Well I'm back on the boards again after a few months break. My original surgery date was August 5th, but due to personal reasons I had to cancel. Last week I called and let the weight loss center know that I was ready to reschedule. I've been scheduled for January 10,2011. The nervousness and excitment have returned. I am re-reading all the material I was given and have begun stocking up on all the things I'll need for afterwards. What foods has everyone been able to tolerate and which foods can you not tolerate?

i would really like to look at it...can you add me your page is on private?

We had it several years ago and the best I remember is that it does have bariatric coverage.  The thing is whether it is a "self funded" or "fully funded" policy.  I currently have Humana through kY State employees and it is a "self funded' policy, meaning that the employer picks what is and is not included in the policy and pays the insurance company to administer the plan (aka do all the regular insurance stuff but send the employer the bill). 

Good luck neighbor!

I LOVED DR. TOM! He really makes you feel like an individual and not like a number that he's passing through... He is really personable and not bad to look at if i might add haha..  It was a shame that he was so far away from me (I was in Ashland Ky)  but yeah I would reccomend him  to anyone!  but my hubby works 60 hours a week and i couldn't drive almost  3 hours away and him make the trp everyday i was in the hospital...i remembered one was carnation instant breakfast the strawberry i liked... i dont remember the rest of them.. I've heard a lot of good things about unjury..im gonna try to find some sample packs online!

Hello Everyone! First and foremost, Happy Holidays!!!!!  I have been trying to have Gastric Bypass since 2006 and i finally got a date!  December 22nd YAY!  At one point I was going to Dr. Tom Sonnanstine, then he left St. Luke. They did a class where you could test out protein suppliments. I really liked a lot of those, but I don't remember the names. I was just wondering what were things that you guys favored as soon as you came out of surgery. From the liquid diet to the puree to the solids.  I would really appreciate the input.

Kimmie