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Get better soon

Hang in there your so close.

My Surgeon also does not make us do a bowel prep prior to surgery. I will follow his instructions, just so I don't damage my pouch, I just don't want to have any complications, especially from not following the rules, I would feel awful. All the differences are so crazy to me, I read some on here are given normal food directly after surgery when still in the hospital, some are started on soft foods and some are all liquids like me. My first Post Op appointment is 5/1/13 and I believe from what my Pre Op paperwork says I will be placed on soft foods at that time if my pouch is doing ok and I am keeping the fluids down with no problems, then my next Post Op is May 15th then I think the foods are altered and I am given clearance for exercise, not just walking. I ready to start this journey.

Well first off Congrats to you, and enjoy your Journey. I know for me I am on liquids after surgery for 1 to 2 weeks, Water, Jello, Broth, SF Popsicles ect, then soft foods like cottage cheese, Refried beans, puddings, Cream Soups for a few weeks, then work my way into normal foods gradually. I can only eat 1/4 cup at a time when on liquids, soft foods and normal foods.

I just turned 54 and having surgery on 4/23/13

I have read so many posts from people doing their Pre Op for upcoming surgery. and I am so Puzzled how this process can be so dramatically different. My surgeon only requires a liquid diet the day prior to surgery, but I also have seen posts from some of a 3 Day Pre Op liquid diet, 2 Week Pre Op liquid diet, 1 Month Pre Op liquid diet. I am really puzzled how this process can be so different. I am grateful that mine is only 1 day prior, as i honestly would find 2 weeks or longer on liquids very difficult. I know my Surgeon and his partners know their stuff as the have 30 years of combined experience, and this is all they do at ALSA Bariatric Center in Fresno , they also train doctors all over the world, I'm just curious why the differences. I was just approved by Insurance yesterday and set for surgery next Tues 4/23/13. Any thoughts are appreciated. I pray for all who had surgery recently and all those waiting on upcoming surgery like myself, for a Speedy Recovery and Happy New Beginnings. I look forward to this New Journey of my life, and I am Happy to Share this experience with you all, Good Luck and God Bless.

My journey starts the 23rd, only on liquids the day prior to surgery. Good luck to you on your new life's path.

My Surgery is the 23rd as well, my journey has taken a little over 8 months, we can all count on each other on this journey

Thank you.

Thanks Girl

Thanks we will be Surgery Buddies

It did not effect my surgery date for next week 4/23/13, I just found out I was hypo thyroid a month ago.

My Surgeon had openings next week so they got me in right away. Thank you I am excited and ready. Good Luck to you too.

Thanks girl I really am, it's been a long process, glad we finally got there.

Thank you so much

I finally got approved and am set for surgery April 23rd.

The long process is almost over, Insurance just approved me and I am scheduled for surgery next Tues April 23rd. I am so ready for this journey to start.

I do have IBS with constipation, have had it for 8 years, and have been told by my surgeon to continue with my Meds Pre op, and after surgery I am to continue with my Meds and they will monitor and remove as necessary depending how my IBS reacts to surgery.

Good Luck to you, I am waiting on Insurance Approval.

Mine was simple too, large questioner and a 45 min meeting with the Shrink, and I was done, very simple.

Good Luck to you

That is EXACTLY what happened to me last year, i was scheduled for Surgery Nov 30th, after meeting all requirements my Insurance Provider Required, 6 Month Diet and Exercise program was not required when we inquired in August, to only be denied in Nov because this requirement wasn't met. I was Pissed so was my Doctor, but I just completed the requirement on April 5th and my paperwork being submitted that day, the Insurance Company told me yesterday they were back logged and began my review yesterday, they told me to call tomorrow, as they should have reached a decision by then. So a new $3000.00 deductible had to be met, so I am praying no denial this time around. Just for your info though, I DID learn a lot from the class.

Great Job, Congrats