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 may def consider that class maybe over the summer (once Im down to once class). So lets wait maybe until the next meeting to ask her!! Thanks Jason

I may def consider that class maybe over the summer (once Im down to once class). So lets wait maybe until the next meeting to ask her!! Thanks Jason

Yep, I think that's a good idea. I'm sure Veronica will help you. I keep telling everyone, I think we received such an education from our doctor's group, we could probably teach some pre-banding classes ourselves!

I found out early on, if you keep those carbs below 15 and fat below 5, the calories pretty much take care of themselves. This is the reason most of those 100 calorie snack packs are out. The carb content. And don't cheat yourself with Atkins rules of subtracting fiber from the carbs. Carbs are carbs on this program.

And I finally found the protein shots! Took grand tours of two different Wal-Marts. They're not bad at all. ......

I just realized I will miss the next two meetings. In March, I'll be on vacation (spring break) and in April, I'll be at a convention. Crap! I really wish we could have one at night during the week............

I dont have my march clinical schedule yet but I bet I wont be at the march meeting either :thumbup: Im gonna try to go to the one in anniston though on tuesday night.

Just checking in! I started reading this thread from the beginning yesterday. Ya'll should try that sometime, talk about motivational. It is amazing to see a documentation of how far we have come. I am so happy we have this board! You all are a fine bunch of people! I don't think I would be half as successful, if I didn't have ya'll to come to for support!!

Hope everyone is having a great week!!!!

=)

Shawna

Hey everyone! Once again, it's been a while since i've been here. WL has been so slow for me it was almost discouraging to read anything on this site... selfish huh..

Other than having PCOS, which makes it harder to loose, some of it has been MY MY MY fault. Bad food choices, lack of exercise etc. So... I've cut out sweets (which should have been out all alone) and started walking again and have lost 5 pounds. I'm also back on Metformin, for the PCOS and ovulations purposes. THANK GOD I'm not diabetic!! Anyway, I think it's time for a small fill but I've been too embarrased to go since I havent lost any weight in over 6 months. I'm going to give it a couple of more weeks... trying hard and then call and schedule one.

Everyone is doing GREAT on here!!! CONGRATS to everyone!! Sounds like the support groups are still going great too. I sure wish I didn't live so far away.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!! :-)

Savebygrace, Keep up the good work. Dont be embarassed about no wt loss...if you need a fill go to the doc. They're here to help you not judge you! 42lbs gone is FABULOUS!! KEEP IT UP!!!! YOURE DOING GREAT!!!!

Edited February 27, 200917 yr by kaninag

Wendy don't worry, this is a big adjustment. If I were you I would go ahead and get an appt for a fill. There is no need in being embarrassed. Like Kani said, that is what they are there for. You might need a boost. Don't wait. I would also go back and read this thread from the beginning. It serves as a reminder of why we did this and why we are here.

Let me know if you need anything!

Hope everyone is well. We are headed to Tunica tomorrow to spend our kids inheritance. I need a break!

Have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend!

wendy, you need to call and make apointment to get a fill. like everyone else told you dont be afraid to go. they will be glad to hear from you and to get a fill. whens the last time tyou had a fill?

i got my new counter tops in last night so looks like i will be working this weekend to get them installed. also got a new sink. kim picked out a very nice black sink. so looks like no rest for me this wekend.

Just checking in! I started reading this thread from the beginning yesterday. Ya'll should try that sometime, talk about motivational. It is amazing to see a documentation of how far we have come. I am so happy we have this board! You all are a fine bunch of people! I don't think I would be half as successful, if I didn't have ya'll to come to for support!!

Hope everyone is having a great week!!!!

=)

Shawna

Have you been in that wine??? Just kidding

You are right, this group is so motivational. I need to go back and read from the beginning. Great idea!

Wendy, don't give up!! See how easy it was to lose that 5 pounds?? Keep it up.

well just got back from the gym. had a good workout! it just suck being the only one there working out. but the 50inch t.v. is nice when im on the threadmill and bike. then i turn up the radio to some heavy metal when lifting weights.

im also down another 2 pounds.

had another good work out last night. im going to try and go back to the gym again thursday our friday.

hows everyone else doing?

I'm just BLAH! Im not gonna lie...I can barely eat anything and its like the scales have a lock on them theyre not moving...I havent been keeping up with my calories too good these past couple of weeks but I know yesterday I was able to get in about 1100 so that was pretty dang good for me..sunday it was about 900....but anyway Ive been doing the Wii and walking the dogs...My abs hurt something fierce from Yoga and hoola hooping yesterday...lol

It's been kinda quiet on here these last few days everyone must being doing good

Keep up the good work on the work outs jason! Hows kim doing? Lookin forward to Fl???

kims doing fine kaninag. shes going to see about some braces this week. for some reason she wants them at age 30! there goes 5k.

but anyways im ready for florida myself. cant wait to just lay around the beach and talk some nice walks with kim at night. we really need sometime with out the kids like that.

hows zach doing?

Hes doing good...hes out playing in the mud planting bushes in the freezing weather....crazy...hes busted the sprinklers so now hes gotta replace those...lol