oxfordcat
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
who do you call about a stricture?and is that what - hi,
so all yesterday i felt yucky and blamed it on that taste of scrambled eggs. Overnight, i still felt icky. i have this pain in my sternum and when i drink it hurts. More ...
oxfordcat posted a comment 14 years, 5 months ago
I love the panera chic noodle soup broth. Feels luxurious rather than...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
phases of diet Variations among doctors - I think i am starting to realize that not only do doctors/NUTs have differing opinions about how to progress, but that they are all called something different. I think that is whe...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
overdid the shopping...not enough water... - So i went out xmas shopping. Didn't really think we would be gone that long. Got my 25g of protein in with my coffee. Had a glass of water before.
Now, 5 hours later... i f...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
how do i put my signature and/or ticker - HI,
not the most tech savvy but thought i could do this. I created the ticker. It doesn't show up. Made a signature. Not sure if that shows.
Then, once i get a ticker how d...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Soup broth panera? - Just had a few spoons of panera chic broth. No stuff in it. Only 2 g fat. I should be ok, right?
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
1 week post op - Hi everyone,
i had my follow up yesterday with my surgeon. Down 10 pounds. wounds look great., they are starting to itch.
He moved me to full liquids so i am finished with...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
Maybe my pains aren't gas, but really pains - So i have been walking up my street every hour and in my house when it got dark. I feel the gas bubbles moving ( i hear em). I went to my daughters Halloween parade yesterday and...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
Scared. 2 days post op - Another entry in my continuing saga. Post op day 2. Still only issue is gas. Walking helped. So did back rubs. Slept well. Woke up a
D as I walked to the bathroom. It all just r...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
Surgery yesterday - Hi. Surgery was yesterday. Seems uneventful. Only problem is gas. On a good day with normal parts I cant pass gas. Trying to walk. Waiting for simethicone. Brought my food tr...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
day before surgery bowel prep.... help - hi,
I have been on all liquids (clear) all day. REally haven't eaten much in the past 3 days trying to make tonight a bit easier.
I am looking at this container (4L) of liquid...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
almond milk vs cow milk - Not a huge fan of skim milk. Is Almond Milk a better or acceptable alternative?
Thanks
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
is there one place we can get all of our stuff? - I hate having to "shop around" for things. I ordered the Bariatric Advantage chewable calcium last nite, but was trying to find a place that if i have to place an order online, i ...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
protein drink - so i just ventured into GNC. They don't have the chewable calcium citrate so that was a bummer. I did check out some of their protein drinks. Has anyone tried the Isopure Protein ...
oxfordcat posted a comment 14 years, 6 months ago
wow. this was great. Glad everything went well for you. I am...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
Getting Nervous...Surgery in two weeks - Hi all,
I am feeling all sorts of things right now. I am sure they are all normal, but freaking out nonetheless. Have my IVC filter placement on MOnday and then the following we...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
Maybe its just me, but... - Hi,
I am scheduled for my RNY on Nov. 1. It was a year of me dealing with insurance so a long process. I saw my surgeon back last September '10. Got the ball rolling. Did th...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
yogurt question - Hi,
I know that Greek yogurt is higher in protein and i like it. But, post-op can all i have is plain? Or can i have the flavored ones? Nutrionist said sugar free, but the natu...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
Surgery Date set for Nov.1 - HI all,
After my year long battle to get coverage, my surgery is finally happening. I am excited and now starting to be nervous. I have still tons of pre-op stuff to do. Endo...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
I persevered and I won!!! - Hi all,
I just wanted to let you know that a year ago I started on my journey only to find out my husband's company did not cover the surgery. I was devastated, but not willing t...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
external appeal for insurance - So, I am in the 3rd appeal before i can appeal to my husband's company directly. Yes, they are self paying and ultimately make the final call. I have to exhaust all my appeals (a...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
what company do you work for that covered your sur - Hi,
I am still fighting to have the bypass. We have Highmark BC BS. while i followed their guidelines, once i had my appt. with the doctor i was told it was not in our benefit...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
Companies that have Bariatric Coverage for their e - Hi,
I am still fighting to have the bypass. We have Highmark BC BS. while i followed their guidelines, once i had my appt. with the doctor i was told it was not in our benefits ...
oxfordcat posted a discussion topic 15 years ago
insurance question - I am hoping to fight and get this surgery approved. I know it isn't a covered benefit and yet i have to appeal to the insurance company. I am beyond frustrated. I just tried the...
