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Loneil    25

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I got my bill today from the hospital. However, I already paid my co-pay so I shouldn't be responsible for the remainder.. I have to think there is a mistake in the bill b/c it says the total bill is $82,223.40 :-o REALLY?? Do they really cost that much??

I don't know why, but I have heard when it goes through insurance it is charged some insane amount. When you self pay ( I did) mine was 12k.

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mandagay    93

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When they write off the excess they can claim that as a loss to the IRS

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judych    225

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First day back at work! It actually was easier because it kept my mind off of food. Only eating clear fluids didn't seem so annoying. And my students were so sweet to me. They missed me even though they had the "HOT" substitute for four days. LOL. I am exhausted though.

glad to hear that you are back at work and doing well. so the students had a ''hot ''replacement ?? lol... tell them to give you a couple of months... way to go.

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judych    225

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You too Judy! We can do this:)

amen we can. there are times when i feel so excited in my gut. lol.. ive lost 12 lbs all up in five days. most of it Fluid. my feet are back to what they were years ago.. .already. Not the swollen stumps that ive been walking on. Plus, no foot pain... Yipppeeeee...!!!

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judych    225

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You too Judy! We can do this:)

we certainly can. what a pity we cant all meet up a couple of years from now .... what a wonderful time that would be. :)

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Skinnymini415    1

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Hey everyone! I was banded on March 5, 2012 and still have some left shoulder pain. It comes on mostly at night and then dissipates during the day. My biggest side effect would have to be my rolling noisy stomach! I don't know if it is from the gas or what but my stomach makes the craziest noises. Sometimes it feels like my insides are bubbling. Anyone else have this?

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Alerker    10

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Hey Alerker!

I have the same pain. i asked my doctor about it today and he says it's sensitivity from the port. Also says it will go away as the swelling goes down. Hope that helps!

Niki, yes that is helpful thank you

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mwest1    4

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I get banded Thursday morning so excited.. I really need this more than anything. Hope I do well.(Great)

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Ladybug28    73

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I get banded Thursday morning so excited.. I really need this more than anything. Hope I do well.(Great)

Congrats! Take a deep breath and know that you are on an exciting journey! I'm exactly one week ahead of you. Everything will be fine...just follow your doctors orders. Good luck to you on your journey, I'll be thinking of you! Keep us posted! Deb

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alexd    12

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Getting banded tomorrow morning, day before my b-day. I know everything will be ok, or at least I keep telling myself that. I found a great amount of info on this forum and all stocked up and ready with gas-x, peppermint tea, liquid tylenol(cvs brand), acid reflux capsules, enough Protein to last me about a month and whatever else I can't even think of. I guess you can see I'm a little nervous, but I know it will all be fine.

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judych    225

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I get banded Thursday morning so excited.. I really need this more than anything. Hope I do well.(Great)

you will. our best wishes are behind you all the way. :D

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judych    225

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Getting banded tomorrow morning, day before my b-day. I know everything will be ok, or at least I keep telling myself that. I found a great amount of info on this forum and all stocked up and ready with gas-x, peppermint tea, liquid tylenol(cvs brand), acid reflux capsules, enough Protein to last me about a month and whatever else I can't even think of. I guess you can see I'm a little nervous, but I know it will all be fine.

yes, you will. as you know, this road has already been taken by nearly all here in the forum, and just recently. im sure that all the shared experiences and dos and donts have helped you so much. Going into surgery ill informed isnt nice, but you have the thoughts of everyone with you as you go . You will do really well.

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NWgirl    574

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Getting banded tomorrow morning, day before my b-day. I know everything will be ok, or at least I keep telling myself that. I found a great amount of info on this forum and all stocked up and ready with gas-x, peppermint tea, liquid tylenol(cvs brand), acid reflux capsules, enough Protein to last me about a month and whatever else I can't even think of. I guess you can see I'm a little nervous, but I know it will all be fine.

I recommend bringing a small pillow with you to hold against your tummy when getting up or sitting down. It was a lifesaver for me.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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