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I haven't lost a pound on the liquid pre op diet. I was doing better on the low carb no carb. And my liquid preop is less than 5 carbs and little/no fat. 4 shakes a day with one cup of raw salad. Plus sugar free beverages and sugar free ice pops. oh well, only 2 days from now I will be in surgery. Good luck on your trip today.

Congratulations to you.

I started in February also and am schedules for 9-15-10.

It is a long road but when you think about it 7 months is not that bad. I've been this weight for almost 20 years a few months more won't matter much.

Good luck to you.

Tracey

We are the same day. I know about the nerves just hitting you. I've been getting that way too the last day or so. Good Luck to you on your trip, surgery and recovery.

Tracey

They require Psychiatric Consult, and I think a letter of medical necessity from your primary also. I included the link to Cigna's policy on Baritric surgery. I do know they require it be done at a "Bariatric Center of Excellence". I am lucky to work next door to the only center of excellence in my area. Hope this helps. My process went really smoothly. The hoops that everyone says you have to jump through really aren't that bad. Plus I would rather know if I have conditions that put me at greater risk of complications ahead of time.

Good luck to you on your journey.

Tracey

http://www.cigna.com/customer_care/healthcare_professional/coverage_positions/medical/mm_0051_coveragepositioncriteria_bariatric_surgery.pdf

Determined1,

You will do great. I was moved up also but only by 2 days. My surgeon is leaving for vacation though, and I rathered they moved me up than have a Doc who's mind is on making his flight out of town that evening.

Keep us posted and Good Luck,

Tracey

Glad to hear everything went well. Keep up the good work.

I lost a whole 2 pounds in 6 months. And, I was approved in 6 days. So I don't think it matters if you loose or not.

I went for my pre-op yesterday and they upped my surgery to 9/15/2010. So I will be sleeved in 12 days. Wow it almost feels real now. I started my liquid diet today. Unjury really isn't that bad so far.

Good luck to everyone.

Tracey

I love this tea also, we have a box in the cupboard at all times. It is very soothing, and the scent has a nice calming effect on the nerves.

Lookinupin2010----- I find it at my local Publix grocery store year round.

I think that would qualify as one of the wierder questions, but you don't know if you don't ask, right. I don't think they would let you keep a piece. But they may let you have a look at it.

Hi Wedding Planner,

I am having surgery with Dr Kim in Celebration. I have been planning my liquids for a week already and think I have bought every sugar free popsicle in town.

I do get at least 1 cup of raw veggies a day with a vinagrette fat free dressing. Yeah, Who ever thought I'd get excited about raw veggies? LOL.

Who is doing your surgery?

Ok I have sleep apnea, and am a respiratory therapist. The issues with sleep apnea and any Bariatric Surgery is bigger than it will go away after we lose weight.

Yes most people's sleep apnea is atributed to weight but a great deal of people who are thin have it too.

When you are sedated and have pain medications this also induces sleep which can be hazardous to your post op recovery if your sleep apnea is not treated. It can cause increased abdominal pressure and put you at greater risk for leaks. Sleep apnea often causes your oxygen levels to decrease to dangerous levels, this prevents your tissues from getting the much needed oxygen to heal.

Yes, many people go through surgery without a CPAP and do fine, but many do not.

I know I am not willing to risk it. My machine will go with me to the hospital and I will gladly wear it until the weight comes off. I sleep great with or without the machine, never had a complaint about being tired all day or stopping breathing or anything else. Mine was found accidentaly 3 years ago when we where testing new equipment at work and I was 60 lbs less then than I am now.

Not meaning to scare or preach, just wanted you to know it's more important than people often realize.

Good luck on your journey and much success.

Tracey

Crystal light with unflavored Protein Powder isn't too bad.

I can only imagine how you are feeling. I start my liquid diet on Friday. Didn't even realize that this is labor day weekend and we have an extra day off. Which would usually be great but for us it also means either the beach or theme parks. So I guess I'll be packing a cooler with all my supplies.

Good Luck Everyone.

Tracey

I was told three hours also but it was more like an hour and a half for me.

The main points they went over was whether or not you can follow the required post op plan and that you din't have any undiagnosed issues. Like night eating or any alcohol or drug abuse issues. She gave me some information on a book to read about setting Boundaries, in all aspects on my life. Which hey, can't hurt. I am one who does not like conflict and will just go with the flow but I know thats not always the best answer either.

Overall, don't worry.

Tracey

WOOHOO it's September.

Just wanted to post a general Good Luck to September sleevers.

I know for me it makes surgery so much more of a reality that it's September now. I go for my last pre-op testing, Nutritional consult and metabolic testing tomorrow then 2 week liquid pre-op. All the long wait and hoop jumping has been so worth it to this point.

Again GOOD LUCK to everyone, see you on the losers bench.

Tracey

Good luck, keep us posted.

I think they use your start weight as the determining factor. I lost a few pounds on my 6 month diet plan but they submitted my weight from the first visit as my weight.

I am starting my preop diet of 2 weeks liquid in two weeks. I just got some samples of the Unjury Protein Shakes. The chicken Soup was actually good. I think I'll add an extra bullion cube for a little more flavor. But it was smooth, no grittyness at all. Also unjoyed the strawberry shorbet. I think I'll blend this with ice cubes for a good slushy treat. So far UNJURY is my favorite.

I plan on taking before pictures so after surgery when I have the thoughts of "what did I do to myself" I can look back and remember why I did it. Also, Some have suggested that when you don't see the scale move and you are getting frustrated you can take new photos to compare your progress.

Good luck to you.

Tracey

Good luck, keep us posted.

Tracey

Silvia, Don't worry about being fit in. Most surgeons I know of here, even general surgeons pad their schedule with extra time for every case so you shouldn't feel like they are squeezing you in. You will do great and just think it's one less week of waiting. I wish my surgeon could move my surgery up but with a two week preop diet being mandatory I don't foresee that happening. Keep us posted.

Tracey

Sorry to hear you had complications. Hope you're feeling better soon.

Congratulations. You're a week before me. Keep us posted on how it goes.

Good luck to you.