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Topic: officially banded
well i had my surgery the24th.the surgery went well but i am sooooooooooooooooo sore.and i am also worried that i am going to dehighrated because i really dont have any appattiete.but am drinking alot of liquids.Also i am burping alot is that normal i hope sooo.
Topic: the incredible shrinking kevin!!! update!!
im so excited since lp rny surgery on the 2nd og oct, i have lost 44lbs!!!! i am now wearing clothes that i havent worn in 6 years i started out wieghing 450 before surgery and now i just wieghed my self and i weigh 409!!!!!! im soo happy and i know that there is more to come!!! there is hope im one size away from buying pants at a regular store!! anyhoo im sorry i am gloating so i apologize for those that are struggling, but im just so happy thanks for all the support and prayers you guys are awesome!!!! if anyone has any questions about surgery or anything please ask!!!! more to come soon!!!
kevin
Topic: Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy October 22, 2007, looking for good stage II meal plan.
Hello to all. I am a new member on the OH site. I had Vertical Sleeve surgery on October 22, 2007 so am five days out post op. Unfortunately at the military base I had my surgery at the Dietician is only familiar with the meal plan for a rouen-y (sp?) patient. I did find something on Google through John Hopkins but would love to get some tips or a good way to follow my plan and get my protein spread out throughout the day. I feel like I drink too many protein shakes even though I do like them. I use a great protein powder with 100% whey protein as my doctor suggested, but need to know if anyone can share some suggestions?
Thanks so much!
Topic: RE: I Have two questions
Hi Demetria. I'm also self pay for my surgery. I work for the State of Oklahoma in the Department of Human Services and our employer will not allow any insurance program to offer weight loss surgery any more to its employees. It would rather pay for higher expenses related to obesity such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc. Therefore, my husband and I took out a home equity loan for my surgery. What I'm waiting on now is losing the 35 pounds before I get a surgery date. I weigh in tomorrow morning to see how I did this week on Weigh****chers. I hope you have an insurance that will see the preventive measure and realize that it is in their best interest to pay for this up front than to pay for more expensive measures later on down the line. Good luck in getting your insurance company to approve really quick. Don't give up if they deny it at first - file an appeal and contact obeseityhelp.com for attorneys who deal with insurance companies.
Topic: RE: Surgery Date is scheduled for 10/31/2007
hi, girlies, my surgery date is all so 10/31/07 at 7:30am. let's keep in touch with each other to be sure we are doing the right things to keep going at this stuff
cougar
Topic: RE: I Have two questions
To your first question, received my letter in the mail 11 days after it was received by my insurer (UHC). Now I am waiting to get call to schedule surgery date.
Topic: Angel Duty: Mary Culpepper
Mama C is out of surgery and doing well!!! She has a drain tube, but they said that should come out before she goes home. They did get to do it laproscoptic ( sp) ..
Her sugar is running a little high! Keep thoses prayers coming for her!!!!
Thanks everyone!!!!
Lucy
Topic: RE: Home ~ Its my birthday ......Its my birthday! Monday Oct 22, 07
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! how are you feeling? i am praying for you and i am glad your on the losers bench with all of us!!! if you have any questions let me know and remember you are awesome!!!
kevin
Topic: RE: I Have two questions
Demetria,
sorry can't help you, i have wanted the surgery for the past 10 or so years, non of the insurance we had would cover it. soooooooo i said the hell with it and saved for it.
Cash pay here, not to bad. Surgery date 10/31/07 just waiting now!!
Cougar
Topic: RE: Home again
I agree with Sandy, you are suppose to have a certain amount of protein a day. I think the average a day is 60 grams. Good luck to you Donna, and congrats on the start of your weight loss journey.
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