pcballott
pcballott posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Slim-Fast -
My doctor's list fro my pre-op diet says that I can have slim-fast optima (carb control replaced those), but I prefer to do the pre-made shakes and they are 180 calories with 9 ...
pcballott posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Thinking about starting pre-op diet early -
Just a thought, I'm considering starting my liquid diet early...what are your thoughts. My doctor only requires a week, so I was thing about starting a week early. I have read...
pcballott posted a comment 13 years, 6 months ago
Where did you find that cute dress! It looks great on you! Denim is...
pcballott posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Pants....Brand New...70 cents!! -
So, I got a coupon in the mail from JC Penney for $10.00 off a $10.00 purchase. I got a text from them today letting me know that they were having an additional 30% off of cle...
pcballott posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Pre-mixed protein question -
How long will a premixed protein drink last once opened? I remember my nutritonist mentioning something about not being able to drink a full premixed drink before the protein a...
pcballott added a goal 13 years, 6 months ago
Weigh below 300 lbs
pcballott added a goal 13 years, 6 months ago
Make it through the LIQUID DIET without cheating
pcballott added a goal 13 years, 6 months ago
Wear my wedding ring again!
pcballott posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Got my date!!!!! - I will be having my surgery 11/20/2012!!! I am so happy.
pcballott posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
What should i expect? - What should I expect at my upcoming 2nd Consult. I was told to expect to be there from 8:45 to around 12. I know that I will be meeting with the surgeon, but surely not for 3 1/2...
pcballott posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Doing a Happy Dance!!!! - I finally heard back from my doctor, I have my second consult on October 11th, at which time I will be scheduling my surgery! Woohoooooo!!!!
pcballott posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
How often...?? - How Often do you weigh yourselves. With so much more to lose, does the scale drive you crazy?
pcballott posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Allergic Reaction to H Pylori Meds - I had been taking meds for treating H Pylori for about 10 days when I started getting severely itchy. The pharmacist suggested that I take some benadryl and continnue the course o...
pcballott posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
...and still I wait! - Still waiting on approval from the hospital...bummer! Anyone know how long this should take.
pcballott posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Waiting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - I have been waiting for a week now for the Drs. Office to get approval from the hospital so that I can get my surgery date scheduled...The waiting is torture!! I was told to expec...
pcballott posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Hospital Approval - I wasn't aware that even after you get the ok from your insurance company that you still have to wait on the hospital to okay the surgery!! Now I wondering who else has to approve...
pcballott posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Anybody have insurance that does not give Pre-auth - My surgeons office has informed me that I have met all of the requirements needed to submit for approval and that they were supposed to send my information in on yesterday. I cont...
pcballott posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Too Funny!!! - Sitting here looking through the message board and up pops an ad for Chilis On-line ordering....Bacon Burger, Chicken Crispers. Very conducive to our efforts!! just thought it was...
pcballott posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Its just a freaking letter!! - I found out last week that I neede a PCP clearance before my doctor would be able to submit for approval to my insurance (ChampVA). Made an appointment to see my PCP on Thursday m...
pcballott posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
H Pylori & EGD - I was told that I have to take antibiotics for this H Pylori that it is my stomach...Does this mean that I will have to have a second EGD to determine if the meds worked?
pcballott posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Newbie...What's next? - I am new here and I have thousands of questions, as I am sure that most newbies do. Just this past week I had my Nut Consult, Psych Eval, Stress Test, Sleep Study and EDG, in that...