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So, I actually got called in to have my surgery early on Thursday, and I was given my final weight loss before surgery- 20.6 lbs down since start of diet, 29.6 lbs down from highest weight. Wow.

So, I actually got called in to have my surgery early on Thursday, and I was given my final weight loss before surgery- 20.6 lbs down since start of diet, 29.6 lbs down from highest weight. Wow.

Sleeve sister- good morning!!!! It's the first day of the rest of our lives. We made it!!!! My surgery is at 1:45 pm. Lots of hugs and prayers to you!!!

Today is my day. 1:45 pm is the beginning of my new life.

Sleeve sister- good morning!!!! It's the first day of the rest of our lives. We made it!!!! My surgery is at 1:45 pm. Lots of hugs and prayers to you!!!

Today is my day. 1:45 pm is the beginning of my new life.

I am 5'9" as well, have a large build, and my doctor's nutrition program has lifetime caloric intake at 800-1000 cal/day. No changes for height. Your body probably can't handle more than that, and 700 cal/day should not cause you to go into starvation mode. Have you seen the dietician? The therapist? They'll probably give you a better insight that the MD.

I was sleeved 10/18/2012 BEST decision ever!! Stay focused group:-) here's some before and afters sw: 301 cw: 188

I'm in Mooresville, BCBS of FL, 6 month physician supervised diet, approved in 11 business days, and Dr. Heider's patient. Surgery day 10/24.

I highly recommend Dr Ryan Heider. He's does his surgery at Lake Norman Medical Center, near Charlotte NC. The self-pay price is around $12,000 + whatever level of BLIS insurance coverage (from $200 to $2000 depending on how much coverage you get). Lake Norman is a top 10 hospital in the US for several different categories.

Day 10 of my liquid diet. Some days are ok, and some frankly suck eggs. The good news is I'm down 15 from my pre-op appt and surgery is next Monday. I can do anything if I keep focused.

October 11th is my date and I can't wait

MY SURGERY SISTER :-)

Get it girl! I have been on a reduced calorie diet since the 30th, but won't be starting my Clear Liquids until a week before, or 10/17.

YES! Do you have a pre-op diet?

MY SURGERY SISTER :-)

I am new to the board and just got insurance approval to be sleeved on 10/24. I'm ridiculously excited. I quit smoking 7 months ago, and now look forward to getting surgery. Dr. Heider in Mooresville, NC is doing mine. (Aka Dr. Hottie) My preop diet is Optifast (3 shakes and a choice of 2 Soups or bars/ day) and 2 "freebies" (sugar free Popsicle, Jello, or cucumber or celery) until the last 2 days. This is my belated 35th birthday present to myself. Can. Not. Wait.

Today was my last day (I hope) of requesting a seatbelt extension for a flight!!! No more travel until next year... And by then my Oct 21 surgery date starts to see the health improve and the waist go down!!!

I am new to the board and just got insurance approval to be sleeved on 10/24. I'm ridiculously excited. I quit smoking 7 months ago, and now look forward to getting surgery. Dr. Heider in Mooresville, NC is doing mine. (Aka Dr. Hottie) My preop diet is Optifast (3 shakes and a choice of 2 Soups or bars/ day) and 2 "freebies" (sugar free Popsicle, Jello, or cucumber or celery) until the last 2 days. This is my belated 35th birthday present to myself. Can. Not. Wait.

My surgeon says 3 but I'm going to ask for 4 minimum. I work at one of those hospitals where we do everything, and I barely get a chance to pee or get a glass of Water some days. I don't want to get sick going back too soon. I'm going to try to weasel another month out of them if I can
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Oct 1st here on the Gulf Coast....I am so ready to be on the losers bench!!!!