spoiltmom

I've always, always drank a diet coke first thing in the morning. Water just isn't good to me that early. I'm looking for a replacement but I still want something sugar free. Do they make sugar free canned lemonade?

My doc doesn't use xray to do fills. I feel for you. I know another lady that lives in Canada that wants a band but it's so much higher there then it is in the states or in Mexico for that matter.

Maybe it's something related to my period? They left my ovaries and my period would have come any day now.

You know I've been barely hitting my daily protein requirements. I had a hysterectomy last week and just didn't feel like eating much. I guess I should add some shakes back to my routine now.

You should definitely call and ask more questions. That sounds a little odd although my insurance once covered the insertion of an IUD they just would not cover the IUD itself I had to pay cash for that part so I guess anything is possible.

My first fill is still 2 weeks away. I so wish it would come sooner.

The last couple of days I've had indigestion so bad. I've had it like all day long. Today the indigestion is gone but I'm STARVING. I swear I can't get full no matter what I eat and I'm weak and shaky. What's the deal?

Congratulations!!!

LOL! I love that! My kids just keep asking when I'm gonna eat less and lose some weight. Duh I've already lost 20 pounds.

Honestly the only pain I had was mild gas pain. I used Gas X. I never even opened my Lortab.

Oh gosh. I hope it closes up and heals for you soon.

I chose Lap Band over Bypass b/c 1. It's less invasive and has a lower death rate 2. It's completely reversible 3. It has a lower risk of side effects 4. Less downtime/quicker recovery time

I'm a little jealous Jen! I don't get a fill until the 21st. Hopefully you'll feel better soon and won't need an unfill.

When does the next Season start? I could have sworn I saw a commercial for it but I tried to search for it to add it to my DVR list and nothing comes up.

I've been taking Mucinex for the past few days. Just cut it up if you have any problems with it.

Congratulations!!!

I love Syntrax Nectar. My favorites are the Chocolate Truffle and the cappucino.

I love this forum also. I'm so glad I found it!

I just use a bag mix from Wal Mart. It's actually really good. I also like canned Campbell's cream of potato.

It's great isn't it? I never, ever, ever thought I'd be saying that:)

I know it's easier said then done but relax. You're probably stressing yourself out. How long has it been since you've heard from your insurance? I called mine daily.

ITA. I used to work in insurance also and this is absolutely correct. Most individual plans don't cover bariatric and with group plans the employer can pick and choose what they will cover and what they require such as BMI and co morbidities.

I'm back on solid foods. I'm eating small amounts and sometimes I'm still hungry but I'm not starving. My eating and drinking habits have changed so much that I don't even look forward to eating out anymore. I see it as a waste of money. Before banding I LOVED going out to eat all the time. The scale is moving in the right direction and I'm getting back into my smaller sizes that have been sitting in my closet for a while. I'm so happy I did this and I am definitely spending a lot less on food now. Although I'm sure really soon I'll be spending lots more on clothes:)

I really like cream of potato soup. Just make a big pot and then blend it up. Very, very good IMO.

You definitely sound like me now! The band has given me so much hope and confidence! I'm down 25 pounds total and I'm not feeling like I'm starving to death to get the weight off. I'm so happy I did this!