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- what doctors will do my surgry?, i have evercare medicade (Mar 17, 2010) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
- Was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 7 months prior to gastric bypass (Mar 17, 2010) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
- Anyone have band and had a bowel obstruction? (Mar 17, 2010) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
- I had VS surgery 2/1/10 and have only lost 15 lbs post op. I am 68 and wondering if a (Mar 17, 2010) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
- Hair loss?I know I was told that hair loss will occur 3 months or so after my RNY, an (Mar 17, 2010) (View) (1 answer)
- Pre op liquid diet (Mar 17, 2010) (View) (1 answer)
- I need to find a fill nurse near Jacksonville, I was banded in Texas. (Mar 17, 2010) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
- HELP!!! How do I stop grazing??? (Mar 17, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
- Should I eat chocolate cheese cake? (Mar 16, 2010) (View) (11 answers)
- What things should I buy to be prepared for when I come home after surgery? (Mar 16, 2010) (View) (15 answers)
- How To Keep From Gaining Weight After9 Years Post Op (Mar 15, 2010) (View) (8 answers)
- Does EVERYBODY need plastic surgery?? (Mar 15, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
- Anyone have BCBS of TX pay for WLS when your plan has an EXCLUSION???? (Mar 14, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
- Has anyone lost weight that has had hip replacements and had trouble with the hips (Mar 14, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
- I am a sleever since Dec. 29th,'09 and i am just wondering why my surgeon told me (Mar 14, 2010) (View) (3 answers)
- Any one have RNY surgury with Dr. Murr in Tampa Florida? (Mar 14, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
- anyone have had Dr.Lord or Dr.Friedman in pensacola,florida (Mar 14, 2010) (View) (1 answer)
- Unhappy with my appearance (Mar 14, 2010) (View) (6 answers)
- Possible Stricture??? (Mar 14, 2010) (View) (3 answers)
- I had my lap band done three weeks ago,and the first two weeks,I l (Mar 14, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
Thirty Most Recent Answers:
Q: Hair loss?I know I was told that hair loss will occur 3 months or so after my RNY, an
[Mar 17, 2010] i had surgery Dec 2009 and im starting 2 loss my hair to.they told me to take Biotin 1000mg — Mildred G. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] i had surgery Dec 2009 and im starting 2 loss my hair to.they told me to take Biotin 1000mg — Mildred G. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: Should I eat chocolate cheese cake?
[Mar 17, 2010] When I first saw this question my first response was going to be like everyone else. However, I am now 2 years out and had to think. Old habits die hard. I would not suggest eating cheese cake at all, for more than just the obvious reason that it is full of fat and sugar and that is no way to loose the pounds. I don't know how far out you are but if you have never experienced the "dumping" count your self lucky. High fat content or high sugar content and or foods high in milk fats can cause you to be very ill. If for no other reason than to save yourself the agony of dumping where you feel like you wish you were dead I would not do it. I can say this from experience. There have been times where I said to myself that just a few bites of this or that won't completly kill the calorie plan but suffered for hours from the dumping. Every one craves things that we should not eat at one time or another and everyone has eaten them at least once if they say they haven't either that haven't been doing this for that long or they are just lying. Is it worth it to you to be incredibly ill? Is it worth it to you to rish sliding back into the old habits that got you to where you needed the surgery in the first place? Don't let moods, craving, emotions or stress put you back on the path that got you to the point of surgery in the first place. If you need some one to talk to or some support just send me a message through my profile. Everyone needs some support sometimes. — Phyllis M. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] When I first saw this question my first response was going to be like everyone else. However, I am now 2 years out and had to think. Old habits die hard. I would not suggest eating cheese cake at all, for more than just the obvious reason that it is full of fat and sugar and that is no way to loose the pounds. I don't know how far out you are but if you have never experienced the "dumping" count your self lucky. High fat content or high sugar content and or foods high in milk fats can cause you to be very ill. If for no other reason than to save yourself the agony of dumping where you feel like you wish you were dead I would not do it. I can say this from experience. There have been times where I said to myself that just a few bites of this or that won't completly kill the calorie plan but suffered for hours from the dumping. Every one craves things that we should not eat at one time or another and everyone has eaten them at least once if they say they haven't either that haven't been doing this for that long or they are just lying. Is it worth it to you to be incredibly ill? Is it worth it to you to rish sliding back into the old habits that got you to where you needed the surgery in the first place? Don't let moods, craving, emotions or stress put you back on the path that got you to the point of surgery in the first place. If you need some one to talk to or some support just send me a message through my profile. Everyone needs some support sometimes. — Phyllis M. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: Pre op liquid diet
[Mar 17, 2010] sugarfree everything jello,popsicles but no fudgesicles,any type of broth and I was told I could eat the broth from the soups at chinese restaurants.decaf tea I enjoy the lipton diet green tea.It wasn't bad at all I was never hungry and had to make myself eat.Your Dr should give you a list. — Natasha J. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] sugarfree everything jello,popsicles but no fudgesicles,any type of broth and I was told I could eat the broth from the soups at chinese restaurants.decaf tea I enjoy the lipton diet green tea.It wasn't bad at all I was never hungry and had to make myself eat.Your Dr should give you a list. — Natasha J. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: does anyone know how long it takes medicare to approve for gastric bypass surgery?
