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!!

hows everyone this morning. im feeling alittle better today.

i was eating some jello last night and my little girl decided she wanted it. but thats what im about to eat for dinner. blackcherry is good right now. im sure i will get tried of it before long. i cant wait until saturday when i can go on full liquids. then at least i can have something else. my moms going to cook some potatos with white cream sauce. so i can have the cream sauce out of it. and my wife and kids will eat the potato's. well i guess im gone for now. i check back in later.

Jason, did you get something to make protein shakes? You've got to start getting your protein at this stage.

Wow Jason, sounds like you are doing great!!

Well I had my first stomach virus post banding Wednesday night/Thursday Morning! Not a pretty site. I had taken some pics of a baby on Monday who had came down with it on Tuesday. Whew that stuff travels fast! I was so scared I was going to do something to my band, I took the anti-nausea meds and they didnt help. I threw up for about 12 hours! But I did drink some fluids about noon yesterday and I kept them down and then had dinner and kept it down so I guess all is well with my band. I will pay close attention to it the next few days to be sure. But it was rough. I am more sore today than I was after the surgery....LOL!

I hope everyone else is doing well!!

Hello everyone!

Everyone seems to be doing good. (Except the virus and post-surgery aches.)

I am so proud to be a part of you guys! All the encouragement, the stories of accomplishments, trails, and most importantly success in achieving our goals. Not to mention Newbies going through and getting the long awaing insurance approvals and SURGERY dates.

The Lord is truly blessing all of us.

Jason keep the info coming you sound as if you are doing wonderful! Fordgirl, I hope the virus will completely leave you now-I'm glad you are feeling a little better. Di and all the successful achievers keep the pointers and tips pouring in.

Everyone-Thank you for being a part of this thread. Its the best I've found.

Keep up the good work!!!!!!!! Until later...............

Hi guys!

Jason ~ sounds like you are doing great! Keep up the good work!

Shawna ~ I'm sorry to hear about your virus. I had that mess back earlier this year and it was no picnic!

Talk to you guys in a bit!!

di, i got some whey and some cans of the protein they sale. but i was thinking i couldnt have it until 4 day out. i could use some cause i do fell weak some. im getting good rest. and trying to take in as much fliuds as i can. i was thinking it would be easy to get 64 oz down but its not. im doing 48-58 a day. i know i got to do better on that.

ford, i m sorry to hear you are sick. maybe you be better soon. just try to drink fluids.

nmydash, im will keep it coming. i dont have anything else to do since im off work for 6 weeks.

alabamagirl, thanks. im trying my best.

di, i got some whey and some cans of the protein they sale. but i was thinking i couldnt have it until 4 day out. i could use some cause i do fell weak some. im getting good rest. and trying to take in as much fliuds as i can. i was thinking it would be easy to get 64 oz down but its not. im doing 48-58 a day. i know i got to do better on that.

ford, i m sorry to hear you are sick. maybe you be better soon. just try to drink fluids.

nmydash, im will keep it coming. i dont have anything else to do since im off work for 6 weeks.

alabamagirl, thanks. im trying my best.

That's what I mean, Jason, tomorrow, start getting your protein. Are you taking your vitamins, and do they have iron? I was very lightheaded until I realized I wasn't taking any iron. I got some chewable flinstones with iron to take along with my regular vitamins and felt better immediately.

Wow Jason, sounds like you are doing great!!

Well I had my first stomach virus post banding Wednesday night/Thursday Morning! Not a pretty site. I had taken some pics of a baby on Monday who had came down with it on Tuesday. Whew that stuff travels fast! I was so scared I was going to do something to my band, I took the anti-nausea meds and they didnt help. I threw up for about 12 hours! But I did drink some fluids about noon yesterday and I kept them down and then had dinner and kept it down so I guess all is well with my band. I will pay close attention to it the next few days to be sure. But it was rough. I am more sore today than I was after the surgery....LOL!

I hope everyone else is doing well!!

Oh my! So sorry you had to go through that. That scares me more than anything, throwing up a lot. I would think you would feel it if it slipped, though. I guess. Wouldn't you?

Yes aprilapple, I remember you. You had on that cute little black dress. I was the blond with the blue uniform on. ( sitting in the back) I always hide out. So do you have a surgery date yet? Who is your Dr? Keep me updated.... xoxoxoxoxxoxo :-)

Gosh time is just flying by. I will be banded in 9 days. Can't wait. I am so thankful that I am getting all this done before my husband leaves. I am such a baby when I am sick. God has been so good to me .(WELL TO US ALL THAT IS) This is the best sight ever!!!!! I let everybody know about this web sight at that n. class..... Thanks for everything you guys....

That's what I mean, Jason, tomorrow, start getting your protein. Are you taking your vitamins, and do they have iron? I was very lightheaded until I realized I wasn't taking any iron. I got some chewable flinstones with iron to take along with my regular vitamins and felt better immediately.

i got some fat free milk today to mix it in also. and yes im taking witamins. two of them a day. just like i was told to do. they have 90% of my iron i need daily.

my wife had a bad dream last night. she dreamed i left are little girl by herself and went out to a party. i told her to stop thinking like that she knows i love her and the kids, and would never do anythink like that.

Yes aprilapple, I remember you. You had on that cute little black dress. I was the blond with the blue uniform on. ( sitting in the back) I always hide out. So do you have a surgery date yet? Who is your Dr? Keep me updated.... xoxoxoxoxxoxo :-)

I remember you too! I remember thinking that you must work in the medical field and therefore very informed about about your surgery. I know about hiding out (black dress) I wear something black almost everyday. I will be banded 9/9 what about you? Dr. Schmtt is doing my surgery.

Good Morning Guys!

How was everyones holiday? Ours was great! We built a deck on our new house...so needless to say I'm sore this morning!

Jason ~ how is everything going so far?

April ~ I know you must be getting excited! You better keep us informed!!

Write back when you can!

alabamagirl, im doing fine. starting to get hungry. i hope this last days of liquid diet goes fast. i sure could eat some smashed potatos. im getting tried of soup broth. but im trying my best to stick in there.

jason r

alabamagirl, im doing fine. starting to get hungry. i hope this last days of liquid diet goes fast. i sure could eat some smashed potatos. im getting tried of soup broth. but im trying my best to stick in there.

jason r

OH I bet you are! I'm actually looking forward to that though!! Have you weighted yet? If so, how much have you lost?

OH I bet you are! I'm actually looking forward to that though!! Have you weighted yet? If so, how much have you lost?

no i haven't weighted yet. i got a scale that went above my weight since im a very big guy. and it didnt turn out to be very good. so im going to weight tomorrow when i go to the doctor and get my staples out. but i will report if i have lost any yet then. my wife says it looks like it. i guess taking in maybe 400 cal. aday from 4000-5000 cal. aday, i should have drop a pound our two.

i been having problems with my protein shakes giving me "lets say many trips to the bathroom" problems :blushing: the last two days. i guess im going to have to try another brand. im going to ask them about it tomorrow.

jason r