nsabino

Hello,

I am new just joined today. I am looking very forward to getting the sleeve done. Ready to move on with my life. I am currently scheduled at synergy for my pysch eval on the 20th as well as meeting with Dr Cavaretta on the 27th I have all my fundamental workshops scheduled in April. I am hoping, wishing I would be able to have my surgery scheduled before June. I have independent health and my plan renews in June. I have already met my deductible for the year. I am hoping this is possible. Any ideas? Does anyone have any feedback for this doctor?

I was just sleeved on 2/24 by Dr Cavaretta. He is a good doctor but has like no personality whatsoever. He Is very to the point and nothing more.

I actually took my workshops prior to my first appt. The morning of my first appt I has my psych eval. I chose to go outside of synergy because I was able to be seen more quickly.

Once they receive the psych eval and your workshops are complete, they submit to insurance. I was approved 2 days later. Since I was approved in January, they were still waiting on the operating room schedule so my op date took 2 weeks to get. It was scheduled 4 weeks out.

What ins do you have? Have you looked I to it as far as if any requirements are needed?

I do think that they are helpful! Everyone you meet has info that you might not have know before and Its always good to feel welcomed into a group with open arms...I usually feel like Im the odd ball due to my weight or the wls journey Im choosing to take so its nice to be among people who are just like you! Its always good to see the people who live in the same place as you do. It makes everything seem like its possible to do.

Do you know when the next one will be or where I would look to find that information? I was just sleeved on Monday

I came home from the hospital today. Thank goodness! I never started passing gas until late last night, but I just had a BM yay!!

Water and tea stayed down but the nasty lime diet Jello tried to come back up. I talked my self out of throwing up and I'm glad it worked!! I tried a fat free pudding cup when I got home and only managed to eat about 2/3 of it.

I keep sipping on the water but I don't e en know if it's possible to drink as much as they want!

I'm not gonna lie, I had a huge moment of regret- why did I do this to myself?

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Good luck!!!!

I was on a 10 day diet. Clear Liquids, although I could have milk with my Protein Shakes, broth, SF Popsicles and SF Jello. I had to have 4 shakes a day. I was also allowed 1/2 cup of non starchy veggies per day. Today is my last day-yay!! I am 10 lbs down. Good luck!

Tomorrow is my surgery!!!! I am so ready The hubs keeps telling me "don't be nervous." I'm not, maybe he is?? Lol

I have lost 10 lbs on my liver reduction diet (10 days) and it feels good to see that number go down- can't wait for the big drops!!!!

What should I bring to the hospital with me? Yay!!!!!!

Omg I have to be at the hospital at 715 tomorrow. Sooo early. But let's be serious, I'm not gonna sleep tonight. And I'm glad it's early. Earlier I get done, hopefully the earlier I get to go go me Thursday. (Baring any problems) I started my bowel prep drink almost an hour ago, so I'm just sitting here waiting........... haha

What is the bowel prep drink I keep reading about? I am scheduled for surgery on 2/24 and was never told that I would need to take something like that?

Phew!!! Thanks all!

The plain chicken broth makes me gag! LoL

I tried a sample of the unjury chicken last Friday and immediately ordered a can of it! It's great but obviously it will take a couple days to get to me.

Does anyone know if the Swanson flavor infused broths are considered a clear liquid? I am on my pre-op and my dr office is closed. I want to stop at the store but I don't want to buy it if it's not. Please and thank you!!

Yes, you will! It's worth it, I promise. From 264 to 157, a size 20 to a size 8, from morbidly obese to athletically slender... Yeah, it's worth it.

That is why I keep focusing on the prize! tempt me all you want... I will continue to be strong!!

Hard to believe it, but it will get easier. What does your pre-op diet consist of?

I am allowed 4 Protein shakes, sf Jello, sf Popsicles, broth, Clear liquids and 1/2 cup of non starchy veggies every day. And that is the thing. I am NOT hungry, but who waves bacon in front of someone?!?!?

It's not the fact that I am hungry, it's the fact that if I wanted to eat something I can't. I am really proud of myself though. My mother in law is a great cook, and I have not even thought about cheating.

I today is day 3(of 10) of my pre-op liver reduction diet. Day. 1 was a Valentines day "sweets" day at work. I managed just fine. Day 2 we came out to my in-laws in another town to spend the night. They are Italian and every single conversation is about food. It was a hard day, but again, I managed. I am laying in bed right now on the morning if day 3 and all I can smell is the damn bacon cooking downstairs! Come on people.... Really??? I can do this. I will do this.

Thank you! Day 1 went great. Day 2 we are visiting my husbands ITALIAN family(overnight). That means practically every conversation is food related and quite frankly I'm pissed and wish I was home. I have made it through though.. I'm tough... I know this is what I want. I will do this

I am having a real problem with what I'm allowed to have for pre-op. broth makes me gag, and I can't even stand the smell of it, the Protein shakes are kind of icky, but I can at least get them down. I figured out putting cinnamon, nutmeg and a little vanilla extract actually makes the vanilla ones taste kind of ok. I'm not hungry, but I am starting to stare longingly at food. I won't do it, but I sure do want a bite! Will this ever end??? I emailed the dietitian and asked her if I can strain all the solids out of Soup and just drink that broth. At least that has some flavor to it. And I can actually manage to swallow it. And I can't exist on Jello and popsicles alone. Just venting here.

I completely agree! I am almost to day 3 of my 10 day pre-op and I already hate my strawberry sorbet Protein shakes! Luckily I have chocolate and vanilla too. As for the broth, I just loaded it up with pepper. Just finished some Jello and Popsicles will be in a little while. I completely emphasize with you! WE can do this!!! I just keep thinking of the purpose and how much I desire a new me

Tomorrow I start my liver reduction diet for 10 days! I have been doing two shakes a day for the past couple days to start getting used to it. So far so good but tomorrow will be the ultimate test!!! 10 more days and it's time for a new me

I'm happy to see that I am not alone. I have complete faith in my surgeon but like so many of you have said, I just want to be prepared. The kids are too little to understand but I will save the letters for them anyways so when they get older, they will understand why I did what I did!

13 more days!!!

I Am scheduled for my sleeve 2/24/14 in Buffalo, NY with Dr. Cavaretta. My pre-op diet starts on Friday 2/14.

I am definitely excited, but also very nervous. "You never know."

I told my husband "just in case," I am going to write the kids a letter. We have 21 month old twins. They are my life!!! Anyways, my husband thinks I am crazy for writing them a letter and says I have nothing to worry about. I just keep telling myself "you never know."

I start my liver reduction diet this coming Friday(14th). I found myself eating all of my favorites this weekend. Kind of like food funerals. It was sad! Haha.

I am allowed 4 Protein shakes each day, sf Jello, sf Popsicles, broth and 1/2 cup of non starchy veggies every day for 10 days. It sounds pretty filling, until I actually start it!!

Congrats!!!! That's my day too

My date is 2/24/14 with Dr. Cavaretta in Buffalo, NY I go for pre admission testing at the hospital on 2/4, a liver reduction class on 2/5 and start the liver reduction diet on 2/14.

I remember hanging up with the surgery scheduler and thinking, "oh my god... Shit just got real!" Then my nerves kicked in!

being sleeved tomorrow, terrified.

Good luck!!!! I'm sure you will do great just think, tomorrow begins day 1 of your "new" life!

Finally got my surgery date Feb 24th at ECMC with Dr. Cavaretta from Synergy. I can't wait to start my new life

I'm getting sleeved on Feb 24th

I've been stuck on level 147 forever. I took like a 2 month break from playing but still can't get past that darn level!!

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