WickedBeauty

Welcome, welcome, welcome and most of all congratulations!!!!!

Sorry ma'am. I can only have broth, no real soup

Psychologically, this two week pre-op liquid diet is making me bonkers. I know I'm not hungry, but the thought of not really "eating" is driving me bananas! Sheesh

O_o Still can't believe I'm having the procedure soon. Nervous about this two week preop. I've read so many say after day 4 it seems to get better. Ohhhhh, I'm praying hard. Just had my last meal and I have to admit, knowing what I know now (after the education, consults, etc) it wasn't as pleasurable as food had been to me for so many years. Wish me luck and I'm praying for us all.

My company will allow 4 weeks but I think I'm only taking two pending all goes well.

Welcome, welcome! Arm yourself with knowledge. So you can be mentally prepared for what to expect. I too initially considered the sleeve, but my physician and I discussed and I'd benefit more from the bypass. My surgery date is 4/28. I absolutely cannot wait! Good luck to you and I pray all goes well for you.

Alright. I'm armed with protein, broth and sugar free jello and ready for preop to begin on 4/14,,... I've given myself a headache already worrying about not eating!

Im in the greater Cleveland area - looking for buddies and mentors as well. Having my procedure on April 28th at Cleveland Clinic.

You look amazing lady!!!! Congratulations!!!?

I'm getting nervous about my two week preop diet. I keep telling myself I can handle it. Praying that I can.

Hey!!!! I'm in NE Ohio too!!! Let me know of you need a support buddy!

I work for the hospital where I'll be having my surgery. I have a copay of $2750. Since I am an employee I'm eligible to payroll deduct up to $2500. Outside of my copay for the consults and procedure everything is paid at 100%. If I continue to participate in my employers wellness program I'll be eligible for reimbursement of a percentage of my copays.

I love this site/app. Everyone has been so supportive and encouraging. Judgement free zone!

Regarding Protein - when my nutritionist recommended I start incorporating them into my current diet I let her know that I hated the chalky taste of most. She recommended I try Six Star or Premier sold in Walmart and Sam's Club. The Six Star brand was about $2 less expensive in premade formula. I found them to be tolerable. I went back and tried the strawberry flavor in powder form (about $18 a canister). To my surprise I enjoyed the taste a lot more.

Got my date this afternoon! I'm April 28th and can hardly contain myself. I'm in northeast Ohio. Congrats on being smoke free! That's beautiful! I bet you're proud of yourself. Where are you in your journey now? Preop/postop?

Congrats!!!!!!

Checking in on you islandgal65....pray all went well!

Just received my date!!!!!! April 28!!!!! I cannot believe this is happening for me! Post op diet I knew would be two weeks of liquids 800 calories.

Prayers that all goes well!

Congratulations and prayers for you!

Thanks! Hopefully everything comes through ASAP. I've been a ball of emotions. Anxious, nervous, excited...all in one. Scared to shop for anything, but I know I'll need new everything in stages. I guess my summer wardrobe will be cute tees, maxi skirts and workout gear.

Congrats!!!!! Prayers that all will be well!!!!

Got the approval - now I'm waiting on my date!!!!! I may pass out from this anxiety!

So apprently I've been holding myself up in this approval process from insurance. I was supposed to call insurance as part of the process, but in the midst of my anxiety and excitement I missed that part. I called them this morning and was told I'd have an answer within 48 hours. This waiting is consuming my every moment! Sheesh

I don't have my date yet but I've been advised that I'll be on two weeks of liquids. Sugar free popsicles, broth, protein shakes...things of the such. Everyday I get a little more antsy thinking about my new life ahead of me. Congrats on your journey!