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crystalmaries

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Everything posted by crystalmaries

  1. I'm getting nervous. Afraid I'm not gonna succeed. Afraid of the changes. But mostly excited!!! I'll be getting the premier protein as well. I'm gonna get a Costco membership. Heard they are cheapest there. Did you have to do blood thinner shots?
  2. @@jennyliz congrats!!! Who did you go through for your surgery? Any tips you can give? My surgery is Jan 13 and I'm in Des Moines also!!!
  3. I have a high deductible plan for my insurance through BCBS. Does anyone know the average cost of 10 days? I checked with my pharmacy and they said around $500. Just curious if that seems right.
  4. Thank you for sharing! Love reading these! Congrats to your journey. I can't wait!
  5. yeah!!!! Congrats! Can't wait. Will be here before we know it!!
  6. @@chip305 are you doing protein shakes now? If so what kind? What have you been eating? Thinking about you! You don't have much longer!!
  7. Good. Jan 13th is my date so getting excited. Glad it's going good for ya!!
  8. Good! That makes me feel good!!!
  9. @@chip305 how is it going so far? You are doing the pre op diet correct?
  10. I've never had surgery before but I think I can tolerate pain ok. Thanks for the info!!!! My daughter will be good to help in a lot of ways too!
  11. I will be sleeved January 13th. I am a single mom. Kids are 13 and 9 so not worried about them. But was wondering if it's necessary to have an adult stay with me after and if so how long should I? Can't wait for surgery though!!!
  12. Amazing!!! Congratulations.
  13. Mine is Jan 13th!!! I'm getting so excited. I have a two week pre op full liquid diet. I'm very nervous about this. I need to figure out what protein is the best. I don't have the money to spend to try all different kinds. Congrats to all!!
  14. @@TheBombMom congrats on getting your date. Mine is scheduled for Jan 13th!!! With Dr Smolik as well. Can't wait for this opportunity!!! I'm trying very hard to change my eating habits now but having food remorse in a way. Nothing bad but still feeling like I need to have some of my favorite foods one last time. I am working on the water though. That's tough so far. Any ideas on getting all the water in?
  15. Congratulations!!!! Mine is January 13th. I am extremely excited. Can't stop thinking about it.
  16. I have my surgery date! January 13th. I am so excited. Gonna wait for the nervous and scared for when it gets closer. Surgery in Des Moines Ia. Yeah!!!!!
  17. I'm on a generic form of celexa. It doesn't come in chewable form though. I like it but have been on it 2+ years. I didn't have any side effects and wasn't sleepy. I hated Wellbutrin. It gave me more anxiety! I have a call into my family doctor to see what we can do.
  18. I have to get my prescriptions in chewable form and both of what I am on do not come that way. One is an antidepressant and the other birth control. What other experiences and fixes are others having? My surgery is in January.
  19. @@chip305 congratulations! I'll be excited to hear about your journey!
  20. Got approved this week! I could have surgery December 12 but I'm opting to wait till January. I'm hoping that's a good decision. So hard to decide. My worry is being able to still do my daughters 14th sleep over January 30th. But very excited that it is truly gonna happen!!!!
  21. She's 13. Having the sleeve. I think I should be ok.
  22. I could have the surgery Dec 12 but thought I should wait till after the holidays. So January 13 or 20. My daughters birthday is January 30th. Will I be up to allowing her to have a sleep over? I want her to have a good birthday. She's afraid I won't be ok by then.
  23. I just got approved this week too! It's such a great feeling!!! Congratulations!
  24. I am going through Mercy with Dr. Smolick. I am with BCBS as well. Very excited about only needing to do the 1 month nutrition counseling. I have everything ready except for some labs to be done and then I will be submitted to insurance for approval. Hoping for a January surgery date!!

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