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 am so glad to hear that all of you who had surgery are doing well. I remember my surgery all too well so I know what you are going through. Everyday it gets better. I have been doing ok, I've lost another couple pounds but I am still having episodes where I end up vomiting after getting stuck. I am starting to get discouraged. I know no one told me it would be easy but I thought it should be a little easier than this. I feel like I can still eat as much as I want as long as I chew well and I am having a hard time controlling that. I guess it boils down to being really stressed out right now with school and work and I guess food has always been that comfort for me. I have been so busy I havn't been to the gym in about two weeks and I am very disapointed about that. I really wish I could have made it to support group this month cause I really need some encouragement. I did get my new school schedule and I don't have a Saturday class next quarter so I will be able to come to support group, thank God.

Jason- I can totally relate to the crankiness, I am so there also but I am really just super emotional about everthing.

I'm glad everyone else is doing so good...keep up the good work!

Hi everyone, I am so glad to hear that all of you who had surgery are doing well. I remember my surgery all too well so I know what you are going through. Everyday it gets better. I have been doing ok, I've lost another couple pounds but I am still having episodes where I end up vomiting after getting stuck. I am starting to get discouraged. I know no one told me it would be easy but I thought it should be a little easier than this. I feel like I can still eat as much as I want as long as I chew well and I am having a hard time controlling that. I guess it boils down to being really stressed out right now with school and work and I guess food has always been that comfort for me. I have been so busy I havn't been to the gym in about two weeks and I am very disapointed about that. I really wish I could have made it to support group this month cause I really need some encouragement. I did get my new school schedule and I don't have a Saturday class next quarter so I will be able to come to support group, thank God.

Jason- I can totally relate to the crankiness, I am so there also but I am really just super emotional about everthing.

I'm glad everyone else is doing so good...keep up the good work!

Don't get discouraged! You just need to sit yourself down and have a serious talk with yourself. You've worked so hard to get this far, and was it really that hard? No! I really think you need to address the vomiting issue. You are either eating way too fast or too much. If not, then you are too tight and you should have a little unfill. I had a fill yesterday and for the first time Dr. Schmitt did it. We had a nice little chat about what you're saying. He was a little concerned that I was getting another fill (I'm up to 5.75 in a 9cc). But, I've never gotten stuck or PB'd. So, he told me to be very careful. Anyway, he said if you're vomitting, it's too tight. And when that happens, people tend to eat slider foods. And of course weight loss stops then. Geez, I sound like I'm scolding you, I'm not!!!! Just off on a tangent.

So, girlfriend, find another stress reliever other than food. You can do this. You have been, don't stop now!

Starting day two and I am a little more sore than I expected to be. I had to sleep in the recliner last night, I couldn't get comfortable in the bed. Walking has helped the gas pains and I am alternating the liquid lortab with liquid tylenol every 4-6 hours. So far it has taken me about 2 hours to drink a cup of broth.

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Sounds like you are doing great CD! I remember that I didn't want to eat anything until my 3rd day. By then I was starving!!

CD, Hang in there, sounds like you are doing great.

Snowflake, Sounds like you have your schedule full and this might be causing extra stress on you, Dianne is right, take some time for you. You have come this far, Keep up the good fight.

hello everyone

cd, sounds like you are doing great. keep up the good work.

ford, im like you i look forward to the meetins every month.

well dont have time to talk now got to go back to work.

Hey everyone I am home and doing well igot home about 8:00 last night. I am a little sore like I have been punched or something but not bad enough for my pain meds yeah....I am not very interested in drinking or eating but I am getting in as much as possible. I had a hernia that they had to repair also that was a surprise. But thats ok... as soon as I woke up I was ready to go to the bathroom so they got me to my room and I went, but I had to have an xray to make sure every thing was in place, the stuff I had to drink make me dry heave...Did anyone else have to have the xray.....I don't remember reading it on here...Oh well enough about me I'm doing well and I'm ready to start losing more weight I have lost 11 pounds since last Monday yeah....

I didnt have an xray or have to drink anything other than apple juice.

Well I guess they did that because of my hernia...I dont know but I will ask them Monday did you call and get your appt.....I'm from Manchester... not far from you.....

im surprized that you didnt get an xray and drink that nasty stuff. and i didnt have an hernia.

but im glad to see you both are doing great.

im off to the gym for about an hour. i check back in later.

and remember evreyone it takes more then the band to lose the weight. so get out there and use the gym. when you go shopping park out from the intrance, and walk alittle more.

Hi,

Today I got my staples out and so excited b/c I lost more weight.... I got me a ticker thingy so I am hoping that works.

I need to find a protein shake thingy that is actually good, anyone have any suggestions?

Alabamagirl ~ not originally from Trussville, my hubby is tho. He graduated in 1993 from Hewitt. I grew up in Pleasant Grove.

Thanks Diane and Susan. I have my finals for these classes this week so I will get a 2 week break from school, that will help with the stress level tremendously. I know the vomiting is from eating to fast, but since I'm so strapped for time it's hard for me to take 30 mins to eat. And I have also realized that I just can't have bread or tortilias. Everytime I try to eat them, even if I chew really good, I get stuck but I guess it's just like sodas. I know I just can't have that. I really appreciate the encouragement, sometimes you feel lost on this site, I know I have posted several times, on this thread and others where no one even responds to you so I really appreciate the advice. Oh and Susan, I'm glad your surgery went so well.

Congratulations to everyone that was recently banded. I haven't posted here in a few weeks. I am still trying to learn my band. I started the couch 2 5k a few weeks ago but injured my knee so that has benched me and bummed me out. I think I will give it a few more days then try the elliptical.

I go for my second fill tomorrow and it could not come soon enough. I have 3cc in my realize band. I can't feel any restriction. I also don't think that I have lost a pound since my first fill.

How many cc should I expect for my 2nd fill? I am really hoping for restriction so that I can start losing some weight!

I have got to call them about my appointment to get the staples out. It is at 2:30 but I cant remember if it is on monday or tuesday.

Hi,

I need to find a protein shake thingy that is actually good, anyone have any suggestions?

Grove.

The ONLY protein stuff that I have found that I can tolerate are the protein bullets or protein slams from GNC. They come in flavors like fruit punch and grape. I just got the fruit punch the other day and they come in 27g and 47 g sizes....I got one of each to see if there was a taste difference and there is the 47g get into the nasty category with every other protein supplement but I can tolerate the 27g ones....they have that protein taste but the tangy flavor of the fruit punch overpowers that and I put mine in the fridge.

Congrats on everyone doing well!!