shadena32

I am not Magee but i am being banded on wednesday the 11th at UPMC St. Margaret and i am getting a little nervus. Have you been banded if so how has your process been?:party:

Congrats, and take care of your self!!!:redface:

Oh wow, i am really not sure how your insurance works but you have 2 of the major comorbid conditions that make you eligible for surgery, I would think if it was absolutley medically necessary then they should approve it. Our company had BCBS a few years ago and i have a coworker that had the surgery in 08 due to just diabetes alone. I wish you all the best of luck

[quote= Tastes like creamsickle =================== 1 6 oz plain yogurt 6 oz orange juice vanilla Protein Powder 2-4 splenda packets (optional) =================== Thank you sooooooooooo much this was so darn good!!!!

Amber, i swear i love you!!!! Lol. You are speaking the truth!!!:blushing:

I like that one too! Good husband!!!:blushing:

Great question ebonykisses, I have been wondering the same think also. I have been on the large side all my life, even when i was in highschool 13 years ago i was big breasted. (i was always heavy also) Thanks

Hello all, For those starting, currently on, or maybe ending your liquid diets i have found a website that i thought might be usefull. I know after like 2 days of the diet we get tired of the "ole nasty, thick, Protein shake with ice, milk or Water " right? Well check this out! Protein shakes so with that said this site works for me! :thumbup: Also, if anyone has any special shakes that they have created please post your recipes here! you will be greatly appreciated by allllllllllllllll! Thanks guys take care!:thumbup:

To ease your worries, in my 6 mos i had gained, i had not lost until mos 6. with my ins, as long as my ending weight was the same or lower i was fine. I lost 12.5 lbs in mos 6 and i was approved with no questions asked!!! i hope that helps:redface:

Howdy Neighbor!!!!!

:eek:WOW! I started smiling for ya! Good luck you lucky girl! Let us know everything as soon as you are well enough to log on!!!!!!!!:thumbup:

Ok so i just went to check out http://www.bandedliving.com and there is a lot a great inspiring infomation there, Please check it out!:wub: Thanks Gloria!!! Keep up the good work! Shadena

Goodluck to all those getting surgery this week! I wish you all well! See ya on the other side of happiness!

I just wanted to say Hello everyone and i wish you all ahd a Great weekend! Just to give a little update on my weekend, I did great, it wasn't as bad as i thought it was gonna be, actually i didnt do a darn thing yesterday and i didnt feel overly hungry, i did Great!!!!! I can into work this morning my co-worker said that my weight is coming down and it is noticable!!! :wub: I felt good this morning! Thank you guys for all the great suggestions 5 more days to go on this diet!!! Aug 11th here i come:thumbup: Also good luck to everyone who will be banded this week!!!!!

Ha Ha:lol: Yeah i know only to days! i am doing a good job so far so this shoooould be a piece of cake:thumbup: I have started a journal and you are right it kinda makes this a little easier! Oh yeah, great job no the 6lbs!!!. Keep up the good work and have a great liquid weekend buddy!

Ok, Thanks we have a nice park that i just found around our house! It is a nice park with trails for walking!!! Thanks again!

Hello everyone, Just wanted to give a little update. Well to day is day 3 of my pre-op diet and i must say it sha not been as bad as the thought it was gonna be. Other then the crabbiness when i get home from work, it have been pretty good! and i have lost 4lbs Yay!!!!!!!!:huh2: Now my problem is the weekend, :thumbup: i have been doing well so far because i am at work all day and then when i go home in the evening i make a shake, watch the Simpsons and Family Guy and then go to bed. (a very structured day) welllllll now comes the weekend and i am worried. I guess i could drive the whole huse crazy and clean all weekend in order to keep myself busy! Can i get some advice from my fellow Bandsters!!! Have a great weekend everyon:biggrin: Shadena

I use Pure Protein in Vanilla, Do i like it? Not really,:cursing: but is has 25g of Protein and low low cals also! I have to do too much to my shake to make them taste ok. And the scoop that is included is huge. I also have Pro Proformance from GNC in Vanilla it is not that bad and the scoop is alittle smaller. Now i found that i do like Ensure slightly frozen,:wub: but it is high in cals and only has 13g of protein but I can say i LOVE the thaste :drool:compared to the protein powders. Happy Shakes!!!!!!

Congrats to all the recent Bandsters!!! Please keep us updated! Just started the liquid diet today! Everyone Please please please take care!:scared2:

Thanks for the ideas! I have the GNC Whey protein also. Yes my dr, did give my a diet plan to follow! I got pretty much everything on the list (within reason) tha i knew i would like to eat during my two weeks. Also becaue i was able to loss some weight my Dr. said that if i wanted too i only had to do the diet for 1 week. But i want to do the entire 2 weeks. along with my workouts! i feel i will be even more successful if i stick to the entire 2 week diet.

Hello Everyone, I started my liquid diet today, all is well so far, but i was talking to my mom on the phone and i swear every other word out of her mouth was about food, from what she was feeding my kids for Breakfast and lunch to what se was putting on the grill tonight! WOW !!!! Gotta love my mommy:wub: Other than that i am hanging in there!!!!! Good luck to you all too!:scared2:

Hello, I have started my ALL liquid diet today! My surgery is on Aug 11th. So far so good! I stocked up my office and my kitchen ready to go!!!:scared2: When i went to buy my Protein supplements i will say that it did get a little bit expensive. I got Pure Protein, slim fast, and ensure. I also picked up popsicles, Jello, Water, crystal light, sobe 0, and broth. Good Luck !!!!

Hey Guys, Just wanted to give an update. I went to see my surgeon today, and i have 15 days until my surgery. I asked him about the 2 week liquid diet and he said that since i lowered my BMI (down to 37.5) that he was ok with me doing the diet for 1 week instead of 2 weeks!!! I am Happy about that! He also told me that the 2wk diet may vary from Dr. to Dr. And i found out the my insurance co approved everything! August 11, 2010 here i come!!!!!!!!!!!:bolt::yikes::smile2::seeya::sad:

Good Afternoon all Today i have an appointment with my PCP for my final pre surgery clearence. And I see the surgeon on Monday then start my diet plan next Weds. 20 days 16hrs 02min and 15secs left till Surgery!!!!

I agree with you, the liquid diet is what i am the most nervous about. My last appoint with the surgeon is on the 26th I am hoping he tells me i only have to do the diet for a week! I know i know wishful thinking!!! Good luck:rolleyes: