In Episode 19, we have a brand new contest for you, “I’ll have the support please and hold the flaming," and a great site for you Bandsters.

HIGHLIGHTS

* We have a new contest with our new sponsor
* We want your questions and you may just get some free stuff.
* Questions due by Midnight on March 20th..
* Reality is that sometimes forum support…can be a bit like a soap opera.
* Flaming on a support board….let’s not.
* We highlight a site for lap bandsters.

Come join the fun!!

http://www.bariatrictv.com
 

My program fee was $500.00 total. I paid $250.00 on the first office visit and the other $250.00 at the appointment before the surgery. It was well worth it because it covered my fills for 90 days and any follow up care for 90 days they did not bill my insurance.

I'm 18 months out from surgery.  I had a somewhat unusual cir****tance and body shape.  I lost 30 pounds pre-surgery and was at 306 the day of surgery.  With a daily walking program of 3+ miles, I lost 100 pounds in five months. I had my first plastic surgery at 5 months (had 25 pounds of skin removed).  I was basically at my target weight at that time.  I continued to lose weigh and ultimately got down to 146.  I looked like death warmed over.  With help from my plastic surgeon and my nutritionist, I was able to gain about 20 pounds (try doing that on 1/2 cup of food per meal).  I'm now at 165-170 and feeling great.  And looking good, too.  I have maintained my weight for the last year with no problems or setbacks.

I, too, would do it all over again.  I had my tonsils and uvula removed in December, 08, to cure my sleep apnea.  No more CPAP, prescription drugs, or insulin.  Just my daily vitamins.

The only thing I miss is eating for pleasure and being able to really enjoy a meal.  Some things taste really good and just as I get a good feeling from the taste of something, I'm full and have to stop.  The good part is being able to eat leftovers for several more meals.

It depends on what your insurance company will allow.  I have BCBS of Alabama and they require 6 months diet monitored by someone other than the bariatric surgeon.  So I started with my PCP and you have to check in and be weighed at least once a month for 6 consecutive months.  If you skip a month, you have to start over. So make sure to check in each and every month for the 6 months.

I started the 6 month diet history last month and am anxiously looking forward to getting the RNY.  But my question is this... I am a single mother of 2 small girls.  is there anyone else out there and how does having the surgery affect the food you fix them?  Do they end up eating more along the lines of what you eat or do you fix them their own meals different than yours? what do you do?