Can any of Dr. Miles or Schmitt's patients help me with a few questions I have? I have BCBS of AL PPO.

How much where you required to pay upfront? (with insurance)

What was the PREop requirement? (liquids for so many days etc?

What is the POSTop requirement? (liquids so many days, mushies.. etc)

I think that's all for now. We have a couple of vacations coming up and I would like to have a heads up on the money so I don't spend it on vacation lol and food requirements..... same.. need to be sure vacation goes along with them.

Thanks!!

Yipee Jason. That's great. You'll look snazzy in your new clothes.

For some reason, I don't seem to be making it right. Mine tastes awful but the one at group is great. I'm going to ask again on the 17th for the recipe.

I thought I saw a recipe posted on here earlier for that recipe!!

I am really lovin this weather. If definitely makes me want to move a lot morel

Ready for the next group meet!!! =)

Veronica & Ashley both sent me the recipe. I'll be at next group if nothing comes up beyond my control.

Guess what everyone?

1)My B/P is too low to take my meds! I have to see PCP and let him decide what to do now. I can't believe it is happening so fast!

2) I tried on some smaller clothes today and I was able to get in a size smaller jeans that were brand new and I hadn't ever worn them. They have been hanging in my closet just waiting for me.

Yipee! I must be doing something right.

Lollymoe that is AWESOME!!! Keep up the great work!!!

lolly moe that is wonderful news

Guess what everyone?

1)My B/P is too low to take my meds! I have to see PCP and let him decide what to do now. I can't believe it is happening so fast!

2) I tried on some smaller clothes today and I was able to get in a size smaller jeans that were brand new and I hadn't ever worn them. They have been hanging in my closet just waiting for me.

Yipee! I must be doing something right.

That's great Lolly! I too have come off one of my bp meds and have been digging in the back of the closet for smaller clothes. It's fun isn't it? And I've been shopping a good bit lately but am going to the thrift stores to buy my clothes. I feel like it's more motivating to wear clothes that fit...people tend to notice that you've lost weight and compliment you on your progress. Plus it just feels good to wear clothes that fit. Keep up the good work Lolly!

Deb

How is everyone? I just wanted to share that yesrerday i was goffing off and decided to try on some of my husbands sleep pants that are a mens medium and guess what the fit without being to tight. I still have a long way to go but that helped me a lot because i thought they were a large till i went to put them on and when i saw a medium i said they will never fit. Have a good day everybody

Yippee! You go girl! Doesn't it feel good to wear something smaller....even if it's your hubby's sleep pants?

I have a stack of size 22 waiting for me that my SIL passed on to me. It will be awhile but I'll get there. You just watch & see.

Congrats again.

Hey everybody! I know I havne't been on here in a long time, but I just wanted to pop in with an update. I am doing well. I felt back to my old self about 6 weeks after post-op, and 1/2 way through mushies I can't even tell I have the band, other than the decrease in the amount I can eat. I have never had problems with any foods, even when I swallow larger bites than I should (usually on accident). Never had a PB. I'm now 4 months out at 37 lbs down. I don't think I am restricted as much as I need to be, as I can almost eat as much as I did before. For example: yesterday I ate two hot dogs (FF turkey and light bread - so not fattening), but I don't think I should be able to eat two of them, should I?

I also just bought a new elliptical the other day (YEAH!) and it should be delivered next week. Can't wait!

Anyhoo. I am at 7cc in the Realize-C band, which I THINK holds 9CC (correct me if I'm wrong)

Anybody else have the Realize-C band? How many CC's did it take for you to get to good restriction? I KNOW everyone is different, and it can vary greatly. I am just curious.

Thanks everyone!

Wow it looks like everyone is Rockin and Rollin!! I hope to be at support group on Saturday. I am supposed to take some pictures at 8am at the Botanical Gardens that morning, but hopefully it won't take too long.

I ordered me one of them Body Magic fat sucker inny things this week. A girl I work with sells them and she wore it a couple of weeks ago and OMG!! She is small anyways, but it really puts things in their place (if you catch my drift). I cannot wait! They are kinda pricey, but appears to be well made and a good alternative to plastic surgery (for now).

Glad to see everyone doing well!! Hope to see ya'll on Saturday!!!

=)

Shawna

good to see u doing well ford and let us know how you like the body magic fat sucker

as far as i know ill be at support unless something comes up

Will see everyone at group if nothing happens. I look forward to group so much each month. They help me a lot.

Ford....can't wait to see you in your new thingy. Bet it will make you look really small.

OK here is a plastic surgeons information thats in anniston tell me if he meets the criteria for a good plastic surgeon: I am planning to have my arms done and possible a little lipo on my neck.........

Charles Kendrick Urquhart, MD, FACS - Plastic Surgery

Dr. Urquhart grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and attended Birmingham Southern College for his undergraduate education. His medical degree was obtained from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He then completed a full five year general surgery residency at The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia and subsequently became Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery. After completing his general surgery residency, he completed a full plastic surgery residency at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga where he underwent extensive training in not only cosmetic surgery, but surgery of the hand, facial trauma, burns, and major reconstruction. He is now board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Southeastern Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons.