mufasas-mom

I called each day and it made me feel better. Good luck you're getting closer

I got a 16

congrats.....it's such a relief once you are approved - now you can concentrate of the things you need to do before surgery and after.....

good list - thanks.

that's fantastic - congrats!! that's the fastest turn around I've heard of! now to get your surgery date.

Way to go...we are on the same boat. just last night I was thinking of how am I going to pay for plastics??? Now that I'm finally taking back control of my life I realized that it's all within my reach - finally. I think in 2 yrs I'll be using my 401K and my medical reimbursement account for plastics.....I'm so excited that there is a plan in motion. Good luck to you on your journey....mine is around the corner on Sept. 10.....finally.

Best of luck - keep us informed!!! You'll be rocking your sleeve in no time....

thanks.....trust me if you do a search you will find TONS of info on this - and I don't think upping the water (unless you are clearly not gettng enough) would hurt but walking I'm sure will pump it back into gear.....good luck!

I have to give you moms a giant hug for what you do - you are truly amazing.

yes - if you do a search here for 3 week stall -you'll see TONS of information. I"ve not been sleeved yet, but I already know that this is perfectly normal and to just ride it out as your body makes adjustments

best of luck to you....I'm sure everything will be great. let us know how you are doing!

I'm sure if you are not running a fever for over 48 hours you'll be fine. My fear was catching some bug before surgery and having to postpone and such....told everyone up here at the office if you are sick - stay far away from me.... I hope all is ok.

Oh my....first I hope you will be OK for surgery - as Im not clear on how being anemic effects the surgery and such. So are they saying they do not know what is causing you to be anemic? Yikes - that's a bit scary...I hope everything works out for you. sending good vibes your way.....

well congratulations!!! that's wonderful news. You can always have the surgery next year! I wish you the best!!

I'm taking off 3 weeks for recovery......can't imagine going to work too soon...even if I do sit on my butt all day....

I know the feeling - welcome to the September sleeve club!! I'm Sept. 10th....and counting the days, literally!! Need to purchase a couple more items, like Calcium chews and chewable Vitamins since i bought the gummies but doc says chewable. plus a heating pad (I think my kids used my old one a few years ago when they were nursing some kittens). CONGRATS!!

oh my - i hope my tastebuds still enjoy coffee when I'm allowed to have it post op.....not looking forward to taste bud changes....is there anything else that just tastes nasty now and not before??

did they do more bloodwork, or were you anemic prior and they re-tested? I hate all these 'last minute' tests that can defer surgery dates....I hope you are able to bring up your iron prior to your surgery - did they say when they would test you again??

I agree - I called the ins company every day and after 3 business days i was approved!! good for you - did you get your surgery date?

keep it up - sounds like you'll need a new wardrobe soon!!

good luck - you'll do great!!!

my pre-op diet consists of: Meal 1 - 1 serving of 2: yogurt, fruit, egg, whole grain cereal, toast, bagel, waffle, muffin Meal 2 - 1 serving of protien drink Meal 3 - 1 serving (4-6) oz lean meat or fish AND 1 serving of a green vegetable (lettuce, peas, broccoli, green Beans, spinach, etc.) Meal 4 - 1 serving of protien drink Multivitamin (Centrum chewable recommended) and 1000 mg Calcium (chewable) unlimited calorie free drinks: crystal light (all flavors) - sugar free Jello - sugar free popsicles, Water and zero calorie drinks NO mention of NO CAFFINE, or no mention of NO SODA. I enjoy the little tiny cans of pepsi max, although most of the time I don't even finish them..... this is not going to be difficult at all and I'm so excited that I don't have to be on a 'liquid only' diet and that seems so rough. we shall what the surgeon says about my smoking - although I am down to about 10 a day.....my PCP and I decided that we'd do the surgery first get through the 'rough stages' then discuss a smoking cessation program as she feels that cutting out everything at one time would only lead to failure. Please don't start flaming me about quitting smoking and all that jazz....

My PCP said that i am very fortunate to not have a food addictive type personality. I can eat 1-2 Cookies a one or twice a week with a glass of milk and not feel the need to eat the bag - same with chips - I probably have 4 bags of chips opened and in airtight bags, when I get a chip craving I eat about 10 or so and I'm done. She feels that I will be very successful with the sleeve and that my diabetes should be completely reversed. Just want to go back to my old eating habits of not wanting to finish my plate - right now I get my lunch and automatically cut the meat in half and eat 1/2 at lunch and the rest at dinner or just throw it away - this has really helped me to control how much I am currently eating and preparing me for the post op diet stages.

THANKS - I have my one cup of coffee a day and the soda that I do drink is minimal - i.e. small 8 oz can of soda a few times a week so quitting that is not a big issue for me. I can easily switch to hot tea in the mornings during recovery and after. I am just really excited and thankful to have this opportunity to have the surgery.

that's so inspiring...I hope to be in your shoes in September!!