery date... and sent in all together as one packet. Couple weeks later i was approved via United Health I started my process with a free seminar in Aug. and had my surgery in Nov. My BMI was 40.8 with NO co-morbids. I would appeal..... i also would have the dr. resend everything as one packet with a surgery date Good luck.

Newme.... Of course you are getting negative feed back.... think about it.... everything has a "negative" feed back... Heck.. Aspirin has negatives.. As far as the band.... I love my band. I started at 5'2.5" and 223lbs. Today i'm two years out and i at at a steady 145lbs. My BMI went from 40.8 to 25.7 I am looking into getting a TT this month. My husband says i don't need it, but what does he know...lol I started this journey and i want to finish it. the TT will do that for me. Living in Louisiana....The 5th Fattest state in america.... i know people who have had all the types of WLS. Goods and bad with both. I have had friends who have had the GP and gained it all back, and one that is a thin as a rail and can't gain weight at all. The sleeve.... i have had two great friends that have had it and both are doing great. And of course the LB... 90% positive, The last place i worked we had about 10 people and all are dong GREAT. My sister in law is one of the people who have not lost anything... in fact she has gained weight and a cuz that had it done and has only lost a few ...BUT they don't fellow the rules and my sister in law has no fill in her band at all. She had it taken out. She loves to eat..... and my Cuz.. well she is just lazy. What i would say negative about the band... is the hassle of the fills. Going back and forth to the dr. to get fill is not fun (they don't hurt). Where with the other two... you don't have too. BUT the other two are FOREVER.... My band is not... Good luck with your choice and i wish you all the best.

Because my husband and i are home alone now that our two boys are on there own, we eat out a lot. If i make a suggestion..... I too use to have a hard time when eating out. Not anymore, what i do now is... when the server comes to take my order i tell him/her .... When you bring my food, bring a go box at the same time. At this time the server will look at you like your an alien....lol. I then put away all by what i know i should eat. I never go back to the box. Then depending on what i ordered, i have lunch for the next couple days. Hope this helps you.

Katie, You just described me less the wood burning stove...... people think i'm crazy because i'm ALWAYS freezing. I keep the heater on under my desk 365 day a year.... My feet stay cold. I live with a blanket.

Laddie..... bet they were the pack if instant grits.... I can't eat them either. The first few months i could then one morning after about fill number 4.... (14cc band).... up then came along with the coffee... New Me.... never heard of that.... my dr said i could have oatmeal in the mushy stage.... too bad i don't eat oatmeal. Like is said before..... lots of trial and error.... one day you will be eating pizza... then the next after a fill... you wont Good luck

So yes the Soup has pieces in it, i just had them give me as much broth and as little pieces as they could, they were happy to help. I did the same with other Soups too. Jenc.... Everyone is different. They're people here that can eat anything in small amounts and chewing well. And then they have "most" of us that have trouble with some foods. I have the 14cc band and i have 10.5cc's in it now. I was up to 10.9 but some evaporated over time... or so the dr. said. At first i could eat anything, bread, rice, spaghetti, all fruit, ... Here are a few things i can't eat anymore... again, this is just me.... Bread, rice, grits, steak, over cooked Protein (dry chicken..etc), no leftover protein (so if i go out to eat i can eat the leftover soup or veggies, but not chicken..) I have not had a hamburger with two buns in almost two years, no hot dog on bun, no pizza crust (i can eat toppings), I can eat potatoes, Pasta (but not spaghetti), most fruit (but not pineapple, apples, or the out side of oranges), I can eat mixed greens but not iceberg lett., My weaknesses are still chips, ice cream, and candy. i can still eat all those. I still do drink one can of mt. dew a day..(the smallest can they make takes me all day). I never eat and drink at the same time. The Ice cream, i buy the small blue bell individuals and have one when i get the urge... which is about once a week. One candy bar will last me about 3-4 days, i take a bite and put it away. Chips i buy the 100 cal bag or the sun chips. This is what my day looks like: Breakfast normally i eat crackers (crunchmaster whole grain) and cheese (mini baby bell) with coffee. Or on the weekends i eat one scrambled egg and coffee. lunch i mostly eat salad or soup, veggies, crackers, cheese. Snack something crunchy or small bag of chips fruit or a smoothie. dinner sometime i'm eat a bowl of Cereal (not supposed to but i do), chicken, seafood, veggies. NEVER eat buffets any more and if we go out, i ask for a go plate to be brought out with my meal. I pack 90% of it away before i take a bite. I can ramble all day, but ill stop here... Good luck

wow.... i'm not the only one. What's funny for me is twenty some... years ago i was thin. Like size 0 thin.... I kept getting fatter but i never saw it in the mirror.. it wasn't until i didn't recognize myself in a photo that i saw my true self. I saw a 223 pound person....i couldn't believe i allowed myself to get that big. Now that i'm getting small.... I now still see my self as the big person i had become. My husband and i had a huge fight at lunch because i want a TT and he says i don't need it.... but i know i do.... The female brain.... wow.

I ate the hell out of AppleBees cream of broccoli soup.... omg it's good. And the same soups Xavier ate. Those are very good. I also blended Peanut Butter in my shakes. I also bought the frozen fruit in a bag from Sam's and used those to make smoothies. It's a huge bag of mixed precut and skinned fruit... ready to go. Yogurt too... and don't be so hard on your self when your going thru this process. I cheated with a few chips... i just could help my self. It was in the first week and i was eating with friends at a Mexican place and ate a few..... but i did great the next week and really that's the week that really counts. I told my doctor and he laughed... and said i'll be fine. Remember the first few months are the hardest. Be Prepared to self monitor. No restriction and you will be hungry. You may find that you can eat anything, but don't, push away. I remember thinking... i'm not supposed to be able to eat this much.. the nurse and doctor said so. So when i went in he again laughed and said, you have no fill in your band, this is why you can eat. But as time goes by it will get tighter and some of the things you can eat now, you wont be able to later....and it was so true. So the best of luck to you and your new journey....

