faifie

My Dr required me to quit. I quit the first of May cold turkey and had surgery July 15. Still smoke free. Everytime I wanted to smoke, I thought about my weight and health. It was a real motivator. I figured it was a small price to pay!! Good luck

All medical providers have to bill what is their usually and customary rate and the the insurance companies pay what rate they have contracted with the provider. But the bill has to show the higher U/C rate.

I am from Monroe. Dr Daryl Marx and the hospital fees are about 14k. But he is amazing.

Some times I just need to hear someone say "get it together". Thanks

I am a little over six weeks post op. I am hungry all the time. I am not getting enough Protein. 20-40 grams a day.

I am losing weight I just feel like I am eating all the time. I am using my fitness pal and staying around 1000 calories. I am just worried I will stretch my tummy out

Any one else experiencing this?

Holy cow!! I have to be at the hospital in 5 hours and can't sleep !!! Hurry up clock!!

You too!! I did not think I will sleep at all!!

That is amazing. Congrats!!

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I am on day 5 of 14 day pre op diet. 3 slim fast and 2 c veggies a day. I am going nuts!! I actually took a chicken nugget from my 8 year old niece Wednesday night. Oh my its going to be a long 9 days

I agree. You should contact your surgeon or go to the ER!!!

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I am scheduled for 7/15.

Not in you area! But welcome. And good luck on your journey! Do you have a surgery date yet?

Hi Faifie

July 18th is almost here. How are you doing? When does your pre-op diet start? And what does your consist of? I just realized today that next week is July and almost peed myself> excited and nervous. LOL

Well, my surgery date just got moved up to 7/15. I start preop diet 7/1. 3 slim fast with fat free milk, 2 cups steamed veggies, broth, Jello, and zero calorie drinks for two weeks! When do you start your diet??

I am 5'3 235 lbs. I am being sleeved on 7/8. I've started my liquid diet already and while I'm nervous I'm more ready for it to be over

I am 10 behind you!! I am super excited but very nervous all at the same time. Good luck !!!

Hi Donna. My Dr has a two week pre-op diet. 3 slim fast with fat free milk, 2 cups steamed veggies, sugar free Jello, broth and zero calorie drinks. I start my pre-op diet July 4. Good luck to you!!

Happy birthday Maddie!!

Sounds great!! My Facebook name Faith Witherington Hudson. I am super excited to share this journey with you guys!!

Hi Maddie. I am being sleeved 7/18 in Monroe, Louisiana. I am 5'3 241. I start my preop diet July 4th. Kinda my own personal Independence day!!

My surgery is 7/18 . I am in Louisiana.

July 18th!!

Glad to hear your doing well!!

Hey! I'm July 16th in Dallas Tx! I'm having it done at Doctors Hospital. I start my pre-op liquid diet a week before and I have to do clear liquid a week after' date=' then cream Soups for a week, then soft foods for 2 weeks. Glad to have another July 16th person on here! ~Madeline[/quote']

I am 2 days behind you!! Congrats

Just got a date pinned down with Dr. Marx for surgery. Finally got everything together for insurance company and hopefully have a response by the middle of next week. I don't anticipate a problem with BMI 41 and co-morbidly. Fingers crossed!

Mine took 3 hours. I'm not sure if they are efficient or I'm just THAT fat lol

Wow. who is insurance with?

I'm an American studying in London' date=' UK! My family is in Arkansas and I was sleevedand am living in London![/quote']

I am originally from Arkansas. What part is your family in?