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Troy I understand what you're saying. But remember if your like me the weight will come back and the sleeve is going to be an amazing tool. I'm so nervous. I know that God is in control and is working everything out for me. I see him working in this whole process.

Lol so funny beckparks I know exactly how you feel.its so hard. And I go on vacation next week. Pray for me!

Well I officially started my preopp diet today and it's not easy I'm allowed 2 fruits a day. I guess I need to drink more water to fill me up. I have 2 weeks of this. Ugh! Can't wait till my surgery day.

Thanks for the responses. I think I will keep it safe and have a glass after a year or so. It's a great idea to water it down or maybe mix with a low sugar juice.

Thank you. I think the closer I get the more scared I am. I was thinking today how much everything in our lives seems to circle around food. My husband loves to eat and I have always been a good cook. Does anyone feel that the sleeve has affected their cooking for the family?

Has anyone drank alcohol after surgery. My nutritionist says it's ok to have a little wine from time to time. Anyone else know anything about this subject?

I'm nervous now. I'm 16 days away and my friend keeps telling me stories about people that had the sleeve and are down to size 2. I can't imagine I would look good at a size 2. I would probably look sickly. Can I get your (meaning anybody) thought on this.

So this week I start my 2 week diet before my surgery. I am praying I will stick to it. I'm nervous because I see my dr on Thursday for my preopp and I've gained 5 lbs since I last saw him. I don't even know how. I've been careful as to what I eat. This is so frustrating!

Mine required 3 months of 2 visits a month of a supervised diet by PCP or nutritionist. Or 6 months one day a month visit supervised diet by PCP ot nutritionist. I had to also be at a BMI of 35 with 2 Co morbidity or be at an over BMI. I also had to see a phycologist. But like Layne stated "each insurance has different requirements" good luck on your journey.

I would join the Facebook group if it was secret. I just don't want everyone to know that I'm getting sleeved right now.

I too would love to join the support group but I am not announcing my surgery to everyone on Facebook either. Is the a way to join without everyone seeing this?

My surgery is August 20th. Excited and nervous. I was just approved by my insurance company a few days ago. I need a few buddies to talk to and support during this process. I really want to be successful.

I just found out that my surgery has been approved by the insurance company. On August 20th I start a new chapter in my life. I'm nervous and excited. This has been a big decision and I am praying I have a healthy and successful journey. I am 46 been overweight Almost all my life. My husband is on board but nervous about the surgery. I have 2 children my daughter who is 26 and excited for me and a 15 year old by who is nervous about me having the surgery too. Now that I'm at the end of the mandatory requirements I feel relieved. My next thing is the 2 week diet before my surgery. One week of that I'm on vacation. I have to be diligent and stick to the program. But I'm sure it won't be easy.

Lol!!! Gotta love spell check! "anistesia"

Thank you. And yes God is good! Prayers out for you guys.

I was approved yesterday. . So excited and so nervous now. I'm set to have one more thing today. The anastasia test then I'm good. Thank you lord.

Praise God I just found out today that my insurance UHC has approved my surgery. Thanks everyone for your prayers.

I understand Ladypullings I will definitely keep you in my prayers.

I think that UHC is different from mine. I didn't need the referral for my nutritionist. You may want to find a dr in your area and ccontact your UHC and get the criteria in writing. My nutritionist worked with my dr. It was a flat fee of 30 a visit and she met with a lot of people at once like a seminar.

Thank you mznewlife and ascott74. I need all the prayers I can get.

I'm praying all goes well for in Mexico lady pullings. I've read that a lot of people have had this surgery there.

Ladypullins, did u have UHC federal mdipa? Did they not approve the surgery or any of the test. I only had one hicup so far thank god and it was my sleep study test the wanted me to do a home study instead of having it done at the facility which was fine with me. I praying they approve my surgery especially since my last thing before the surgery is this Friday it's a anastasia test.

My BMI is still over 40 and I have high blood pressure and sleep apnea. I was just given a cpap machine. I followed all their rules however they can be difficult. I'm just praying it goes through without any issues. Congrats on losing 46 lbs that's awesome. Keep up the good work and keep me in your prayers that I'm approved please.

I have my surgery scheduled for August 20th however they are just sending my paperwork to the insurance company today. I would appreciate everyone's prayers that they approve this request in an accelerate manner. I am so nervous and will be more at ease once I receive the approval. Thanks!

Hey everybody, my surgery is scheduled for August 20th. My paperwork is being sent to the insurance company today. I have Federal UHC mdipa. Please say a prayer for me that they approve the surgery. I'm praying it doesn't take any longer than a Couple of weeks. Sick to my stomach over this.