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Kathy Pitcher

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btb2013    84

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Is anyone looking at what type of Protein to use after? I found this syntax nectar and people are raving about the taste its whey Protein isolate and apparently tastes great. I have my pre op class 3/7 I'm gonna ask more about it then.

I bought the lemon ice tea of the nectar.... I have to check it out. But Vitamin shoppe manager said he heard only good things from other WLS patients

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btb2013    84

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Yeah it all has to be done within a two year period. I was surprised about all of the labs too' date=' but I assume I will have some of those done during my pre-op right?[/quote']

They should have given you a sheet with the list of labs to get. Also u can call to ask if it was overlooked or was to be taken care of later. Just not too late because if there is an issue u need the time to correct it and show results.

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btb2013    84

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OK I am getting worried. My husband started taking classes on the 14th in addition to working full time. I work 50 hours a week so am exhausted when I get home from work. He has been pretty much doing all the house stuff as he works less hours then I do. But now with school he will not be able to. I am going to have to somehow find the energy to pick up the slack. Hopefully I get more energy fast!

Well he may have to help more post op..... So how about splitting chores and only doing it on weekends. Cook and freeze or refrigerate a weeks worth of food on a weekend day......( broil, bake, steam, etc).

I can't do too much myself.... But I get help from oldest son at times...

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Kathy Pitcher    102

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My surg is scheduled for 3/18, Im 30 yrs old 5'8 and 290 lbs. Id love to have some other "Marchers" to follow their progress. Im still so shocked that my insurance approved it (3rd times a charm) this all seems surreal to me!

Welcome to the group!! I'll add you to our list. We look forward to sharing with you!!

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Kathy Pitcher    102

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Mine is also the 11th...super excited! Good luck!

I'll add your date to the list!! You can see who has your same day and where everyone else's dates fall in!!

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Kathy Pitcher    102

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Yeah it all has to be done within a two year period. I was surprised about all of the labs too, but I assume I will have some of those done during my pre-op right?

Who is your insurance through? It sounds a lot like mine!! I have UHC and they use BRS Bariatric Resource Solutions for all their WLS aprrovals.

I had to have six consecutive monthly visits (not necessarily the same physician, which made things pretty easy) At every visit the doc had to sign my worksheet with the date, my weight, and check at least one of three little boxes saying they advised me on what to eat, or exercise, or behavior changes... I had to have a BMI of 40 or greater or at least 35 with one co morbidity (diabetes, high bp, sleep ap, etc) and a psyc eval.

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Christy0327    26

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I'm taking my EGD test today once I get my results back I hope to schedule ASAP so it more likely will be in March. I'm so excited and nervous!!

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vachick64    32

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I bought the lemon ice tea of the nectar.... I have to check it out. But Vitamin Shoppe manager said he heard only good things from other WLS patients

Did you try the tea yet BTB?

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godinez831    20

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I'm taking my EGD test today once I get my results back I hope to schedule ASAP so it more likely will be in March. I'm so excited and nervous!!

Can you let me know what to expect with the EGD? I have mine coming up in a few days and am a little nervous about it.

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Smilejoelle1    19

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Can you let me know what to expect with the EGD? I have mine coming up in a few days and am a little nervous about it.

Absolutely no worries with the EGD you literally fall asleep and wake up like nothing ever happened to you. You will be a little drowsy for the rest of the evening, but just sleep that off. Also be sure to drink Water after for your throat.

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btb2013    84

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Did you try the tea yet BTB?

I will later today

HW 245; CW pre-op: 229; Surg Date: 2/26/13

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btb2013    84

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Can you let me know what to expect with the EGD? I have mine coming up in a few days and am a little nervous about it.

Ur out for it..... They have u on ur side and prepped before they give u medication. It's like. Taking a nap. I had no issues after. Walked out. Had a ride. They sit with u after to let u know if any ulcer or other issues occur. If so they give u meds and a follow up EGD date to make sure it's gone.....

HW 245; CW pre-op: 229; Surg Date: 2/26/13

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btb2013    84

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Hey! I've been holding my breath to post and today I received my tentative date of March 20th- First day of Spring. Yeahh!!

Cool

HW 245; CW pre-op: 229; Surg Date: 2/26/13

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Manda85    3

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My day has been changed from March 27th to March 26th :P Whoo hoo one whole day! Lmao.

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