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Documentation required was same as Mike. Approval needed an entire month. Seems there was some delay over my two year weight record because it came from overseas.
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I've lost 14 pounds on first five days of pro-op diet. No cheating. I am taking in more than 100g of Protein Drinks each day with sugar free Jello, broth and Crystal Light. Try to get more Protein Drink. Target 4-5 per day.
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Name: Fred Corsiglia
Location : Houston
Surgery date: Sep 11 14
Starting weight : 361
Current weight: 361
Goal weight: 224
Shirt size: 18-1/2 x 37 (or 3XLT)
Pant size: 46w 36l -
Based on my 9AM pre-op meeting tomorrow and the Italian sandwich in front of me....the sandwich!
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This has taken longer than expected. From initial consultation in February to endoscopy in July and insurance approval 1 August, the date for my surgery was only set Monday for 11 September. Nonetheless, this is a significant relief.
Others with similar dates, let's share the experience. My pre-operative diet will only be one week.
Fred
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My file was submitted on 1 July and I got my answer (approval) on 1 August. I was very anxious for two weeks and would call to insurance co (Aetna) for updates. This process may take longer than 2 weeks, although I was last of 30 people from my doctor's office approved.
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My surgery approved Friday. Expect to have surgery at the end of August.
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SEPTEMBER 2014 POST-OP SLEEVERS CHECKING IN!
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I was sleeved on 9/11 in the afternoon. I remember nothing after the pre-op room until the recovery room. On a scale of 1 to 10, I was asked to rank pain, which I gave '3' (low). I slept the afternoon and early evening. I remember my wife and son visiting, but I wasn't very talkative. I watched high school football on ESPN and started dry heaves at 1AM. Dehydration was my biggest issue in the hospital and to some extent since then.
I have not had any nausea episodes since that first night. As soon as I started eating Protein, Mr. Poop came. I have started my chewable Calcium and multi-vitamins. I resumed work six days after surgery, because late paperwork prevented me from working in the office on day five.
I enjoy the Premier Protein shakes. Muscle Milk appears to have to much carbohydrate. I bought the sample pack from Chike....I guess it is an acquired taste. Right now I am getting my ahead around the mechanics of pureed meat for late next week.