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Hi everyone, Awhile back I saw a cute ticker tape charting weight loss and can't seem to find the site......can someone direct me there.....Thanks

You Awesome......looking good!!!!!!!!!! Mona

My pre-op instructions were to only do clear liguids 3 days prior to surgery. This reduces the fats in the liver making the surgery alittle safer. My BMI was 35. I had the surgery done in NY... Good luck Mona

Email Obesitylaw.com...they helped me with my insurance after I was denied twice by the insurance........most cases they are free because they are sponsored by the makers of lap band......they may be able to help you overturn the denial...and you'll be reinbursed the cost......I was banded and 7/9 and so far so good down 10 pounds. Good Luck Mona

My Insurance paid for the surgery however they denied me twice. A friend told me about a law firm that is sponsored by the makers of the Lap Band and they will help with the appeal process when fighting with the insurance company....they are Obesitylaw.com......their services were free....so if you feel your insurance company is being unfair give them an email....can't hurt....who knows may even save you some money. Best wishes..... Mona

I would assume alcohol that was clear would be alright. Like a vodka cranberry. Probably have to stay away from beer because of the bubbles. Wine would be alright also. I haven't tried anything yet. I think it's a choice we all need to make, empty calories in a drink or calories from food. It is nice to have a cocktail occassionally however. I'm just wondering what the effect will be with the lap band. Just remember to be responsible and have a driver if drinking. Mona

Hi Judy, I am following a post operative Bariatric Diet the hospital dietician gave me. Week#1 64 ozs water fluid a day and protien supplement. Week #2 which will start Monday YEAH!!!! introdue yogurt,cottage cheese, apple sauce and loose mashed potatoes...all low fat no sugar added.and the dreaded protien shakes...yuck I'm hungry. But I do know that I need to follow the program and heal. I think I've lost 9 pounds already....only 81 to go and counting down. I will get my fill in 6 weeks. I am having a hard time sleeping can't get comfy, kind of sore around the port site. The burps are getting better but they still come, I'll try to lean forward hopefully that will help. I've been walking also and of course the housework is never ending so if you need more to do stop on by. I have to say my family has been very supportive. I was bored yesterday so I cooked a big dinner for them since I have neglected them in that area for the past week and they have been fending for themselves with frozen stuff. During dinner my 8 year old as he is shoveling in his dinner is telling me how aweful the dinner is as the 9 year old tells me it taste terrible as I sip my protien drink.....Kids are too cute. Have a great day. Mona

Try obesitylaw.com they helped with my appeals with my insurance company...they were wonderful and sponsored bt the makers of Lap band so in most cases are free....mo harm in emailing them to see where you stand...In NY you have a time frame for the appeal process of 45 days...hope this helps

There's a law firm that is sponsored by lap band and if they feel your insurance is being unjust they may be able to help you.....the helped me when my insurance said they would not approve my surgery. It took about a month and the insurance company paid for everything. Try emailing Obesitylaw.com. they were wonderful and it's free most of the time. They helped me for free. I was just banded Monday and doing okay...a;ittle hungry but surviving

The Atkins Advantage taste like choc chalk....my kids think so too!!!!Guess they won't be trying to drink it so I will have to

I am starving too. I was banded on the 9th of July. I had to fast for the 3 days prior to surgery and I just got home today and I'm sooooo ungry. I have been sippign my water and had a frozen pop and the not so yummy protien drink. Question I need to drink a total of 64 ounces a day? this is all fluids combined? I also feel like I need to rurp but nothing will come up. I wonder if I drank too much too fast. My surgery went well however...the surgeon said it was text book and of course I made them all laugh before I went under....I don't recall a thing but was told I should do stand up and a face lift does not come with the band...darn it all....guess there was no harm in asking wish I knew what else I asked for!!!!!!!. Mona

Hi, I was banned the 9th of July. My insurance company United Health rejected my claim but with the help of a law firm Obesitylaw.com they haelp with my appeal for free. They were wonderful. If you feel your insurance company is being unfair look them up on the web...hopefully they will be able to help you. Mona