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@@kimdlawson06 Hi! I have BCBS fed-basic and I was approved, my surgery is in 4 days. They wanted a two year history of a bmi from me as well. I only had two records from the last 3 years and my bmi was not 40 I think it was around 34-35? My bmi is 40 now though. I'm not sure what they are really looking for? I was also on a lot of different "diets" in that time including losing serious weight for my wedding. They want you to show that you have tried to lose weigh well I had and I did but I also blew back up and I think they see that. The insurance company is a mystery! I don't have any co-morbids either. It's confusing but I am proof that you can get approved without that 40 BMI for two years.

Oh I should add while I do eat them they are in the process of being sued for incorrect nutrition information, they may have more carb, calories, less fiber ect...then what they are claiming. You will have to look up the lawsuit to see.

@@harleyphleb You can get them at GNC if you have one. Cookie dough and Cookie n cream are delicious!

No not eating and drinking, snacks are food too

My surgeon said yes to sugar free gum during liquids. I don't chew it but I can!

I have tried the Isopure if your talking about the ready-made bottles and I can't say they taste "good" but it's what I'm having after surgery next week if I can stand it. Premier protien is my favorite protien drinks so far they Sale them at wal-mart and sams ect... I like the syntrax powder protien in fuzzy navel it's good and fruit flavored for when you get sick of the milky type drinks. I also like Lipton green tea with orange and Jasmine I drink it without sugar. The quest bars are really good in cookie -n-cream and chocolate cookie dough. Of course this is all my taste preference. Hope that helps.

@@samanthar HI, I'm on day 6 and it's been really easy for me thank goodness. I don't know why. I haven't "cheated" so I'm guessing that's why my body is just use to it. I also make sure I have my shakes every 3 hrs so I haven't felt hunger. My husband and company just got done eating BBQ and surprisingly it didn't Bother me at all to sit with everyone drinking my vanilla shake I don't know your pre op diet or how long it is but just set your mind to doing it and think about the future you. Its only a short period in your life and It will be over before you know it! Good luck, stay strong!

Thanks everyone

@@cryssyd3 That's awesome it is exciting!

@@cryssyd3 Oh and good luck with your submit! It seems like for ever to get an answer try to Stay calm it will come (says the girl that called the insurance company every day) I drove myself nuts, got the approval, date and now patiently waiting for the 3rd❤️ it's faster than you think considering.

@@cryssyd3 You are welcome and yay!! They do work for you in a way

@@shelby77 I guess it depends on your overall bill. I have insurance that paid for everything but 200 dollars. I got the statement from the financial lady in my surgeons office when I paid my 200 and the out of pocket bill for everything would have been 19,500. Thank god for insurance. I don't know if that helps Or not.

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@@cryssyd3 Don't freak out just ask him. You are paying him for his service. He should do it for you. My PCP is new to me to and she gave me one one the first and only visit I had with her. You Shouldn't have any problems. Good luck.

I am going to ask my surgeon about this Thursday but I wanted to see if anyone was ok'd to do so. I have to be in the hospital two days. I know ultimately it's up to him (maybe) but is it possible.

@@Aribay1 Don't do it! I'm on day 4 of 14 and I can only have broth, 4 protein drinks, sugar free jello and sugar free Popsicles. It's really hasn't been bad at all just get yourself some of the Swanson broths if you can have them they have all kinds of really need flavors, Mexican Tortilla, Thai ginger, hot n sour.....they are all broth and if you can have them it may help. Your lucky to get so much stuff! Just fill up on a nice salad before you go and take some chicken with you to snack on hang in there! I know it's not all fun my daughter has a desert theater this week at school. I was suppose to bake deserts for her and go but I'm having a friend of mine do it all with her so I can stay away from all that.

Wow ok! I guess I have no choice but to wait and see if I'm lucky or not so much.@@Jen Godinez@@built2livenotexist I hope you guys are doing well! You will have to keep us updated. I will be joining you in 10 days

@@BigGirlPanties Oh I can have my 4 protein shakes a day. I'm glad you like the broth. It's goooood!

Hello All! I am on the two week liquid diet (day 3) and I need a good sugar free Popsicle. I have the blue bell sugar free bullets and they are gross to me! Way to much fake sugar taste. I can only eat broth, sugar free jello, sugar free Popsicles , my protien drinks and a dill pickle so these Popsicles are my life right now????. Help save me!!! As always I thank you in Advance!

That's a hard question because all insurance companies are different . My insurance company wanted a two year record of a BMI of 40 or more. I only have two records and my bmi was only 36 during that time but they also wanted me to show (write down) all the diets I had tried. Well of course if I'm dieting off and on I was losing weight But I always put it back on. My BMI was 40 throughout my 3 month process of getting approved. I was told not to lose any weight because I was exactly 40 and I didn't have an co-morbids. I didn't try to put on weight but I didn't lose any either. I was approved. I think every case is different. I've heard of some people getting denied over 5 Pounds so they put on 5 pounds and reweighed. I've also heard of people putting ankle weights on ( that's cheating, I don't condone cheating ) Good luck!

I just mixed up some of my syntrax fuzzy naval protein and I'm freezing it maybe that will be good?

@@chellede Have you tried the Unjury? I have NOT but I heard it was good?

I have the desert bullet that I can just put frozen fruit in and it Turns into a beautiful fruit "ice cream" (but it's only fruit) I don't think that's legal though

@@jenbaby75 I don't care for them either but I'm pretty limited on what I can have, AND it will be like this a good week or two after surgery.

@@happymama2014 there has to be something decent. Thank goodness I have kids with kid tastebuds that can stand these blue bell things. Yuck! It's like the fake sugar troll throw up in my mouth lol! Sorry not a pretty visual I know. Maybe I can make my own out of my protein drink? Surly someone will know something good.