[Mar 17, 2010] With medicare it took about 1 week,or less, see you have to find a Dr that takes medicare and they will be more than willing to help you get what you need form medicare, because the staff often knows how medicare works. My doctor and staff, worked magic, before I had a chance for things to sink in, I was sent a letter telling where and when to go to the hospital for my pre-op.........I was dang already! — chinafolston@yahoo.c F. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] With medicare it took about 1 week,or less, see you have to find a Dr that takes medicare and they will be more than willing to help you get what you need form medicare, because the staff often knows how medicare works. My doctor and staff, worked magic, before I had a chance for things to sink in, I was sent a letter telling where and when to go to the hospital for my pre-op.........I was dang already! — chinafolston@yahoo.c F. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: I had my Lap Band surgery a year ago and I've lost 80 pounds. My problem is I stay
[Mar 17, 2010] YES,I was also wondering why I'm so cold now, I have to sleep with extra blakets and socks on, even during the times when im up and about (like now), my hands and feet a bitterly cold. — chinafolston@yahoo.c F. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] YES,I was also wondering why I'm so cold now, I have to sleep with extra blakets and socks on, even during the times when im up and about (like now), my hands and feet a bitterly cold. — chinafolston@yahoo.c F. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: Post lapband surgery and chronic back pain Increased!!
[Mar 17, 2010] I had it really... really bad prior to surgery (back pain). Due to the liquid diet, my kidneys were over stimulated and the high protein diet I switched to -- same deal. It got better, but for a few weeks prior to surgery and after I was miserable. It got better with time. Good luck. — Jammie C. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] I had it really... really bad prior to surgery (back pain). Due to the liquid diet, my kidneys were over stimulated and the high protein diet I switched to -- same deal. It got better, but for a few weeks prior to surgery and after I was miserable. It got better with time. Good luck. — Jammie C. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: I had my lap band done three weeks ago,and the first two weeks,I l
[Mar 17, 2010] I just wanted to say that Kimberly's comments were extremely helpful. I'm almost a month pre-op and I understand that we chose a longer path by going with the lap band but I've talked with two people now who have done the gastric bypass who wish they would have gone with the lap band. I was worried I wasn't going extreme enough but not anymore. :) — Jim M. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] I just wanted to say that Kimberly's comments were extremely helpful. I'm almost a month pre-op and I understand that we chose a longer path by going with the lap band but I've talked with two people now who have done the gastric bypass who wish they would have gone with the lap band. I was worried I wasn't going extreme enough but not anymore. :) — Jim M. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: HELP!!! How do I stop grazing???
[Mar 17, 2010] When did you have your sugery, and what type? I was on 6 small meals per day - about every 3 hours - for months and months, starting when I'd been home about 2 weeks. Of course, at first, they were only 2 ounces at a time, and then in between trying to get in my protein drinks... but at about 3-4 months, they scooted us up to 3 ounces 6 times per day....and told us that we needed to be eating "dense" protein - chicken, fish, tuna salad, even lean red meats if we could stomach them. The dense protein keeps us full for a lot longer, because the pouch has to work harder to digest it enough to go through your stoma into your intestines. — Erica A. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] When did you have your sugery, and what type? I was on 6 small meals per day - about every 3 hours - for months and months, starting when I'd been home about 2 weeks. Of course, at first, they were only 2 ounces at a time, and then in between trying to get in my protein drinks... but at about 3-4 months, they scooted us up to 3 ounces 6 times per day....and told us that we needed to be eating "dense" protein - chicken, fish, tuna salad, even lean red meats if we could stomach them. The dense protein keeps us full for a lot longer, because the pouch has to work harder to digest it enough to go through your stoma into your intestines. — Erica A. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: HELP!!! How do I stop grazing???
