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180 Days Weight Loss Trial & Protein Shake Question

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paradise    19

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I registered years ago but never had insurance that would cover the surgery. My husband's company switched to BCBS of Alabama recently and now I have 50% coverage. I already went to the seminar and met with the surgeon.

Today is the first day of my 6 month physician supervised weight loss trial. I went to a new doctor and she is wonderful.

I am doing a high Protein, low carb diet. Is anyone else doing a 6 month weight loss trial? How is it going? How much weight have you lost?

My doctor recommended a Protein shake and a fruit for Breakfast. The shake needs 20 to 30 grams of Protein. Any suggestions?

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teedsg    250

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I have BCBS of Michigan. I'm in the 3 month nutritional visit. I'm vegetarian and I love Premier Protein. I've lost 20lbs and I have PCOS.

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DebiW    45

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I love the Premier Protein shakes, I have been drinking them for a few months.

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elizabetholiver    4

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A lot of insurance plans require the 6 month diet - especially bcbs. Mine went really well - i lost 40 lbs.

Just me, but I don't think premier is the best Protein option. It's a whey concentrate blend, and your body will process 100% whey isolate the best, especially after surgery. Look at Syntrax nectar, powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury, or inspire brands (all purchased online). All three have some really good flavors and they blend really well.

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paradise    19

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Thank you for the suggestions. I will take a look and try them.

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paradise    19

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I love the Premier chocolate shake. I lost 7 lbs at my two week check in. I feel like I am doing well and adjusting to my food plan. My dr wants me to lose at least 27 lbs in the six months. I would love to lose more.

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erisp    28

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I have Anthem & I have to do a six month meeting with a dietician and NP but they don't call it a weight loss goal. Had my second meeting last week and it seems to be more of a pep talk/review session. I'm so glad to have found this app and all the suggestions you all provide. Thanks!

HEIGHT 5'9.5" HW 305; Started with first surgery, dietician visit 10/21/16

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AnnaKarenina    11

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I registered years ago but never had insurance that would cover the surgery. My husband's company switched to BCBS of Alabama recently and now I have 50% coverage. I already went to the seminar and met with the surgeon.

Today is the first day of my 6 month physician supervised weight loss trial. I went to a new doctor and she is wonderful.

I am doing a high Protein, low carb diet. Is anyone else doing a 6 month weight loss trial? How is it going? How much weight have you lost?

My doctor recommended a Protein Shake and a fruit for Breakfast. The shake needs 20 to 30 grams of Protein. Any suggestions?

I have BCBS of Alabama as well and live in Florida. I am in my 4th month of my 6 month supervised diet.

I have tried and like the Premier shakes, I also like the Adkins brand ones. I ordered the sample starter pack from unjury website but I haven't tried them yet. They just came yesterday but they were highly recommended by the dietitian I met with last Monday.

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teedsg    250

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These are some good suggestions, I'll need to try some alternative shake options for after surgery.

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paradise    19

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I didn't know they had samples on their website. Thanks for the tip.

Where are you having your surgery done? I live in PNS but am having it done by SAMPA in Mobile because of the out of pocket costs savings.

Last question. Does BCBS of AL require dietician meetings?

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AnnaKarenina    11

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I didn't know they had samples on their website. Thanks for the tip.

Where are you having your surgery done? I live in PNS but am having it done by SAMPA in Mobile because of the out of pocket costs savings.

Last question. Does BCBS of AL require dietician meetings?

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My insurance didn't require a dietician, but the surgeon required 2 classes. It was all about the pre op diet, post op diet and Vitamins that are required. My 2nd class isn't until Dec 20.

We are submitting to my insurance in late Jan/early Feb. My local hospital is in network for me thank goodness. I work with 3 people who have the same surgery in the last 2 years, all of them have done really well.

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