I have BCBS and I was just approved thursday. I am not familiar with what exclusions are can you explain?

OH Sherry, I"m sure sorry to hear about your 'bugs'. My Emma had it a few weeks ago and it lasted an entire week. She missed an entire week of school. Kinda wi**** would have been during her spring break, but oh well. I missed two days of work that I needed to use for next week after surgery. My mom was great enough to keep her the rest of the week. And next week she gets to take care of me!! Anyway, I've been thinking about you often. Just keep your distance if you can and get lots of rest.

Hi Cindi- Congrats on your upcoming surgery! I just had mine last Tuesday, the 20th. My post-op diet is going in 5 stages. This week I'm on all clear liquids. As of the 27th is when I'll go to full liquids (including protein shakes). It has been explained to me by both my surgeon and the nutritionist that, as I progress through the remaining stages and return to "normal" eating, I may have to continue with protein shakes, most likely 1 per day. Other people I have spoken to who were banded a long time ago say that they still have one shake a day to make sure they are getting in their 60-80 grams per day. I don't think it will be too much of a hardship because it can be sipped on between breakfast and lunch or lunch and dinner. I hope all goes well with your surgery and that you feel as good afterward as I do! Joanne

Thanks everyone! I am doing good today but still sore and loopey from the meds. I don't want to give those up just yet though. It has been a little stressful here because my family picked up a stomache bug somewhere while i was in the hospital, so hubby isn't able to do as much as I had hoped to let me rest. I am praying that I don't get it either so being careful to wash hands and keep to myself. It seems to be a fast moving virus so hopefully they will all be better tomorrow. The kids are on spring break all this next week, so trying to figure out how to handle that one. Keeping the kids busy and happy while recovering - that's a trick! Sherry

Hi Michelle, I am the day before you on the 27th. I can't wait either. I wish you the best of luck. Necole