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Good luck!!!! Mine is today at 11am. Everything is going to go well!

Good luck on your surgery today twin!!

Mine is a 7 day pre op diet that consists of Protein shakes. The injury shakes. They wanted me to drink 5 a day but since I won't be using regular milk and will be using almond milk, they said I can drink six a day The Protein powder has very little sugar so I am sure that my body will go into Ketosis and hopefully I won't be hungry by day 3. My instructions also said ALL Clear liquids. I can't even have a piece of lettuce!

Are you drinking enough water as well? I've read a few posts that people feel better. Maybe that would help. I start my liquid diet Monday and I'm dreading it.

I can't speak for others but medical leaves equals free paid time from my company. My company doesn't have "sick" days only personal days. Yearly I have 23 days. So if I were to use my personal time it would not be enough. Short term disability (I don't pay extra or anything), I can take up to a total of like 12 weeks off all paid at 100% and the only requirement (besides qualifying medically) is to use five days of my personal time So for me using disability means saving my real personal days for vacation next year and still getting my full paycheck. I'm only using 5-6 weeks of disability and if I feel better sooner I'll return to work. I'm a workaholic lol

I'm also for Nov 17th and I can't hardly wait! I can't believe it's finally happening.

Ahhh I didnt know about the probiotic. I will look into that. How much are you taking? I just starting taking biotin. I bought the 5000mg version, but these past few days I've been double dosing to 10,000mg. I alredy have SUPER thin hair as it is and I'm afraid I will lose all my hair after the surgery. I did see my dermatologist because I have a thinning patch because I lost too much weight quickly during the pre op diet and she told me that I could use Rogaine for men --- not women because its not strong enough. So I will start using Rogaine and even the shampoo now. I can already picture my hair failing. :angry:

Great, we have surgery on the same day!

Wow great job!!

Omg we are having surgery on the same day and I've lost like 40lbs from my pre-op diet too. You're my twin!! Lol

Congratulations!!!

Good luck!!!!!

I'm going to use Unjury for my pre-op diet too. Actually, that's the only Protein powder that my doctor has on his approved list I tried several flavors and they are pretty good. I just cannot taste the difference between the chocolate Classic and the Chocolate Splendor. LOL. Have you guys decided on which Vitamins to use post-surgery?

Wow, we're only a day apart. How exciting. I hope you don't mind, but I added you as a friend. I would love to follow your progress.

I'm taking a full 4 weeks to make sure I heal and hopefully have no complications. I want to be able to get back to work and not feel like death. My company pays for everything. Even though I have a desk job, I supervise about 15 people and it can be really draining. All day answering questions and dealing with stress. I'm kinda looking forwarding to taking off from work.

According to my doctor's office, I don't owe anything until AFTER surgery (thank goodness). Even though I am maxed out for the year with my insurance (out of pocket max) ,they still require 10% of the cost of the surgery as a co-pay. It's only 10% of what my doctor ends up getting paid....so if they bill 30K but only get paid 15k, then I only owe 10% on the 15k

I haven't done the surgery yet but my doctor OK to stay on the pill -- ortho tri cyclen. I have PCOS and that is the recommended birth control for me and almost no side effects (expect a lower libido). But it could be because it regulates my testosterones LOL

Congrats on making the choice for surgery. I felt the same way. I am tired of the yo yo dieting. My surgery is schedule for Nov 17th in DC. I can't wait!!! I am nervous but excited. It's all I can think about these days.

Actually, I wondered the same thing and forgot to ask them today, darn it. Some insurances require a center of excellence. It's probably because it's a smaller program and he is the only surgeon. I'm interested to know what doesn't qualify them. So far they've been great. We will see after surgery! lol

Anyone in DC? My surgery will be on Nov 17th @ Sibley. I was hoping to meet others locally that are going through this.

Thank you everyone for the wonderful advice and for sharing! I know I can probably do this alone, but my mother is so stubborn.....sigh.... there is no stopping that woman!! We made a pact that she can stay for a week and if I am in the clear, she can go back home on time or earlier. Quite truthfully, I am looking forward to spending some alone time after surgery. Two weeks of my mother, I would probably go crazy or check myself into the hospital lol

The lady at my doctor's office rocks. We submitted the papers to the insurance today (my BMI is still 40 and my initial was like 45), so it's probably going to be an automatic approval :: fingers crossed:: So even though I am not yet approved, she still booked me for surgery. Woot Woot!!! I am having it done on Nov 17th. As long as my insurance company approves it. Though I see no reason for a denial, but insurance companies are so sneaky. I can't wait for the surgery... I am just curious if I will recognize the face in the mirror when I lose the weight and see myself.

Hi there, My surgery date is around yours. Mine is for the 17th. It's normal to have fears. This is an important surgery and this is going to change your life. I sometimes get afraid, but then I think of all the positives and remind myself that I am tired of being overweight. Just think of all the positives.

I am planning on having my surgery at Sibley Hospital (submitting paper work to insurance on Oct 1). The doctor is very good (Brian Long) and it is a one stop shop with a Nutritionist (who has gone WLS as well and provides excellent advise), Support Groups, Physical Trainer, Psych Eval, Gastro Doc, Lab/Test and Surgeon all available at the hospital. I think I looked at George Washington or Georgetown and you had to book your own nutritionist separately etc. I didn't want to deal with the hassle of going to several different places -- it stresses me out lol.

A month?! Oh my. What insurance do you have? On Oct 1 my doc is submitting the paperwork to the insurance. I am going to pray that it goes quickly. The suspense is going to drive me crazy.