Milca

thank you everyone for your posts. I dont think its either thirst or acid. I was having really bad acid problems since week 3 and the doctor prescribed nexium which has worked wonders. I am pretty sure that its hunger because I only start to feel hungry once I drink Water. I feel really after a meal and wait at least 1 hour to drink my water because I know that as soon I start drinking and the food washes down I will be starving. I drink as much as I can to try and curb the feeling but nothing works. the last think I can think of is gas so i am trying the gas-x and will see if that helps.

Thank you Smoggy, I wish you and all of the July 2nd sleevers the best of luck as well. God will be watching all of us.
I am so ready, lets do this!!!!

mylifeinpink, that sounds delicious. You guys have put my mind at ease knowing that I will be able to have limes again after surgery. I was really worried about it since they have a lot of acid.

Hello Everyone, I was just approved on Monday by Cigna so my July 2nd date is a go. Im so nervous and excited at the same time and dont know what to do with myself. Im going for my final blood work in a few hours and that will be the last thing I need to do before surgery in two weeks. I officially start my pre-op diet on Monday though I started having 2 Protein shakes for Breakfast and lunch and a light dinner since Memorial day and have lost 7 pounds so far. Unfortunately I have some swelling in my hip preventing me from working out but I dont let get me down and will continue to do what I can before my surgery.
Can you also add me to the list for July 2nd. I love all the support on this group.

I finally got my approval!!!!!I am so happy I can hardly contain myself. Cigna has had me jumping through hoops for the last 2 weeks. I have called them almost everyday to check on the status of my approval. They kept giving me the run around telling that "clinical" paperwork was missing which we faxed to them 5 times. Then yesterday I received a denial letter in the mail so I called my surgeons office first thing this morning. My insurance navigator called Cigna who confirmed that I was indeed approved and they do not know why that letter was sent in the first place. I am so relieved that all the insurance stress is over.