[Mar 17, 2010] How far out are you? I am 9 weeks out and I eat about 4 oz of Special K w/ protein and then 45 mins after i drink drink drink ... I like the Hawaiian Punch sugar Free packets I put in my water. That keeps me full between meals. IF i do get hungry I eat alittle cheese. Just make sure you are not drinking 30 mins befor or after u eat. Make sure you are getting your 4 oz dont cheat yourself. DONT pvereat.. OUCH that hurts! — Kimberly W. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] How far out are you? I am 9 weeks out and I eat about 4 oz of Special K w/ protein and then 45 mins after i drink drink drink ... I like the Hawaiian Punch sugar Free packets I put in my water. That keeps me full between meals. IF i do get hungry I eat alittle cheese. Just make sure you are not drinking 30 mins befor or after u eat. Make sure you are getting your 4 oz dont cheat yourself. DONT pvereat.. OUCH that hurts! — Kimberly W. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: If anyone in South Carolina has had Cigna as insurance and waiting on RNY approval.
[Mar 17, 2010] I have Cigna and live in NJ. I applied 4 years ago and was rejected even after appealing. Persistence lead me to the Cigna website where I found their list of doctors approved for the procedure (RNY). After seeing one of their recommended doctors, he gave me a packet to fill out with all the required info for them. And, bingo, I got approved and had the surgery last summer. He wasn't the greatest doctor in the world but I felt that was the only way they would pay for it. Good luck, you're gonna need it. — C. F. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] I have Cigna and live in NJ. I applied 4 years ago and was rejected even after appealing. Persistence lead me to the Cigna website where I found their list of doctors approved for the procedure (RNY). After seeing one of their recommended doctors, he gave me a packet to fill out with all the required info for them. And, bingo, I got approved and had the surgery last summer. He wasn't the greatest doctor in the world but I felt that was the only way they would pay for it. Good luck, you're gonna need it. — C. F. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: Should I eat chocolate cheese cake?
[Mar 17, 2010] I can't even think of a nice way to answer this question. Is cheesecake listed on the food plan your dr. gave you as a post surgery diet? If it is..EAT IT....If it is not DONT. — Cathy G. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] I can't even think of a nice way to answer this question. Is cheesecake listed on the food plan your dr. gave you as a post surgery diet? If it is..EAT IT....If it is not DONT. — Cathy G. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: Any one have RNY surgury with Dr. Murr in Tampa Florida?
[Mar 17, 2010] email sent =) — Kimberly W. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] email sent =) — Kimberly W. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: I had my Lap Band surgery a year ago and I've lost 80 pounds. My problem is I stay
[Mar 17, 2010] Hi! Yes it is normal to be cold. Everyone I have talked to has said they are cold, I am usually, but I have been having hot flashes lately...lat me tell you..I'd rather be cold! I live in upstate NY and the winters are frigid and I think about moving south, but then a hot flash hits...and no way..I am not leaving to go where it is hot all the time. I can not handle the heat! lol Best of luck to you on your journey! hugs N God Bless, Kim — Kim L. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] Hi! Yes it is normal to be cold. Everyone I have talked to has said they are cold, I am usually, but I have been having hot flashes lately...lat me tell you..I'd rather be cold! I live in upstate NY and the winters are frigid and I think about moving south, but then a hot flash hits...and no way..I am not leaving to go where it is hot all the time. I can not handle the heat! lol Best of luck to you on your journey! hugs N God Bless, Kim — Kim L. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: How do you STOP losing?
