Laceyloveland

Thank you!

Wow! U r looking so different in such a short time! Congrats! Awsome work! I am pre op and hope my weight loss goes like urs!!

Welcome! People on this site are so supportive and nice, glad u joined. Congrats on ur upcoming surgery! I'm pre op as well.

I haven't had surgery yet, but from what I read on this site it sounds like it gets easier by the week, and u will be able to eat small amts. Of a lot if the things u r missing. I'm on pre op diet (before pre op liquid phase). Good luck!

Love this! U r so right!

I understand & agree with u on that. I do a lot is charity medical care for people w very low paying or poor insurance. It is my choice to do so, but it can be frustratung when the cost if providing the care is more than the reimbursement, or ur only real choice is to give something away if it is critical to patients care. Again, I don't mean to complain because it is my choice to accept some of those patients and it has its own rewards. But sometimes I feel patients rarely see that side of things. But I agree about ur particular charges.

I'm a Dr. & I would just like to remind u that what gets billed is NOT the same as what gets paid to the hospital/surgeon. There is usually a huge difference, and the physician & facility must accept the contracted rate. It's frustrating for patients and care providers both!

Congrats!!! So excited for u!

Best wishes to both of you! Excited for u!!! I just got my sx. Date today, it will be 8-22! Yeah!! Less than a month!

That's 541 area code, sorry!

Spoke w my pcp, he works in large group and says all drs there are very supportive of weight loss surgery. Oak street medical, Eugene, Oregon.Ph. 542-431-0000. I know lots of people struggle finding someone, hope this helps. My Dr. Is kirk Jacobson, but he isn't taking new patients. But he said his associates are all well versed in Er. Loss surgery.

So happy for u!!!

My insurance doesn't cover it, so I wonder how much it matters? I'll do my best. Hard night cause I'm sick in bed and would be eating! Lol!

Carikap, great post. I agree!

Before the liquid stage, after u met w nutritionist, what was ur diet like? I'm cutting out soda and coffee, and set a rigid meal plan. Dark.g small bites, protein first. They didn't tell me how much to loose, etc. What is ur experience?

I bet u will be fine! U have done everything right, can't Di better than that! Prayers r with u!!!

Bomshelle, thank u for the awsome post! Glad to hear u r doing well and helps me know what to expect. Best to u!

How r u doing?did u get a pain pump? Get ice chips and clears? I sure hope u r feeling well!

I'm not good @ waiting either, using the time to make chicken & beef stock, get isopure, stock the pantry w sf liquids / protein and get did of junk. Pre op apt is 8th. Need to diet until then, all other stuff finished yesterday. Struggling a bit w food cause I have sore throat, but doing better. Hope things speed along for u!

I'm pre op and cleaning out my kitchen and going thru same thing. Going to go to counseling to help find substitutes for food. U r definately not alone! Just keep reminding myself its for my health, my family, myself, my life. The choice of not doing the surgery is harder to live with, but neither are easy or perfect. Good luck!

Great posts! I am pre op and have been asking myself the same questions. I'm going to go to counseling, just for that reason. I'm hoping I will learn to like exercise, and that will fill the void. What did you all do to fill the "food void" in your life, if anything? Really appreciate some help!

Wildflower, the beef broth is yummy! So happy to share receipe!! Let me know how it turns out!

Some fantastic ideas! Thanks!