Hello all, I am getting ready to go to the seminar and in hopes of changing my life for ever. I have already got pre-certified from my insurance so hopefully the next 6 mo. will go by quickly. I am very nervous but excited. I am looking for new friends and experiences so talk to me and I also would like to know other peoples receipes and do's and don'ts regarding diet after the surgery. Beck:wink_smile:

LOL that was cute, So even though I have some hunger pains but mostly gas, I should just do my best to concentrate on clears and not worry about protein shakes things like that until my tummy is a bit less mad at me?

I dunno. When they first started doing it here they started protein on day 1, I guess now they are telling people to wait a couple days to a week before worrying about getting the protein in. I guess it depends on the doctor as to when they want you to start on the protein.

My stomach must not have a temper - I've had no problems whatsoever, except for burping at lot. I'm so hungry I could eat a horse and wondering if they even put anything in there -

Some people are like that. I heard people in support group not even a week after their surgeries complaining about how hungry they were. I didnt even have an appetite for a couple weeks. Are you getting enough protein? I know they say that protein keeps you from being hungry, I dont think it helps me though. I dont know what to tell ya, Im sorry. Drink lots of fluids.

We had a good meeting tonight. Big group and several new faces. The topic was "Open forum" her speaker backed out at last minute so we just did an open forum type thing. It was good. Next month she will have some doctor there, I didnt reconize his name, and will talk about marriage with the changes and stuff. I think I will stay out of that one due to the fact that I am VERY single. Anyway, for you newbees it was great seeing you :thumbup:

Sorry we missed you guys at the meeting. I didn't get home from work until 6:30. The 6pm meeting time is almost impossible during the winter months for me to make because I work in Athens and it seems all the students here want to come into the clinic at 5pm! It may be March before I make the next one. I have all my required meetings in. My husband has one more.

I had my first official visit yesterday. We went over my history and set a goal weight for me to reach in two years. I have actually losted a few pounds since going to the doctor last time, but with the weather it is hard to keep up with my walks outside.

Good for you! Do you have to diet for 6 months now with Lindsey? Time will go by fast. I know what you mean about the weather. I have been having the munchies and a little sweet tooth. Sugar free pudding or something like that helps the sweet tooth, havent found anything for the munchies yet. Good luck

Jeanne submitted me to insurance on 01-16-09. I found out today they needed more information and Jeanne has to send a letter of medical necessity. Brenda told me she'd let me know when it was time to worry LOL

Hope everybody is doing good!

Hi Jennifer! Have you heard anything more yet? Good Luck!!!!

3 more weigh ins...................and then I will be submitted to insurance :w00t:............course that also means 3 more months!

3 more weigh ins...................and then I will be submitted to insurance :tongue:............course that also means 3 more months! :thumbup:

3 weigh ins means 3 months?? Do you not go twice a month? I had to go every other week. Hey 3 weigh in though, that is closer then you were 6 months ago:tongue_smilie: It will go by fast. Good luck!!!

Well I think I may have hit my sweet spot FINALLY. I am averaging a weight loss of 2 pounds a week and I dont think I am getting enough protein though, my hair is coming out by the handfulls.. My next fill appointment is the 11th. Anyone else going to be there?

3 more weigh ins...................and then I will be submitted to insurance ............course that also means 3 more months!

3 weigh ins means 3 months?? Do you not go twice a month? I had to go every other week. Hey 3 weigh in though, that is closer then you were 6 months ago:tongue_smilie: It will go by fast. Good luck!!!

Well I think I may have hit my sweet spot FINALLY. I am averaging a weight loss of 2 pounds a week and I dont think I am getting enough protein though, my hair is coming out by the handfulls.. My next fill appointment is the 11th. Anyone else going to be there?

Lindsey changed me to once a month for weigh in.....I guess they are getting quite busy now and their schedules are getting pretty full. She changed me at my last weigh in from every 2 wks to once a month.

I am thankful there is only 3 more........I have tomorrow and then March & April. And your right......I am closer. It just feels like it has been forever...

Congrats on hitting your sweet spot!!!! 2 lbs a week is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Jennifer! Have you heard anything more yet? Good Luck!!!!

Insurance sent it back asking for more information; they wanted my whole weight history and something else. Yesterday Brenda said that Jeanne had resubmitted me and submitted my husband, but Aetna has no record of it. I hate to keep calling Jeanne because I know she's busy though, but I'm more than ready and hate not knowing what's going on. I have my payment ready too. So basically, I dunno:confused:

Good for you! Do you have to diet for 6 months now with Lindsey? Time will go by fast. I know what you mean about the weather. I have been having the munchies and a little sweet tooth. Sugar free pudding or something like that helps the sweet tooth, havent found anything for the munchies yet. Good luck :bananalama:

I have to do the 6 month with Lindsey and also have the physc evaluation set up. Brenda has been out of the office so it will be another week when I have those appointments set up.

Have you tried the protein bullits? My dr said I shouldn't loose any hair at all. I found a place I can get them online and have a code to make shipping cost $1.00, if your interested let me know and I'll post it.

YEA whit, that 6 months will go by fast. It starts off slow then when your time is up you will say "wow, that went fast" I am also finding out that the 6 months was worth it. It gets you ready for the post op diet restrictions and all that junk.

I have tried the protein bullets. My mom likes them, Icant stand them. Actually any protein supplement, I just get by the taste. Mom is going to make me some "kool-aid" and it will have Grape Kool aide, Grape G2 gatoraide, and then grape isopure. She swears you dont taste the isopure in it, but I dunno. I have to do something though or else Im going to end up with no hair. I talked to someone today that had the bypass 4 years ago and I was telling her I am having trouble getting the protein in. She told me she had trouble at first also but here 4 years later, she still hasnt gotten her hair back. Im trying. I noticed yesterday I was forcing myself to get protein in. Usually when I get home from school I crash and sleep for a while. Yesterday after eating all the protein I didnt nap at all, I actually came home and worked out on my Wii Fit (my legs are killing me today) and got all my homework caught up. I couldnt believe the difference in just 1 day of protein did.