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!!

Hey guys ~ I have a question about something that is concerning me. Just a few minutes ago, I noticed that my port incision was leaking out from under the scab a little bit. Do you think I should worry?

As long as it is clear and doesn't smell, you should be fine. Just keep a check on it. If it makes you feel better, call the dr.s office for reassurance.

Yep Jason, I am planning on attending the next support group meeting. I love the motivation! It's the only place I can be with others like myself...LOL

The new job is going great. A lot of new stuff to learn. The campus is HUGE!! St. Vincent's looks tiny now. Another great thing is I get an hour for lunch (I used to only get 30 minutes) and now I can actually eat slow like I am supposed to!

Hope everyone else is well!!

I want to go to the meeting this time. (Anyone can go right bc I didnt have my surgery there) I could really use some extra motivation. Isnt it this saturday? I'm on call but if I dont have any scheduled pts to see I should be able to go.

alabamagirl, like ford said as long as it doesnt smeel and is clear it should be fine. and becareful from over doing it. you know you did have a surgery not to long ago. i also over did it when i got home, so its easy to do.

the best thing i have done is not keep things in the house that i love to snack on our eat. so get the candy bars out. if its not there you cant eat them. and also the family will eat netter also. im not saying dont let your kids our husband not enjoy treats but to limit them.

ford, i agree it helps out to come to the meetings. i cant wait until the next one every month. except for kaninag, theres not many people imn around with the band.

kaninag, yes anyone with the band can come. theres one lady that is from another doctor that comes every now and then.

oh and alabama congratz on the weight drop.

Thank you guys! I just got back from lunch and I think part of it is infected. I am going to watch it tonight. I talked to Lisa at the dr's office and she said that she wouldn't mind looking at it if I needed her to. Thank you guys! I look forward to chatting on here everyday. That's my motivation!!

thats what we are here for alabamagirl. at times we all get down and need a pick-me-up. i know i do, and i just come here and get it our go to the monthly support group meeting.

Okay I just wanted to ask where is the weirdest place that you noticed losing?

Me - My earlobes....LOL - I had these weird earrings that I couldnt wear before cuz my earlobes were to fat and the post wouldnt go all the way through. Guess what! Now I wear them all the time...

Just thought it was neat!

Okay I just wanted to ask where is the weirdest place that you noticed losing?

Me - My earlobes....LOL - I had these weird earrings that I couldnt wear before cuz my earlobes were to fat and the post wouldnt go all the way through. Guess what! Now I wear them all the time...

Just thought it was neat!

OH that is too funny! Just with the little bit I have lost, I can tell a difference in my face. Everyone here has commented on how my face looks thinner!

Question for you guys....is everyone doing high protein low carb? If so, what kind of meat do you guys eat for lunch? I have been eating grilled fish (Gorton's) and I'm kinda getting tired of it! :laugh:

I had not been focusing on my protein until I realized just how little I was getting. So today for lunch I went to chickfila and got their spicy grilled chicken wrap well the wrap is some whole wheat thing but the biggy is that it has 35G protein and it was awesome!! but yes overall Ive been doing low carb

ford, no really weird places i guess. well o k maybe one. if you have every seen me you know i got the fat guys man boobs. losing weight there is the weirdest i guess. lol yes it is funny so you can laugh i said man boobs. but most people comment on my face looking thinner and then my shoulders.

alabamagirl, i get my protein in but not much more then that. mostly i am having alot smaller portions of food.

and i eat alot of grilled our bake chicken. and i eat baked fish twice a week. i got some great ways to cook it off the realize web site. my two best ways from there is the baked bbq and the baked fried fish.

kaninag, thanks for the heads up on the chickfila wrap. thats alot of protein for one item.

ok theres something i did today that i wasnt going to do until later. but i didnt have a choice about it. i went and got some new clothes. i went to try on my bluejeans and they wouldnt fit anymore. they was so big that they look bad. so i had a pair from like 8 years ago and tried them on and they fit. so i went and got a new pair in that size. i also picked up some shirts.

i was wearing a 52 in pants and now i wear a 48.

i was wearing a 5 xl in shirts and now i wear a 3xl.

so yes im so happy about that. but i hate to buy them when i know i will need new ones in just a few months.

i have been going to the gym everyday this week to meet my goal come saturday. if it dosent say 359 im going to be mad.

I went today for my pre-op labs and appointment with Dr. Miles. I am starting to get excited and anxious but not nervous.

I went today for my pre-op labs and appointment with Dr. Miles. I am starting to get excited and anxious but not nervous.

CD, you will do fine and I understand exactly what you mean.

EXCITED yes, that describes me today:smile2:

Well yall, today is the day, I will be checking into the hospital in a little while. So prayers are greatly appreciated.

I hope that someone will write back and say that when they got out of surgery that they were not starving. I have done really good this week with the liquid protein suppplements but today I woke up starving....

Jason, Keep up the good work. you will lose those 3 that you need to before Sat and doesnt it feel good to get new clothes.

well everyone, have a great day and hope to talk to you soon.

Hugs to all,:thumbup:

Good luck Susan, you'll do just fine and it will be over before you know it...Keep us posted!

Hi 2nd! I wasn't hungry at all when I woke up - I just wanted to go home!! Saying a prayer for you now! Keep us posted on how you do!

Hugs!!

April

Okay I just wanted to ask where is the weirdest place that you noticed losing?

Me - My earlobes....LOL - I had these weird earrings that I couldnt wear before cuz my earlobes were to fat and the post wouldnt go all the way through. Guess what! Now I wear them all the time...

Just thought it was neat!

That is funny, but true. I can tell a difference in my earlobes. Every time my husband puts his hand on my shoulder, he says "wow i can really feel you've lost a lot".

I've always put my big clothes away for future use, but not any more. Every time I put something on that's too big, it immediately goes in the give away bag. I've bought a few things, but not too much. Pretty soon what I do have is going to fall apart from being washed so much! As an added bonus, my closets and drawers are getting cleaned out and now I have tons of room:smile:

I thought I could make the December meeting, but I'll be in the Chelsea Christmas parade that day. Oh well, starting in January, y'all will see me there every month!

Hey, I hit the 50 lb. mark this morning. Seven more pounds and I'll be half way there!!! Nine more pounds and I'll be in "onederland"! You are all doing so great and for our newbies, the time has flown and it's been so much easier than I imagined. You'll fall off the wagon occasionally, but don't beat yourself up about it. Just climb back on and the pounds will start dropping off again.

Congrats on the new job, Shawna. I'm having a ball in my new career and keeping VERY busy. That's why I haven't been around much, but I am keeping tabs on all of you:sneaky: