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Mine was placed to prevent blood clots from traveling to heart and lung which can cause PE's, yes. Glad they took that extra measure of safety.

My highest weight was 489, on sept 2 it was 455 today it is 438 so I hope all goes well for me on wed 12th, surgery day!

I was so nervous about having my filter placed today. But my vas surgeon was wonderful, Dr K Hughes @ Howard. I felt no pain whatso ever. But I do have a question, once I got home I started having severe cramps. Did anyone else have this problem?

I dont know anything about Isopure, but I have Bluechoice BC/BS and I hade to have 6 months of journals but it was for when I went to my weight management classes. We had to bring a journal of what we ate for the month. I found the app MyFitnessPal, alot of us here use this app, which is AWESOME!! You just search for the foods you eat and print them out prior to your meetings. If you don't have this app you should get it. It helps!!! Hope I help answer your question a little. Good luck with your journey!

Congrats and i'm glad it was no pain for you. Hope u have a speedy recovery

I felt the same way in the beginning. I too had struggles but I'm making it and so can you. Wow just realized day 9 pre op diet,surgery this Wednesday, YEAH!!! WE CAN DO THIS

YES, I'm hoping to lose those few extra pounds, thanks for the encouragements!!

OK I am on pre op diet day #7 surgery scheduled for the12th. I had lost approx 14 but I have gained 4 back. I know why, I started on last wed and on sat my best friend had a 50th bday dinner. And yes I cheated:( I had a piece of chicken and green beans. Then I have been under the weather and I ate some chicken noodle soup. I am now back on the wagon with my liquids, jello and broth only diet. I just wanted to vent!! Wish me luck with these next 6 days!

Try not to let it get to you. We r about the same weight, I was 455 now 441, am I scared and nervous, YES!! I have had lap peocedures before and they ended up fine and so shall we this time around! Good luck!

Believe me I try, I bring my water with me but I just keep forgetting, but thanks for the advice and good luck with your continued success!

Good morning everyone, I am on day 6 of 14 on my clear luquid diet and I just wanted to ask a question, I have to drink 2 Meal Replacement shakes and 2 shakes of my choice, I use Atkins. I am having a hard time getting this in. I'm just not hungry, I have to make sure that I eat. I have lost 14 lbs as of last wed 29th and I feel good. Has anyone else had a problem with making sure they get all their shakes in?

My BMI is 67.2 and my weight was 455 now it is 443 pre op liquid diet and my surgery is next wed 12 so its possible.

Good luck, you can do it, just stay focused!