I was banded in December 07 and have never had a protein drink. I'm like Kim, just can't stomach them. I had no hair loss or other problems. ... Sent:...
I think alot of people freak out at the last minute. My surgery was a year ago--let me just tell you I lost 5 lbs over thanksgiving and 3 over christmas--I...
l need help l was denied for surgery. l have blue cross and shield. l had my first meeting at the clinic they told me to call so l did, but l havent got any...
i used the vanilla protein powder from wal-mart and put it in v-8 fusion light. it was good for awhile and now i don't care for it much. now i am drinking...
Sorry - I hate it when the curser is sitting on the "send" button and my thumb hits the mouse on my laptop. Like I was saying, I use 1 scoop mix to 2 cups milk...
Biotin is a good supplement to take in regards to your concern about hair loss. You can get it at Wal-Mart or most any pharmacy. I never used any protein...
Well got it done! Feeling pretty good. My only pain is my tummy growling really hard. I also had alot of chest pain last night, but they said that would happen...
i have mixed mine with milk and a little bit of slim fast to get past the smell it dose not tast bad to me just smells bad goood luck i go in on the 16th to...
I am so excited and scared of course i have know for a few weeks when my surgery date was and Jan 16 will be the start of the fight for my life back cant wait...
I also have Blue Cross Blue Shield (of NC). Your denial letter should tell you why your were denied. Get additional information from providers if that is...
some insurances just don't cover--esp if you don't have alot of weight related illnesses---I did the self pay financed through cap 1---the advantage is that it...
Be sure you have Gas-X!! that is the only pain I had....don't be afraid to use your pain meds if you feel discomfort---It sounds like you have it all--before...
Grrr! I swear I didn't hit the send button, but whatever. Anyway, as I was saying there was an exclusion on my policy. I ended up paying for some of the...
Find out if there is an exclusion on your policy. If there is I don't think there is a way around it because that is a choice of your employer. However, if...
Hi all...just had my surgery on 12/31. Everything went great! I have horrible bloating and gas pain though. I have been walking and trying to keep pressure on...
thank you Belinda, i have gas x got the disolving strips i did get the baby setter for the weekend :) my brother is supposed to go to my pre op with me my ...
I drank the protein drinks but still didn't get enough protein and my hair fell out in massive amounts about 6 weeks after my surgery and I was lucky b/c I did...
I had mine also on 12/31. I too have alot of gas(at least thats what I think it is). I have alot of pressure in my chest. It feels like I drank pop too fast...
Yes!!! I finally got my surgery date - 1/15/2009. I'm so excited! The only thing is that I have Medicare and they don't Pre-authorize surgeries so you have...
I had my surgery at the end of May and I found out this morning that I am pregnant. We are very excited but I am not sire what I have to do. Do I get my band...
I sure wish i would have done this at 29 instead of 56 and 220 instead of 341!!! You go girl--I had lost 5 lbs and they were thrilled!--keep me informed!! ...
I can't say it enough---GAS-X strips ________________________________ From: livinhealthy72 <livinhealthy72@...> To: BandedTogether@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Congrats on your surgery! I have the same problem with gas. My doctor prescribed for me simethicone - essentially gas-x (if he writes a perscription for my...
As soon as l can, but if takes time l will wait it out. ... From: Dawn Stout <nurse_dawn39@...> Subject: [BandedTogether] Re: I'm waiting to go to see my...
Vanessa - Congratulations!!! This may not be what you had planned, but there will be plenty of time after the baby to enjoy your new wardrobe. Take comfort in...
Vanessa Congratuations!!!! I am so excited for you. Now... call your surgeons office MONDAY. Tell them that you found out that you are pregnant. My guess is...
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