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Hey guys..my doc has me doing protein shakes for two weeks post-op. I got home today, and I'm just having a heck of a time getting all this liquid down. I don't mind the taste, but that coupled with all the water he wants me to be drinking makes me feel like i'm going to burst! Any tips on how I can get three protein shakes down a day?

I am just one day out from my surgery. Yesterday was rough...today was better physically but I did have some tears. I'm looking froward starting my journey!

Hi Slowtogo: i dont think I do. From what I understand, I just have to visit my PCP for six monthly visits, then submit that paperwork to my surgeon. I had to do a psych evaluation too, but that was completed in August.

Does anyone know where I can get some examples of what needs to be written on these monthly diet forms? I was given these forms and told by my surgeon to have my pcp fill out once a month what the doctor recommended, the diet plan we discussed, etc, and my doctor's been writing things like "eat less calories" "walk 45 minutes a week" - one line type stuff. I'm scared that my insurance company will decline me if I have this type of stuff on my paperwork. Anyone have any tips for me? thanks!

Hi Everybody, Well, I called them right away this morning, and I guess my medical records dictate that I've only seen the doctor twice for weight loss concerns, so I'll have to go ahead with the six month supervised diet plan. At first I was impatient about this, as I wanted the surgery now now totally now! But now, I think I can wait. They haven't received my psych evaluation yet, but I'll call in another week or so to make sure they have. They basically said the next step is just getting the whole six months of supervised dieting completed.

Hi everyone, I just started my journey. I had my initial consultation with my surgeon on July 15. He told me I had to complete a six month diet monitoring plan with my regular doctor, and get a psych evaluation. I've started with my regular doctor, and completed the psych evaluation, but I haven't heard a peep out of my surgeon. I signed releases for my medical records...should I be calling them for a check up of how it's going or what the next step is?

how exciting for you! Good luck!