[Mar 17, 2010] Hi! Congrats ont he loss. I too lost 120 lbs in 9 months and how I stopped losing was to add a fourth meal and a snack to my daily intake. I still eat 4-5 ounces at a meal and the snack is usually a 100 calorie protein bar..like south beach...I was told to add these from my nutritionist...and she said to monitor my calorie intake..stay between 1300 if i am not working out..and 1500 when I do. Since then...for the last 11 months I have done well. I gain a lb and then lose it..etc. I did not add carbs or very few... I feel they make me hungrier. I can do without that. Just so you know..I kept losing and got down to 115 lbs and then gained up and settled at 120-122. Best of luck to you! Talk with your nutritionist about what to do. They have good ideas! hugs,Kim — Kim L. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] Hi! Congrats ont he loss. I too lost 120 lbs in 9 months and how I stopped losing was to add a fourth meal and a snack to my daily intake. I still eat 4-5 ounces at a meal and the snack is usually a 100 calorie protein bar..like south beach...I was told to add these from my nutritionist...and she said to monitor my calorie intake..stay between 1300 if i am not working out..and 1500 when I do. Since then...for the last 11 months I have done well. I gain a lb and then lose it..etc. I did not add carbs or very few... I feel they make me hungrier. I can do without that. Just so you know..I kept losing and got down to 115 lbs and then gained up and settled at 120-122. Best of luck to you! Talk with your nutritionist about what to do. They have good ideas! hugs,Kim — Kim L. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: What things should I buy to be prepared for when I come home after surgery?
[Mar 17, 2010] Cream of wheat, SF pudding, Gas X strips — Shanetta G. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] Cream of wheat, SF pudding, Gas X strips — Shanetta G. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: Any one have RNY surgury with Dr. Murr in Tampa Florida?
[Mar 17, 2010] Kimberly, please email me personally, I have a few questions, steph_helin@hotmail.com thanks — Stephanie B. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] Kimberly, please email me personally, I have a few questions, steph_helin@hotmail.com thanks — Stephanie B. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: Should I eat chocolate cheese cake?
[Mar 17, 2010] No.....don't do it. have a chocolate protien shake with frozen strawberries and a small piece of banana, mix in a blender with a little ice-instead. it will satisfy your craving and keep you full. — Chris O. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] No.....don't do it. have a chocolate protien shake with frozen strawberries and a small piece of banana, mix in a blender with a little ice-instead. it will satisfy your craving and keep you full. — Chris O. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: What things should I buy to be prepared for when I come home after surgery?
[Mar 17, 2010] Have your protien shakes ready, sugar free jello, and your chewables ready to go. — Chris O. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] Have your protien shakes ready, sugar free jello, and your chewables ready to go. — Chris O. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: Any one have RNY surgury with Dr. Murr in Tampa Florida?
[Mar 17, 2010] Yes I had My RNY with Dr Murr on 01/13/10 .. I am 9 weeks out and have lost 59lbs. I LOVE IT! I feel so much better about everything. Him and his staff were very good with me and answered alot of my questions. I have my 2nd F/U in May. GL if you have any questions about what to expect after please send me a message I will give you my #. GL hope all goes well. — Kimberly W. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] Yes I had My RNY with Dr Murr on 01/13/10 .. I am 9 weeks out and have lost 59lbs. I LOVE IT! I feel so much better about everything. Him and his staff were very good with me and answered alot of my questions. I have my 2nd F/U in May. GL if you have any questions about what to expect after please send me a message I will give you my #. GL hope all goes well. — Kimberly W. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: Unhappy with my appearance
[Mar 17, 2010] Mae, Your husband has done a real number on you. He is trying to make you feel bad. So, before you go running off to get skin removed, you need to go see a pyscholist (sp) to discuss this first. Fix what is broken in your heart, then your body. I feel real bad for you. My husband said that once to me during an argument. It is hurtful, but it can be fixed. Your surgeon can also deem it medically necessary to have the extra skin removed, as it too, is a health risk. You can have infections under the flaps of skin, back problems, etc. Go see a PhD first, then go speak to your surgeon, not your primary, but the person who performed your wls. They seem to have more influence over the insurance companies when it comes to "body lifts". Hope you find this helpful. Best wishes. Don't let your husband step on your self esteem any longer. Don't give up, keep fighting to get this done. — Kristy H. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] Mae, Your husband has done a real number on you. He is trying to make you feel bad. So, before you go running off to get skin removed, you need to go see a pyscholist (sp) to discuss this first. Fix what is broken in your heart, then your body. I feel real bad for you. My husband said that once to me during an argument. It is hurtful, but it can be fixed. Your surgeon can also deem it medically necessary to have the extra skin removed, as it too, is a health risk. You can have infections under the flaps of skin, back problems, etc. Go see a PhD first, then go speak to your surgeon, not your primary, but the person who performed your wls. They seem to have more influence over the insurance companies when it comes to "body lifts". Hope you find this helpful. Best wishes. Don't let your husband step on your self esteem any longer. Don't give up, keep fighting to get this done. — Kristy H. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: What things should I buy to be prepared for when I come home after surgery?
