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Hi dragonfly. Guess what- we have the same surgery date. It feels like ti took forever to get here because my insurance required a 6 month program before they would consider authorizing the surgery. I started a 2 week protein shake diet on wed. This will continue until the day of surgery and...

Hi diana. I have no real cardiac issues but i have a strong famly history of cardiac problems so my pcp required i see a cardiologist and have a stress test prior to giving me a letter of medical clearance. Alltesting is complete now and i have a surgery date of 8/28. Good luck to you!

Glad all went well! Keep up the good work!

Hi everyone. I have been away for awhile while i completed my 6 month program required by my insurance company. Nnow, i have a surgery date of aug. 28. I am excited and a bit nervous at the same time i have started a 2 week pre- surgical diet of protein shakes only this past wednesday. So far...

Hi there. I just found out my insurance approved my surgery- i have a date of 8/28. So much to do until the. I am thrilled and a little nervous also. Can't waith though!!!

Hi suppara. My dietician told me that those clear protein shots arent very good- they are mostly collagen and are not the best form of protein. For us

Hi carolelaine. I didntt want the lapband- i didn't lke the idea of a foreign object in my tummy, and liked the idea of filling the band via a needle in my tummy every 4-6 weeks even less. Also, the weight loss is significantly less with the band. I am opting for bypass surgery. I discussed...

Hi. First, you are only 3 days post op- and it sounds like your surgery was pretty extensive. Are you taking your pain med on a scheduled basis? You are on an excellent pain reliever. However, if your pain is limiting you as much as you say, you should probably contact your doctors office...

Congratutions linney! Good job!!!

I think one of the things i am most looking forward to is shopping in 'normal' sized women's clothing- shopping in ll bean and not be disapointed anymore because the clothes i like doesnt come in womens sizes. As far as the liquid diet, my surgeon requires 2 weeks of liquid diet prior to...

Hi joanne. When i went to see my surgeon, i already knew i wasn't interested in the lap band. We discussed the sleeve vs the bypass. She said the weight loss is essentially teh same, btu the sleeve is the 'new kid' on the block. The bypass is considered the standard fro weight loss surgery...

Hi there. I have been reading on the web how studies are showing bypass actually can cure diabetes. I am hoping to come off both of my diabetic meds ofter surgery. Yet you are still on the pump? May i ask if you have type 1 diaetes? Are you happy with your decision to have the band surgery...

Hi micci. I am also in the middle of the process- my insurance requires i participate in a 6 month program with a health coach prior to aproving my surgery. I started that in january. Inn the meantime,ihave seen the surgeon, had a group nutrition class and an individual meeting with my...

thank you for your input, everyone, you have been quite informative. :cool:

How soon after your surgery were you able to stop your diabetes meds? I also was leaning more towards the sleeve because of the reasons you cited. When i met with the surgeon, she aso stated that the weight loss was fairly comparable- bypass losing 60-70% of excess weight and sleeve losing...

Thank you. My insurance requires participation in a 6 month program before considering authorizing this type of surgery. May i ask why you chose bypass instead of the sleeve?

Hi everyone. I am in the process of a 6 month program required by my insurer prior to authorizing mysurgery. I have met with my surgeon, have had one diet class, and have had my psych eval. My surgeon recommended te roux n y bypass for me because of my diabetes. I am hopiing to be able to...

oh no... i am looking forward to shopping for new clothes but i might have ot shop for new hoes too? yikes- i'll go broke!!!!hahaha.

donna- i am defiitely a newbie too, but i reember in my first nutrition class the dietician said to sto caffeine because it be dehydraating.

wow! wow- congratulations on your success story,kathy! i just started the process to have surgery, so have a few months to go. however, i love reading success stories such as yours. you are clearly on track and i applaud your efforts! may i ask what kind of surgery you had?