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Vinca216
on 7/1/08 5:10 am - MT
Topic: RE: Billings WLS Meet Up - Hope to see you there!
Hi, I had the lap band surgery in Great Falls last August.  Have lost 54 lbs. to date.  I would be glad to answer questions. Vinca
Felicia S
on 6/30/08 11:25 pm - Billings, MT
Topic: RE: Billings WLS Meet Up - Hope to see you there!

Hi ya!!

 I have been having great fun also! Its been super to meet so many new people. Heck its just wonderful to have people to talk to that *get it*. Sometimes its just hard to talk to family and friends that, although are trying hard, lol just have no way to understand. I can't wait for Wednesday!! Should be fun!! I know of a couple others besides us that plan on being there, so should be a chatty group.

I am so glad to hear you are enjoying the meet ups and its great to have you as part of the yahoo group too! Makes it an easy way to keep in touch that way!

Hope you have a WONDERFUL day!
*huggles*
=0)

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWLSMU/

Tyna S.
on 6/30/08 4:24 pm - Billings, MT
Topic: RE: Billings WLS Meet Up - Hope to see you there!
Let's add one more question to my list.........is there anyone with the LapBand in Billings?  If so, please speak up as I'm hoping to have surgery in August/September and have a ton of questions. Thanks! Tyna :-)
Tyna S.
on 6/30/08 3:12 pm - Billings, MT
Topic: RE: Billings WLS Meet Up - Hope to see you there!
Thanks for setting up the Yahoo Group.  That's a nice way to keep in touch between Wednesday meet ups.  I'm really looking forward to Wednesday already.  It seems I have a lot of questions I just want to know all I can before surgery, you know hopefully I can do it right the first time and get approval right away.  Thanks for your help and support, see you Wednesday!  It sounds like Nancy will be coming again too. Tyna :-)
sunnyinmontana
on 6/30/08 12:38 pm - MT
Topic: RE: No word yet on approval..
Did you call and inquire yet?  All I did was call and tell them I was checking the status of my approval for surgery.  They were very nice about it, even though I called every day for 4 days!  And when there was the issue of my tentative surgery date being too soon to qualify, Jackie with Health & Benefits was very helpful in guiding me to what I needed to do to get the surgery date rearranged to be in compliance with the full 6 months of Why Weight.  Have you been on the Why Weight program from the beginning?  I had actually been on since Oct. 07, but they wouldn't count it till Jan 1st.  Let us know when you hear!  This time next week I should be in RECOVERY from surgery...I can't wait!!!

Carrie B.
on 6/30/08 10:44 am - Miles City, MT
montanadi
on 6/30/08 1:54 am - Sheridan, MT
Topic: RE: No word yet on approval..

Hi Carrie!  You have been a great source of encouragement for me, I thank you for that! Did you start your liquid diet today?  14 more days and you'll be a Loser!  Lucky you! I am going to call BCBS if I don't hear anything by this afternoon.   Have a great day!  Diane

Carrie B.
on 6/28/08 8:55 am - Miles City, MT
Topic: RE: No word yet on approval..

Dr. Rohrer's office 80-90 grams of whey protein a day and recommends the following:                                                          Drink 4 servings of protein powder, mix two with milk and two with water.                                     Drink water or sugar free beverages as needed                                    6 servings each day of the following:                                         1cup tomato or V-8 juice                                          1/2 cup cream of wheat or oatmeal                                          1 cup sugar free pudding                                            sugar free jello                                           6 ounces Dannon Light N Fit yogurt                                           1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce                                           Fat free raw vegetables as allowed by your dietitian limit to 1 cup/d                combined  (celery, radishes, salad Greens, broccoli, cauliflower)

                                       Remember what I said friend: it is going to happen and we are all going to be  here to cheer you on.



AzViper
on 6/28/08 7:16 am - AZ
Topic: Fourth of July Holiday

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montanadi
on 6/28/08 7:00 am, edited 7/5/08 1:55 am - Sheridan, MT
Topic: No word yet on approval..

so glad it's the weekend! I was hoping to hear something about approval by Friday afternoon but didn't.  I will take your advice sunnyinmontana and call BCBS on Monday, thank you!  Dr. Martin requires a two week liquid diet.  I always wondered why they did that (like I'm not gonna be losing a lot real soon?!)and when she told me it helps the liver shrink so I can see better to do surgery, I was onboard with that, whatever it takes! So..I imagine the liq diet is an adjustment got any tips or advice??  what protein did you go with, I haven't made a decision yet.  oh, and I talked to Lindsey, the 15th of July is booked, so I'll have to wait until the 29th, providing they approve!!

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