Lori D

I had my surgery 31 Oct 12. Had a few bumps along the road but they were all expected, so much easier to deal with! I have lost 56 pounds post op and could not be happier. Of course I would love to loose more in that time frame, but I cant help but feel like one of the lucky ones!! I actually was able to have this surgery . Im starting to loose my hair, but again I was prepared for that and as much as dont want to loose my hair its just a temp side effect that will go away. I have always said I was going to shave my head because it is easier maybe now I will!! I can handle any type of food with no problem... Again I am one of the lucky ones!!!

I want a bite of everything! But I think I am to afraid to get anything crazy lol!

So tomorrow I am 1 month post op and I get to start normal food! I am so excited but so scared. Im down 40 pounds since my surgery on Oct 31st.

Maryland

Well I had my surgery on oct 31st and I'm so excited to get home! I struggled with nausea BAD but the right meds is helping with that!

Good luck to you both!! We are almost on the other side

So my surgery is officially a week away. I am currently in my pre-op diet which I am struggling with. I am so ready to get this going but at the same time I cant help but think why am I doing this to myself?? This is a elective surgery!! What if something happens??? Then I keep telling my self this IS NOT an elective surgery for me. I am 29 years old and can barely walk because of 2 back surgeries which is why I gained all the weight. I was told if I loose the weight it will take the pressure off my back and I can start living again. If I keep going like this I will be on disability with in the next year or so. I AM TO YOUNG FOR THAT!!

Have you tried the Unjury Protein powder?

I bought a lot of low sodium broth, crystal light and sugar free jello! I have the unjury protein that i put in my broth for lunch.

So today was the first day of my liquid diet.... It's not easy lol. I had my protein shake this morning and my jello for my mid morning snack and I am starving. My surgery is Oct 31st and it cant get here soon enough. This is hard with a "normal" stomach!! Maybe I need some ideas of what we can eat pre-op thats on the liquid diet!! Help....

Im scheduled for Oct 31st. Looks like my costume is going to be a hospital gown and slippers

Good luck! Let us know who it goes!!

So I got the call yesterday with good news! My insurance approved my surgery!! Woohoo. I am scheduled for Holloween.. Trick or Treat. So after the call I was so excited. But then the the panic set in. I couldnt help but think why am I doing this? What have I gotten my self into? I know I am ready but I am starting to second guess my self!

All done all my requirements and the doctors office submitted my package to BC BS of North Carolina last week. Heard today that they need a single doctors visit from 2011 to verify my weight and a thyroid test. I'm READY! Tired of this waiting game and all the hoops! Just wondering if they will keep coming back with additional requirements after I get them the records and have my thyroid test???