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!!

Do we want to meet a little before or after the meeting? I know those of us already banded will be there earlier. We could meet in the cafeteria area or something. Just an idea. =)

Shawna

Cafeteria sounds good. Last month, the "banded" met in the room where we had nutrition class prior to the regular meeting. I haven't received an email yet about this one. If I don't hear anything today, I'll email Veronica. I guess we could meet our "rookies in waiting" after the meeting unless you guys want to get there before our 10:00 meeting?

Where the heck is Wendy? Have you heard from her?

what time does the meeting actually start? My sheet said 10:30 but I can be there before 10:00

Man, I wish I could come to the meeting!!! :biggrin: We are so broke right now, though, and just affording the gas to get up there is too much this month. Maybe next month, though!

I was just going to tell my girls, Wendy, Diane, Fordgal, as well as anyone else .. if you want to see what ugly looks like, um.., I mean if you'd like to see a recent progress pic, I posted mine on the big board. Seriously, the 1st set is the night before surgery so that meant nothing in the hair or on the face. The 2nd was taken this week when I was all down and depressed because the scale hadn't moved. :tongue_smilie: However, I'm proud to say that my little monthly friend moved on and took 3 pounds with him! Whoo Hoo! Although Wendy and Shawna both have pics on here, this is my first time and it feels a little freaky putting your pic out there for the world to see! Oh, well.

Where IS Wendy? It's not like her to go so long without posting.

what time does the meeting actually start? My sheet said 10:30 but I can be there before 10:00

Yes, the support group meeting is at 10:30. Those that are already banded, however, meet at 10:00 and then join everyone else. I'm open to any suggestions.

I can meet before or after. Just let me know!

Southrn you can really see a difference!! You have done great!!! I wish I would have taken a good before picture (besides my drivers license). I am gonna have to get my aunt to send me some from the cruise (she loves to take unflattering pictures of everyone).

I am looking forward to getting together!

I got my letter!!! I was approved..... I called Neaomi today and she today and she told me. I also just got my letter. She hasn't given me a date yet though. Thank you GOD!!!! I guess it will be sometime around the middle of next month....

I can meet before or after. Just let me know!

Southrn you can really see a difference!! You have done great!!! I wish I would have taken a good before picture (besides my drivers license). I am gonna have to get my aunt to send me some from the cruise (she loves to take unflattering pictures of everyone).

I am looking forward to getting together!

My husband took my picture the other day with his phone (he never takes pictures), he was showing me a comparison with the first picture he took with his phone (Christmas). It was just my face, but I could really see the difference. I always want to kick people when they look me up and down and then say "I can really see it in your face". Missy, keep up the good work, you're melting! Wish we could meet you Saturday.

OK, so how about we meet in the cafeteria 9:30-9:45 ish?

I got my letter!!! I was approved..... I called Neaomi today and she today and she told me. I also just got my letter. She hasn't given me a date yet though. Thank you GOD!!!! I guess it will be sometime around the middle of next month....

Yeah!! :biggrin: NOW, you're going to have to hound her to get a date. Just be very nice! :tongue_smilie:

I got my letter!!! I was approved..... I called Neaomi today and she today and she told me. I also just got my letter. She hasn't given me a date yet though. Thank you GOD!!!! I guess it will be sometime around the middle of next month....

Yeah!!!! Congrats to you!! It only gets better!! Keep us updated!!

=)

Shawna

OK, so how about we meet in the cafeteria 9:30-9:45 ish?

Sounds great to me!

I will be there sat. What should I expect (wonders my slightly type A personality)

Hey everyone! I'm still alive!

CG - CONGRATULATIONS!!! You're one step closer to starting the countdown! It'll be here before you know it!

Things have been really busy around here. I was able to go home (Mississippi) to visit with family and friends. We had a bday party for my uncle and unfortunatly, i went wild HA. Gained back 3 lbs. So I've been trying all week to get that off. The fill was wonderful for the first week or so. Now I still have restriction and eating isn't always easy but it's not helping control my hunger. I'm ready to go for the 4th one with hopes that I will eventually get to where I have the restriction I feel for a few days.. for a longer time.

We are going to Georgia this weekend to see my neice so I can't come to the support meeting. I know y'all will have a great time. ONE OF THESE DAYS....we'll all be able to meet up hopefully.

Missy - your pics are great! You can most definently see the difference. Congrats!!

Thanks for the concern that all of you have shown for me! It's great to know I have a support system on here! Hope to keep in touch a little more! Y'all let me know how the meeting goes Saturday!

I got my letter!!! I was approved..... I called Neaomi today and she today and she told me. I also just got my letter. She hasn't given me a date yet though. Thank you GOD!!!! I guess it will be sometime around the middle of next month....

:thumbup:congratz!!!! it will go by quick trust me. when she finally gave me my date, it was a month and half away and now its just 12 days away. and its going fast. and i think about it everyday also.

Yes, the support group meeting is at 10:30. Those that are already banded, however, meet at 10:00 and then join everyone else. I'm open to any suggestions.

Hey guys! I tell ya what I will be there at 10:00 in the morning. I just had to find a babysitter for my girls! Geesh!

I will be there sat. What should I expect (wonders my slightly type A personality)

Well, there are a bunch of fat people in one room! Seriously, it's about the same size crowd as the seminars. There's usually a speaker and then the "banded" (who sit in front of everyone), stand up and introduce themselves, tell their story if they want. Then you get to ask tons of questions, anything you want. Some people will even let you feel their port! And if you don't want to ask a question in front of everyone, you can always ask someone after the crowd leaves. There's usually someone who has JUST had surgery and I found that to be very interesting when I was in your shoes.