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!!

I'm so glad you had such a good time Jason! You and your family deserved it! I know how you feel though, I can't wait until I can go to Six Flags with the kids and not feel embarassed when I go to ride something! That is my goal....

Glad you had a nice trip Jason. We have not been there in forever! I know what you mean April, it is really sad on what my kids have probably missed out on because of my comfort.

Well today was a test run for Thanksgiving dinner. We had our office dinner. I am new so I didn't want to appear "picky" so I took a spoonful of everything (funny how judgements are made about someone just from how they eat). I did not get any desert. Now I sitting here at my desk, I think it is funny that I ate about 1/4 of what everyone else ate, and I am probably 10 times fuller. Overall it gave me a good idea on how to handle Thanksgiving with the family.

=)

Hopefully we we go to the mountains in Feb, I'll be able to do a lil hike with hubby and the kids. Hubby usually does the 8 or more miles ones but he can do a small one with us instead of going alone. I should be able to keep up by then.. instead of sitting on the sidelines...

Our work has Thanksgiving dinner stuff today, I might get some mashed taters if they have any or I might try something if it is soft....

For the first time in my life, I'm not doing all the cooking and cleaning for Thanksgiving. For everybody, that is. Hubby and I are leaving for the beach tomorrow and I'm planning a new traditional seafood feast for two!

It's amazing, when I stay on my "program", I lose weight. Another 1.5 gone this morning. I must behave, I must behave.......

Mornin' guys!

I have a question...this is something I have been battling with for the past 2 weeks ~ does anyone here have a problem with constipation? Yes I know....bad subject...but I have been eating extra fiber in my diet and nothing seems to be helping. So, I was just wondering if you guys experenced this in the beginning or you still do...just need to advise!

Mornin' guys!

I have a question...this is something I have been battling with for the past 2 weeks ~ does anyone here have a problem with constipation? Yes I know....bad subject...but I have been eating extra fiber in my diet and nothing seems to be helping. So, I was just wondering if you guys experenced this in the beginning or you still do...just need to advise!

It's the protein! Ashely suggested an apple a day. I can't remember that, so I get those Fiber Choice sugar free tablets. They work.

WOW! I didn't think of that! I just started drinking some All Bran Fiber Drink Mix, and so far so good! LOL...I'm going to have to keep eating the tablets too!

Diane I too will be at the beach and I am sooooo looking forward to the time away!

As you all know I am 13 days post op, and I have been reading about band slippage. I am not eating what I shouldnt but am worried when I eat mushies and then progress onto solids that it will slip. If it does slip will you know it? Did any of you have that concern? I have read of folks who didnt follow the diet or was told by their DR that they could eat solids earlier and they seem to be doing well. Did you all stray or were you all compliant with the DR orders?

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!

Diane I too will be at the beach and I am sooooo looking forward to the time away!

As you all know I am 13 days post op, and I have been reading about band slippage. I am not eating what I shouldnt but am worried when I eat mushies and then progress onto solids that it will slip. If it does slip will you know it? Did any of you have that concern? I have read of folks who didnt follow the diet or was told by their DR that they could eat solids earlier and they seem to be doing well. Did you all stray or were you all compliant with the DR orders?

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!:grouphug:

It is beautiful in Gulf Shores this morning! Happy Thanksgiving.

I think slippage is pretty rare, actually, but from what I've learned , it's most definitely caused by misbehaving! Eating solids too soon can cause your pouch to stretch before it is fully healed from surgery. I've read alot about what other doctors suggest here, and of course they are all different, but I stuck with what our drs recommended. Seems like Veronica has said, they have only seen two slippages (or it was a very low number anyway) so I feel they are offering sound advice. I have to say it boggles my mind, so many people in other forums here don't have a clue what they are supposed to be eating, etc. Evidently our docs are very good with education, as well.

Hope you're enjoying this beautiful day!

just wanted to tell everyone happy thanksgiving!

Hope everyone had a happy thanksgiving!

i had a great thanksgiving!

i go monday for my second fill. im hoping it gos alot better then the first one. and i get to see what there scale tells me. im hoping to be close to the mini goall i have set for myself. last time i weighed here at home i was 5 pounds away from it. so im hoping there scale reads like mine does.

oh yea

ROLL TIDE !!!!!!!

I'm right there with you, Jason.... ROLL TIDE!!

And congratulations to the success of everyone!

My time is coming soon....

well another one for the tide!!

now to go and fight off the next team next saturday.