Toyia

Hi Kayla, My surgery date is Aug. 8th in Silver Spring, MD with Dr. Cantor at Holy Cross Hospital. I have Kaiser Insurance. My starting weight was 245. I weighted myself last night and I am 233 now. Toyia

Hi Kayla...It sounds like we have the same surgery date. I am on day 4 of my liquid diet also. It has been a struggle. I don't like to go out...because I see too many places that I use to eat at...that I can't eat at. But, I think it is good to keep busy. Let me know if you would like to become buddies... Have a wonderful day, Toyia

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Good morning, I received my pre-op instructions ( I will have the same diet for 3 weeks after my surgery): drink 60 grams of Protein (shakes cannot be mixed with milk or milk products) Clear broth sugar free popsicles Sugar free Jello non-calorie beverages I thought that I could have the following products: milk the ability to add fruit to my Protein Shakes Carnation sugar free instant Breakfast Slim fast apple sauce I know I just have to readjust my thinking but I just don’t know if the items I can have will keep me full. I start my liquid diet on Monday. This week… I am trying to adjust my eating. I am having protein shakes with milk and fruit for breakfast and lunch, can Soup, apple sauce, sugar free popsicles and a regular dinner without carbs. Anyone have the same diet that I have...if so how are you doing? Any tips? Thanks in advance, Toyia

Go MellyMel!!!! Go MellyMel!!!! I am excited for you. Please keep us posted on your recovery. Toyia

I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sorry that you are having this issue with Kaiser now.... But, if this is something that you really want...please don't give up now. 1/2 lbs is so small...you could have taken off your socks to get that off. Please call Kaiser...talk to your doctor, nurse, customer support and anyone that may be able to help. I don't think that fair...But if you give up now Kaiser wins. I have Kaiser also and I live in Maryland. Please belive me when I tell you that Kaiser has been giving me the blues...but I just keep on going...You come so far to turn away now. I am glad that you put your post on this site...please take a minute to think about what's best for you and if you want it...please fight for it. Toyia

Tina...I am so happy for you...please let me know how you are doing after your surgery. I will say a prayer for you today Deevah...thank you so much for that information. I didn't know why we couldn't have milk. I know that each doctor is different and I was looking at posts from other people and I was mentally preparing myself for one thing and then when I received my instructions...I was a little sad... But, I am starting to wrap my brain around this whole thing... after months of waiting... this is really going to happen. At first I was sad about my 2 week pre-op liquid diet...but now I think it is a good thing...I am going to have so many changes physically after surgery...and this pre-op diet is getting me ready mentally. Toyia

Hi Ann, I am starting the 3rd day on my pre-op diet. Right now I am drinking two Proteinblitz per day to get my 60 grams of Protein. I also have broth and jell-o. I talk a multi-vitamin, Vitamin D and B12. I could have had my surgery on June 13th but due to work and bad communication with the scheduler at Kaiser I am finally set to have my surgery on Aug. 8th. I have my pre-op appt with Dr. Cantor on Friday. Toyia

I am on day 3 of my pre-op diet and I can't have any milk products (not by choice)...but I am using ProteinBlitz from the Vitamin shop or GNC (it sounds similar to isopure). It has 30 grams of Protein, 120 calories and 1 g carbohydrate. I drink 2 per day to get my 60 grams of protein. They cost about $3 each and you can go in and purchase one out of their refrigerator. That way to don't have to spend a lot of money to find out if you like them. Good luck on your surgery. Toyia

You are not alone. My surgery has been moved from July 18th to Aug. 1 to Aug. 8th. So, I understand how you feel. But you are so close to the finish line...stay strong and you will have your new tummy and life soon. Toyia

Yes, I still have my meds from my first appt...I hope I can still use them. I will check with him when I have my next appt on July 29th. Toyia

Hi Ann, I had some bumps in the road along the way and I had to wait about 7 months to get my call...but I think the wait is shorter now. Best of luck to you. I am excited - Aug. 8th is the big day for me. My fingers are crossed and I hope I don't have any more bumps on this long road. Toyia

I have Kaiser insurance. I have been patiently waiting for 7 months to get a surgery date and I just got a call for a date in July and now I find out from my nut that my referral expired (it was only good for 3 months). I am mad - smoke coming out of my ears mad...I hope I can get things straighten out soon The nut said she hasn't had this happen to any of her other pts. Has anyone else had this issue? Toyia

My doctor had me write a letter explaining why I wanted to have weight loss surgery and when I feel doubt or wonder what if...I can go back and read my letter and remember why I made my decision. Good luck... I hope to have my surgery on Aug.1st or 3rd. Toyia

On Face Book - Brian Scott Jagger is a personal trainer in CA...who is a personal trainer for people that had WLS. He had weight loss surgery as well and he also has web-training... You may want to look him up. Toyia

Hi Ann, I think so... at first Dr. Cantor was only doing weight loss surgeries on Mondays, now he is doing them on Mondays and Wednesdays. Are you on the Holly Cross Chat list? Sometimes, they send information out about Dr. Cantor's surgery schedule. Toyia

Hi Ann, I agree with lexusgirl14. I have Dr. Cantor also...and I had to wait about 7 months between my office visit with him and my surgery date. But, it looks like he is taking on more patients now...so the wait may be shorter. Toyia

Hi All, I am very happy to see this topic... I am in 33 years old, I am married and I live in Maryland. I hope to get my sleeve on Aug. 1st or 3rd. I am just wondering if I should perm my hair before the surgery or leave it natural so it's nice and thick...Since some people lose their hair...I was wondering what other people did in preparation for the surgery...do you still perm your hair, do you get braids, do you wear a weave or wig... Thanks in advance, Vicky

I like to look on Expedia to see what airline has the lowest flights and then go directly to that airline to see if I can get the same price. Good luck and congrads on your surgery date... Toyia

Thank you. Toyia

Thank you for sharing your story. I am very happy for you.. I love your NSV. Best of luck to you, Toyia

Congrads on your date. I have my date also - July 18th. I feel the same way...but you will be fine Toyia

Thanks Virty Girl and Deevah. My surgery date is July 18th at Holy Cross with Dr. Cantor. Toyia

The nut called me this morning and said that I didn't have to come in tomorrow. If Dr. Canton needs a new referral, his office will request one for me. Kaiser is aware of the long wait so I should be fine. The nut freaked me out for nothing. But, it was a good thing...because when she told me that my referral expired. I was so upset and I was crying. I felt like I have been through so much. This process has taken 18 months of my life. It has been an emotional roller coaster. I also received my surgery date from Kaiser today I am excited. YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Tracy, Yes, I am using Holy Cross/Dr. Cantor. I have Kaiser *** so I only have one choice. I will keep you posted. Toyia