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!!

Hi everyone I just wanted to check in. I am doing great down 44.5 pounds since surgery on July 2nd, and I am down 10 inches! Yeah. I have been so busy lately, and my sons 3rd B'day is Sat. so I will miss another meeting. I hope everyone has a wonderful, dry weekend. God Bless!

Hey everyone!

Kanina - the best I could say is have a consultation and see if you can scratch up any info from previous patients. With you working in healthcare, you can sometimes have a little better insight than others. Let us know how it goes. I am hoping to start meeting with Plastic Surgeons after the first of the year. I spoke with one at the Obesity walk and he made me feel better about the procedure and insurance. I would like to have it done around the end of June, because July is our least busy month here.

Great loss ReadyforChange!! You are doing so good!! We will miss you at group tomorrow!!

I will definitely be at support group tomorrow (to cold and dreary for outdoor portraits). My husband is coming with me. This will be the first time his schedule has allowed him to attend. =)

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

=)

Shawna

I really enjoyed group today. Jody, the exercise trainer was awesome. Sure helped me with those moves.

I met Ford's hubby today. He is a very nice looking man. She is a lucky lady.

Jason was there checking us in today. When he got up to speak, a lady near me said "he sure is an attractive man" and was amazed that he had lost so much weight. Be careful, Jason, those ladies might kidnap you! LOL

We missed the rest of you guys. Maybe next month.

I hate I had to miss but things happen. Now next month really needs to hurry up and get here. lol

I'll be stuck on weekend shifts for a while but hopefully will get back to these meetings soon it sounds like everyone is doing great!!

whats going on everyone?

i had a great time at the meeting saturday! it was good to see everyone that s was there. im going to try to make the next one also. i have been very busy with class and studys. i go and take my test on the 29th. hope its all over then. if i pass it the first time which theres only a 39% passing rate on it right now. thats how hard the test is.

is anyone on here going to help out verionca? i emailed here and told here i can.

whats going on everyone?

i had a great time at the meeting saturday! it was good to see everyone that s was there. im going to try to make the next one also. i have been very busy with class and studys. i go and take my test on the 29th. hope its all over then. if i pass it the first time which theres only a 39% passing rate on it right now. thats how hard the test is.

is anyone on here going to help out verionca? i emailed here and told here i can.

what do you mean help out Veronica? I can help...with what? LOL!!!

Jason: I am going to volunteer to do some door prizes for Veronica at least and see what else I can do to help.

Picked up this recipe on the forum this morning. Don't know if anyone is interested but thought I would list it anyway.

Fruity High Protein Shake

1 Banana, frozen

4 Strawberries, frozen

1/2 cup lowfat Yogurt

1 cup Orange Juice

1 scoop Protein Powder

4 ice cubes

Put in blender or magic bullet, blend until smooth.

Picked up this recipe on the forum this morning. Don't know if anyone is interested but thought I would list it anyway.

Fruity High Protein Shake

1 Banana, frozen

4 Strawberries, frozen

1/2 cup lowfat Yogurt

1 cup Orange Juice

1 scoop Protein Powder

4 ice cubes

Put in blender or magic bullet, blend until smooth.

hey let me know if this is any good!!!

I just read where Veronica needs help does anyone know with what? I emailed her but am to impatient to wait on a response but I will be happy to help her in any way I can. Hope everyones doing good.

Just checkin in to see how everyone is doing? All is well here. Mom made it through her surgery fine. I have been consumed with that for the last couple of weeks. I went to see my primary care physician yesterday to discuss my excessive hunger. I am having horrible issues with PMS. 2 weeks prior I have an incurable hunger that is excrutiating. It didn't start until I hit my 30's and I think that is when I put on most of my weight. Well now it is just torture. She has super-supportive through my lap band journey, so I knew that she would work with me. She has decided to try me on zoloft. She said that your body really does change during "that time" and she has found zoloft to be a good treatment. Keep your fingers crossed. My scale has been dormant for the last 2 months. Does anyone on here take it, if so, does it have any weird side effects? I am only on 50mg. She said I could take it for 2 weeks prior or if I think it works really well I can take it for the whole month. Sorry guys for all the girl talk.

=)

I am doing well but hate to here your problems. Jsut so you know you are not alone I have been craving sweets all the sudden but have also been under a lot of stress from my job.Please let me know how that works as i am a horrible person bout 2 weeks prior and during mine to. It is so bad that i dont even like myself.So if it works for you I may try it

Just checkin in to see how everyone is doing? All is well here. Mom made it through her surgery fine. I have been consumed with that for the last couple of weeks. I went to see my primary care physician yesterday to discuss my excessive hunger. I am having horrible issues with PMS. 2 weeks prior I have an incurable hunger that is excrutiating. It didn't start until I hit my 30's and I think that is when I put on most of my weight. Well now it is just torture. She has super-supportive through my lap band journey, so I knew that she would work with me. She has decided to try me on zoloft. She said that your body really does change during "that time" and she has found zoloft to be a good treatment. Keep your fingers crossed. My scale has been dormant for the last 2 months. Does anyone on here take it, if so, does it have any weird side effects? I am only on 50mg. She said I could take it for 2 weeks prior or if I think it works really well I can take it for the whole month. Sorry guys for all the girl talk.

=)

Zoloft is a pretty well tolerated drug it can make you drowsy, some ppl it causes insomnia. go to drugs.com and you will find a good bit of information.

I hope this helps you, its a great medication it will just take it a bit for you to start noticing an improvement. GOOD LUCK keep us posted.

HEY for those of you who are doing the turkey day challenge dont forget to weigh in :drool:

I am a retired psych nurse and when I worked I had a lot of patients that were on Zoloft. It's an effective and well tolerated drug. It won't make you gain weight! It is used for anxiety, panic disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Some women get relief from PMDD right away and others require a little longer. In the last 15 years, it has been found to be a safe drug. If you want to know more about it, go to www.zoloft.com. Good luck. Hope to see you at support this month.