I have found that the type of protine drink makes all the diffrence in the world. If you dont get enough protine, you will be hungry. Period. No other way around it. I have tried 10 or 12 diffrent ones over the past 5 months and found "Muscle Milk Light: by Cytosport to be the best. 25g protine per serving, 195 calories, carbs 11, fat and sugar are very low -  fits within most dietary guidelines. Check with your dietitian if your not sure.  You can get it at GNC online or even thru amazon.com.  10 flavors and all of them are wonderful. 

Try putting it in a blender with some ice so its thicker. Sometimes I have found that consistancy is everything. Remember our bodies want to eat so if you make the shakes thick with ice, they have a heavier texture and you will find it more satisfying.

Hang in there 

I will pray for you......I proably missed you but good luck....

Leaving for hospital.  scared, can't wait to post I am doing great


PRAY PLEASE......  

I wish ya'll good luck tomorrow!  I'll pray for ya'll! 

<3Rhonda

I had problems with my surgeon's office also. They office people are not very good communicators but the surgeon has a great reputation. From the research that I have done on my dr, the biggest complaint is about the front office, unfortunately. I have United Healthcare PPO and they approved my request rather quickly. Once the office got the info into them, it only took about a week for UHC to approve it. I didn't even have to do a supervised diet. I have in the past and they did ask for a 5 year weight history from my drs but other than that, it was relatively easy to get approved. Now, i'm just waiting for my dr's office to confirm my surgery date with the hospital.
If you don't get any return phone calls, I would keep calling and speaking with different people. Try to get emails for them also and just bug the heck out of them. The squeaky wheel is the one that gets the oil!
Don't give up. There are other doctors out there if this one doesn't want your business.

Good luck.
Rhonda