[Mar 17, 2010] I found that after I was home about a week I had an allergic reaction to the adhesive on the tape and also the steri strips.. The nurse told me to go out and get hydrocortizone cream (not benedril cream) and liquid benedril.. I so wished I had that at the house already. I only mention this because as I began to tell others about it I found out a lot of them had the same reactions.. the itching is horrible and I was much better and more comfortable after using the above items.. make sure to buy SF popsicles too.. they help when you can't sip sip sip another drop.. and they count as 2 oz of liquid.. I would also suggest caffiene free tea.. I use herbal which is naturally caffiene free.. sometimes the pouch does not like cold so you can make a cup of warm tea to sip on.. and other times it don't like warm so you can drink cold stuff.. Crystal light is also another life saver instead of plain water.. remember that the popsicles,crystal light, tea, and even the protein drinks all count as your liquids.. make sure you get in your liquids..and walk walk walk.. I hope your surgery is uneventful and can't wait to welcome you to the loosers bench.. — Teresa S. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] I found that after I was home about a week I had an allergic reaction to the adhesive on the tape and also the steri strips.. The nurse told me to go out and get hydrocortizone cream (not benedril cream) and liquid benedril.. I so wished I had that at the house already. I only mention this because as I began to tell others about it I found out a lot of them had the same reactions.. the itching is horrible and I was much better and more comfortable after using the above items.. make sure to buy SF popsicles too.. they help when you can't sip sip sip another drop.. and they count as 2 oz of liquid.. I would also suggest caffiene free tea.. I use herbal which is naturally caffiene free.. sometimes the pouch does not like cold so you can make a cup of warm tea to sip on.. and other times it don't like warm so you can drink cold stuff.. Crystal light is also another life saver instead of plain water.. remember that the popsicles,crystal light, tea, and even the protein drinks all count as your liquids.. make sure you get in your liquids..and walk walk walk.. I hope your surgery is uneventful and can't wait to welcome you to the loosers bench.. — Teresa S. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: How do you STOP losing?
[Mar 17, 2010] I have lost a total of 230 pounds and everyone keeps telling me that I am too skinny also...So I try to up my carbs a bit and eat more food, just the healthy ones.. It is very hard because I can only eat so much food. But I eat more often, mostly all day long and I seem to have stopped losing. As long as I keep eating every 2 hours or so...But if I get sick and don't eat much in a day, I start losing so fast again. Its amazing how just one day you can lose weight.. I would never in my life think that I would be too skinny or that I would have to eat all day long to sustain my weight. But as long as you eat healthy foods you can't go wrong. Good luck — Buffy H. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] I have lost a total of 230 pounds and everyone keeps telling me that I am too skinny also...So I try to up my carbs a bit and eat more food, just the healthy ones.. It is very hard because I can only eat so much food. But I eat more often, mostly all day long and I seem to have stopped losing. As long as I keep eating every 2 hours or so...But if I get sick and don't eat much in a day, I start losing so fast again. Its amazing how just one day you can lose weight.. I would never in my life think that I would be too skinny or that I would have to eat all day long to sustain my weight. But as long as you eat healthy foods you can't go wrong. Good luck — Buffy H. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: Should I eat chocolate cheese cake?
[Mar 17, 2010] No NO do not eat that....You think you can eat it only at that time of the month then you will get in the habit and think you can eat it more often..Don't get started on that again...Thats what got you in this situation in the first place — Buffy H. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] No NO do not eat that....You think you can eat it only at that time of the month then you will get in the habit and think you can eat it more often..Don't get started on that again...Thats what got you in this situation in the first place — Buffy H. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: Should I eat chocolate cheese cake?
