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Well heck that was super easy!!! Thanks for sharing!

From what I got the pre-op diet is to shink you rliver and to lose the fat around it. I would contact your doctor's office to see if they have one you are suppose to do. This is the way I look at it. You are paying them good money to do this for you adn darn it if you want to call they 3x a day to ask questions that is what they are there for and that is what they get paid for. But if you just want to do the pre-op diet here is a link to a tread that discusses a few of the different types of pre-op diets. Each doctor is different. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/what-your-pre-op-diet-110374/

I have no idea but would like one as well. I am almost sure that I have gained some weight since my last appt and so on Monday I am going to start a faux pre-op diet. SlimFast for Breakfast and lunch and smart one for dinner. I will then snack on veggies, fruit and cheese. Wow that got a little off subject. Anyway I will see what I can do about finding one on my break here at work and get back to you.

So I am sitting here at work typing up a report listening to my tunes on my Zune and it just put a smile on my face. I am a fan of all music but love me some good ol' county music. Anyway on pops a song about going fishing and all that fun outdoor stuff that I loved as a kid that I realized I do not do with my kids. Sad right so why the smile.....because I know that soon very, very soon I will be able to do all those things with my kids and enjoy it and not get tired just walking from the house to the pond to fish. Oh, and maybe, just maybe, I can talk my husband into a horse when I get to goal as a woo hoo you did it gift. The only reason I don't now is because 1. I would never haul my 338 lb butt up onto the back of the horse (poor horse) and 2. I don't have the energy to take care of one the way it would need to be and he is to busy taking care of the cows and chickens to mess with another animal. Smiles!!! I hope everyone has a great Friday...back to work I go.

I went to a support group last Saturday and it was so much fun and so encouraging. I learned a lot. I hope you have a great time. Let us know if you learn any tips.

I grew up in Olathe and now live just south of there. I root for K-State because my husbands family is a big K-State family. My brother-in-law teachs there and my sister-in-law use to work there but I am not sure what she did. I also wanted to go to school there but never made it to college. Some day though when the kids are a little older (they are 13, 5, and 3). Dr. Malley is doing my surgery and I really like his office and his staff is so nice. I went to a support group that his office hosts last week and loved it.

Of course you can join!!!! Welcome....the more we have the more we can learn and support one another! My date is March 25.

Hello fellow Kansan. How great that you lost over 6 pounds in 2 weeks. I am about to kick the pop habit next week. I have cut it down a bit in the last couple of months though. Who is doing your surgery? And sorry I just have to....GO K-STATE!!!! LOL

I am getting banded on March 25 and only took off through the weekend. Returning to work on Monday. I asked the doctors office and they said that should be fine since I sit behind a computer all day. But I was wondering....How long did all of you take off after surgery? Do you think I am pushing it going back after only 3 days...4 if you count the day of surgery?

This is copied right from the paper work the doctor gaev me since I have not started it yet. "You can have 2 protein shakes per day. The product we recommend is Bariatric Advantage. Or you can get any protein shack, brand or flavor, just make sure that it is less than 200 calories and low sugar. Most will be spproximately 20 grams of protein. You can mix the protein powder with 8 oz of skim milk or water. You can also add fresh or frozen fruit (no sugar added) to your shake." Then I can have 1 meal per day that is low fat and low calorie. They suggested either SmartOnes or Lean Cuisine frozen dinners or lean grilled meat and steamed veggies. Then I can consume any amount of Sugar free drinks: Tea, coffee, flavored waters, crystal light Broth-as long as it is reduced sodium Sugar free popsicles and jello Then only 2 cups per day of the following Gatorade, juice, skim milk, sherbert, and diet soda

Well I am not banded yet but I have been on a cruise and know how the food is a major part of the cruise experience. I wish when I went on my cruise 7 years ago I had of had teh band to help me control myself. Since you are wortied about how the rest of the family are big eater maybe you and your sister could excuse yourselves from the group after you both have finished and take a walk around the decks of the boat. Trust me it is a long way around that boat and maybe by the time you are done with your walk then your family will be ready to move on to the next activity.

Welcome Holly!!!! Your date is one week and one day before mine, so I will be waiting to see how you are doing. I think we are all in the same boat excited and nervous all at the asme time.

Woo Hoo!! Exciting!!! You make me want to call my doctors office to see if they can bump my date up. Only 10 days, wow!

I know what you mean. I am already tired of waiting and I have only had my date since last Wednesday. Find things to make the time go fast. Work keeps me busy and my three kids so I am sure the time will fly but right now it seems way to far away.

Welcome!!! I am so jealous over your March 2 date. I feel like my date of March 25 is so far away. I understand the thoughts of backing out. I have been over thinking everything the last few days but still keep coming back to the fact that I have to do this. I need to be healthy and want to see my kids grow up. Plus they deserve a mommy that can run around and play with them instead of lying around all the time. I need to be a better example for them. It will be fine and we are all here to help one another. Once again welcome!

How exciting!!!! What is the "bootcamp"? What all do you do/learn?

Good for you! I know that is going to be one of my weaknesses is holiday candy. I don't keep sweets in the house for day to day eating I just get things for holiday treats. So I guess the Easter baskets will have less candy in them this year for the kids and more fun things like bubbles and sidewalk chalk. Not only is having the lapband going to change my life but I am hoping that it will change my childrens life to.

Ok well I just spoke with the insurance person at the doctors office and she told me what I already knew. That my insurance will cover no part of the lapband nor any other bariatric surgery....that's ok I was prepared for that and knew I would be a cash paying pt so it is what it is....still a little disappointed

msdv.....I wish I could give you a big hug. I think we can all relate to how you are feeling or at least I can. But you know what it is ok and you are ok. You know why.....because you realize that you need the help to lose the weight and you are doing something about it. We are in this battle together and we are going to win. And next time you are in that store you demand their attention! You hold your head up high and make sure they see you and if they pretend they don't make sure you make a stick to get them to wait on you!!! lol...and as far as being called m'am take it as a it is a generic greeting. I answer phones all day long and that is how we address everyone regarless of there age. be it 60, 23, 45, or 98.

Liftingchic....I am sorry your date got move but at least it was only a week. You will still get your band and all will be well. Chin up girl. :biggrin:

Welcome StevieVieth!!! How exciting to get a surgery date so fast. Good luck with your insurance. Hope you hear something soon.

Welcome EdmGirl. I am in the same boat. I will be paying $16,500.00 out of pocket to unless be some miracle the office gets the insurance to pay. But I feel the same way you do. I can't wait anymore. My cost covers everything for the first year including all my fills does yours?

Welcome wycoyle!!! Good luck adn I can't wait to get to know you. I had a message on my cell phone today that came across on friday but for some silly reason it just now showed up. Anyway it was my doctors office telling me to call them back that they wanted to talk to me about what my insurance quoted them???? I thought that I was self pay. I have called my insurance and have been told that it is a plan exclusion. I am so confused. Would the office have called it a "quote" if it was a denial? And if it was a denial why wouldn't the office just tell me that? Well here I sit keeping my fingers crossed, but trying really hard to not get my hopes up, that they will cover at least part of it. How is everyone else doing?

WOW...I am speechless. This is so well stated. Thank you for share this with all of us. And as I get closer to my surgery date and throughout my journey I will remember what you have stated here.

That is a good point. I will have to remember that. I have to pay for all of my surgery up front as well so it makes sense that they would have to refund me the money. Although I guess the office could also bill the insurance for that portrion of the surgery or charge you extra. Hmmmm.....well please keep us informed on what you find out.