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I was already on a two week liquid diet and then had to do a bowel prep, too. So my last day was Slimfast for breakfast and lunch, then clear liquids until 10 am day of surgery. Good luck! See you on the loser bench.

On the iPad app, try clicking on the second to last page, then the last page. It's the way I've been able to see the most current posts in older, long threads.

On the iPad app, try clicking on the second to last page, then the last page. It's the way I've been able to see the most current posts in older, long threads.

Whoo-hoo!

On the iPad app, try clicking on the second to last page, then the last page. It's the way I've been able to see the most current posts in older, long threads.

On the iPad app, try clicking on the second to last page, then the last page. It's the way I've been able to see the most current posts in older, long threads.

On the iPad app, try clicking on the second to last page, then the last page. It's the way I've been able to see the most current posts in older, long threads.

On the iPad app, try clicking on the second to last page, then the last page. It's the way I've been able to see the most current posts.

On the iPad app, try clicking on the second to last page, then the last page. It's the way I've been able to see the most current posts.

On the iPad app, try clicking on the second to last page, then the last page. It's the way I've been able to see the most current posts.

On the iPad app, I discovered that if I go to the second to last page, then to the last page I can see the most current posts.

Time to measure!

I'm losing the most inches so far around my bust. I'm on the last row on my smallest bras, so I will need new ones soon. I usually get a good bra at the lingerie store, so it fits. They have told me that every 15 pounds you should have a new fitting. This could get quite expensive. How are you keeping the girls supported as you lose weight?

Still a bit glitchy, I'm afraid. I can't seem to get logged in with the app, so I can only use my PC. It won't let me log in as MadisonMolly, so I have to use this old account (made for the lapband board). I'm sure it will work eventually. In the meantime, I'm glad folks are getting back on.

October peeps! Is everyone back yet? Since the site move, my account isn't working, so I'm now using this account. Hope to see everyone back soon!

Best of luck to you for a safe and swift recovery! Your screen name caught my eye because like you I'm a autism mom to two autistic sons (16 & 23). I've put in so much time over the years to make sure their needs are met. Now it's time for us to do something positive for us, right? MM

I had to take a 600+ true/false set of questions prior to meeting with the psychologist in person. The psychologist asked about eating habits, home life, childhood often asking me to rate myself on various spectrums of behavior. At the end of our session, he told me what the testing results were.

Said hi to Tammi for you this morning, Jim! I think I'm going to like her, too.

I meet with Tammi in the morning for the first time. I'm looking forward to seeing her. Was your wait from initial meeting to surgery a typical time frame for UW? I'm on month 5 of the required 6 month diet for my insurance. 3 weeks to go until the 6 month mark. I have an endoscopy on Monday. It seems like I've been pretty lucky with how these initial appointments are all taking place within 2 weeks. From the psychologist I understand that there are 4 classes and 2 weeks of a liquid pre-op diet. So, you must be close to starting your pre-op diet. I'd be interested to know how you do with it. Did you go to the support group meetings, too? I haven't been, yet, but I plan to attend the next one. -MM

Of course, anyone is welcome to be a cheesehead.

Hi Jim, So happy to see another UW Hospital patient on this board. I just started the process with Dr. Campos.

I had a talk with the bariatric psychologist today. The appointment went well. I asked about timing. He thinks that Hawaii for Xmas might be too soon after getting back to a full diet. Oddly, I'm not too disappointed. We'll just plan it for 2014. Perhaps I'll learn to scuba or surf since, hopefully, I'll be 15 or 16 months out from surgery. So, it will be Hawaii 5-0 plus 1.

Great suggestions, DD! Luckily, I still have some time before I need to make a final decision, but the sooner, the better for piece of mind. I might pop into the billing office after my psych appointment tomorrow.

New to this forum and from, you guessed it, Madison! So wonderful to see other Wisconsinites and their successes.

Our insurance is Premera BCBS. They require 6 mos supervised program. I'm on month 5 seeing a nutritionist. At my last appointment, she said it was time to start working with the bariatric clinic. I also saw my PCP last month to discuss next steps and by the end of that appointment, I was scheduled for the initial surgeon appointment, the psych tests (done last Tuesday) and the psychologist appointment (tomorrow) and bariatric nutritionist this Thurs. I also have an endoscopy scheduled for July 3rd. I'm not sure yet when the paperwork will be sent to Premera or how long before I'm approved. I am definitely in the "action phase", as determined by my PCP and NUT. I've been measuring foods and tracking everything that I eat and drink for 5 months so far. It's pretty easy to do with the app MyFitnessPal. This week, I've started not drinking with my meals to get accustomed to that. I've tried to be more mindful when I eat so I recognize satiation. The piece that is hardest for me is adding exercise. The wonky ankles and time pressures are my biggest barriers right now. When my younger autistic son (I have 2) is finished with this school year next week, I should have more time because I won't have to be the homework warden until September again. I'm strongly leaning towards the sleeve for all the reasons mentioned. I'm most afraid of dumping syndrome and getting all the nutrients ill need if I go bypass. The whole rerouting doesn't seem appealing either.