[Mar 17, 2010] Definitely NO!!!! Giving in to those cravings will eventually take you right back to food controlling you in the long run. I find that anything I am craving, I find a substitute for it that is very similar in taste but low calorie, low sugar instead. There are plenty of choices out there, you just have to look for them. Decide that making healthy choices is more important than what you are craving. The only thing you will be giving up is unhealthy food or desserts that are bad for you anyway besides making you put on weight again. Remember, you aren't on a diet....you are choosing to eat healthy and be as healthy as you can be for the rest of your life. Good luck. — Jodi L. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] Definitely NO!!!! Giving in to those cravings will eventually take you right back to food controlling you in the long run. I find that anything I am craving, I find a substitute for it that is very similar in taste but low calorie, low sugar instead. There are plenty of choices out there, you just have to look for them. Decide that making healthy choices is more important than what you are craving. The only thing you will be giving up is unhealthy food or desserts that are bad for you anyway besides making you put on weight again. Remember, you aren't on a diet....you are choosing to eat healthy and be as healthy as you can be for the rest of your life. Good luck. — Jodi L. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: Should I eat chocolate cheese cake?
[Mar 17, 2010] NO......NO.....NO....do not sabotage your success..... — Karen S. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] NO......NO.....NO....do not sabotage your success..... — Karen S. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: Should I eat chocolate cheese cake?
[Mar 17, 2010] We all have to remember that WLS is just a tool. It is up to us to change our eating habits for the better. Eating sugar causes a more intense craving for more sugar. The other killer is that something like cheese cake goes down very easily. Take the others advice and stick with the sugar free stuff. I had the sleeve in August and still am fighting cravings, but I know that if I give in to it, it will become a habit just like before. You will be much happier and more successful by choosing another option. — Bonnie H. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] We all have to remember that WLS is just a tool. It is up to us to change our eating habits for the better. Eating sugar causes a more intense craving for more sugar. The other killer is that something like cheese cake goes down very easily. Take the others advice and stick with the sugar free stuff. I had the sleeve in August and still am fighting cravings, but I know that if I give in to it, it will become a habit just like before. You will be much happier and more successful by choosing another option. — Bonnie H. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: Anyone have BCBS of TX pay for WLS when your plan has an EXCLUSION????
[Mar 17, 2010] BCBS of MI also covers wls for most patients. However, my policy has a specific exclusion. My policy is self funded and not a traditional policy of BCBS. That is what makes it different. Most people having bcbs in MI are covered. Hope this helps. — Nancy W. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] BCBS of MI also covers wls for most patients. However, my policy has a specific exclusion. My policy is self funded and not a traditional policy of BCBS. That is what makes it different. Most people having bcbs in MI are covered. Hope this helps. — Nancy W. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: What things should I buy to be prepared for when I come home after surgery?
[Mar 17, 2010] There is so much to consider. I have begun the "packing" process and feel; worried, excited, nervous as well as emotional and out of control. I feel like the wait for approval was unbareable, only to find that this wait, for actual surgery feels like a life time. I am so grateful for all the support, encouragement and hand holding as I begin my new transformation. As I told my husband, " I am bringing sexy back!" and I can't wait!! — Stephanie B. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] There is so much to consider. I have begun the "packing" process and feel; worried, excited, nervous as well as emotional and out of control. I feel like the wait for approval was unbareable, only to find that this wait, for actual surgery feels like a life time. I am so grateful for all the support, encouragement and hand holding as I begin my new transformation. As I told my husband, " I am bringing sexy back!" and I can't wait!! — Stephanie B. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: Should I eat chocolate cheese cake?
[Mar 17, 2010] At first I thought this question was a joke...LOL We all know what we should and should not eat...nothing has changed due to the bariatric surgery. CAN YOU EAT IT...sure, SHOULD YOU EAT IT EVERY MONTH...LOL NO! — Kimberly G. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] At first I thought this question was a joke...LOL We all know what we should and should not eat...nothing has changed due to the bariatric surgery. CAN YOU EAT IT...sure, SHOULD YOU EAT IT EVERY MONTH...LOL NO! — Kimberly G. (See other answers/post your answer)
Q: Should I eat chocolate cheese cake?
[Mar 17, 2010] I would say only eat it if it is sugar free. The cravings will pass in time. Good luck. — Desiree S. (See other answers/post your answer)
[Mar 17, 2010] I would say only eat it if it is sugar free. The cravings will pass in time. Good luck. — Desiree S. (See other answers/post your answer)