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!!

That is wonderful news. I hope I don't have to jump through anymore hoops. I'm tired, I think I'm trained by now! I had the 6 month dr supervised visits done when I went to see Dr Miles for the first time, so all I had left was the normal stuff. I hope you and me both will get a surgery date soon, Dash.

I sure do hope so-the wait is mind boggling.

As excruciating as the wait is, it really is over before you know it! Just look how far you've all come -- you're almost there! Hang in there!

well it looks like everyone is moving along nice. i went and got my soda for my bowel cleaning (not looking for this). but it just means im getting closer when that day comes. includung today 5 more days. i stocked up on soup last night and a few other things.

well back to work. everyone had a great day.

well it looks like everyone is moving along nice. i went and got my soda for my bowel cleaning (not looking for this). but it just means im getting closer when that day comes. includung today 5 more days. i stocked up on soup last night and a few other things.

well back to work. everyone had a great day.

Jason, put the soda in the fridge (not the freezer) and let it get really cold and then mix it with some juice and it won't taste so bad, cause it is awful. It makes for a fairly unpleasant afternoon, but I was so excited it went by pretty fast.

Stock up on sugar free frozen popsicles and jello, they went down much better then broth (still can't stand the thought of it).

Jason, put the soda in the fridge (not the freezer) and let it get really cold and then mix it with some juice and it won't taste so bad, cause it is awful. It makes for a fairly unpleasant afternoon, but I was so excited it went by pretty fast.

Stock up on sugar free frozen popsicles and jello, they went down much better then broth (still can't stand the thought of it).

The juice really does make a difference in taste. I can't stand to drink that stuff...I always get sick to my stomach after taking it. YUCK!

The juice really does make a difference in taste. I can't stand to drink that stuff...I always get sick to my stomach after taking it. YUCK!

I would normally agree 100% (I usually gag with each swallow) but, this time, knowing what I was doing it for, I didn't have the near the trouble getting it down that I usually do! :smile2:

Oh I bet Missy ~ Thinking that getting that stuff down is for a great cause really made the difference.

Had fill #3 yesterday. I had some pretty descent restriction, but felt like I could use a little more. So I got another 1/2cc, so now I have 6cc's in my band. I told Lisa that I hope that this is the "sweet spot" she told me to make my next fill appt for 6 weeks and if I feel okay then put it off for 2 weeks. I was so worried that I would be too tight and have to go back. But so far so good. I had soup for dinner and oatmeal for breakfast and more soup for lunch and a piece of banana. I have some great restriction so far so I am keeping my fingers crossed it stays.

Looks like things are coming along for yall. Im so happy to see all the progress everyone is making!!

=)

Shawna

Shawna,

Hope this is the fill for you -- something must be working cause I see your ticker is on the move again! Awesome job!

Not to be gruesome but WOW what a difference a crap makes! I have been so constipated lately. I can only attribute it to the decreased intake because I really don't lack in the fiber department or water for that matter. I decided today I had had enough so I trucked off to Wal-Mart for some glycerin suppositories (that right there tells you I was desperate) and some MiraLax to start taking on a regular basis starting tomorrow. Anyway, took care of business when I got back and then this evening, after I got out of the shower, I decided to weigh and had lost 1.5 pounds.

Not sure really why I thought you guys would want to know this other than the fact that maybe some of you soon-to-be-banders might need to have something on hand to aid with constipation -- I didn't have any problems postop but here lately it has really been an issue.

Had fill #3 yesterday. I had some pretty descent restriction, but felt like I could use a little more. So I got another 1/2cc, so now I have 6cc's in my band. I told Lisa that I hope that this is the "sweet spot" she told me to make my next fill appt for 6 weeks and if I feel okay then put it off for 2 weeks. I was so worried that I would be too tight and have to go back. But so far so good. I had soup for dinner and oatmeal for breakfast and more soup for lunch and a piece of banana. I have some great restriction so far so I am keeping my fingers crossed it stays.

Looks like things are coming along for yall. Im so happy to see all the progress everyone is making!!

=)

Shawna

Sounds like good restriction to me. Stay away from the pizza! I have to wait four more weeks, due to holiday and then my vacation and I'm not really happy about that.

Missy, thanks for sharing, girl! Seriously, I know what you mean, constipation is a struggle with me sometimes as well and the pre-bandeds need to know that. When I remember, I take a chewable Fiber Choice which keeps things going. Our nutritionist says an apple a day should take care of it, too.

Thank you for the heads up! I will need to know this and I probablly would have been to embarassed to ask about it. So thanks for sharing. Keep the tips coming!!!!

Have a wonderful day!

Also, what are ya'll doing about pictures. How often are you updating for yourselves?

Edited August 22, 200817 yr by NMYDASH

Thank you Southrn and Di! So far I have not had any problems with constipation, thank goodess! I do try to make sure I get in as much fiber as I can.

Di did you see our group pic on the banders4life website? LOL we are famous!!:wink2:

I think so far so good. I think I know the full feeling we are all looking for. Yesterday, I had oatmeal for bfast and soup for lunch and decided to eat "normal stuff" for dinner. So I made weinies and kraut (chopped kraut), blackeye peas and mac & cheese. I fixed my portions at maybe 2 TBSP each and I was satisfied. It was weird. Its like the food just sort of sticks with you. I really hope it stays.

=)

Thank you Southrn and Di! So far I have not had any problems with constipation, thank goodess! I do try to make sure I get in as much fiber as I can.

Di did you see our group pic on the banders4life website? LOL we are famous!!

I think so far so good. I think I know the full feeling we are all looking for. Yesterday, I had oatmeal for bfast and soup for lunch and decided to eat "normal stuff" for dinner. So I made weinies and kraut (chopped kraut), blackeye peas and mac & cheese. I fixed my portions at maybe 2 TBSP each and I was satisfied. It was weird. Its like the food just sort of sticks with you. I really hope it stays.

=)

I did see our picture! Good angle for me :eek:

You know, I actually felt that way for about six weeks after surgery. Right until I had my first fill. Lisa says I was probably still swollen. I can't wait to feel that way again.......

Jason, put the soda in the fridge (not the freezer) and let it get really cold and then mix it with some juice and it won't taste so bad, cause it is awful. It makes for a fairly unpleasant afternoon, but I was so excited it went by pretty fast.

Stock up on sugar free frozen popsicles and jello, they went down much better then broth (still can't stand the thought of it).

thanks di4au! i got some sugar free popsicles but not jello. i will get some. on the jello can i eat it in solid state our liquid?