Sunshyne..... everybody and everyone's doctor is different. What i can or can't eat won't be the same for you. But they have guidelines you should try to fellow. For example: I can't eat bread, biscuits, pizza, rice, girts, steak, anything Protein that has been "overcooked" I don't do well with leftover protein either. Lett us gives me trouble, but not mixed green... crazy, but true. Last night i tried to eat a shrimp boulette....got stuck till 1:30 this morning. I do well with: wendy's chili, loose ground beef (not extra lean), seafood and shrimp if i chew well, Soups, Pasta but not spaghetti... soft fruits..strawberries, grapes, blueberries.... etc. not not pineapples, apples, bannanas unless they are smashed, the inside of oranges not the husk have to spit it out. Veggies are great except celery that is not cooked. Remember, i'm two years out and all this is trial and error.... for the first few months i could eat just about anything..... But as the band get tighter, then you will find what work and what does not work for you. Also, the first few months i find are the hardest. No restriction and you will have to "self monitor" meaning even thou you can eat, you will have to back away on your own..... Good luck with your band and i hope you all the success in the world

I say... good for you for stepping away from this situation. Is she going to the same dr. you used? Is she using you as a referral? If so, i would have to go a step further and have a conversation with him/her about your concerns about her and how you don't want what she does to reflect badly on you.

shoe... i went on the 13th for a consult and was told my TT will cost $8800. my husband is giving me $3000 of some of his inheritance money, so i'm charging the rest..... If i put it on my discover card, my payment would be less then $200 a month... i can handle that. My PS does not take any insurance.... i lost 80lbs and i refuse to be embarrassed to got to the beach because of my stomach ...... NO MORE!!! viva..la flat tummy..!!!

Star... i went two weeks ago for a consult. $8800.. You should really talk it over with your PS. I'm old (43) and can't have any more kids (two boys 27 & 20). Both via C-section. Plus i had a hysterectomy and gallbladder removal... plus the LB... so my stomach is full of scars..... but i'm glad that i don't have any stretch marks except by my pubic area... PS told me that for having the WLS I have done really well. Most of the people have huge amounts of extra skin. He said he could tell i lost it slow and that i exercised along the way. But, he said no amount of exercise or sit up, crunches... would ever make my apron go away..... so... Looks like feb. 17th i will be getting it cut off.... Good luck with what you decide....

just want to say congrats to the both of you. If you listen to your doctor and fellow the rules you guys will do great. so impressed with you both for making a life changing decision at a young age. I wish my niece could have this..... She lives every being ridiculed about her weight and it just kills me. She the sweetest kindest person and I just love her to death.... Good luck and hey..... Koodles to your parents for giving you this wonderful Gift of a brighter future.

one of the things i regret is not taking pictures along the way..... This is crazy.... but one of the happiest days.... buying "regular" underwear from Victoria Secret... and not having to buy "just my size" (aka the granny panties). Start now making dates with your wife. Just you and her. Your lives together is going to change... some will be good, some bad. Start re-courting your wife. And don't forget to tell her how beautiful she is every day. I know this sounds strange, but we women are a strange bunch and desire attention. She will lose weight and men will notice and she will like the attention.... so Amp up your game. Lots of people get divorced after one or two in the relationship have WLS. I'm not trying to scare you, but it's a fact. All the best of luck to you and your lovely wife...

Joyce, we are the same except i choose soup a lot. and I too can't eat Lettuce.... but i can eat the mixed greens... crazy. Japanese... i eat the snow crab salad...omg. Another thing i do is i pack away 3/4 of my meal before i take the first bite. This way i won't be tempted to eat too much. I then give the leftovers to my son or my husband.... I don't do well with left overs.

Ok.... two years out... started at 223, now weight 145. 18-20 to now 8 (some 6) with the TT i could be around a 4.... The PS i talked too said he does plenty of LB patients and his rule is (for the most part) You weight has to be as the same point or with in a couple pounds for at least six months. I have been at 143-146 for over that. To do the TT it's going to cost me $8900. I really wanted to do the boobs too... but that's another 5-6k.... not in the budget just yet.... i'm trying for Feb. 16th. Good luck!!!

Your GYN would have records of your weight. Do you go every year for that? and before you do, check with the insurance provider. Just because it's the same insurance, if they work for different companies, then the coverage may not be the same. I have BCBS of Louisiana and my employer is small and they don't cover my fills..... so i have to pay $235 each fill.... this is why i only go once a year. and the fact that his Office manager is a total B...h.

gained 3 ...... still around But i started a MMA strength and condition class, so I think i maybe gaining muscle. cloths are fitting better.

Wow.... i can't believe how badly some of you are behaving..... I also know of a few people who "self fill". For the very reason she has. They went down to Mexico and no doctor will see them. Desperation makes people do and think of doing thing they would normally not. I my self would If i had too.... HELL YES. If i had to fill myself to stay thin.... WERE IS THE NEEDLE AND SALINE...!!! And you all no DANG well you would do the same to stay thin... don't even try and kid yourselves... Most every one of us have come in here and asked CRAZY questions..... That's what a forum is for... just in case you all didn't know that..... So .... Lynette.... if you feel comfortable doing it... it's your body and I pray that everything keeps going well.... On another note.... maybe a support group would be able to connect you with a RN that could do it for you...