Crkrjax76

I have Cigna and they are requiring 3 months Dr supervised diet within the past 12 months and WW, Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem and things like that are included.

I've went to the seminar, had my first consult, pre op testing, gotten clearance from my pulminologist and go to cardiologist today. NUT appt next week, all within a couple weeks!!
blueyz80 You're having surgery in Peoria aren't you? I saw Bod Pod!! I'm going through Methodist. Dr. Salimath. I've heard good things about Rossi!!

I know that GNC will take opened packages back if you don't like them. I think Syntrax and Unjury will also within a certain time frame. I know it sucks to keep buying!

How is everybody doing??? I'm doing good. Afraid to eat or drink too much, but no complications at all!!

I just had mine on Tuesday. Sounds like you have everything planned out! I didn't use ANYTHING I had packed!!! I wore the clothes home that I wore in. Good luck to you!!!!

I've been putting it in the fridge and that has seemed to help!

I have to be there at 8, surgery at 10! See you on the other side!!!!!!!

So sorry! I know how hard it is to lose weight with PCOS! I've had to do a 2 week liquid pre op diet and I've lost close to 20 lbs. 60-80 g of Protein Shakes, broth, sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles is all I've lived on! It's hard, but doable!!!

Oh I had forgotten about the pudding!!! That actually was very good!!!!!

Nurse told my hubby that I would be in there 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

As some of you may have read in one of my other posts, my weight stabilized at 155 lbs 13 months post-op and that became my "official" maintenance weight goal. I say "official" because my "working" goal is really a window between 153 and 156 lbs. I'm a little more sensitive (OK paranoid - Lol) about going over my goal than falling below it. Fluctuations in your weight are a normal part of life and a fun part as well. Special occasions, dinners for two, family get-togethers with the world's cutest grandson, holidays - all usually result in an increased calorie count.
So I jump on the scales this morning and was a little surprised to see that I was 151.2 lbs. Not that long ago, an unexpected weight loss was the stuff that really put the zippity in my do-da! But when your goal is to maintain your weight, I believe that it's important to take action for losses, as well as gains.
So now that the stage is set, some of you may have noticed that I am a big proponent of food logs. So it occurred to me this morning that I have an opportunity to share with you guys a real-life example of how I use my log. There are a number of good apps but My Fitness Pal seems to be the most popular on this forum and is the one that I have used for about the last six months. I intentionally altered the MFP settings until it gave me a daily calorie goal of 1620 calories.
So this morning I'm at 151.2. I want to be at a minimum of 153. So I want to gain (how weird is that?) somewhere between 1.8 and 3.8 lbs - putting my weight back in my window between 153 and 155. So my plan for today is to try to hit a calorie count somewhere in the 1700-1800 range. Not an earth shattering change, just a minor adjustment. I'm not actually changing my settings in MFP. It would be more trouble than it's worth since I'm confident the increased calorie goal will be needed for only a day or two.
Will he make it?? Can it be that simple?? Place your bets!
I'll keep you posted with daily updates on my progress!!

My surgeon says no ice for at least 6 months after surgery??? What am I going to do without ice??? I forgot to ask why last week at my appt. I feel silly calling and bothering them to ask that. Does anyone know why?

Well, I am sitting here at the hospital getting all of my pre-admission testing done. It's all just getting so much more real for me! Surgery is on August 8th. Eeeeeeek! And according to the dr. I've lost 7 lbs already. And I still have 9 more days on this liquid diet. So I'll be losing more before surgery. I'm so excited and nervous too!

I just got the call! Insurance has Approved my Surgery! Surgery is in nine days, on August 8th!

Mine is in 7 days, so I know what you mean!! Everything will go just fine!!!!

6th here too!!!! Doing the pre op diet and thinking I'm not going to make it!!!! AAAHHH!!! I feel like I'm nesting trying to get the house and everything in order!!!!

Hi!! My surgery is August 6 and I'm on day 3 of the liquid diet. I'm going through a frantic stage right now that reminds me of nesting when I was pregnant! I want to make sure my house is in order, my office is in order!!!

I would INSIST on a sleep study. If in fact you do have apnea, it won't be 'cured' overnight by surgery. Plus do you realize what kind of damage you are doing to your brain by e lack of oxygen each night? Not to mention that during and after surgery, people with apnea have to have special care taken with their heart and breathing ... I had special monitors and my whole team took special care with regard to my anesthesia and pain meds and my breathing.
Please, insist on it, and advocate for yourself. The CPAP is not an extra burden, it's a lifesaver!

I'm so scared of losing my boobs!! I'm only a B cup now!!! I won't even need a bra once I lose weight!!!!!! My husband said all I need now is bandaids!! HAHA

The nurse told me I would have the catheter until the following day. I will be in the hospital for 3 days, the first night in ICU. That's just my surgeon's preference. He puts everybody in ICU the first night.

Same stats as you!! Started liquid diet yesterday and surgery is August 6!!!! I'm actually doing very well with it since I had a stomach bug Tuesday and still don't feel real good. We can do this!!!!!!!!

I also plan on going back in a week. I work for a law firm and I'm the only secretary for two attorneys. Nobody else to do my job while I'm gone.

My mom was supportive, but would ask questions to make me think hard about my decision. She finally asked why now. I had been thinking about it for years and she wanted to know why had I decided I was ready for it. It was a simple answer. I was ready because I could no longer clean personal areas in the shower. That was my breaking point. From then on she stopped asking questions. As for telling other people - I have been open and honest about my surgery. I wanted to spread the good news - I made a choice to live not die miserable. However it is a very personal choice - tell or don't tell.

In exactly two weeks to the hour, my life will change!!! I'm getting so nervous and excited and scared and happy and sad and crazy all at the same time. Anybody else feel that way??? I meet with the surgeon tomorrow and will start my 2 week liquid diet in the morning. I've got all my questions ready for him, I think...I'm going to ask about my cpap machine, gas x strips, visitors age (I have a 6 year old who will be devestated if he can't come see mom), what meds I need to bring to the hospital, do they expect someone to stay with me overnight...anything else I should be asking?

I had my approval in 5 business days!! Good luck!!!