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...
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