Hi all~ Hope everyone is well!

Here's my 1st question~I havent gone to my sugeon yet (nxt wk) but was banded by him and had it removed a few yrs ago. Now I want the sleeve cause I gained about 100 back. I have united healthcare through OXFORD and when I read up on their site yesterday, I saw something about a 6 month dieting log or something like that. Really??!! I didnt have to do that w/ the band (2003) so how do you do this? If I could diet this weight off why would I opt for surgery?! How exactly does that work? I wonder if being I was banded for a good 6/7 yrs and had it off for 2 yrs now if I still would need to go through this 6 month WAIT because I need a diet log. Like what...6 months of weight watchers?? Geeeezzzzzzz!!

When I was banded yrs ago and had to do Protein shakes, I used Isopure (chocolate) it has 65 grams protein. I would put 6 oz skim milk into blender add the Isopure and bottoms up. I think many used Water instead of milk but the milk made it taste better + gave me Calcium. I relly haven't read anything about Isopure on this site and wonder why. Also, I was told that your body cant absorb more than 30 (ish) grms of protein at ONE time so anything more than 30 grams is wasted and that you should have it twice aday. Anyone heard of this???

I appreciate any/all the help

I dont know anything about Isopure, but I have Bluechoice BC/BS and I hade to have 6 months of journals but it was for when I went to my weight management classes. We had to bring a journal of what we ate for the month. I found the app MyFitnessPal, alot of us here use this app, which is AWESOME!! You just search for the foods you eat and print them out prior to your meetings. If you don't have this app you should get it. It helps!!! Hope I help answer your question a little. Good luck with your journey!

I have the same health insurance as you and ha to meet with a dietician once. Month for 6 months before I could schedule surgery.