da50bear

I am in San Joaquin county

Im am scheduled for January 19th in CA

Im am scheduled for January 19th

I go for pre op next Thursday.. Surgery scheduled for Jan 19 start a 2 week preop diet Jan 5..good luck to all

I am scheduled for surgery on January 19 and am so ready to get skinny and healthy. I am not scared or nervous as of yet but that could change as it gets closer. I start the 2 week pre op diet on January 5 that may me a little tough..but the end result will be awesome

avermette..where in Northern California are you located?

I have surgery scheduled for January 19th..im taking a little more than 6 weeks off. I am a communications operator at a hospital so my job is mainly sedentary. Im taking the extra time to heal and getting to know my new body. Good luck to everyone

Mine is January 19th

I am scheduled for bypass January 19th. Here in CA

Rebecca..I too have been trying different brands of protein drinks. Besides the ones I will get from my dr office the Premier brand chocolate in the ready to drink ( rtd) are pretty good..taste a bit like chocolate milk and they don't have that gross smell that a lot of the ones I have tried seem to have

I am 52 and am scheduled for gastric bypass on Jan 19, 2015

I believe you need 60 grams or more per day of your protein

Sorry ..it was about 2 months from forum to sx date

From my initial bariatric forum to my insurance auth was about w months. The day after I received authorization I was scheduled for surgery. My date is January 19 @ 7:30am. I have my preop appointment with surgeon on dec 18th. Then I meet w the dietitian on Jan 5 for preop diet instructions. Then I will begin a 2 week high protein liquid diet to help shrink the liver. I am very excited and not nervous at all

Blue cross took less than 3 days

From the research that I have done and the information that I have learned a patient starting at 500 lbs should look into the Duodenal Switch. This procedure seems tov work best to help these patients lose tremendous amount of weight. Do your research and ask questions. Best of luck on your journey and I hope you find the healthier you!

My date is January 19th in CA

I am planning to take 6weeks off so I can go through all the post op eating stages. I'm going back to work after I reach the "regular" meal stage.

Me too..

Just got my surgery date..January 19, 2015.. im so ready. .

I started my surgery process Sep 18 2014..I had a follow up appointment this morning with the NP. Happy to report that I started this process at 357 pounds. This morning I weighed 348.6. I have one more appointment next week with my dietitian then they will review my chart and submit for surgery authorization. I have completed all my pre surgery requirements. I am hoping for surgery January 2015.. I am so ready for my healthy life to reapper and to get off all my diabetic. .hypertension and high cholesterol meds. I read on this forum every day and have learned so much. Thank you all for sharing your journey ~~Bear

Exciting news..after 3 days of which i have received news from my dr office that my insurance company has authorized my surgery. Now im just waiting for the scheduler to call and set up the date and time..

I got notice this afternoon from my bariatric surgeon's office that my insurance company has approved my procedure. Authorization only took 3 days. Now I am waiting for surgical scheduler to call and discuss dates. Still hard to believe that in 2015 I will be thinner and healthier.

I got an email from my bariatric surgeon's off this afternoon. My insurance has approved the surgery. Took like 3 days to get approval. Now i wait for surgery scheduler to call. Im planning for mid January. Im very excited and a little nervous. Its been a very long time since i have seen a skinnier me in the mirror. Still hard to believe it will happen. .

Zengoddess..never say only when referring to pounds lost. .31 pounds in a month is awesome. That like a pound everyday. .congrats to you